San Francisco’s live music scene never sleeps — and neither do the fans searching for their next show.
Music in SF connects artists, venues, festivals, and music brands with one of the most passionate concert audiences in the country. Through interviews, tour announcements, reviews, and event coverage, we reach thousands of dedicated music fans every month who are actively looking for shows, artists, and gear.
If you want to reach engaged Bay Area music fans, you’re in the right place.
Our Audience
Music in SF reaches readers who live and breathe live music.
Our audience includes:
• Concert-going music fans
• Touring musicians and bands
• Music industry professionals
• Bay Area nightlife audiences
• Festival and event attendees
Many readers discover Music in SF through searches for concerts, artists, and upcoming shows, meaning advertisers reach fans already interested in music experiences.
Audience Stats
Average monthly performance across the Music in SF network:
Website
- 40,000 – 70,000 monthly readers
- 70,000 – 120,000 monthly pageviews
- Highly targeted music audience
- Readers primarily located in San Francisco, Oakland, San Jose, and Northern California
Social Media Reach
- Facebook, Instagram, and X combined: 20,000+ followers
- Concert photos, artist interviews, and show announcements drive high engagement
Editorial Coverage
- Tour announcements
- Artist interviews
- Album reviews
- Concert photography
- Festival previews
Music in SF has covered artists ranging from indie rising stars to major touring acts, giving advertisers exposure alongside premium music content.
Advertising Opportunities
Music in SF offers several ways to reach music fans.
Website Banner Advertising
Display your brand directly on the Music in SF website.
Banner placements appear across editorial content, concert reviews, and artist interviews.
Leaderboard Banner (Top of Page)
728×90
- Appears at the top of articles
- Highest visibility placement
- Estimated 30,000+ monthly impressions
Rate:
$300 per month
Sidebar Banner
300×250
- Appears alongside articles
- Persistent visibility across multiple pages
- Estimated 25,000+ monthly impressions
Rate:
$200 per month
Premium Site Takeover
Perfect for album releases, festival announcements, or major tours.
Includes:
• Homepage banner placement
• Sidebar banner
• Social media mention
Rate:
$600 for two weeks
Sponsored Content
Work with Music in SF to promote your brand through editorial-style content.
Options include:
• Artist or venue spotlight articles
• Festival previews
• Sponsored concert announcements
• Product features (music gear, apparel, etc.)
Sponsored articles remain permanently published on the site and shared on social channels.
Rate:
$350 per article
Event Promotion Packages
Promoting a concert, festival, or tour stop in the Bay Area?
Our event packages help you reach local music fans who actively attend shows.
Event Promotion Package Includes
• Featured article announcement
• Website banner for two weeks
• Social media promotion
Rate:
$500 per campaign
Custom Campaigns
Need something unique?
Music in SF can create custom promotional campaigns that combine:
• Website advertising
• Social media promotion
• Editorial coverage
• Concert photography
We regularly partner with venues, labels, and promoters to help amplify shows across the Bay Area.
Contact us to build a package tailored to your goals.
Why Advertise with Music in SF
Music in SF offers something larger music publications can’t:
A hyper-targeted audience of real Bay Area music fans.
Our readers are actively looking for:
• concerts
• tours
• venues
• artists
• festivals
That means advertisers reach people already interested in live music experiences.
Get Started
For advertising inquiries, rates, or custom campaigns:
📧 Contact:
advertising@musicinsf.com
Or send a message through our contact page.
We’ll work with you to build the perfect campaign to reach San Francisco’s music audience.
