Best Synthwave & Synthpop Shows in the Bay Area
From chrome-drenched retrowave to glossy synthpop, the Bay keeps the machines on the dance floor. DNA Lounge, Great American Music Hall, The Midway, August Hall and Madrone Art Bar host the most synth-driven bills — touring synthwave acts, retro-electro DJ nights and mid-size synthpop shows. This guide tracks the rooms carrying the sound and every synthwave and synthpop show on the calendar right now. Listings refresh daily.
Top venues
- DNA Lounge 3 upcoming
- Great American Music Hall 2 upcoming
- The Midway 2 upcoming
- August Hall 2 upcoming
- Legend Has It 1 upcoming
- The Castro Theatre 1 upcoming
- Goldfield Trading Post 1 upcoming
- The Foundry 1 upcoming
Upcoming shows
FAQ
Where can I hear synthwave in San Francisco?
DNA Lounge, The Midway and August Hall host the most synthwave and synthpop bills in SF — the Top venues list above ranks rooms by upcoming shows.
Are there synthwave shows in the East Bay?
Occasionally — most synth-driven bills stay in San Francisco, but Oakland rooms pick up touring synthpop acts now and then. Check the show list below.
Is synthwave part of the EDM scene?
Adjacent — synthwave and retrowave nights share promoters and rooms with the darker end of the electronic scene, which is why we track them here.
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