Noise Pop Festival 2026

February 19 – March 1, 2026San Francisco, CA, USA · Various Venues

Noise Pop Festival is San Francisco's premier independent music and arts festival, celebrating its 33rd edition in 2026. What began in 1993 as a single-night '5 bands for 5 dollars' showcase has evolved into an 11-day city-wide extravaganza. The festival features over 160 bands and 80+ events across more than 25 iconic venues in San Francisco and the East Bay. Known for its 'choose-your-own-adventure' style, the event allows fans to hop between intimate clubs to discover emerging talent and see legendary indie acts. The 2026 lineup includes a diverse array of artists such as Tortoise, clipping., DeVotchKa, Stephen Malkmus, and the Sun Ra Arkestra, alongside a special tribute to the historic Bottom of the Hill venue.

Indie Rock
Electronic
Jazz
Hip-Hop
Shoegaze
Post-Rock
Synth-Pop

Tickets from: $337
Ages: 18–45

The festival promotes the use of public transportation (Muni and BART) to navigate between city-wide venues and focuses on supporting and sustaining local independent businesses and venues.

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Venue

Various Venues

Multiple locations including Great American Music Hall, The Independent, Rickshaw Stop, and SFJAZZ Center, San Francisco, CA, USA

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