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Best Concerts This Fall

in San Francisco

Hans Zimmer at Oakland Arena

Hans Zimmer

You might not know the name, or what he looks like, but trust us, you'll know his work. Second only to John Williams, Hans Zimmer is responsible for some of the most iconic themes from the silver screen, lending his legendary composing talent to movies such as Inception, Gladiator, Pirates of The Carribean, The Dark Knight Trilogy, The Lion King, Interstellar and many, many more. The German maestro is back on tour!

Lang Lang at Davies Symphony Hall

Lang Lang

Lang Lang has played sold-out recitals and concerts in every major city in the world and holds the distinction of being the first Chinese pianist to be engaged by the Berlin Philharmonic, the Vienna Philharmonic, plus all the top American orchestras. The first huge cross-over star from the People's Republic, he came from humble beginnings as the son of an anti-vice police officer and a telephone operator and whose success has seen over 40 million Chinese children learn classical piano since coming to fame.

Black Violin at Fox Theatre Oakland

Black Violin

Classical music meets hip-hop in the groundbreaking duo Black Violin are heading out on tour! This outing that blurs the lines between genre, race, and gender with its unique fusion of groove and strings. The outfit features Will Baptiste on viola and Kev Marcus on the violin. Don't miss your chance to catch them live as they come to a stage near you.

San Francisco Symphony - Labadie Conducts Mozart at Davies Symphony Hall

San Francisco Symphony - Labadie Conducts Mozart

Conductor Bernard Labadie leads the San Francisco Symphony Orchestra and soprano Lucy Crowe through a magnificent all-Mozart concert, culminating in his majestic 39th Symphony as the star of the show! Featuring a smorgasbord of some of the lesser known beauties from Mozart's storied canon, including the first San Francisco performances of "Schon lacht der holde Frhling" and "Venga la morte...Non temer, amato bene".

Itzhak Perlman at Davies Symphony Hall

Itzhak Perlman

The Grammy- and Emmy Award-winning Israeli-American is renowned as the pre-eminent violinist of the 20th century after coming to prominence at the tender age of 13 on the Ed Sullivan Show in 1958. Despite losing the use of his legs due to polio, he has overcome the odds to become one of the most successful violin virtuosos in the world and his haunting music work has featured in movies including Schindler's List and Memoirs of a Geisha.

San Francisco Symphony - Salonen Conducts Beethovens Pastoral at Davies Symphony Hall

San Francisco Symphony - Salonen Conducts Beethovens Pastoral

The delights of a fresh summer's day are evoked by cheery melodies and chirruping glee in Beethoven's sublime Symphony No. 6. Otherwise known as his 'Pastoral' Symphony, it was inspired by walks the composer would take in the Austrian countryside where he honed his great love of nature. Expressive and gentle, Pastoral' Symphony stands in marked difference to his 5th symphony, despite the fact that they were composed at the same time.

Cyndi Lauper at Chase Center

Cyndi Lauper

Cyndi Lauper continues to surprise, innovate, and inspire since she first graced fans with her talents in the 1980s. Following the release of her documentary about her life, titled 'Let the Canary Sing,' the '80s icon has announced her farewell tour, 'Girls Just Wanna Have Fun Farewell,' her first tour in a decade! Kicking off this fall, the iconic songstress will be joined by special guests which are yet to be announced.

San Francisco Opera - Carmen at War Memorial Opera House

San Francisco Opera - Carmen

Untameable and driven by passion, Carmen scorches every heart in her path in Georges Bizet's explosive opera, returning to San Francisco Opera in a new production this season.One of the world's most famous divas, Carmen scandalized audiences on its premiere with its break from convention as the unrepentant seductress pits lover against admirer, enjoying the attentions her good looks attract. By turns comedic and dramatic, it whirls with the emotion of Bizet's score, reaching a stormy finale as our heroine meets her fate. Fantastic for fans of strong women who are unafraid of breaking the rules, Carmen is an instantly captivating and utterly memorial experience!

Orville Peck at Bill Graham Civic Auditorium

Orville Peck

Mysterious country artist Orville Peck is taking his fringed mask on the road this year on a brand-new tour titled 'The Stampede Tour'! The tour will make stops across North America and Canada, kicking off this summer and ending in the fall. Peck's second album, Bronco, following his 2019 debut Pony, is a vibrant country-tinged journey that marks Peck out as more than just a one-trick...Pony. Don't miss your chance to catch him live as he comes to a stage near you!

Cigarettes After Sex at Oakland Arena

Cigarettes After Sex

After just announcing their new upcoming album titled 'X's', Cigarettes After Sex are back on tour in 2024! The band gained interest with their soft pop sound, delicate vocals, and easy-listening music videos. The four-piece have amassed millions of views on YouTube and have garnered fans across the world.

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