Bikini Kill’s 2026 West Coast run hits three cities in four days: Portland’s Crystal Ballroom on Sunday, September 6; San Francisco’s Warfield on Tuesday, September 8; and Los Angeles’s Wiltern on Wednesday, September 9. Kathleen Hanna, Tobi Vail, and Kathi Wilcox are on the road with guitarist Sara Landeau. The Intima opens in Portland. Alice Bag opens in SF and LA. Shows are listed as all ages.
Official dates and ticket links live on the band site: bikinikill.com/tour.
Portland and Los Angeles are marked sold out on the official tour page. San Francisco still points to tickets. That means “cheap” now is about comparing official leftover inventory in SF against verified resale in all three cities—and not overpaying the week of the show.
2026 West Coast dates at a glance
| City | Date | Venue | Support | Official status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland, OR | Sun, Sept. 6, 2026 | McMenamins Crystal Ballroom | The Intima | Sold out |
| San Francisco, CA | Tue, Sept. 8, 2026 | The Warfield | Alice Bag | Tickets listed |
| Los Angeles, CA | Wed, Sept. 9, 2026 | The Wiltern | Alice Bag | Sold out |
Typical listed times: Portland around 8 p.m.; Warfield 8 p.m.; Wiltern doors 7 p.m. / show 8 p.m. Confirm on your ticket.
Venue pages:
The Warfield — Bikini Kill
The Wiltern (search Bikini Kill)
McMenamins Crystal Ballroom
Where to find the lowest prices
1. Official first
Start at bikinikill.com/tour. Warfield inventory is sold through AXS / Goldenvoice. If face-value seats remain in San Francisco, that is usually cheaper than last-minute resale. Sold-out Portland and LA will not restock at face unless the venue releases holds.
2. Compare resale, don’t click the first listing
Same ticket can differ $20–$80 across sites after fees.
- SeatGeek
- StubHub
- Capital City Tickets
- AXS Marketplace (Wiltern / some Goldenvoice dates)
Filter by all-in price. A $70 face can become $110 after fees. Recent marketplace snapshots have shown Warfield GA listings from the low $90s all-in and Wiltern resale often starting near $90–$100, with Portland Crystal Ballroom resale running much higher because the room is smaller and listed sold out.
3. Set alerts, buy in even numbers
GA rooms (Crystal Ballroom, Warfield floor) sell as general admission. Pair listings. Price dips often hit 24–48 hours before doors when sellers dump unused tickets.
4. Avoid unofficial “drop” accounts
Use marketplaces with buyer guarantees. Screenshot the order. Mobile transfer is standard.
City-by-city ticket notes
Portland — Crystal Ballroom (Sept. 6)
Historic McMenamins ballroom, standing-room floor plus limited seated/balcony depending on the setup. Official listing is sold out. Resale is the path in. Budget more here than SF. Downtown / Burnside parking is paid and tight; MAX and rideshare are easier than circling. Support: The Intima.
San Francisco — The Warfield (Sept. 8)
Best shot at a lower all-in price of the three. Floor is GA; balcony can be reserved or GA depending on the ticket type. Capacity is about 2,200–2,450. Address: 982 Market Street. BART to Powell is the simple move. Official page: thewarfieldtheatre.com. Support: Alice Bag.
Los Angeles — The Wiltern (Sept. 9)
Art Deco Live Nation / Goldenvoice room on Wilshire. Official tour page lists sold out; resale and AXS Marketplace are active. GA floor plus reserved mezzanine/loge. Parking structures on Oxford Avenue are sold separately and are not a concert ticket. Support: Alice Bag. Wiltern bag rule is typically 12″ x 6″ x 12″; every person needs a ticket.
How to keep the price down
- Buy the city with official stock first (San Francisco) if you can travel.
- Sort every cart by price with fees.
- Skip “VIP experience” add-ons unless you want them; they are not cheaper entry.
- Check one more time the morning of the show. Sold-out punk dates often see late drops.
- If Portland or LA is a must and resale is ugly, look at Seattle Bumbershoot (Sept. 5) only if a festival ticket is actually cheaper for your group—usually it is not.
FAQ
Are Portland and LA really sold out?
Yes on the official Bikini Kill tour page. That does not mean zero tickets exist. It means face-value primary is gone.
Which city is cheapest right now?
San Francisco is the only one of the three still advertised as on sale officially. Compare Warfield face vs. Wiltern/Portland resale before you lock a city.
All ages?
Band notes say these tour shows are all ages (except the later NYC CBGB Fest date, which is not on this West Coast run). Every person still needs a ticket.
Will they add a second LA or Portland night?
No extra West Coast headline nights are listed beyond these three plus Seattle festival / Irvine (already played). Don’t wait on a rumor add-on.
Safe to buy resale?
Use established platforms with guarantees. Confirm the date, venue, and transfer method. The Ticket News does not sell tickets.
The Ticket News is independent and is not affiliated with Bikini Kill, McMenamins, The Warfield, The Wiltern, AXS, Ticketmaster, or Live Nation. Some links may be affiliate links. Prices, inventory, and venue policies change. Resale can be above or below face value. Confirm details on official artist and venue pages before you buy.
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