The Clift Hotel’s Legendary Redwood Room Continues Free Live Jazz Programming

The Clift Royal Sonesta Hotel is extending its popular Redwood Room After Dark entertainment series with two evenings of live jazz each week through October.

Presented every Thursday and Friday in the legendary Redwood Room, the expanded calendar will showcase an impressive roster of acclaimed musicians, including Sundra Manning, Grant Levin, Eamon Flynn, Glen Pearson, David Udolf, and other notable performers.

Curated with artistic inspiration from Grammy-nominated singer, composer and cultural ambassador Sacha Boutros and founder of Hear Me Roar Entertainment*, the series brings together world-class musicianship, timeless cocktails and the unmistakable glamour of one of San Francisco’s most storied nightlife destinations. *Hear Me Roar Entertainment promotes women, minorities, and underrepresented voices in the arts through inclusive entertainment, bespoke cultural programming, and creative collaboration that foster diversity, empowerment, and community connection.

“Live music has always been an important part of the Redwood Room’s identity,” said Dania Duke, General Manager of The Clift Royal Sonesta Hotel. “Expanding Redwood Room After Dark to two evenings each week allows us to showcase an extraordinary range of artists while giving San Franciscans and visitors even more opportunities to experience this legendary setting.”

October Performances

Thursday, October 1: Glen Pearson Duo

Friday, October 2: Grant Levin

Thursday, October 8: Glen Pearson Duo

Friday, October 9: Grant Levin Duo

Thursday, October 15: Grant Levin Duo

Friday, October 16: Matt Clark

Thursday, October 22: David Udolf Duo

Friday, October 23: David Udolf Duo

Thursday, October 29: Sundra Manning Duo

Friday, October 30: Eamonn Flynn

Originally opened in 1933, the Redwood Room has welcomed generations of artists, travelers, creatives and cultural icons beneath its famed redwood-paneled walls. Redwood Room After Dark honors that legacy while introducing a fresh and inclusive musical identity rooted in jazz, culture and conversation. Guests are invited to settle in with a classic cocktail and experience intimate performances that evoke the sophisticated spirit of San Francisco’s celebrated supper-club era.

For reservations, performance updates, and upcoming programming, visit The Redwood Room, call (415) 929-2372 or go to OpenTable.

About The Clift Royal Sonesta Hotel and Legendary Redwood Room:

Located at 495 Geary Street in the heart of San Francisco, The Clift Royal Sonesta Hotel blends contemporary design with timeless character. Home to the legendary Redwood Room, the city’s iconic cocktail lounge and live entertainment destination, the hotel has been a cultural fixture since 1915. Renowned for its dramatic redwood interiors, sophisticated nightlife, and storied legacy of music, conversation, and glamour, The Redwood Room continues to serve as one of San Francisco’s most distinctive gathering places. Following a multimillion-dollar renovation, The Clift offers 372 stylish guest rooms and suites, state-of-the-art event spaces, elevated dining and entertainment experiences, and an enduring commitment to hospitality that is, and always has been, legendary. Learn more at The Clift Royal Sonesta Hotel or by calling (415) 775-4700.

About Redwood Room After Dark: Redwood Room After Dark is an intimate jazz series set within the legendary Redwood Room at The Clift Royal Sonesta San Francisco. Blending world-class music, timeless cocktails and late-night San Francisco glamour, the series invites guests into a cinematic atmosphere where jazz, culture and conversation meet beneath the room’s iconic redwood walls. Curated by Grammy-nominated singer, composer and cultural ambassador Sacha Boutros, Redwood Room After Dark revives the spirit of the classic supper club through sophisticated performances, global artistry and unforgettable evenings of live jazz.