SF Leonard Cohen Festival: Song & Spirit

San Francisco



Conspiracy of Beards present their new show The Song along with special guests, Daniel Kahn and Jake Shulman-Ment.

Detroit-born, Hamburg-based troubadour and multi-instrumentalist Daniel Kahn and New York master fiddler Jake Shulman-Ment have been playing, traveling and making music together for nearly twenty years drawing on klezmer, folk, punk, poetry and a tradition that has never stopped evolving.

The San Francisco Leonard Cohen Festival, founded in 2018, is an annual celebration dedicated to honoring the poetry, music, and spirit of the legendary songwriter, poet, and author.

Presented each November by Conspiracy of Beards San Franciscos renowned 30-member male choir devoted to Cohens work the festival has grown from its early beginnings into a multi-day, multi-venue event that draws poets, musicians, artists, and audiences from across the Bay Area and beyond.

Festival Approach

The festival emphasizes fresh interpretations of Cohens work, encouraging artists to reshape his words and melodies through their own creative lenses. This open, inventive approach results in a diverse program of performances, readings, and collaborations that keep Cohens timeless themes of love, longing, humor, and spirituality alive for new generations.

Together, the festival and the choir invite audiences to conspire in celebration of one of the 20th centurys most enduring and influential voices. The result is a vibrant gathering that honors Cohens legacy with creativity, reverence, and joy.

Admission Policies

For any event that is listed as 18 or 21 and over, ANY ticket holder unable to present valid identification indicating that they are of age will not be admitted to this event, and will not be eligible for a refund. Any event listed as All Ages, means 6 years of age or older. ALL tickets are standing room only unless otherwise specified.

If you need special accommodations, contact info@cafedunord.com. Support acts are subject to change without refund.

Professional Cameras are not allowed without prior approval. Professional Camera defined as detachable lens or of professional grade as determined by the venue staff. When in doubt, just email us ahead of the show! We might be able to get you a Photo Pass depending on Artists approval.

Frequently Asked Questions

The SF Leonard Cohen Festival is an annual event in San Francisco celebrating the poetry, music, and spirit of Leonard Cohen.
The featured performers include Conspiracy of Beards, Daniel Kahn, and Jake Shulman-Ment.
The festival takes place at various venues across San Francisco; check the official website for current locations and details.
The festival was founded in 2018 and has been held annually since then in San Francisco.
Daniel Kahn and Jake Shulman-Ment have been performing together for nearly twenty years, blending klezmer, folk, punk, and poetry.
Yes, tickets can typically be purchased in advance; visit the festival's official website for ticketing options.
The festival focuses on music and poetry and is generally suitable for adult audiences; check event details for any age restrictions.
Yes, the festival features performances inspired by Leonard Cohen’s music, poetry, and spirit.
You can get updates by visiting the festival’s official website or following their social media channels based in San Francisco.
Opportunities to meet artists like Daniel Kahn and Jake Shulman-Ment may be available; check the festival schedule for specific meet-and-greet events in San Francisco.

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