Must-Catch Concerts & Shows in San Francisco This June
San Francisco Concerts are filling the city’s June 2026 calendar with classical music, pop tours, electronic shows, Broadway theatre, and free outdoor performances. From Davies Symphony Hall to Stern Grove, this month gives locals and visitors plenty of ways to plan a live show without leaving the city.
June is not giving people much room to be lazy with plans. Some shows are already listed as sold out, some ticket prices change by date and seat, and some free events still require a ticket process. So yes, the group chat may need to make a decision before the day of the show. A bold concept, but useful.
Here are the San Francisco Concerts and shows worth adding to your June plans.
San Francisco Concerts and Shows to Add to Your June Plans
Yo-Yo Ma with the San Francisco Symphony
This one-night performance brings classical music to Davies Symphony Hall with a program that includes Elgar’s Cello Concerto and Mozart’s Symphony No. 41. It is a strong June pick for anyone looking for a seated indoor show with a more formal feel.
- Where: Davies Symphony Hall, 201 Van Ness Ave., San Francisco
- When: Monday, June 1, 2026 at 7:30 p.m.
- Cost: Check the official ticket page for current availability and pricing
- Website: www.sfsymphony.org
Alesso at Bill Graham Civic Auditorium
This 18+ electronic music show brings a major dance act to one of San Francisco’s main concert venues. The event is listed as sold out through the venue, so fans should use the official page first before checking any resale options.
- Where: Bill Graham Civic Auditorium, 99 Grove St., San Francisco
- When: Friday, June 5, 2026. Doors at 7 p.m.; show at 8 p.m.
- Website: billgrahamcivic.com
- Cost: Listed as sold out through the venue at the time checked
- Details: Alesso headlines an 18+ electronic music event
Louis Tomlinson with The Aces
This all-ages concert brings a major pop tour to Bill Graham Civic Auditorium with The Aces listed as support. It is one of the bigger June shows for fans looking for a concert inside the city without leaving San Francisco.
- Where: Bill Graham Civic Auditorium, 99 Grove St., San Francisco
- When: Saturday, June 6, 2026. Doors at 6 p.m.; show at 7 p.m.
- Website: billgrahamcivic.com
- Cost: Ticket prices vary by availability
The Phantom of the Opera at the Orpheum Theatre
This touring musical runs at the Orpheum Theatre from late May through most of June, making it easy to fit into a June night out. The show runs about 2 hours and 30 minutes, including one intermission.
- Where: Orpheum Theatre, 1192 Market St., San Francisco
- When: May 28 to June 21, 2026. Varies by performance date
- Website: us.atgtickets.com
- Cost: Prices vary by date and seat
Stern Grove Festival
This free outdoor concert series returns in June with Sunday performances in Sigmund Stern Grove. The concerts are free, but ticket access uses a lottery system, so guests still need to plan ahead.
- Where: Sigmund Stern Grove, 19th Avenue and Sloat Boulevard, San Francisco
- When: Sundays starting June 14, 2026. Check the official lineup page closer to the event date, since set times may vary
- Website: www.sterngrove.org
- Cost: Free, with general admission tickets handled through a lottery system
San Francisco has a strong June lineup for people who want live music, theatre, or free outdoor shows. The catch is that most of these events need some planning. Sold-out shows may have limited options later, theatre prices can shift by date, and free concerts still require ticket steps.
The best move is to check the official event pages first, confirm times before going, and avoid waiting for every person in the group chat to agree. That is how June plans become “we should have gone.”
Sources:
- https://www.sfsymphony.org/Buy-Tickets/2025-26/YO-YO-MA
- https://billgrahamcivic.com/events/alesso-260605
- https://billgrahamcivic.com/events/louis-tomlinson-250606
- https://us.atgtickets.com/events/the-phantom-of-the-opera/orpheum-theatre/
- https://www.sterngrove.org/lineup2026
