CocteauFest 2026 will be Aug 21-22, with guest Simon Raymonde
- By CocteauTwins.com
- Cocteau Twins News
- 11-Jul 2026
CocteauFest 2026 will be held in San Francisco, CA, and will include appearances by Simon Raymonde and live performances by tribute bands.
As has become customary for many years, San Francisco’s Cat Club will once again be hosting CocteauFest in 2026 — with the added bonus that our Simon will be there in person to participate and contribute to the festivities.
The two-day lineup includes:
- Dancing to DJ Xander’s all-Cocteau Twins (no repeats) set at Cat Club (1190 Folsom St) on Friday night 21 August from 9pm ($7 before 10pm; $10 after)
- A meet-up with Simon Raymonde at William Westerfield House (1198 Fulton St) from 1-5pm on 22 August (this is a ticketed event and it is SOLD OUT — you can join the waitlist)
- Simon will host a live DJ set at The Chapel (777 Valencia St), followed by live performances by Cocteau Twins tribute bands Sugar Hiccup (from Seattle) and Mocteau Twins from (San Diego) on 22 August from 8pm (this is a ticketed event)
Don’t miss this special edition of a yearly tradition — the first time a member of the band has been able to attend.
CocteauFest is an open-source, fan-organized event inaugurated in 2003. ▣
