Will Swinton - Will Swinton Live
Cafe Du Nord, 2174 Market St., 94114 San Francisco Directions
Thu 13.08.2026 20:00
Fresh off supporting MGK and The Kid LAROI on arena tours across Australia and New Zealand, Capitol Records/10K Projects standout Will Swinton pairs a raspy powerhouse voice with raw, soul-baring songwriting just ask Machine Gun Kelly, whom Swinton met by chance at a bar in Idaho in 2022. Hed just sold his car, quit his job at a trampoline park in Auckland, and spent his last savings on a one-way ticket to LA. MGK was intrigued enough to invite him backstage at the Mainstream Sellout Tour to hear his music.Three years later, Swinton has amassed over 100 million streams, released two EPs, and caught the attention of Kelly Clarkson, who covered his song Flames on national TV. He spent the better part of 2025 honing his sound. Now carving out his own brand of rock with recent singles Only One, Find A Way, and Better Off, he heads into 2026 with a Lollapalooza slot and a debut album on the way.VIP Package:1 GA ticket Exclusive pre-show stripped set Early Access to Venue Meet and Greet Photo opportunity with Will 1 Commemorative VIP Laminate, signed by Will. First Access to Merch Shopping, where applicable. VIP Package is subject to changeArtist Presale: Thurs, June 25th @ 10am Public On-Sale: Fri, June 26th @ 10am 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.
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Will SwintonSinger-songwriter Will Swinton crafts relatable, soul-baring songs that other artists wish they’d written themselves — just ask Machine Gun Kelly, whom Swinton met by chance at an Idaho bar in July 2022. MGK was “intrigued” by the 23-year-old New Zealander — enough to invite Swinton to his Mainstream Sellout Tour show in Spokane, Washington. Independently Swinton achieved success with his July 2022 debut single, “All For You,” which hit No. 6 on the Hot 20 New Zealand Singles Chart, followed by the similarly refreshingly honest “Wasted You,” climbing to No. 15 on the same chart. Altogether, he’s generated 100 million TikTok views and nearly 10 million global streams in the span of a year. Swinton’s emotionally tinged Better Days debut EP, further solidifies his unique sound and unquestioned potential for global resonance. Standout tracks like the title “Better Days” and the anecdotally vulnerable “Leave In The Morning,” produced alongside Rory Noble (Burna Boy, Ruel) illustrate Swinton’s refreshing musicality. Hailing from Auckland, New Zealand the former trampoline park employee took a leap of faith spending all his savings on a lifechanging flight to LA chasing his music dream. Fast forward, he’s now signed to 10K Projects and Capitol Records enhancing his artistry. He garners acclaim from Rolling Stone, writes with the likes of Claire Rosinkranz, sells out headline shows in addition to playing a slew of global festivals and recently opened for Dermot Kennedy.
