South By San José
Since 2000, we’ve hosted South by San José in the parking lot we share with Jo’s Coffee. Each year, we come together for live music, local vendors, and good times. Music starts at noon each day, rain or shine, and the party is always and forever free to attend.
The 2025 Lineup
BIG FREEDIA’S GOSPEL REVIVAL, BRISCOE, HOLY FUCK, SONIDO GALLO NEGRO, KEN POMEROY, DELIVERY, LA SÉCURITÉ, CVC, CARDINALS, MARY IN THE JUNKYARD, IMPROVEMENT MOVEMENT, CLOTH, FREAK SLUG, SOFIE ROYER, MONOBLOC, DAP THE CONTRACT, FANTASY OF A BROKEN HEART, BON ENFANT, CASE OATS, KAM FRANKLIN, CANDI JENKINS, SONS OF SEVILLA, THE POINT, RODELL DUFF, PEDAL STEEL NOAH, CAROLINE HALE, TERRAPLANA, DAMARIS BOJOR, RUDY DE ANDA, LOVERMAN





Check Out the 2025 Lineup
We’ll see you back in the parking lot in 2026.


Check out the sounds of South by San José 2025.
To Market
Besides inviting some of the best bands in the world to hang out, we host a slew of makers, artisans, and vintage sellers as well. Check out who popped up with us this past fest:
Jowa
Jungmaven
Lunchroom Anxiety + Richter Goods
Mañana
Stitches Vintage
Sugar Shack Vintage
POP UP SHOPS
Mercedez Rex – Wednesday, March 12
Keep Looking Shop – Thursday, March 13
Future Vagabond – Friday, March 14
Rancho Sueño – Saturday, March 15




SXSJ Merch
Stop by the official SXSJ Merch Booth for tees (adult, kiddo, and bebe), totes, koozies, lighters, and the grand madame of SXSJ merch … the Official SXSJ Poster.
We’ll sell in person first at the fest and move over to online after the event—but if you can get here, do! We’ll sell out of most of these pieces in person and when they’re gone, they’re gone for good.

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