Oakland nightlife guide

Best EDM Clubs in Oakland & the East Bay

Oakland's electronic scene runs on warehouses, the Fox Theater's touring calendar, and a DIY streak the rest of the Bay envies. Big-room bass and touring headliners hit the Fox; the deeper cuts live in the warehouses. This guide tracks every East Bay room with shows on the calendar right now. Listings refresh daily.

49 upcoming shows tracked

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SUN OCT 18 Love and Beats with Karizma, Cecil + friendsHigh 5ive Rooftop Bar · Oakland

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SUN OCT 18 Scemo Nite: Moxbpm, iHaveabomb, MdmAngelTBA · Oakland

MON OCT 19 Amapiano MondaysZanzi · Oakland

TUE OCT 20 Taco Tuesday PartyKip's · Berkeley

FRI OCT 23 Hella Good Night (Feat. Jwalt, Phillipdrummond, J.A.A.D)Fluid510 · Oakland

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FRI OCT 23 Heroes vs Villains Rave: Dro, Keanu Orange, G!Zmo, Swagbaby, HypertearsContinental Club · Oakland

FRI OCT 23 Joteria: DJ Ari B, Cowboy Blvck, Estrella, CannabudduhThere/There · Oakland

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FRI OCT 23 Psyched! Radio Present Joey Cash w/ Jade 2008 + Discnogirl + LeakzCrybaby · Oakland

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SAT OCT 24 Acid Barbie, Moxbpm, Zerowishes, Alleyowl, Madmax, Pharo4h9lives · Oakland

SAT OCT 24 Haunted Houseboat: Juliet Mendoza, Kincaid & Eric Groove1 Broadway · Oakland

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SAT OCT 24 Hot Goth Night Halloween: Skoto, Hot Goth GfThee Stork Club · Oakland

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SAT OCT 24 Killer Kawaii Rave: Mandi Darkling, Derpupxian, Luromi!, MDMAngel, Tigress, Iggy Breaks, Radio EsotericaTBA · Oakland

SAT OCT 24 Red Dot Ball 2026: The DeepGeoffreys Inner Circle · Oakland

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SAT OCT 24 William Black (18+)Fox Theater Oakland · Oakland

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TUE OCT 27 Lenny Pearce – Toddler RaveFox Theater · Oakland

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WED OCT 28 Gorillaz – The Mountain Tour (w/ Little Simz, Deltron 3030)Oakland Arena · Oakland

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THU OCT 29 Ghosts In The Machine: ACiD Slvt, Narayan, Fovex One7th West · Oakland

THU OCT 29 Queer Flirt Night: Maracuya, Cowboy Blvck, Mama SanThere/There Bar · Oakland

FRI OCT 30 Factory 93 Halloween: 999999999, Boys Noize, Richie Hawtin, Indira PaganottoGold Bar Hangar · Alameda

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FRI OCT 30 Hallogridia: Paydayl0an, DJ Radia, ledao, QueerMom, DJ ariBGolden Ratio · Oakland

FAQ

What is the best EDM venue in Oakland?

The Fox Theater Oakland anchors the touring calendar, while Oakland's warehouses host the underground. Berkeley's UC Theatre also pulls major electronic acts.

Is the East Bay better for underground shows?

Oakland's warehouse scene is the heart of the Bay's underground — many of the most interesting nights happen in unlisted spaces announced through the promoter's channels.

Are Oakland clubs easy to get to from San Francisco?

Yes — BART runs to downtown Oakland and Berkeley in under 25 minutes from downtown SF.

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