diff --git a/backend/routers/users.py b/backend/routers/users.py
index 5b365ed..f6debe4 100644
--- a/backend/routers/users.py
+++ b/backend/routers/users.py
@@ -16,6 +16,11 @@ class UserProfileUpdate(BaseModel):
     display_name: Optional[str] = None
     avatar_bg_color: Optional[str] = None
     avatar_text: Optional[str] = None
+    # Social handles
+    bluesky_handle: Optional[str] = None
+    mastodon_handle: Optional[str] = None
+    instagram_handle: Optional[str] = None
+    location: Optional[str] = None
 
 # Preset avatar colors - Jewel Tones (Primary Set)
 AVATAR_COLORS = [
@@ -46,7 +51,7 @@ def update_my_profile(
     current_user: User = Depends(get_current_user),
     session: Session = Depends(get_session)
 ):
-    """Update current user's bio, avatar, and primary profile"""
+    """Update current user's bio, avatar, social handles, and primary profile"""
     if update.bio is not None:
         current_user.bio = update.bio
     if update.avatar is not None:
@@ -61,6 +66,18 @@ def update_my_profile(
         if len(update.avatar_text) <= 3 and re.match(r'^[A-Za-z0-9]*$', update.avatar_text):
             current_user.avatar_text = update.avatar_text if update.avatar_text else None
     
+    # Social handles (simple sanitization)
+    if update.bluesky_handle is not None:
+        current_user.bluesky_handle = update.bluesky_handle.strip() or None
+    if update.mastodon_handle is not None:
+        current_user.mastodon_handle = update.mastodon_handle.strip() or None
+    if update.instagram_handle is not None:
+        # Remove @ prefix if user includes it
+        handle = update.instagram_handle.strip().lstrip('@')
+        current_user.instagram_handle = handle or None
+    if update.location is not None:
+        current_user.location = update.location.strip() or None
+    
     if update.username or update.display_name:
         # Find or create primary profile
         query = select(Profile).where(Profile.user_id == current_user.id)
diff --git a/backend/schemas.py b/backend/schemas.py
index 09830a1..fbcac53 100644
--- a/backend/schemas.py
+++ b/backend/schemas.py
@@ -21,6 +21,11 @@ class UserRead(SQLModel):
     bio: Optional[str] = None
     username: Optional[str] = None
     joined_at: Optional[datetime] = None
+    # Social handles
+    bluesky_handle: Optional[str] = None
+    mastodon_handle: Optional[str] = None
+    instagram_handle: Optional[str] = None
+    location: Optional[str] = None
 
 class Token(SQLModel):
     access_token: str
diff --git a/frontend/app/settings/page.tsx b/frontend/app/settings/page.tsx
index 3cf96d8..6d7b4f0 100644
--- a/frontend/app/settings/page.tsx
+++ b/frontend/app/settings/page.tsx
@@ -53,6 +53,10 @@ export default function SettingsPage() {
     // Profile state
     const [bio, setBio] = useState("")
     const [username, setUsername] = useState("")
+    const [location, setLocation] = useState("")
+    const [blueskyHandle, setBlueskyHandle] = useState("")
+    const [mastodonHandle, setMastodonHandle] = useState("")
+    const [instagramHandle, setInstagramHandle] = useState("")
     const [profileSaving, setProfileSaving] = useState(false)
     const [profileSaved, setProfileSaved] = useState(false)
 
@@ -75,6 +79,10 @@ export default function SettingsPage() {
             const extUser = user as any
             setBio(extUser.bio || "")
             setUsername(extUser.email?.split('@')[0] || "")
+            setLocation(extUser.location || "")
+            setBlueskyHandle(extUser.bluesky_handle || "")
+            setMastodonHandle(extUser.mastodon_handle || "")
+            setInstagramHandle(extUser.instagram_handle || "")
             setAvatarBgColor(extUser.avatar_bg_color || "#0F4C81")
             setAvatarText(extUser.avatar_text || "")
             setPrivacySettings({
@@ -96,7 +104,14 @@ export default function SettingsPage() {
                     "Content-Type": "application/json",
                     "Authorization": `Bearer ${token}`
                 },
-                body: JSON.stringify({ bio, username })
+                body: JSON.stringify({
+                    bio,
+                    username,
+                    location,
+                    bluesky_handle: blueskyHandle,
+                    mastodon_handle: mastodonHandle,
+                    instagram_handle: instagramHandle
+                })
             })
             setProfileSaved(true)
             setTimeout(() => setProfileSaved(false), 2000)
@@ -221,6 +236,14 @@ export default function SettingsPage() {
                         setBio={setBio}
                         username={username}
                         setUsername={setUsername}
+                        location={location}
+                        setLocation={setLocation}
+                        blueskyHandle={blueskyHandle}
+                        setBlueskyHandle={setBlueskyHandle}
+                        mastodonHandle={mastodonHandle}
+                        setMastodonHandle={setMastodonHandle}
+                        instagramHandle={instagramHandle}
+                        setInstagramHandle={setInstagramHandle}
                         saving={profileSaving}
                         saved={profileSaved}
                         onSave={handleSaveProfile}
@@ -285,6 +308,14 @@ export default function SettingsPage() {
                             setBio={setBio}
                             username={username}
                             setUsername={setUsername}
+                            location={location}
+                            setLocation={setLocation}
+                            blueskyHandle={blueskyHandle}
+                            setBlueskyHandle={setBlueskyHandle}
+                            mastodonHandle={mastodonHandle}
+                            setMastodonHandle={setMastodonHandle}
+                            instagramHandle={instagramHandle}
+                            setInstagramHandle={setInstagramHandle}
                             saving={profileSaving}
                             saved={profileSaved}
                             onSave={handleSaveProfile}
@@ -348,7 +379,14 @@ function SidebarLink({ icon: Icon, label, href, active }: {
 }
 
 // Profile Section
-function ProfileSection({ bio, setBio, username, setUsername, saving, saved, onSave }: any) {
+function ProfileSection({
+    bio, setBio, username, setUsername,
+    location, setLocation,
+    blueskyHandle, setBlueskyHandle,
+    mastodonHandle, setMastodonHandle,
+    instagramHandle, setInstagramHandle,
+    saving, saved, onSave
+}: any) {
     return (
         <Card id="profile">
             <CardHeader>
@@ -375,13 +413,16 @@ function ProfileSection({ bio, setBio, username, setUsername, saving, saved, onS
                         </p>
                     </div>
                     <div className="space-y-2">
-                        <Label htmlFor="email">Email</Label>
+                        <Label htmlFor="location">Location / Local Scene</Label>
                         <Input
-                            id="email"
-                            disabled
-                            value="(cannot be changed)"
-                            className="bg-muted"
+                            id="location"
+                            placeholder="e.g. Portland, OR"
+                            value={location}
+                            onChange={(e) => setLocation(e.target.value)}
                         />
+                        <p className="text-xs text-muted-foreground">
+                            Your hometown or local music scene
+                        </p>
                     </div>
                 </div>
 
@@ -399,6 +440,51 @@ function ProfileSection({ bio, setBio, username, setUsername, saving, saved, onS
                     </p>
                 </div>
 
+                <Separator />
+
+                {/* Social Handles Section */}
+                <div className="space-y-4">
+                    <div>
+                        <h4 className="font-medium text-sm mb-1">Social Links</h4>
+                        <p className="text-xs text-muted-foreground">Connect your accounts (displayed on your public profile)</p>
+                    </div>
+                    <div className="grid gap-4 md:grid-cols-3">
+                        <div className="space-y-2">
+                            <Label htmlFor="bluesky" className="flex items-center gap-2">
+                                <span className="text-sky-500">🦋</span> BlueSky
+                            </Label>
+                            <Input
+                                id="bluesky"
+                                placeholder="handle.bsky.social"
+                                value={blueskyHandle}
+                                onChange={(e) => setBlueskyHandle(e.target.value)}
+                            />
+                        </div>
+                        <div className="space-y-2">
+                            <Label htmlFor="mastodon" className="flex items-center gap-2">
+                                <span className="text-purple-500">🐘</span> Mastodon
+                            </Label>
+                            <Input
+                                id="mastodon"
+                                placeholder="@user@instance.social"
+                                value={mastodonHandle}
+                                onChange={(e) => setMastodonHandle(e.target.value)}
+                            />
+                        </div>
+                        <div className="space-y-2">
+                            <Label htmlFor="instagram" className="flex items-center gap-2">
+                                <span className="text-pink-500">📷</span> Instagram
+                            </Label>
+                            <Input
+                                id="instagram"
+                                placeholder="@username"
+                                value={instagramHandle}
+                                onChange={(e) => setInstagramHandle(e.target.value)}
+                            />
+                        </div>
+                    </div>
+                </div>
+
                 <div className="flex justify-end">
                     <Button onClick={onSave} disabled={saving}>
                         {saving ? "Saving..." : saved ? "Saved ✓" : "Save Changes"}