🎤 Modern-Day Icons & San Francisco Celebrity Entertainment for Events

🏆 Bring the Spirit of the City with San Francisco Celebrity Entertainment for Events

With Innovative Entertainment’s home base being in San Francisco, we have seen our share of San Francisco themed events. Everyone wants to know, “what music do you think of when you think of San Francisco?” “What celebrity talent feels San Francisco to you?” “What bands started here in the City?”

We’ve got you covered!  Whether you’re celebrating a company milestone, hosting a multi-day conference, or planning an incentive program for top performers, booking a Bay Area-themed celebrity headliner creates a sense of place and purpose. It’s not just entertainment—it’s a love letter to one of the most iconic cities in the world.

At Innovative Entertainment, we’ve been booking celebrity talent and local legends for San Francisco’s biggest stages for decades. Let us help you select the perfect headliner that reflects your audience, budget, and goals.

Some of our favorite San Francisco Celebrity Entertainers:

1. Train 

With Grammy wins and massive mainstream success, Train (yes, of “Drops of Jupiter” and “Hey, Soul Sister” fame) is one of the most recognizable bands to emerge from San Francisco. Their sound is universally appealing for corporate and large-scale audiences. The band is scaleable from duo/trio acoustic performance to full band and production shows.

Perfect for: Conferences, brand events, waterfront festivals, tech summits.

2. Mickey Thomas & Starship

Few voices are as iconic to San Francisco’s rock legacy as Mickey Thomas, lead vocalist of Starship. With massive hits like “We Built This City,” “Nothing’s Gonna Stop Us Now,” and “Sara,” Starship delivers a nostalgic, high-energy performance that bridges classic rock and pop in a way that thrills audiences of all ages.

Perfect for: Corporate galas, retro-themed events, tech anniversaries, brand launches with ‘80s throwback flair.

3. Green Day

One of the most influential punk rock bands of all time, Green Day was formed in the East Bay and still proudly reps their Bay Area roots. Known for explosive live shows and anthems like “American Idiot,” “Good Riddance,” and “Boulevard of Broken Dreams,” they bring both musical cred and massive energy to any stage.

Perfect for: High-impact corporate celebrations, product launches, global conference headliners, or edgy brand activations.

4. Tower of Power

Oakland-born and funk-forward, this legendary soul band brings decades of groove, energy, and a tight horn section to the stage. They’re a nostalgic nod to the Bay’s music scene, still performing with the same showstopping flair.

Perfect for: Gala dinners, legacy brand celebrations, high-energy dance parties.

5. Goapele

This soulful songstress blends R&B, jazz, and neo-soul with a polished Bay Area vibe. Known for her hit “Closer,” Goapele offers an elegant but modern option for events seeking sophistication with heart.

Perfect for: Luxury receptions, intimate concerts, women’s leadership events.

6. Metallica (for Ultra-Premium Clients)

If you’re planning a large-scale, no-expense-spared event, why not book one of the most legendary rock bands of all time? Born in the Bay Area and still connected to its roots, Metallica has performed for corporate and philanthropic events in SF.

Perfect for: Stadium-scale productions, charity concerts, brand milestone events.

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