Question 1

How does Noise Pop Festival work?

Accepted Answer

Noise Pop Festival is a 10-day-long, multi-venue festival across San Francisco. Badges guarantee entrance to all shows, parties and happy hours throughout the week.

Question 2

How do I receive my badge?

Accepted Answer

There will be badge pickup locations for you to get your badge before the festival starts. Badge pickup dates and locations TBD.

Question 3

What if I only want to go to one of the shows?

Accepted Answer

Don't want to go to 10+ shows in one week? We get it, you’re not psycho like the rest of us.. You can still participate in Noise Pop Fest by purchasing tickets to individual shows.  See the full schedule on our homepage.

Question 4

What happens when a show sells out?

Accepted Answer

One of the biggest perks of Noise Pop Festival Badges is they give you access to all shows, regardless of if they are sold out or not! While GA Badge holders must arrive at a specified time to have guaranteed entry to sold out shows, Super Fan Badge holders are allowed entry at any time, regardless of when they show up.

Question 5

What are the participating Noise Pop Festival venues?

Accepted Answer

The participating Noise Pop Festival 2026 venues are: Rickshaw Stop, Great American Music Hall, Gray Area, August Hall, Bottom of the Hill, Kilowatt, SF Jazz, Swedish American Hall, Cafe Du Nord, UC Theatre, and more venue announces coming soon!

Question 6

Is my badge transferable?

Accepted Answer

No, Noise Pop Festival Badges are non-transferrable and may only be used by the original Badge purchaser.

Question 7

How do I find out when set times are?

Accepted Answer

Set times and full lineups will be posted closer to the event.

Question 8

What is your refund policy?

Accepted Answer

There are no refunds allowed for Noise Pop Festival Badges or tickets.

Question 9

I applied to perform at Noise Pop Festival 2025, what happens next?

Accepted Answer

If you applied to perform at Noise Pop Festival 2025 through our local artist submissions form, our booking team will review all applications and will reach out to you if your submission is selected as a good fit.

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