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The Ember List · the Bay Area
Live music & concerts events in the Bay Area
Browse concerts, live bands, jazz, DJ sets, and open mics in the Bay Area.
We reviewed 550+ Bay Area event sources to pick the 21 best live music events in the Bay Area between September 3 and September 9. Updated daily.
Highlights for September 2 – September 8
Cindy (Gallery 3, YBCA)
Indie‑pop quartet Cindy performs an intimate set inside the GaHee Park: Behind the Curtain exhibition. Wednesday, September 2, 7–11 pm. Free.
Music & Market (Todos Santos Plaza, Willow Pass Road and Grant Street, Concord)
Free, family‑friendly concerts paired with market vendors in downtown Concord’s Todos Santos Plaza. Thursday, September 3, 4 pm.
Ukulele Jam Group (Half Moon Bay, Half Moon Bay)
Open‑air ukulele jam where participants bring their own ukuleles and play together, beginners welcome. Friday, September 4, 10–11 am. Free. Ages 12–19+.
Golden Gate Park Band: An All-American Program (Golden Gate Bandshell, Music Concourse Drive, San Francisco)
The Golden Gate Park Band performs a patriotic All‑American program on the historic Bandshell. Sunday, September 6, 1–2:30 pm.
Classical Guitar Open Mic (Los Altos Library, Orchard Room, Los Altos)
Open mic for fingerstyle guitarists to perform up to ten minutes, with sign‑up required. Tuesday, September 8, 6:30–8:30 pm. Free. Ages teens and up.
Our best picks: live music events in the Bay Area — September 3–9
The City of Concord 2026 Music & Market concert series presented by Pacific Service Credit Union starts June 4, 2026 and runs through September 24, 2026. Join us for four months of free, family-friendly fun in downtown Concord. A big thank you to our amazing sponsors for making it all possible; Pacific Service Credit U…
Concert | Berlin punk duo CAVA brings its North American tour to the Bay Area
It’s been nearly a decade since Taj Mahal and Keb’ Mo’ teamed up for their collaborative debut, TajMo , and though the album was a runaway success—it won a GRAMMY Award, garnered rave reviews, and spawned a massive joint tour of the US and Europe—neither artist ever expected to record a follow-up. “That first album tur…
FRIDAY
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SEPTEMBER
Join our ukulele jam group for a morning of strumming and singing! We'll provide the music and you bring the ukulele. Beginners welcome!
This Friday Night at OMCA, Oakland-born vocalist and songwriter PHER brings his soulful sound to the Garden Stage with a powerful live performance. Blending contemporary R&B, jazz, and soul with heartfelt storytelling, the three-time Grammy-winning collaborator delivers an uplifting set of original music, reimagined cl…
Authentic. Captivating. Unforgettable. NEIL DIAMOND SUPERSTAR is the tribute show you'll feel and remember.
SATURDAY
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SEPTEMBER
Rolando Morales will perform at Prospect Park Plaza.
Live Jazz at MidiCi Monterey – Thursday, September 5 6 PM–9 PM. Beat the mid‑week blues with smooth jazz, great food, and live music at MidiCi Monterey.
SUNDAY
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SEPTEMBER
Join the Golden Gate Park Band for its All-American Program at the Golden Gate Bandshell (75 Hagiwara Tea Garden Drive) on Sunday, September 6 from 1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. It will be a red-white-and-blue romp to celebrate the bold spirit of American music For more information, visit goldengateparkband.org.
Come out to the Golden Gate Bandshell on Sunday, September 6 from 4:30 pm to 7:30 pm for Crucial Reggae Sunday
MONDAY
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SEPTEMBER
Join the Golden Gate Park Band for its "Take A Day Off and Celebrate Labor Day" show at the Golden Gate Bandshell (75 Hagiwara Tea Garden Drive) on Monday, September 7 from 1 to 2:30 p.m.
TUESDAY
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SEPTEMBER
Sign up to perform up to 10 minutes of fingerstyle guitar music and watch performers during this open mic session. For accessibility accommodations (ex. ASL), please fill out the online form at sccld.org/accessibility 7+ days prior to the event. If you need assistance with the form, speak with a staff member at your lo…
WEDNESDAY
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SEPTEMBER
Concert in the Park featuring We Are 1 Somos 1 – Enjoy live music in the beautiful setting of Memorial Park.
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