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SF’s Free Noise Pop Happy Hour Concert at Bender’s

SF’s Noise Pop Music & Arts Festival 2026 (Feb. 19 – Mar. 1)

Noise Pop Festival returns February 19 – March 1, 2026.

After more than 30 years of championing independent arts and culture, Noise Pop Festival has since blossomed into an 11-day, 160+ bands, 25+ venue music and arts festival that remains a staple in the San Francisco Bay Area. One of the last of its kind, Noise Pop Festival is a true celebration of independent music and arts.

Taking place across multiple venues throughout the city of San Francisco, Noise Pop Festival is a way to explore new artists, venues and nightlife the old-fashioned way… by hopping from one show to the next, all week long. Experience is all by purchasing a badge with guaranteed entrance to all shows, parties, and happy hours throughout the week.

2026 Festival highlights include:

  • The Pains of Being Pure of Heart
  • Tortoise
  • Stephen Malkmus
  • The Joy Formidable
  • cupcakKe
  • Illuminati Hotties
  • DeVotchKa: Tribute to Little Miss Sunshine
  • Rogue Wave
  • Beats Antique
  • Lyrics Born
  • Christopher Owens
  • Marie Davidson
  • Giraffage + Chrome Sparks
  • Pinback + Bayonne
  • Summer Salt

View the full 2026 schedule.

Noise Pop Festival Badges are $300. Tickets are available à la carte for individual shows.

Disclaimer: Please double check event information with the event organizer as events can be canceled, details can change after they are added to our calendar, and errors do occur.


Cost: FREE*
*Noise Pop typically hosts free Happy Hour shows. Noise Pop badge is $265; individual tix for show also available (price varies)
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