15 Best Live Music Venues for Dancing in San Francisco

San Francisco’s nightlife is filled with top-tier venues where you can dance to live music, whether you love house, hip-hop, or live bands. Here are the best spots for a night out.

1. White Rabbit

📍 Location: 3138 Fillmore St, San Francisco, CA 94123

💡 Why it’s great: A speakeasy-inspired venue featuring live DJs, an intimate dance floor, and an inviting atmosphere for music lovers. ***SFVIBE Favorite***

2. Madarae

📍 Location: 46 Minna St, San Francisco, CA 94105

💡 Why it’s great: A stylish lounge and nightclub with rotating DJs, live music, and an upscale vibe perfect for dancing.

3. Beso Mae

📍 Location: 1121 Polk St, San Francisco, CA 94109

💡 Why it’s great: A sleek and intimate nightclub featuring live DJs, curated cocktails, and a vibrant Latin-inspired atmosphere.

4. Temple Nightclub

📍 Location: 540 Howard St, San Francisco, CA 94105

💡 Why it’s great: One of SF’s biggest nightclubs, featuring world-class DJs, immersive lighting, and a high-energy dance floor.

5. Buzzworks

📍 Location: 365 11th St, San Francisco, CA 94103

💡 Why it’s great: A lively bar with a massive beer selection and a rotating DJ lineup, making it a great spot to start the night before hitting the dance floor.

6. Butter

📍 Location: 354 11th St, San Francisco, CA 94103

💡 Why it’s great: A fun, divey club with a high-energy crowd, unique cocktails, and live DJs spinning hip-hop and electronic beats.

7. Halcyon

📍 Location: 314 11th St, San Francisco, CA 94103

💡 Why it’s great: A warehouse-style venue known for underground electronic music, featuring top-tier DJs and a late-night crowd.

8. Bergerac

📍 Location: 316 11th St, San Francisco, CA 94103

💡 Why it’s great: A lounge-style club with craft cocktails, DJ sets, and a relaxed yet stylish atmosphere perfect for dancing.

9. AudioSF

📍 Location: 316 11th St, San Francisco, CA 94103

💡 Why it’s great: One of the best sound systems in SF, featuring house and techno DJs with an intimate, high-energy dance floor.

10. Great Northern

📍 Location: 119 Utah St, San Francisco, CA 94103

💡 Why it’s great: A massive nightclub with a state-of-the-art sound system and a mix of electronic music events and live performances.

11. Monarch

📍 Location: 101 6th St, San Francisco, CA 94103

💡 Why it’s great: A two-level venue featuring a cozy cocktail bar upstairs and an underground dance floor with top DJs spinning house, techno, and funk.

12. End Up

📍 Location: 401 6th St, San Francisco, CA 94103

💡 Why it’s great: A legendary after-hours club where the party never stops, featuring house and techno music in a welcoming, no-frills setting.

13. August Hall

📍 Location: 420 Mason St, San Francisco, CA 94102

💡 Why it’s great: A historic venue blending live bands and DJ-driven dance nights in a gorgeous, multi-level setting.

14. Non Plus Ultra

📍 Location: Multiple Locations

💡 Why it’s great: A unique series of venues hosting some of the biggest and immersive music events for those in the know.

15. Barbarossa

📍 Location: 714 Montgomery St, San Francisco, CA 94111

💡 Why it’s great: A cocktail lounge that transforms into a lively dance club on weekends, featuring live DJs spinning everything from house to hip-hop.

Final Thoughts

There are so many amazing venues that it was hard to pick, so more nightclub list’s are coming soon. These are not listed in any special order. San Francisco’s dance music scene is thriving, with venues catering to every taste—from high-energy nightclubs to underground house music spots. No matter what vibe you're looking for, these venues promise an unforgettable night.

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