Robert Plant takes the Orpheum Theatre on Friday night, but San Francisco’s October unfolds across a far wider spectrum. The War Memorial Opera House opens with Mary, Queen of Scots, Davies Symphony Hall hosts Edwin Outwater conducting a concert for Michael Tilson Thomas, and electronic producers Madeon and Hamdi transform dance floors across the city—all within 72 hours of each other.
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- Robert Plant at the Orpheum Theatre
- San Francisco Opera: Mary, Queen of Scots at War Memorial Opera House
- Gillian Welch & David Rawlings at The Fillmore
- San Francisco Symphony: Edwin Outwater – A Concert for MTT at Davies Symphony Hall
- Madeon at Bill Graham Civic Auditorium
- Peter Pan Goes Wrong at San Francisco Playhouse
- My Morning Jacket at The Fillmore
- Danny Elfman at The Masonic
- Groundation at The Great American Music Hall
- Lang Lang In Recital at Davies Symphony Hall
Robert Plant at the Orpheum Theatre
Fri, Oct 2, 7:30 PM · Orpheum Theatre – San Francisco · from $213
The legendary Led Zeppelin frontman brings decades of rock pedigree to one of San Francisco’s most iconic venues. Expect a journey through his solo catalogue alongside the timeless material that defined an era. This is the kind of arena-caliber artist that makes a Friday night feel like an event.
San Francisco Opera: Mary, Queen of Scots at War Memorial Opera House
Fri, Oct 2, 7:30 PM · War Memorial Opera House · from $468
A full-scale operatic production that anchors the city’s cultural calendar this weekend. The War Memorial Opera House delivers the kind of spectacle and vocal mastery that justifies a night out in formal dress. This is grand opera at its most ambitious.
Gillian Welch & David Rawlings at The Fillmore
Fri, Oct 2, 8:00 PM · The Fillmore – San Francisco · from $73
The fingerpicked folk duo brings the kind of lyrical precision and instrumental interplay that has defined their career. The Fillmore’s intimate scale lets every note land with clarity. Expect a masterclass in acoustic storytelling from two of folk music’s finest.
San Francisco Symphony: Edwin Outwater – A Concert for MTT at Davies Symphony Hall
Fri, Oct 2, 7:30 PM · Davies Symphony Hall · from $119
The orchestra honors Michael Tilson Thomas with a concert led by conductor Edwin Outwater, bringing classical depth to the heart of the city’s cultural district. Davies Symphony Hall’s acoustics and the orchestra’s precision make this a weekend highlight for classical listeners. This is the kind of moment that defines a season.
Madeon at Bill Graham Civic Auditorium
Fri, Oct 2, 8:00 PM · Bill Graham Civic Auditorium · from $85
The French electronic producer transforms the Civic Auditorium into a dance floor with genre-fluid production and infectious energy. Madeon’s live show is as much visual spectacle as sonic journey. This is electronic music at its most immersive and accessible.
Peter Pan Goes Wrong at San Francisco Playhouse
Fri, Oct 2, 8:00 PM · San Francisco Playhouse · from $109
A theatrical comedy that takes the beloved classic and turns it sideways with physical humor and clever staging. San Francisco Playhouse specializes in the kind of inventive, character-driven theatre that makes live performance feel fresh. Expect laughter and theatrical mischief in equal measure.
My Morning Jacket at The Fillmore
Sat, Oct 3, 8:00 PM · The Fillmore – San Francisco · from $163
The Louisville alt-rock band brings their expansive, psychedelic sound to The Fillmore on Saturday night. Known for extended jams and emotional depth, My Morning Jacket transforms a single show into a full experience. This is the kind of band that rewards close listening and full commitment.
Danny Elfman at The Masonic
Fri, Oct 2, 8:30 PM · The Masonic – San Francisco · from $50
The composer and Oingo Boingo frontman brings his orchestral arrangements and theatrical sensibility to The Masonic. Elfman’s catalogue spans film scores, rock anthems, and avant-garde experimentation. This is a rare chance to see a true multimedia artist in an intimate venue.
Groundation at The Great American Music Hall
Sun, Oct 4, 8:00 PM · The Great American Music Hall · from $42
The reggae ensemble brings roots-conscious musicianship and spiritual depth to The Great American Music Hall on Sunday night. Groundation’s live energy is built on tight grooves and improvisational interplay. This is reggae that rewards full attention and full-body engagement.
Lang Lang In Recital at Davies Symphony Hall
Sun, Oct 4, 7:30 PM · Davies Symphony Hall · from $345
The virtuoso pianist takes the stage for a solo recital that showcases technical mastery and interpretive depth. Lang Lang’s performances are events in themselves—expect the kind of precision and passion that defines world-class classical music. This is piano at its most commanding.
Check dates and venues carefully—several shows span multiple nights, and Davies Symphony Hall and War Memorial Opera House book up quickly. Booking early is essential for the classical and operatic events.
