San Francisco's karaoke scene splits between Japantown's private-room circuit and a beloved set of neighborhood open-mic bars. Fillmore Karaoke, Level2 Karaoke, K-BOX, and Festa Wine & Cocktail Lounge anchor the Japantown side, with TaishoSF on Post Street and Pandora Karaoke & Bar in the Tenderloin rounding out the bookable-room contingent. The open-mic side runs deep on history. The Mint Karaoke Lounge on Market Street has been an open-stage institution since 1993 with no cover or song charges. Martuni's near the Mission keeps a live pianist taking requests every night — sing-along piano bar more than karaoke. Bow Bow Cocktail Lounge on Grant Avenue brings a divey, anything-goes Chinatown energy, while Silver Cloud on Lombard has done nightly karaoke in the Marina for decades. Lion's Den in Chinatown is one of the rare US spots running live-band karaoke. From the Sunset to the Tenderloin to Alameda, SF is a city of regulars, and the karaoke calendar reflects it.

15 karaoke venues are available on Thursdays in San Francisco

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1660 Geary Blvd Unit B, San Francisco, CA 94115

4.2
Thursday at 3 PM

Private room karaoke in Japantown. Rooms fit 5-14 people. Rates start at $50/hr for up to 5 people, $65/hr for up to 8 people. Songs available in English, Chinese, Japanese, and Korean. Food and boba drinks available to order from Little Sweet next door. Reservations recommended. Open Mon-Thu 3PM-12AM, Fri 3PM-2AM, Sat 12PM onward.

1410 Fillmore St, San Francisco, CA 94115

4.1
Thursday at 4 PM

Private karaoke room venue with 8 rooms. State-of-the-art touch screen MTV karaoke system with Bose sound system and wireless microphones. Songs available in English, Chinese, Japanese, and Korean. Happy hour: 40% off before 9pm. Family-friendly. BYOB food welcome. Open Wed-Sun from 4pm.

1155 Grant Ave, San Francisco, CA 94133

4.5
Thursday at 5 PM

Karaoke every night with over 40,000 songs on the brand-new karaoke machine. Open daily 5 PM to late, with earlier opening at 3 PM on Wednesdays and Sundays. Diverse selection of Chinese and English songs. No stage, no waiting list — divey, anything-goes atmosphere in Chinatown.

323 Grant Ave, San Francisco, CA 94108

4.4
Thursday at 5 PM

Free karaoke nightly on the floor plus private VIP room. Mon-Thu & Sun 5 PM - 12 AM, Fri-Sat 5 PM - 2 AM. VIP room $90/hour (up to 12 people, 50,000+ songs), fee waived with $300+ food/drink spend. Happy hour daily 5-7 PM with free VIP room first hour. 21+.

1161 Post St, San Francisco, CA 94109

4.8
Thursday at 5 PM

8,200 sq ft entertainment venue with full service restaurant and 11 private karaoke rooms. Room rates: Medium $30/hr, Large $37/hr, XL $45/hr, VIP $99/hr. 1 hour minimum, 20% service charge on all room bookings. Hawaiian-Japanese fusion menu. Happy hour 5-7pm Tue-Thu and Sun. Karaoke available Tue-Wed-Sun 5pm-12am, Thu-Sat 5pm-2am.

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1942 Market St, San Francisco, CA 94102

4.3
Thursday at 5 PM

Open stage karaoke bar since 1993. No cover charges or song charges ever. Cash only. Open Monday & Wednesday-Friday 5PM-2AM, Saturday-Sunday 4PM-2AM. Tuesday available for private events only. "Minty Mondays" are the OG night.

1825 Post St #210, San Francisco, CA 94115

4.3
Thursday at 6:30 PM

Retro Tokyo-style karaoke bar open nightly from 6:30pm. No private rooms - sing on the main stage with tables placed around it. Over 150,000 songs including tracks in Chinese, Japanese, Korean, and Spanish. 21+ with valid physical ID only. Located in Japantown's Kinokuniya Mall.

870 Taraval St, San Francisco, CA 94116

4.0
Thursday at 6:30 PM

Private karaoke room venue with YouTube karaoke videos featuring instrumental versions with lyrics on-screen. Supports multiple languages. Appetizers and drinks served; BYOB food welcome. 50% off room fees Mon-Thu before 8:30pm. Open Mon-Thu 6:30pm-2am, Fri-Sun 7pm-2am.

1504 Fillmore St, San Francisco, CA 94115

4.5
Thursday at 8 PM

Private karaoke room venue at 1504 B Fillmore St. Offers medium, large, and XL rooms. Open Mon-Thu 8pm-1am, Fri-Sat 8pm-2am, Sun 8pm-1am.

57 Wentworth Pl, San Francisco, CA 94108

4.6
Thursday at 8 PM

Live band karaoke on Thursday nights starting at 8 PM. 21+ Chinatown lounge.

50 Mason St, San Francisco, CA 94102

4.2
Thursday at 8 PM

Dedicated karaoke venue with 14 differently themed private karaoke rooms across 2 floors, plus a lounge with a stage. Doors open at 6pm, karaoke lounge starts at 8pm. $50 deposit for private room reservations, credited to final bill. 21+ only.

1131 Polk St, San Francisco, CA 94109

4.4
Thursday at 8 PM

Two-level nightlife venue. Upstairs features a cocktail bar with sake and tea-infused drinks hosting open karaoke. Downstairs has a dance club with DJs and a private karaoke room. Projector shows actual music videos, not just lyrics. Self-serve instant ramen bar available. Open Wed-Thu 8pm-12am, Fri-Sat 7pm-2am.

4 Valencia St, San Francisco, CA 94103

4.6
Thursday at 9 PM

Open mic piano sing-along every night from 9 PM to 1 AM. A live pianist plays requests while patrons sing — sing-along piano bar (not classic karaoke). Additional happy hour piano on Mondays and Fridays 5:30–8:30 PM.

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1414 Market St, San Francisco, CA 94102

4.5
Thursday at 9 PM

Karaoke, leveled all the way up!

Step into Arcade Karaoke Thursdays at The Function at 1414 Market St., where it’s not just about singing - it’s about going wild and putting on a show. Go solo rockstar or grab your crew and go full band mode. Either way, this isn’t your typical stuffy karaoke night.

🎸 WHAT TO EXPECT
Become the band: guitars, drum set, piano + mic ready to go
1000+ songs loaded + live requests
Hosted by MC Dirty Murty bringing the energy all night
Giant projector for Guitar Hero + big screens for arcade games
Play Super Smash Bros., Grand Theft Auto, Mario Kart + more
Compete in the official Guitar Legends Competition
Snap a pic with our AI Rockstar Robot (yes, he drums!)
Immersive lighting + effects that match your vibe
🛋 UPSTAIRS "NEXT LEVEL" LOUNGE
Head upstairs to the Next Level Lounge - cozy seating, drinks in hand, and a live feed of the stage so you don’t miss a moment.

🍹 DRINK DEALS
Happy Hour kicks off at 9PM
Crazy Hour – $3 shots every hour, on the hour
🎟 TICKET OPTIONS

General Admission (Free) – 21+
Get in free and jump into the action. Add your name to the karaoke list, grab a drink, and wait for your moment to hit the stage. Seating first come first served.

VIP Rockstar Pass – Fast Track ($10) – 21+
- Skip the line and get on stage faster.
- Lock in front-row vibes near the stage and spend less time waiting, more time performing. - VIP seating is held until 10PM - arrive early. Limited spots available.

1994 Lombard St, San Francisco, CA 94123

4.1
Thursday at 9:30 PM

Nightly karaoke Tuesday through Sunday starting at 9:30 PM until 1:45 AM. Must be 21+. First come, first served.