◈ Homepage — https://sfwarmemorial.org/the-green-room/Skip to main content Enable accessibility for low vision Open the accessibility menu Skip to content Select Language 简体中文 繁體中文 English Filipino Español CALENDAR RENTALS VISIT LEADERSHIP WHO WE ARE Search The Green Room Host to more than 200 functions and 40,000 guests each year, The Green Room is a beautiful example of Beaux Arts architecture, known for its distinctive color, soaring ceiling and russet tiled loggia. It is located on the second floor the Veterans Building, in the heart of San Francisco’s Civic Center. TAKE A VIRTUAL TOUR INQUIRY FORM Please note: Due to the high volume of requests, our response time may take 2–3 business days. We may not be able to accommodate events scheduled within 6 weeks of the inquiry date. OVERVIEW FLOOR PLANS RENTAL RATES FEES & EXPENSES EQUIPMENT BOOKING RULES & REGULATIONS WEDDINGS FAQ The Green Room — perfect for dinners, lectures and receptions — also provides an ideal location for events held in conjunction with performances in the Herbst Theatre and War Memorial Opera House. Five 24-lamp chandeliers, a wide-open floor, built-in wet bar, and floor-to-ceiling windows that lead to an outdoor loggia overlooking San Francisco City Hall, make The Green Room a beautiful and flexible event space. Rental of The Green Room includes access to the freight elevator and exclusive use of an expansive catering staging kitchen. LOCATION & RENTAL CONTACT 401 VAN NESS AVENUE (AT MCALLISTER ST.) SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94102 BOOKING TEAM: THE GREEN ROOM INQUIRY FORM Please note: Due to the high volume of requests, our response time may take 2–3 business days. We may not be able to accommodate events scheduled within 6 weeks of the inquiry date. SAN FRANCISCO WAR MEMORIAL & PERFORMING ARTS CENTER 401 VAN NESS AVENUE, SUITE 110 SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94102 THEATER-STYLE SEATING 0 SEATED DINNERS (160-180 DEPENDING ON AV NEEDS) (16, 60" ROUND TABLES MAXIMUM) STANDING RECEPTIONS 0 FLOOR PLANS Floor PLANS CAPACITY THEATER-STYLE SEATING 0 SEATED DINNER (160-180 DEPENDING ON AV NEEDS) 0 STANDING RECEPTION 0 SUPPORT SPACES Staging/Dressing Room (728 sq. ft.) Catering Kitchen (1,371 sq. ft.) Public Restrooms Freight Elevator (6′ W x 12’6″ L x 9′ H) THE GREEN ROOM FLOOR PLAN DIAGRAM RENTAL RATES FEES & EXPENSES Rental RATES Rental rates are for an 8-hour access period, unless otherwise noted, which includes 3 hours of set-up, 3.5 hours of event time and 1.5 hours for load-out. Rent does not include personnel, equipment or insurance. See Fees and Expenses for more information. SEE FEES & EXPENSES STANDARD Monday – Thursday $2450 Friday – Sunday $2750 Weddings – Based on 12-Hour Access (12pm – 12am) $3800 501(c)(3) / GOVERNMENT All Days $1225 ADDITIONAL RENTAL FEES (BEYOND 8-HOUR ACCESS) Additional hour or portion of an hour before midnight: Nonprofit / Standard $160/$200 Additional hour or portion of an hour after midnight: Nonprofit / Standard $320/$500 RATE INCREASES All rental rates are subject to increase each year on July 1. CANCELLATION SFWMPAC retains the full rental fee unless the date is re-rented to another party. If the date is re-rented, SFWMPAC will retain an administrative fee of $250. WEDDINGS AND PRIVATE PARTIES We welcome Wedding Ceremonies, Private Parties and Receptions during the months of July and August. (Weddings in June, September, December & January will be considered on a case-by-case basis pending other activity in the building.) Contact us to check availability of your desired date. Availability is limited, so be prepared with alternate dates and a clear sense of the timeline, technical needs, expected guest count and desired services. All wedding bookings must be managed by a wedding planner. MORE INFORMATION CAN BE FOUND HERE YOUTH EVENTS As a multi-use venue, we are unable to accommodate youth events, such as proms and dances. Rental EQUIPMENT FURNISHING EQUIPMENT RENTAL FLAT FEE* 501(c)(3) / Government Flat Fee $210 Standard Flat Fee $525 *Setting up & restoring of the furnishing equipment is the licensee’s responsibility. RENTAL FLAT FEE INCLUDES USE OF THE FOLLOWING: Stack chairs with green padded backs and seats 6′ and 8′ Rectangular tables 30″ wide, ¾” lip  6′ and 8′ Rectangular tables 18″ wide, ¾” lip 60″ Round tables 60″ Round tables on wheels 48″ Round tables on wheels 30″ Round tables 30″ Round kiosk tables 6′ Two-13′ Folding partition screen 4′ x 5′ Decorative Folding screen Rubber interlocking matting sections 3′ x 5′ rug mats Easels Coat racks with hangers Music stands A complete list can be found HERE SOUND, ELECTRICAL, AND STAGE EQUIPMENT Additional Rental Fees Apply Yamaha C7 (7-foot) piano with tuning: Varies Standard Sound system (4 speakers & 2 mics): $131 Microphones (each additional): $5 Up Lights: $26 each; $200 for 9; $378 for 18; $525 for 27 75″ Television Monitor: $263* Projector and Screen: $158* PA Speaker, Meyer UPJ 1-P (Upgraded Sound): $26 each* Wireless Mic: $26* Lectern, 4′ high with 6″-fold-out step and gooseneck for mic: $26 Staging sections with carpeted top, skirting and one set of stairs – 4′ x 8′ sections, 2′ tall: $30 each * – Union stagehand required to install and operate audio, visual, and lighting equipment. Booking INFORMATION Please note: A minimum of 6 weeks is required to plan, contract, staff, and execute your event in the Green Room. Shorter booking timeframes may not be possible. 1. INITIAL INQUIRY Contact us to check availability of your desired date. Availability is limited, so be prepared with alternate dates and a clear sense of the timeline, technical needs, expected guest count and desired services. 2. APPLICATION & RENTAL DEPOSIT In order to secure the date, submit a completed application together with the rental deposit (one half of the base rent). 3. LICENSE AGREEMENT We issue a Short Term License Agreement (STLA). Next steps: Sign and return the STLA and related documents. Pay the balance of the rent. 4. EVENT & SITE VISIT Forty-five (45) days prior to your event, submit a floor plan and a completed Appendix C, which details your event timeline, technical elements and needed equipment. Confirm desired guest services, food and beverage requirements and any additional needs. Additionally, conduct a site visit with your caterer. Site visits are by appointment. 5. PAY EXPENSES DEPOSIT & INSURANCE No less than four-weeks prior to your event, furnish proof of insurance and pay your expenses deposit to cover the total estimated cost of labor and equipment. See Fees & Expenses for more information. 6. SETTLEMENT Following your event, you will receive a full settlement and a refund of the unused portion of the expenses deposit. This process typically takes two weeks. 7. CHALLENGE PROCEDURE If another party has a hold on your desired date, you may challenge their hold by submitting a completed application and a check for the full base rental fee. The challenged party will then have two working days to pay the rental fee or release the challenged date. Only one held date can be challenged at a time. If your challenge is successful, the rental fee is not refundable. Rules & REGULATIONS ACCESS Hours specified in the Short Term License Agreement (STLA) are the only hours Licensee and their staff, vendors, performers, volunteers and guests may access The Green Room or its support spaces. War Memorial staff must be present at all times. Events must end at 11:30 pm, unless prior approval is granted by the War Memorial. SET-UP & BREAK DOWN Licensee is responsible for all set-up and break down in The Green Room, and for proper movement and storage of all equipment. Should equipment be moved while an event is in progress, clear guests from the area where the work occurs. Chairs should be left in The Green Room and restacked in racks of eight. The Green Room must be left clean and clear of equipment or additional cleaning fees will apply. Cleaning supplies beyond a mop and broom are not provided. FOOD & BEVERAGE Only licensed and insured caterers may provide food and beverage service in The Green Room. Caterers must have a manager on site at all times. Consumption of food and beverage is permitted only in The Green Room and on its loggia. Sale of food or beverages is permitted only with prior War Memorial approval and requires appropriate licenses. Food and beverage service areas must be matted. Ice must be delivered and moved in plastic tubs. Only ice and liquids may be disposed of in sinks (no coffee grounds or foodstuffs). Do not dispose of ice in restroom sinks, toilets or on the lawn. Should leaking or spills occur, clean them immediately. Licensees and their caterers are responsible for removal of all ice and garbage from The Green Room following the event. CAPACITY There is no admission of persons in excess of the capacity approved at time of booking. CARE & PROTECTION Special care should be taken to preserve and protect floors, walls, elevators and equipment. Use carts and dollies with rubber wheels to prevent scratching floors. Avoid dragging or rolling metal items, and items with metal edges, bases or glides. There is no use of tape, staples, tacks or nails to affix materials. STORAGE All equipment and supplies must be removed promptly following the event. Storage is not available. CANDLES & HEATING DEVICES Bottled gas is not permitted. Use of candles, open flame, sterno and electrical equipment must be approved in advance, and candleholders must meet specifications of the San Francisco Fire Code (i.e. candleholders extend 2” above the flame). The use of sterno and flame candles requires a fire permit. ITEMS NOT PERMITTED Bottled gas in any form, “fog” or “smoke” producing equipment, balloons, birdseed or rice for throwing, keg beer, confetti, glitter or loose flower petals. KITCHEN PREP ROOM Use of a modern catering kitchen is included in the rental. The kitchen must be left clean and clear of equipment or additional fees will apply. Provision of cleaning supplies is the responsibility of the caterer or licensee. NOISE LEVELS Because we are a multi-use venue, we cannot permit bands with amplification. Doors to The Green Room must remain closed whenever music or entertainment is occurring in The Green Room or the Herbst Theatre. During Herbst Theatre performances, corridor noise should be kept to a minimum so as not to disrupt their audiences. POSTING OF DISPLAY MATERIALS Use of display areas is a non-exclusive right and Licensee will not post or allow to be posted any signs, cards or posters on the premises, except as approved in advance. SMOKING Smoking is prohibited by law inside the Veterans Building. This includes no smoking on The Green Room loggia. RESTORATION When load out is complete, Licensee or their designated representative will accompany the War Memorial Event Manager on an inspection of all areas used for the event. The Contingency Deposit may be withheld if: Licensee does not complete room break down and restoration. Event access hours exceed those specified in the STLA. There has been damage to the facility or its equipment. Additional funds are required for rent, personnel fees or equipment rentals. SECURITY GUARDS War Memorial Security Staff is responsible for building security. Additional private security can be arranged as needed by the War Memorial. The Veterans Building is open to the public and home to a wide variety of tenants. Specific event security needs should be presented at the time of booking. Wedding Ceremonies & RECEPTIONS The Green Room welcomes wedding ceremonies and receptions during the months of July and August. (Weddings in June, September, December & January will be considered on a case-by-case basis pending other activity in the building.) Contact us to check availability of your desired date. Availability is limited, so be prepared with alternate dates and a clear sense of the timeline, technical needs, expected guest count and desired services. All wedding bookings must be managed by a wedding planner. MORE INFORMATION CAN BE FOUND HERE Frequently  ASKED QUESTIONS 1. MAY I USE MY OWN CATERER? 2. WHAT EQUIPMENT IS AVAILABLE? 3. IS INSURANCE REQUIRED FOR MY EVENT? 4. WHEN ARE PAYMENTS DUE? 5. WHERE DO WE PARK VEHICLES FOR EVENT STAFF, LOADING AND UNLOADING? 6. WHERE WILL EVENT GUESTS PARK? 7. WHAT TIME CAN WE LOAD IN AND SET UP? 8. IS THE BUILDING ADA ACCESSIBLE? 9. WILL WE HAVE ACCESS TO SUPPORT ROOMS AND CONFERENCE CENTER STYLE AMENITIES? 10. CAN I CELEBRATE MY WEDDING OR ANNIVERSARY IN THE GREEN ROOM? 11. DOES THE GREEN ROOM ACCOMMODATE YOUTH PARTIES? 12. CAN I ARRANGE A SITE VISIT OF THE GREEN ROOM? 13. DOES THE GREEN ROOM FEATURE WIFI ACCESS? 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Please visit our Calendar of Events to find links to presenters’ websites and ticket information. We strive to keep ticket fees low by working with local ticketing companies, though occasionally presenters in our venues will choose to use a national ticketing service, such as Ticketmaster, which will be indicated in the program listings. SAN FRANCISCO BALLET CONTACT 415.865.2000 [email protected] sfballet.org HOURS Monday – Friday, 10:00 am – 4:00 pm Performance day phone hours are 10:00 am until the performance begins. The San Francisco Ballet Box Office at the Opera House opens 4 hours before the performance on performance days only. SAN FRANCISCO OPERA CONTACT 415.864.3330 sfopera.com HOURS Monday: 10:00 am – 5:00 pm Tuesday – Friday: 10:00 am – 6:00 pm Saturday: 10:00 am – 6:00 pm (during performance season) Performance Days: 10:00 am until the performance begins SAN FRANCISCO SYMPHONY CONTACT 415.864.6000 [email protected] sfsymphony.org HOURS Monday – Friday: 10:00 am – 6:00 pm Saturday: 12:00 pm – 6:00 pm Sunday: 2 hours prior to concerts CITY BOX OFFICE City Box Office is the primary ticketing source for Herbst Theatre performances and non-resident presenters in the War Memorial Opera House and Davies Symphony Hall . CONTACT 415.392.4400 [email protected] cityboxoffice.com For Herbst Theatre performances, the Box Office opens 60 minutes before the show starts and remains open until 30 minutes after the show begins. 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Accept Privacy Policy Veterans Building - San Francisco War Memorial Skip to content Calendar What’s On Calendar Buy a Ticket Community Engagement Rentals Rentals PERFORMANCE Davies Symphony Hall War Memorial Opera House Herbst Theatre The Wilsey Center EVENTS The Green Room Weddings Reception Spaces Film & Photography REHEARSAL Zellerbach Rehearsal Hall Visit Visit Getting Here Accessibility Food & Beverage Safety Measures Lost & Found FAQ Leadership Leadership Leadership Trustees Attend A Meeting Who We Are Who We Are Our Mission & Vision About Us History Resident Companies Veterans Inclusive War Memorial Careers Contact Us Search Veterans Building American LEGION POSTS The American Legion War Memorial Commission (ALWMC) is responsible for coordinating use of Veterans Building facilities for established posts and patriotic organizations, as provided for in the War Memorial Charter. For more information or to schedule use of a meeting room, please contact the ALWMC office. Phone: 415.861.4920 Email: [email protected] Hours: Tuesday – Thursday, 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm (closed on observed holidays) Veterans Building TENANTS American Legion Auxiliary, Department of California 415.861.5092 [email protected] American Legion War Memorial Commission 415.861.4920 [email protected] Grants for the Arts 415.554.6710 [email protected] Open Doors to Future Possibilities 415.417.4059 415.404.8832 [email protected] San Francisco Arts Commission 415.252.2266 [email protected] San Francisco Arts Commission Gallery 415.252.2244 Swords to Plowshares 415.252.4787 [email protected] Veterans Memorial On October 10, 2014, the people of San Francisco dedicated this memorial to our nation’s veterans in honor of their service. DESIGN STATEMENT ON THE “PASSAGE OF REMEMBRANCE” by artist Susan Narduli For half a century, the octagonal lawn in the Memorial Court has served as a little-known repository of earth from lands where Americans fought and died. This stone octagon, now enclosing that earth, is a reflection on memory, within a democracy and amidst the day-to-day life of civil society. I wanted to create a place that is at once separate from and part of the city. The sloping entrance and the encircling flow of water mark off a place apart, but the city continues to bustle along close by. The Memorial invites contemplation of what the soil held here means today, what it meant to the men and women who strove for it, what it means for the future, what it means when a democracy goes to war. It’s a personal conversation held in a public space. The Young Dead Soldiers , the Archibald MacLeish poem engraved in the path through the octagon, continues that conversation between the living and our war dead. They ask for us to give their deaths meaning, to remember. The polished stone captures a visitor’s reflection and the reflections of people nearby, the people charged with remembering and giving meaning. The Memorial has been designed so that it can be opened to accept newly consecrated earth from battlefields not yet known. This earth will become part of a continuum, with the soil of one battlefield mingling with that of another and, over time, with our own American soil, as the memory of battle filters into our communal understanding. It is an expression of the bonds of commitment and sacrifice between those who serve, and a statement that our veterans always are and will be of one American people, part of us. The Memorial Court AND SACRED SOIL Today, the heart of the War Memorial Complex is the Memorial Court, a panel of lawn set on axis with the dome of City Hall, flanked by pollarded Plane trees lining recessed pathways in a basket weave pattern of pebble mosaic paving. But when the War Memorial Opera House and Veterans Building opened in 1932, this heart was barren. Funds were so depleted by the construction of the buildings no landscaping had been executed. It was in 1935 that War Memorial Complex architect Arthur Brown, Jr., recommended landscape architect Thomas D. Church be engaged to complete the Memorial Court. Mr. Church, renowned for his gardens reflecting the Beaux-Arts tradition, set to work and completed the design in 1936. His drawings reference a “future memorial” to be added in the octagonal area of the Memorial Court. Over the years honor was shown to fallen veterans by interring battlefield soils in the Memorial Court octagon. Soils from World War I battlefields were consigned there at the time of its completion. A similar ceremony depositing soils from World War II battlefields took place following the 1945 signing of the United Nations Charter in the Veterans Building. In 1988, veterans groups held a ceremony interring battlefield soils from Austria, Belgium, Cambodia, China, Egypt, England, France, Germany, Guam, Italy, Laos, Nicaragua, the Philippines, Thailand and Vietnam. And in 2016, parents of fallen soldiers held a ceremony to add soils from Iraq and Afghanistan. Prior to beginning construction of the San Francisco Veterans Memorial, the soil from the center of the octagonal area of the Memorial Court was carefully removed and safeguarded. The Passage of Remembrance provides an area within its walls where this soil was re-interred as part of the Memorial’s dedication. Battlefield soils from other conflicts will be added in ongoing remembrance of the courageous men and women who have given themselves in the service of freedom. The Young DEAD SOLDIERS by Archibald MacLeish The young dead soldiers do not speak. Nevertheless, they are heard in the still houses: who has not heard them? They have a silence that speaks for them at night and when the clock counts. They say: We were young. We have died. Remember us. They say: We have done what we could but until it is finished it is not done. They say: We have given our lives but until it is finished no one can know what our lives gave. They say: Our deaths are not ours; they are yours; they will mean what you make them. They say: Whether our lives and our deaths were for peace and a new hope or for nothing we cannot say; it is you who must say this. They say: We leave you our deaths. Give them their meaning. We were young, they say. We have died: remember us. The Young Dead Soldiers from COLLECTED POEMS 1917 – 1982 by Archibald MacLeish. Copyright © 1985 by the Estate of Archibald MacLeish. Used by Permission of Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved. 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INQUIRY FORM Please note: Due to the high volume of requests, our response time may take 2–3 business days. We may not be able to accommodate events scheduled within 6 weeks of the inquiry date. GENERAL INFORMATION San Francisco War Memorial and Performing Arts Center 401 Van Ness Avenue, Room 110 San Francisco, CA 94102 Phone: 415.621.6600 Fax: 415.621.5091 [email protected] LOST AND FOUND War Memorial Receptionist 415.621.6600 [email protected] BOX OFFICE SAN FRANCISCO BALLET 415.865.2000 [email protected] sfballet.org SAN FRANCISCO OPERA 415.864.3330 sfopera.com SAN FRANCISCO SYMPHONY 415.864.6000 [email protected] sfsymphony.org CITY BOX OFFICE (Herbst Theatre) 415.392.4400 [email protected] cityboxoffice.com The Green Room Booking (Weddings, Receptions, Events and more) Please fill out The Green Room inquiry form and a booking manager will connect with you! INQUIRY FORM Please note: Due to the high volume of requests, our response time may take 2–3 business days. We may not be able to accommodate events scheduled within 6 weeks of the inquiry date. OUR LEADERSHIP Kate Sofis, Managing Director [email protected] Rob Levin, Assistant Managing Director [email protected] Donna D’Cruz, Director of Finance and Administration [email protected] Kevin Kelly, Buildings and Grounds Superintendent [email protected] FOOD AND BEVERAGE GLOBAL GOURMET CATERING Gina Robak, General Manager 415.252.1934 [email protected] CALENDAR Calendar Buy a Ticket Community Engagement Calendar Buy a Ticket Community Engagement VISIT Getting Here Accessibility Food & Beverage Getting Here Accessibility Food & Beverage Safety Measures Lost & Found FAQ Safety Measures Lost & Found FAQ RENTALS Performance Davies Symphony Hall Herbst Theatre War Memorial Opera House The Wilsey Center Events The Green Room Reception Spaces Weddings Film & Photography Rehearsal Zellerbach Rehearsal Hall Performance Davies Symphony Hall Herbst Theatre War Memorial Opera House The Wilsey Center Events The Green Room Reception Spaces Weddings Film & Photography Rehearsal Zellerbach Rehearsal Hall LEADERSHIP Leadership Trustees Attend A Meeting Leadership Trustees Attend A Meeting WHO WE ARE Our Mission & Vision About Us History Resident Companies Veterans Our Mission & Vision About Us History Resident Companies Veterans Inclusive War Memorial Careers Contact Us Inclusive War Memorial Careers Contact Us 401 Van Ness Avenue, Room 110. 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Accept Privacy Policy Site Credits - San Francisco War Memorial Skip to content Calendar What’s On Calendar Buy a Ticket Community Engagement Rentals Rentals PERFORMANCE Davies Symphony Hall War Memorial Opera House Herbst Theatre The Wilsey Center EVENTS The Green Room Weddings Reception Spaces Film & Photography REHEARSAL Zellerbach Rehearsal Hall Visit Visit Getting Here Accessibility Food & Beverage Safety Measures Lost & Found FAQ Leadership Leadership Leadership Trustees Attend A Meeting Who We Are Who We Are Our Mission & Vision About Us History Resident Companies Veterans Inclusive War Memorial Careers Contact Us Search Site Credits Website Design and Development by  Meadow Design Inc Photography by Joel Puliatti Additional Photography by John Boatwright and Paul Dyer Additional Copywriting by  Jesaka Long Virtual Tour by LCP360 CALENDAR Calendar Buy a Ticket Community Engagement Calendar Buy a Ticket Community Engagement VISIT Getting Here Accessibility Food & Beverage Getting Here Accessibility Food & Beverage Safety Measures Lost & Found FAQ Safety Measures Lost & Found FAQ RENTALS Performance Davies Symphony Hall Herbst Theatre War Memorial Opera House The Wilsey Center Events The Green Room Reception Spaces Weddings Film & Photography Rehearsal Zellerbach Rehearsal Hall Performance Davies Symphony Hall Herbst Theatre War Memorial Opera House The Wilsey Center Events The Green Room Reception Spaces Weddings Film & Photography Rehearsal Zellerbach Rehearsal Hall LEADERSHIP Leadership Trustees Attend A Meeting Leadership Trustees Attend A Meeting WHO WE ARE Our Mission & Vision About Us History Resident Companies Veterans Our Mission & Vision About Us History Resident Companies Veterans Inclusive War Memorial Careers Contact Us Inclusive War Memorial Careers Contact Us 401 Van Ness Avenue, Room 110. 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By continuing to browse the website you are agreeing to our use of cookies. Review our cookie information for more details. Accept Privacy Policy Zellerbach Rehearsal Hall - San Francisco War Memorial Skip to content Calendar What’s On Calendar Buy a Ticket Community Engagement Rentals Rentals PERFORMANCE Davies Symphony Hall War Memorial Opera House Herbst Theatre The Wilsey Center EVENTS The Green Room Weddings Reception Spaces Film & Photography REHEARSAL Zellerbach Rehearsal Hall Visit Visit Getting Here Accessibility Food & Beverage Safety Measures Lost & Found FAQ Leadership Leadership Leadership Trustees Attend A Meeting Who We Are Who We Are Our Mission & Vision About Us History Resident Companies Veterans Inclusive War Memorial Careers Contact Us Search Zellerbach Rehearsal Hall Since opening its doors in 1981, the Harold L. Zellerbach Rehearsal Hall has been home to the San Francisco Ballet , San Francisco Opera , San Francisco Symphony , and a wide variety of producing companies, providing space for the development of some of the Bay Area’s most dynamic performance. TAKE A VIRTUAL TOUR OVERVIEW FLOOR PLANS RENTAL RATES FEES & EXPENSES BOOKING OVERVIEW FLOOR PLANS RENTAL RATES FEES & EXPENSES BOOKING OVERVIEW FLOOR PLANS RENTAL RATES FEES & EXPENSES BOOKING OVERVIEW FLOOR PLANS RENTAL RATES FEES & EXPENSES BOOKING The primary rehearsal hall (A) features an orchestra pit, fly space and stage area with dimensions equal to those of the War Memorial Opera House . Halls B and C are ideal for minor staging, choral and orchestra sectional rehearsals. Zellerbach Rehearsal Hall is a flexible and functional space with the capacity to accommodate everything from rehearsals and auditions to professional film and photography. DOWNLOAD BROCHURES Zellerbach hall Brochure Versíon en Español Filipino Version 中文版 LOCATION & RENTAL CONTACT 300 Franklin Street (at Hayes St.) San Francisco, CA 94102 BOOKING INQUIRIES EMAIL: [email protected] PHONE: 415.621.6600 San Francisco War Memorial & Performing Arts Center 401 Van Ness Avenue, Suite 110 San Francisco, CA 94102 Main Phone: 415.621.6600 HALL A STAGE AREA 0 sq.ft. HALL B 0 sq.ft. HALL C 0 sq.ft. Floor PLANS AUDITORIUM CAPACITY  SQ.FT.   HALL A STAGE AREA 0  SQ.FT.    HALL B 0  SQ.FT.    HALL C 0 FLOOR PLANS Floor PLANS HALL SIZE SQ.FT. HALL A STAGE AREA 0 SQ.FT. HALL B 0 SQ.FT. HALL C 0 Rental RATES Rental rates do not include union labor, equipment or insurance. STANDARD RENT Hall A Company Use $1210 Hall A Public Use $1545 Halls B or C $820 NONPROFIT Hall A Company Use $670 Hall A Public Use $1000 Halls B or C $455 RENTAL RATES FEES & EXPENSES Rental RATES Rental rates do not include union labor, equipment or insurance. SEE FEES & EXPENSES STANDARD RENT Hall A Company Use $1210 Hall A Public Use $1545 Halls B or C $820 501(c)(3) / GOVERNMENT Hall A Company Use $670 Hall A Public Use $1000 Halls B or C $455 Fees & EXPENSES SEE RENTAL RATES RENT All fees and expenses are in addition to rent. See Rental Rates for more information. LABOR All rental activities require union stage labor, security, and custodial and engineering services. Creating an estimate requires knowing your timeline, complete technical needs and desired services. EQUIPMENT Chairs, music stands, podium, conductor’s desk, orchestra risers, pianos and additional technical equipment are available for rent. Equipment rentals are dependent on the needs of each event. Estimates will be developed at the time of booking. INSURANCE A Certificate of Insurance with an Additional Insured Endorsement is required for all rental activities. Insurance must include Workers Compensation coverage, Public Liability coverage of $1 million and Property Damage coverage of $1 million. A 1-day liability policy is available through the War Memorial. Rates are available on request. Licensee must provide all other coverage. AUDIO & VIDEO RECORDING Arrangements for recording must be made in advance and require a separate agreement. Recording(s) require additional equipment rentals and union labor. FOOD & BEVERAGE All catering and craft services require a separate agreement with our exclusive provider of food and beverage, Global Gourmet Catering . Fees & EXPENSES RENT All fees and expenses are in addition to rent. See Rental Rates for more information. LABOR All rental activities require union stage labor, security, and custodial and engineering services. Creating an estimate requires knowing your timeline, complete technical needs and desired services. EQUIPMENT Chairs, music stands, podium, conductor’s desk, orchestra risers, pianos and additional technical equipment are available for rent. Equipment rentals are dependent on the needs of each event. Estimates will be developed at the time of booking. INSURANCE A Certificate of Insurance with an Additional Insured Endorsement is required for all rental activities. Insurance must include Workers Compensation coverage, Public Liability coverage of $1 million and Property Damage coverage of $1 million. A 1-day liability policy is available through the War Memorial. Rates are available on request. Licensee must provide all other coverage. AUDIO & VIDEO RECORDING Arrangements for recording must be made in advance and require a separate agreement. Recording(s) require additional equipment rentals and union labor. FOOD & BEVERAGE All catering and craft services require a separate agreement with our exclusive provider of food and beverage, Global Gourmet Catering . Booking INFORMATION Please note: A minimum of 6 weeks is required to plan, contract, staff, and execute your event in Zellerbach Rehearsal Hall. Shorter booking timeframes may not be possible. 1. INITIAL INQUIRY Contact us to check availability of your desired date(s). Availability is limited, so be prepared with alternate dates and a clear sense of your timeline. If your desired date(s) appear open and your activities are compatible with the venue, you may place a hold while we confirm availability. 2. DATE CONFIRMATION Once your date is confirmed, submit a completed application together with base rental rate. 3. LICENSE AGREEMENT We issue a Short Term License Agreement (STLA). Next steps: Sign and return the STLA and related documents. For activities requiring catering services, execute a separate agreement with Global Gourmet Catering . 4. FINALIZE DETAILS Prior to issuing your Short Term License Agreement: Confirm the timeline, technical elements and needed equipment with our Stage Electrician. Additionally, confirm desired audience services, food and beverage requirements, and any additional needs. 5. PAY PERFORMANCE DEPOSIT & INSURANCE No less than three weeks prior to the start of your activities, furnish proof of insurance and pay your Performance Deposit, which is a deposit paid to cover the total estimated cost of labor and equipment. See Fees & Expenses for more information. No less than three weeks prior to the start of your activities, furnish proof of insurance and pay your Performance Deposit, which is a deposit paid to cover the total estimated cost of labor and equipment. See Fees & Expenses for more information. 6. SETTLEMENT You will receive a full settlement and a refund of the unused portion of the Performance Deposit. This process takes up to three weeks. CALENDAR Calendar Buy a Ticket Community Engagement Calendar Buy a Ticket Community Engagement VISIT Getting Here Accessibility Food & Beverage Getting Here Accessibility Food & Beverage Safety Measures Lost & Found FAQ Safety Measures Lost & Found FAQ RENTALS Performance Davies Symphony Hall Herbst Theatre War Memorial Opera House The Wilsey Center Events The Green Room Reception Spaces Weddings Film & Photography Rehearsal Zellerbach Rehearsal Hall Performance Davies Symphony Hall Herbst Theatre War Memorial Opera House The Wilsey Center Events The Green Room Reception Spaces Weddings Film & Photography Rehearsal Zellerbach Rehearsal Hall LEADERSH Venues - San Francisco War Memorial Skip to content Calendar What’s On Calendar Buy a Ticket Community Engagement Rentals Rentals PERFORMANCE Davies Symphony Hall War Memorial Opera House Herbst Theatre The Wilsey Center EVENTS The Green Room Weddings Reception Spaces Film & Photography REHEARSAL Zellerbach Rehearsal Hall Visit Visit Getting Here Accessibility Food & Beverage Safety Measures Lost & Found FAQ Leadership Leadership Leadership Trustees Attend A Meeting Who We Are Who We Are Our Mission & Vision About Us History Resident Companies Veterans Inclusive War Memorial Careers Contact Us Search Venues The San Francisco War Memorial and Performing Arts Center is a cultural landmark comprised of six venues featuring professional production capabilities and unforgettable settings. Located in San Francisco’s historic Civic Center district and available for rent, our venues are host to a wide variety of performances and events. Davies Symphony Hall Louise M. Davies Symphony Hall offers a grand but intimate setting for concerts, speakers and readings. Performance Audience: 2739 Seated Dinners: 200 Standing Receptions: 500 MORE INFO Herbst Theatre The Herbst Theatre is an elegant space ideal for performances and recitals, as well as graduations, lectures and presentations. Performance Audience: 892 Standing Receptions: 100 MORE INFO THE GREEN ROOM The Green Room, famous for its distinctive color, is an excellent venue for dinners, receptions and celebrations. Theater-style Seating: 185 Seated Dinners: 160-180 Weddings: 160-180 Standing Receptions: 400 MORE INFO War Memorial Opera House The War Memorial Opera House is perfect for special presentations and concerts. Its ornate Main Lobby makes an unforgettable setting for elegant cocktail receptions and dinners. Performance Audience: 3006 Seated Dinners: 200 Standing Receptions: 500 MORE INFO The Wilsey Center The Wilsey Center’s mix of historical and contemporary details creates environments appropriate for a wide variety of events. Atrium Theater : 4225 square feet Education Studio : 2900 square feet MORE INFO Zellerbach Rehearsal Hall Harold L. Zellerbach Rehearsal Hall is well-suited for everything from rehearsals and auditions to professional film and photography. Hall A Stage Area: 7600 square feet Hall B: 3250 square feet Hall C: 2850 square feet MORE INFO SEE MORE Weddings Reception Spaces Dining CALENDAR Calendar Buy a Ticket Community Engagement Calendar Buy a Ticket Community Engagement VISIT Getting Here Accessibility Food & Beverage Getting Here Accessibility Food & Beverage Safety Measures Lost & Found FAQ Safety Measures Lost & Found FAQ RENTALS Performance Davies Symphony Hall Herbst Theatre War Memorial Opera House The Wilsey Center Events The Green Room Reception Spaces Weddings Film & Photography Rehearsal Zellerbach Rehearsal Hall Performance Davies Symphony Hall Herbst Theatre War Memorial Opera House The Wilsey Center Events The Green Room Reception Spaces Weddings Film & Photography Rehearsal Zellerbach Rehearsal Hall LEADERSHIP Leadership Trustees Attend A Meeting Leadership Trustees Attend A Meeting WHO WE ARE Our Mission & Vision About Us History Resident Companies Veterans Our Mission & Vision About Us History Resident Companies Veterans Inclusive War Memorial Careers Contact Us Inclusive War Memorial Careers Contact Us 401 Van Ness Avenue, Room 110. San Francisco CA 94102 P: 415.621.6600 F: 415.621.5091 Instagram Facebook-f Linkedin ©2026 San Francisco War Memorial & Performing Arts Center. All Rights Reserved. TERMS PRIVACY SITE CREDITS TERMS PRIVACY SITE CREDITS CALENDAR Calendar Buy a Ticket Community Engagement RENTALS PERFORMANCE Davies Symphony Hall War Memorial Opera House Herbst Theatre The Wilsey Center The Green Room EVENTS Reception Spaces Weddings Global Gourmet Catering REHEARSAL Zellerbach Rehearsal Hall Film & Photography Virtual Tour Visit Getting Here Accessibility Food & Beverage Safety Measures Lost & Found FAQ WHO WE ARE Leadership Our Trustees Our Mission & Vision About Us History Resident Companies Veterans Inclusive War Memorial Careers Contact Staff Attend A Meeting Search San Francisco War Memorial & Performing Arts Center 401 Van Ness Avenue, Room 110 | San Francisco CA 94102 P: 415.621.6600 F: 415.621.5091 Terms Privacy Site Credits Terms Privacy Site Credits This website uses cookies. By continuing to browse the website you are agreeing to our use of cookies. Review our cookie information for more details. Accept Privacy Policy The Green Room - San Francisco War Memorial Skip to content Calendar What’s On Calendar Buy a Ticket Community Engagement Rentals Rentals PERFORMANCE Davies Symphony Hall War Memorial Opera House Herbst Theatre The Wilsey Center EVENTS The Green Room Weddings Reception Spaces Film & Photography REHEARSAL Zellerbach Rehearsal Hall Visit Visit Getting Here Accessibility Food & Beverage Safety Measures Lost & Found FAQ Leadership Leadership Leadership Trustees Attend A Meeting Who We Are Who We Are Our Mission & Vision About Us History Resident Companies Veterans Inclusive War Memorial Careers Contact Us Search The Green Room Host to more than 200 functions and 40,000 guests each year, The Green Room is a beautiful example of Beaux Arts architecture, known for its distinctive color, soaring ceiling and russet tiled loggia. It is located on the second floor the Veterans Building, in the heart of San Francisco’s Civic Center. TAKE A VIRTUAL TOUR INQUIRY FORM Please note: Due to the high volume of requests, our response time may take 2–3 business days. We may not be able to accommodate events scheduled within 6 weeks of the inquiry date. OVERVIEW FLOOR PLANS RENTAL RATES FEES & EXPENSES EQUIPMENT BOOKING RULES & REGULATIONS WEDDINGS FAQ OVERVIEW FLOOR PLANS RENTAL RATES FEES & EXPENSES EQUIPMENT BOOKING RULES & REGULATIONS WEDDINGS FAQ OVERVIEW FLOOR PLANS RENTAL RATES FEES & EXPENSES EQUIPMENT BOOKING RULES & REGULATIONS WEDDINGS FAQ OVERVIEW FLOOR PLANS RENTAL RATES FEES & EXPENSES EQUIPMENT BOOKING RULES & REGULATIONS WEDDINGS FAQ The Green Room — perfect for dinners, lectures and receptions — also provides an ideal location for events held in conjunction with performances in the Herbst Theatre and War Memorial Opera House . Five 24-lamp chandeliers, a wide-open floor, built-in wet bar, and floor-to-ceiling windows that lead to an outdoor loggia overlooking San Francisco City Hall, make The Green Room a beautiful and flexible event space. Rental of The Green Room includes access to the freight elevator and exclusive use of an expansive catering staging kitchen. LOCATION & RENTAL CONTACT 401 Van Ness Avenue (at McAllister St.) San Francisco, CA 94102 BOOKING TEAM: The Green Room INQUIRY FORM Please note: Due to the high volume of requests, our response time may take 2–3 business days. We may not be able to accommodate events scheduled within 6 weeks of the inquiry date. San Francisco War Memorial & Performing Arts Center 401 Van Ness Avenue, Suite 110 San Francisco, CA 94102 Theater-style Seating 0 SEATED DINNERS (160-180 depending on AV needs) (16, 60" round tables maximum) STANDING RECEPTIONS 0 Floor PLANS AUDITORIUM CAPACITY theater style seating 0 seated dinners (160-180 depending on AV needs) 0 standing receptions 0 SUPPORT SPACES Staging/Dressing Room (728 sq. ft.) Catering Kitchen (1,371 sq. ft.) Public Restrooms Freight Elevator (6′ W x 12’6″ L x 9′ H) The GREEN ROOM FLOOR PLAN DIAGRAM FLOOR PLANS Floor PLANS CAPACITY theater-style seating 0 seated dinner (160-180 depending on AV needs) 0 standing reception 0 SUPPORT SPACES Staging/Dressing Room (728 sq. ft.) Catering Kitchen (1,371 sq. ft.) Public Restrooms Freight Elevator (6′ W x 12’6″ L x 9′ H) The green room floor plan diagram Rental RATES Rental rates are for an 8-hour access period, unless otherwise noted, which includes 3 hours of set-up, 3.5 hours of event time and 1.5 hours for load-out. Rent does not include personnel, equipment or insurance. See Fees and Expenses for more information. STANDARD Monday – Thursday $2450 Friday – Sunday $2750 Weddings – Based on 12-Hour Access (12pm – 12am) $3800 501(c)(3) / GOVERNMENT All days $1225 ADDITIONAL RENTAL FEES (BEYOND 8-HOUR ACCESS) Additional hour or portion of an hour before midnight: Nonprofit / Standard $160/$200 Additional hour or portion of an hour after midnight: Nonprofit / Standard $320/$500 RATE INCREASES All rental rates are subject to increase each year on July 1. CANCELLATION SFWMPAC retains the full rental fee unless the date is re-rented to another party. If the date is re-rented, SFWMPAC will retain an administrative fee of $250. WEDDINGS AND PRIVATE PARTIES We welcome private parties, anniversary celebrations, wedding ceremonies and receptions. All wedding bookings must be managed by a wedding planner. YOUTH EVENTS As a multi-use venue, we are unable to accommodate youth events, such as proms, dances, bar/bat mitzvahs, debuts, cotillions or quinceañeras. RENTAL RATES FEES & EXPENSES Rental RATES Rental rates are for an 8-hour access period, unless otherwise noted, which includes 3 hours of set-up, 3.5 hours of event time and 1.5 hours for load-out. Rent does not include personnel, equipment or insurance. See Fees and Expenses for more information. SEE FEES & EXPENSES STANDARD Monday – Thursday $2450 Friday – Sunday $2750 Weddings – Based on 12-Hour Access (12pm – 12am) $3800 501(c)(3) / GOVERNMENT All Days $1225 ADDITIONAL RENTAL FEES (BEYOND 8-HOUR ACCESS) Additional hour or portion of an hour before midnight: Nonprofit / Standard $160/$200 Additional hour or portion of an hour after midnight: Nonprofit / Standard $320/$500 RATE INCREASES All rental rates are subject to increase each year on July 1. CANCELLATION SFWMPAC retains the full rental fee unless the date is re-rented to another party. If the date is re-rented, SFWMPAC will retain an administrative fee of $250. WEDDINGS AND PRIVATE PARTIES We welcome Wedding Ceremonies, Private Parties and Receptions during the months of July and August. (Weddings in June, September, December & January will be considered on a case-by-case basis pending other activity in the building.) Contact us to check availability of your desired date. Availability is limited, so be prepared with alternate dates and a clear sense of the timeline, technical needs, expected guest count and desired services. All wedding bookings must be managed by a wedding planner. MORE INFORMATION CAN BE FOUND HERE YOUTH EVENTS As a multi-use venue, we are unable to accommodate youth events, such as proms and dances. Fees & EXPENSES SEE RENTAL RATES PERSONNEL All events require War Memorial Event Managers. Additional staff is available, including coat checkers, and War Memorial security staff. Use of projection, theatrical/décor lighting or professional AV equipment requires IATSE Local 16 stage labor. Access starting before 8:00 am or ending after Midnight requires hiring a building engineer. To create a personnel estimate, we will need your complete timeline, expected attendance, and desired guest services. INSURANCE A Certificate of Insurance with an Additional Insured Endorsement is required for all events and performances. Insurance must include Workers Compensation coverage, Public Liability coverage of $1 million, Property Damage coverage of $1 million and Host Liquor Liability when alcohol is served. Insurance is also available through the War Memorial. Costs vary based on guest count, event type and length. EQUIPMENT Equipment rental is a flat fee for use of chairs and tables. Sound and electrical equipment and stage equipment are not included in the flat rate fee. A separate itemized charge will be applied. See Equipment for an inventory. CONTINGENCY DEPOSIT A refundable $300 contingency deposit is required for all events. EXPENSE DEPOSIT The expense deposit is a deposit paid to cover all estimated personnel, equipment and insurance, as well as any other costs that fall outside of the rent. It will be used to cover all expenses and any unused portion will be refunded at the time of settlement. AVERAGE COST The average cost of an event is based on the rent combined with the expense deposit. While costs vary widely, nonprofit events have average expenses of $2,500 to $3,000.  Corporate events or Weddings usually Film & Photography - San Francisco War Memorial Skip to content Calendar What’s On Calendar Buy a Ticket Community Engagement Rentals Rentals PERFORMANCE Davies Symphony Hall War Memorial Opera House Herbst Theatre The Wilsey Center EVENTS The Green Room Weddings Reception Spaces Film & Photography REHEARSAL Zellerbach Rehearsal Hall Visit Visit Getting Here Accessibility Food & Beverage Safety Measures Lost & Found FAQ Leadership Leadership Leadership Trustees Attend A Meeting Who We Are Who We Are Our Mission & Vision About Us History Resident Companies Veterans Inclusive War Memorial Careers Contact Us Search Film & Photography The distinctive War Memorial venues and grounds are ideal for film and photography. The distinctive War Memorial venues and grounds are ideal for film and photography, having served commercial clients such as Ford, American Express and Eileen West, and set the scene for major motion pictures, including The Right Stuff , Milk and Danny Boyle’s Steve Jobs . Please note that availability of the venues for multi-day projects is extremely limited. RENTAL RATES Rental rates include same day set up and rehearsal, but do not include labor, equipment, insurance or additional rehearsal or set-up days. Rentals on holidays are subject to additional costs. STILL PHOTOGRAPHY Minimum rent (includes four hours) $420 Additional hour or portion of an hour after four hours $105 FILMING Minimum rent (includes four hours) $525 Additional hour or portion of an hour after four hours $210 INQUIRIES & BOOKING INQUIRY FORM ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Fees and Expenses Rules and Regulations CALENDAR Calendar Buy a Ticket Community Engagement Calendar Buy a Ticket Community Engagement VISIT Getting Here Accessibility Food & Beverage Getting Here Accessibility Food & Beverage Safety Measures Lost & Found FAQ Safety Measures Lost & Found FAQ RENTALS Performance Davies Symphony Hall Herbst Theatre War Memorial Opera House The Wilsey Center Events The Green Room Reception Spaces Weddings Film & Photography Rehearsal Zellerbach Rehearsal Hall Performance Davies Symphony Hall Herbst Theatre War Memorial Opera House The Wilsey Center Events The Green Room Reception Spaces Weddings Film & Photography Rehearsal Zellerbach Rehearsal Hall LEADERSHIP Leadership Trustees Attend A Meeting Leadership Trustees Attend A Meeting WHO WE ARE Our Mission & Vision About Us History Resident Companies Veterans Our Mission & Vision About Us History Resident Companies Veterans Inclusive War Memorial Careers Contact Us Inclusive War Memorial Careers Contact Us 401 Van Ness Avenue, Room 110. San Francisco CA 94102 P: 415.621.6600 F: 415.621.5091 Instagram Facebook-f Linkedin ©2026 San Francisco War Memorial & Performing Arts Center. All Rights Reserved. TERMS PRIVACY SITE CREDITS TERMS PRIVACY SITE CREDITS CALENDAR Calendar Buy a Ticket Community Engagement RENTALS PERFORMANCE Davies Symphony Hall War Memorial Opera House Herbst Theatre The Wilsey Center The Green Room EVENTS Reception Spaces Weddings Global Gourmet Catering REHEARSAL Zellerbach Rehearsal Hall Film & Photography Virtual Tour Visit Getting Here Accessibility Food & Beverage Safety Measures Lost & Found FAQ WHO WE ARE Leadership Our Trustees Our Mission & Vision About Us History Resident Companies Veterans Inclusive War Memorial Careers Contact Staff Attend A Meeting Search San Francisco War Memorial & Performing Arts Center 401 Van Ness Avenue, Room 110 | San Francisco CA 94102 P: 415.621.6600 F: 415.621.5091 Terms Privacy Site Credits Terms Privacy Site Credits This website uses cookies. By continuing to browse the website you are agreeing to our use of cookies. Review our cookie information for more details. Accept Privacy Policy Herbst Theatre - San Francisco War Memorial Skip to content Calendar What’s On Calendar Buy a Ticket Community Engagement Rentals Rentals PERFORMANCE Davies Symphony Hall War Memorial Opera House Herbst Theatre The Wilsey Center EVENTS The Green Room Weddings Reception Spaces Film & Photography REHEARSAL Zellerbach Rehearsal Hall Visit Visit Getting Here Accessibility Food & Beverage Safety Measures Lost & Found FAQ Leadership Leadership Leadership Trustees Attend A Meeting Who We Are Who We Are Our Mission & Vision About Us History Resident Companies Veterans Inclusive War Memorial Careers Contact Us Search Herbst Theatre The Herbst Theatre is a cornerstone of San Francisco performing arts, with more than 200 shows presented on its stage every year. TAKE A VIRTUAL TOUR INQUIRY FORM Please note: Due to the high volume of requests, our response time may take 2–3 business days. We may not be able to accommodate events scheduled within 6 weeks of the inquiry date. OVERVIEW FLOOR PLANS SEATING CHART RENTAL RATES FEES & EXPENSES TECHNICAL SPECS EQUIPMENT BOOKING RULES & REGULATIONS DINING FAQ OVERVIEW FLOOR PLANS SEATING CHART RENTAL RATES FEES & EXPENSES TECHNICAL SPECS EQUIPMENT BOOKING RULES & REGULATIONS DINING FAQ OVERVIEW FLOOR PLANS SEATING CHART RENTAL RATES FEES & EXPENSES TECHNICAL SPECS EQUIPMENT BOOKING RULES & REGULATIONS DINING FAQ OVERVIEW FLOOR PLANS SEATING CHART RENTAL RATES FEES & EXPENSES TECHNICAL SPECS EQUIPMENT BOOKING RULES & REGULATIONS DINING FAQ Adorned by a series of stunning Frank Brangwyn murals originally painted for the 1915 Panama-Pacific International Exposition, the Herbst is also distinguished as the site of the United Nations Charter signing in 1945. Housed in the Veterans Building, which echoes the Beaux-Arts design of the War Memorial Opera House, the 892-seat auditorium is the venue for many Bay Area cultural and community organizations, including San Francisco Performances , African American Shakespeare Company the Prism Foundation , and the San Francisco Philharmonic . DOWNLOAD BROCHURES BRANGWYN MURALS Diagram of Veterans Building post-renovation First Floor LOCATION & RENTAL CONTACT 401 Van Ness Avenue (at McAllister St.) San Francisco, CA 94102 Booking TEAM: Herbst Theatre INQUIRY FORM Please note: Due to the high volume of requests, our response time may take 2–3 business days. We may not be able to accommodate events scheduled within 6 weeks of the inquiry date. San Francisco War Memorial & Performing Arts Center 401 Van Ness Avenue, Suite 110 San Francisco, CA 94102 PERFORMANCE AUDIENCE 0 LOWER LOUNGE STANDING RECEPTIONS 0 Floor PLANS AUDITORIUM CAPACITY SEATS 0 LOWER LOUNGE STANDING 0 VIEW SEATING CHART FLOOR PLANS SEATING CHART Floor PLANS AUDITORIUM CAPACITY SEATS 0 LOWER LOUNGE STANDING 0 VIEW SEATING CHART Seating CHART AUDITORIUM CAPACITY SEATS 0 LOWER LOUNGE STANDING 0 Herbst theatre Detailed Seats VIEW FLOOR PLANS Rental RATES Rental rates include same day set up and rehearsal, but do not include labor, equipment, insurance, box office services, lobby event space or additional rehearsal or set up days. Merchandise sales, commercial displays and audio/video recording require separate agreements and fees. Rates for lobby event rentals in conjunction with stage performances vary based on guest count and type of use. Rental rates are subject to increase every year on July 1. Please see Fees & Expenses for more information. STANDARD One performance and same day rehearsal $3050 Second performance on same day $2100 Additional set up or rehearsal day $2420 501(c)(3) / GOVERNMENT One performance and same day rehearsal $1525 Second performance on same day $1050 Additional full day of set up or rehearsal (longer than four hours or after 5:00 pm) $1210 Additional half day of set up or rehearsal (shorter than four hours and ending before 5:00 pm) $720 NONPROFIT MINI EVENT Weekday events running less than two hours, ending before 5:00 pm, and with ticket prices under $20. One performance $860 Second performance on same day $660 RENTAL RATES FEES & EXPENSES Rental RATES Rental rates include same day set up and rehearsal, but do not include labor, equipment, insurance, box office services, lobby event space or additional rehearsal or set up days. Merchandise sales, commercial displays and audio/video recording require separate agreements and fees. Rates for lobby event rentals in conjunction with stage performances vary based on guest count and type of use. Rental rates are subject to increase every year on July 1. Please see Fees & Expenses for more information. SEE FEES & EXPENSES STANDARD One performance and same day rehearsal $3050 Second performance on same day $2100 Additional set up or rehearsal day $2420 501(c)(3) / GOVERNMENT One performance and same day rehearsal $1525 Second performance on same day $1050 Additional full day of set up or rehearsal (longer than four hours or after 5:00 pm) $1210 Additional half day of set up or rehearsal (shorter than four hours and ending before 5:00 pm) $720 501(c)(3) / GOVERNMENT  MINI EVENT Weekday events running less than two hours, ending before 5:00 pm, and with ticket prices under $20. One performance $860 Second performance on same day $660 Fees & EXPENSES SEE RENTAL RATES RENT All fees and expenses are in addition to rent. See Rental Rates for more information. BOX OFFICE Use of City Box Office by separate agreement is required. The basic fee is $450 to $675 plus 3.5% of credit card sales, which includes set-up, ticket printing and one night-of-show ticket seller. For more information, contact City Box Office at 415.392.4400 or [email protected] . LABOR Performances and events require union stage labor, front-of-house staff, event management, security, and custodial and engineering services. Creating an estimate requires knowing the exact nature of the performance or event, including its timeline, complete technical needs, expected guest count and desired audience services. INSURANCE A Certificate of Insurance with an Additional Insured Endorsement is required for all performances and events. Insurance must include Workers Compensation coverage, Public Liability coverage of $1 million and Property Damage coverage of $1 million. Insurance is also available through the War Memorial. Rates are available on request. EQUIPMENT Equipment rentals are dependent on the needs of each performance or event. Estimates will be developed at the time of booking. See Equipment for an inventory. MERCHANDISE SALES Merchandise sales must be approved in advance. The War Memorial retains 10% of net sales plus applicable sales tax. Licensee must provide seller(s). AUDIO & VIDEO RECORDING Arrangements for recording must be made in advance and require a separate agreement. Recording(s) may require additional equipment rentals, union labor and origination fees. COMMERCIAL DISPLAYS Third-party commercial displays in the venue (such as corporate sponsor banners or giveaways) must be approved in advance and may be subject to a commercial display fee of $1500 per day. PERFORMANCE CONCESSIONS Global Gourmet will operate pre-show and intermission food and beverage concession services in lobby areas by request. A minimum guarantee of $500 will be required for concession services. Fees & EXPENSES RENT All fees and expenses are in addition to rent. See Rental Rates for more information. BOX OFFICE Use of City Box Office by separate agreement is required. The basic fee is $450 to $675 plus 3.5% of credit card sales, which includes set-up, ticket printing and one night-of-show ticket seller. For more information, contact City Box Office at 415.392.4400 or [email protected] . LABOR Performances and events require union stage labor, front-of-house staff, event management, security, and custodial and engineering services. Creating an estimate requires knowing the exact nature of the p About - San Francisco War Memorial Skip to content Calendar What’s On Calendar Buy a Ticket Community Engagement Rentals Rentals PERFORMANCE Davies Symphony Hall War Memorial Opera House Herbst Theatre The Wilsey Center EVENTS The Green Room Weddings Reception Spaces Film & Photography REHEARSAL Zellerbach Rehearsal Hall Visit Visit Getting Here Accessibility Food & Beverage Safety Measures Lost & Found FAQ Leadership Leadership Leadership Trustees Attend A Meeting Who We Are Who We Are Our Mission & Vision About Us History Resident Companies Veterans Inclusive War Memorial Careers Contact Us Search About Home to the San Francisco Ballet , San Francisco Opera , and San Francisco Symphony , the San Francisco War Memorial and Performing Arts Center also hosts a wide variety of groups. Comprised of the War Memorial Opera House , Louise M. Davies Symphony Hall , Herbst Theatre , The Green Room , The Wilsey Center (Atrium Theater, Education Studio), and Harold L. Zellerbach Rehearsal Hall , the San Francisco War Memorial and Performing Arts Center (the War Memorial) is a landmark cultural institution owned and operated by the City and County of San Francisco. These uniquely beautiful performing arts venues with a combined capacity of almost 7000 seats make the War Memorial a primary destination for world class entertainment in the Bay Area. Home to the San Francisco Ballet and San Francisco Opera , the War Memorial Opera House hosts San Francisco’s most dynamic classical performances. The music of the San Francisco Symphony displays the unparalleled acoustics of Louise M. Davies Symphony Hall , which also hosts outside concerts and lectures. The Herbst Theatre has more than 200 shows presented on its stage each year by many of the Bay Area’s cultural organizations, and The Green Room is host to more than 200 functions and 40,000 guests annually. The Wilsey Center occupies the fourth floor of the Veterans Building. Its two venues, the Atrium Theater and the Education Studio, are ideal for more intimate events. A cornerstone of San Francisco’s historic Civic Center, our venues are available for rent and host a wide variety of performances and concerts, professional filming and photography, and receptions, dinners and celebrations. Visit our Calendar of Events to learn more about upcoming shows, then buy a ticket and plan your visit . SEE MORE Veterans Memorial History Contact Staff CALENDAR Calendar Buy a Ticket Community Engagement Calendar Buy a Ticket Community Engagement VISIT Getting Here Accessibility Food & Beverage Getting Here Accessibility Food & Beverage Safety Measures Lost & Found FAQ Safety Measures Lost & Found FAQ RENTALS Performance Davies Symphony Hall Herbst Theatre War Memorial Opera House The Wilsey Center Events The Green Room Reception Spaces Weddings Film & Photography Rehearsal Zellerbach Rehearsal Hall Performance Davies Symphony Hall Herbst Theatre War Memorial Opera House The Wilsey Center Events The Green Room Reception Spaces Weddings Film & Photography Rehearsal Zellerbach Rehearsal Hall LEADERSHIP Leadership Trustees Attend A Meeting Leadership Trustees Attend A Meeting WHO WE ARE Our Mission & Vision About Us History Resident Companies Veterans Our Mission & Vision About Us History Resident Companies Veterans Inclusive War Memorial Careers Contact Us Inclusive War Memorial Careers Contact Us 401 Van Ness Avenue, Room 110. San Francisco CA 94102 P: 415.621.6600 F: 415.621.5091 Instagram Facebook-f Linkedin ©2026 San Francisco War Memorial & Performing Arts Center. All Rights Reserved. TERMS PRIVACY SITE CREDITS TERMS PRIVACY SITE CREDITS CALENDAR Calendar Buy a Ticket Community Engagement RENTALS PERFORMANCE Davies Symphony Hall War Memorial Opera House Herbst Theatre The Wilsey Center The Green Room EVENTS Reception Spaces Weddings Global Gourmet Catering REHEARSAL Zellerbach Rehearsal Hall Film & Photography Virtual Tour Visit Getting Here Accessibility Food & Beverage Safety Measures Lost & Found FAQ WHO WE ARE Leadership Our Trustees Our Mission & Vision About Us History Resident Companies Veterans Inclusive War Memorial Careers Contact Staff Attend A Meeting Search San Francisco War Memorial & Performing Arts Center 401 Van Ness Avenue, Room 110 | San Francisco CA 94102 P: 415.621.6600 F: 415.621.5091 Terms Privacy Site Credits Terms Privacy Site Credits This website uses cookies. By continuing to browse the website you are agreeing to our use of cookies. Review our cookie information for more details. Accept Privacy Policy Davies Symphony Hall - San Francisco War Memorial Skip to content Calendar What’s On Calendar Buy a Ticket Community Engagement Rentals Rentals PERFORMANCE Davies Symphony Hall War Memorial Opera House Herbst Theatre The Wilsey Center EVENTS The Green Room Weddings Reception Spaces Film & Photography REHEARSAL Zellerbach Rehearsal Hall Visit Visit Getting Here Accessibility Food & Beverage Safety Measures Lost & Found FAQ Leadership Leadership Leadership Trustees Attend A Meeting Who We Are Who We Are Our Mission & Vision About Us History Resident Companies Veterans Inclusive War Memorial Careers Contact Us Search Davies Symphony Hall Louise M. Davies Symphony Hall opened in 1980 as the home of the San Francisco Symphony . TAKE A VIRTUAL TOUR INQUIRY FORM Please note: Due to the high volume of requests, our response time may take 2–3 business days. We may not be able to accommodate events scheduled within 6 weeks of the inquiry date. OVERVIEW FLOOR PLANS SEATING CHART RENTAL RATES FEES & EXPENSES TECHNICAL SPECS BOOKING RULES & REGULATIONS DINING FAQ OVERVIEW FLOOR PLANS SEATING CHART RENTAL RATES FEES & EXPENSES TECHNICAL SPECS BOOKING RULES & REGULATIONS DINING FAQ OVERVIEW FLOOR PLANS SEATING CHART RENTAL RATES FEES & EXPENSES TECHNICAL SPECS BOOKING RULES & REGULATIONS DINING FAQ OVERVIEW FLOOR PLANS SEATING CHART RENTAL RATES FEES & EXPENSES TECHNICAL SPECS BOOKING RULES & REGULATIONS DINING FAQ Louise M. Davies Symphony Hall opened in 1980 as the home of the San Francisco Symphony . Collaboratively designed by architects and acousticians to create an auditorium that allows sound to rise to its very top, this modern but warm space captures and diffuses music throughout the audience, creating an intimate setting that belies the stature of the building itself. The Davies Symphony Hall Organ is one of the largest concert hall organs in North America. It is designed to play all organ literature from pre-baroque through contemporary periods. With sweeping views of San Francisco City Hall and the War Memorial Opera House, the curved glass-enclosed lobby offers an unmatched view of San Francisco’s Civic Center. The 2739-seat auditorium is ideal for concerts, speakers, readings and presentations. Named for the most generous benefactor of its construction, Louise M. Davies, Symphony Hall is dedicated to the joy of music. DOWNLOAD BROCHURES Davies Hall Brochure Versíon en Español Filipino Version 中文版 DAVIES SYMPHONY HALL Simple Reception OR Dinner Package Recepcion Sencilla o Paquete de Cena LOCATION & RENTAL CONTACT 201 Van Ness Avenue (at Grove St.) San Francisco, CA 94102 Booking TEAM: Davies, Opera House & Zellerbach Rehearsal Hall INQUIRY FORM Please note: Due to the high volume of requests, our response time may take 2–3 business days. We may not be able to accommodate events scheduled within 6 weeks of the inquiry date. San Francisco War Memorial & Performing Arts Center 401 Van Ness Avenue, Suite 110 San Francisco, CA 94102 PERFORMANCE AUDIENCE INCLUDING TERRACE SEATING BEHIND THE STAGE 0 MAIN LOBBY STANDING RECEPTIONS WITHOUT ENTERTAINMENT OR DANCE FLOOR 0 Floor PLANS AUDITORIUM CAPACITY     SEATS 0     STANDING 0 VIEW SEATING CHART FLOOR PLANS SEATING CHART Floor PLANS AUDITORIUM CAPACITY SEATS 0 STANDING 0 VIEW SEATING CHART Seating CHART AUDITORIUM CAPACITY SEATS 0 STANDING 0 DAVIES HALL Detailed Seats VIEW FLOOR PLANS Seating CHART AUDITORIUM CAPACITY     SEATS 0     STANDING 0 Davies hall Detailed Seats VIEW FLOOR PLANS Rental RATES Rental rates include same day set up and rehearsal, but do not include labor, equipment, insurance, box office services, lobby event space or additional rehearsal or set up days. Merchandise sales, commercial displays and audio/video recording require separate agreements and fees. Rates for lobby event rentals in conjunction with stage performances vary based on guest count and type of use. Rental rates are subject to increase every year on July 1. Please see Fees & Expenses for more information. STANDARD Rent for performances with paid admission equals 10% of gross receipts per performance: Minimum rent $3215 Maximum rent $9170 Rent for stage performances with no paid admission $9170 Additional full day for set up or rehearsal $3570 501(c)(3) / GOVERNMENT Rent for performances with paid admission equals 10% of gross receipts per performance: Minimum rent $3215 Maximum rent $6405 Rent for stage performances with no paid admission $6405 Additional full day for set up or rehearsal $2680 RENTAL RATES FEES & EXPENSES Rental RATES Rental rates include same day set up and rehearsal, but do not include labor, equipment, insurance, box office services, lobby event space or additional rehearsal or set up days. Merchandise sales, commercial displays and audio/video recording require separate agreements and fees. Rates for lobby event rentals in conjunction with stage performances vary based on guest count and type of use. Rental rates are subject to increase every year on July 1. Please see Fees & Expenses for more information. SEE FEES & EXPENSES STANDARD Rent for performances with paid admission equals 10% of gross receipts per performance: Minimum rent $3215 Maximum rent $9170 Rent for stage performances with no paid admission $9170 Additional full day for set up or rehearsal $3570 501(c)(3) / GOVERNMENT Rent for performances with paid admission equals 10% of gross receipts per performance: Minimum rent $3215 Maximum rent $6405 Rent for stage performances with no paid admission $6405 Additional full day for set up or rehearsal $2680 Fees & EXPENSES SEE RENTAL RATES RENT All fees and expenses are in addition to rent. See Rental Rates for more information. BOX OFFICE Licensees are required to enter into a separate contract and fee agreement with City Box Office for ticket sales services. Other ticketing services may be approved on a case by case basis. LABOR Performances and events require union stage labor, front-of-house staff, event management, security, and custodial and engineering services. Creating an estimate requires knowing the exact nature of the performance or event, including its timeline, complete technical needs, expected guest count and desired audience services. INSURANCE A Certificate of Insurance with an Additional Insured Endorsement is required for all rental activities. Insurance must include Workers Compensation coverage, Public Liability coverage of $1 million, and Property Damage coverage of $1 million. Insurance is also available through the War Memorial. Rates are available on request. EQUIPMENT Equipment rentals are dependent on the needs of each performance or event. Estimates will be developed at the time of booking. MERCHANDISE SALES Merchandise sales must be approved in advance. The War Memorial retains 10% of net sales plus applicable sales tax. Licensee must provide seller(s). AUDIO & VIDEO RECORDING Arrangements for recording must be made in advance and require a separate agreement. Recording(s) may require additional equipment rentals, union labor and origination fees. COMMERCIAL DISPLAYS Third-party commercial displays in the venue (such as corporate sponsor banners or giveaways) must be approved in advance and may be subject to a commercial display fee of $1500 per day. RECEPTION A variety of lobby spaces are available for receptions. Rent and other fees may apply. All catering requires a separate agreement with our exclusive provider of food and beverage, Global Gourmet Catering . Fees & EXPENSES RENT All fees and expenses are in addition to rent. See Rental Rates for more information. BOX OFFICE Licensees are required to enter into a separate contract and fee agreement with City Box Office for ticket sales services. Other ticketing services may be approved on a case by case basis. LABOR Performances and events require union stage l Safety Measures - San Francisco War Memorial Skip to content Calendar What’s On Calendar Buy a Ticket Community Engagement Rentals Rentals PERFORMANCE Davies Symphony Hall War Memorial Opera House Herbst Theatre The Wilsey Center EVENTS The Green Room Weddings Reception Spaces Film & Photography REHEARSAL Zellerbach Rehearsal Hall Visit Visit Getting Here Accessibility Food & Beverage Safety Measures Lost & Found FAQ Leadership Leadership Leadership Trustees Attend A Meeting Who We Are Who We Are Our Mission & Vision About Us History Resident Companies Veterans Inclusive War Memorial Careers Contact Us Search Safety Measures The San Francisco War Memorial & Performing Arts Center and our 3 resident companies are committed to enhancing the safety of our visitors, performers, and employees. To learn about the specific safety protocols and visitor requirements each resident organization has put in place, please visit their websites linked below for additional details about the event you are attending. Continue to check back as protocols are subject to change in accordance with any updates to city and state guidelines, rules and regulations, and other health and safety recommendations from medical and public health experts. Evolv Express (Patron Screening) FAQs What is the War Memorial & Performing Arts Center’s new patron screening system? The War Memorial & Performing Arts Center has implemented the Evolv Express Patron Screening System to increase safety in our venues. Evolv Express uses advanced sensor technology to pinpoint and distinguish a wide variety of potential threats versus many common everyday items, such as keys and phones. It is designed to alert the location(s) or potential threat(s) to reduce the need for manual searching. Why is the War Memorial & Performing Arts Center installing a patron screening system? The safety and well-being of our patrons, staff, and artists are a top priority for the War Memorial & Performing Arts Center. As part of our continued improved security upgrades throughout the campus, we are implementing the Evolv Express Weapons Detection System at ticketed entrances across our performance venues. The use of this system is another layer of our comprehensive security program. What can patrons expect at entrances? Patrons will walk through an Evolv system after having their tickets scanned at the venue entrance. If the device alerts, the patron will be directed to a secondary screening area for a follow up screening. See below for our Bag Policy and Permitted Items. What do I need to remove from my pockets before walking through the Evolv System? Nothing! Patrons can walk through the Evolv system with keys, cell phones, and other permitted items in their pockets and bags. If the system alerts, the patron will be asked to step to the secondary screener. What happens when the Evolv system “alerts” security staff of a possible threat? When a possible threat is detected, a security team member will receive an alert indicating who triggered the detection system and the general location of where the item may be located. Security will ask the individual to step aside to an area adjacent to the screening unit to conduct a hands-off secondary screening to address the situation. How does security know where to search? Through its advanced sensor technology, the Evolv display identifies a possible threat by indicating where the potential threat is located on an individual. Security will view the image and determine which area to focus on during the secondary screening. What is secondary screening? Secondary screening is only performed when the Evolv system alerts for a possible security threat. Our security team will inform the individual that an item was detected and ask the individual to verify the item. This may include: The individual being screened using a handheld device to scan them without contact. Asking the individual to open their bag or show the item(s) for a closer inspection. Security will not physically search bags or persons, only a visual or wand-scan search will be conducted. How long will it take to get through the security screening? The impact on patrons and visitors should be minimal. This state-of-the-art frictionless screening system can screen 3,000 people every hour. This is 10 times faster than traditional metal detectors and does not require anyone to empty pockets, remove bags or slow their pace as they walk through. Also, multiple people can pass through the system at a time. What if a patron or visitor presents or declares that they have a weapon when arriving at our facility? Weapons are not permitted inside the War Memorial & Performing Arts Center venues. If a threat is identified upon screening, the patron will have the opportunity to exit the venue and return for re-screening prior to admission to the building. See our Permitted Items list. Will the Evolv technology impact implanted devices like a pacemaker, pump or defibrillator? Patrons or visitors with medically implanted devices may enter through the system as it is considered safe with low risk. Patrons can check with their doctor or proceed through a secondary screening location where they will be screened with handheld wands. All patrons who enter the venues will be screened through either the Evolv system or with handheld wands. Does Evolv technology impact those who are pregnant? The Evolv Express screening technology has low risk to anyone pregnant, but patrons can check with their doctor or proceed through a secondary screening location to be screened with handheld wands. What is the science behind the Evolv technology? The Evolv Express system generates a detection field that is the same as the theft-detection devices in use at large retail stores, which many people pass through regularly. Evolv’s distinction is in how it processes the information. For further information, see Evolv’s health & safety brochure here . How should I enter if I use a mobility device? Individuals can pass through the Evolv system in a wheelchair, using a cane, or on crutches. If you have a bag attached to the wheelchair, you may be asked to remove it and carry it as you pass through the device. How should I enter if I am accompanied by a service animal? Service animals can pass through the Evolv system, however, certain harnesses may require a secondary screening. See our policy on service animals on our Accessibility page. Do I have to pass through an Evolv system? The Evolv Express system is the quickest, easiest, least obtrusive and most secure method of patron screening in our venues. However, patrons who don’t want to pass through the system will have the option of entering through a secondary screening area where they will be checked with a handheld wand. All patrons who wish to enter the venues will need to be screened through the Evolv system or a handheld wand. Do other institutions check for potential safety threats or use this technology? Yes. The Evolv Express screening technology is deployed in over 800 prominent institutions across the Unted States and Canada. The Fox Theater, The Masonic, Outside Lands and Hardly Strictly Bluegrass Festival are performance venues in the Bay Area that use the Evolv System. Other well-known locations include Lincoln Center, The Chicago Lyric, The Hollywood Bowl, and the BOCH Center. Evolv Express is also in use at Oracle Park, SFO Airport, San Francisco General Hospital and several prominent hospitals. Do I have to pass through Evolv to pick up my tickets at the Box Office? No, at Davies Symphony Hall and the War Memorial Opera House, you may continue to enter the Box Office prior to passing through screening. The Evolv systems are located between the box-office lobbies and the entrance to the main lobbies, Which entrances will screening be in place? At Davies Symphony Hall there will be a screening system at the main doors past the Box Office L Lost & Found - San Francisco War Memorial Skip to content Calendar What’s On Calendar Buy a Ticket Community Engagement Rentals Rentals PERFORMANCE Davies Symphony Hall War Memorial Opera House Herbst Theatre The Wilsey Center EVENTS The Green Room Weddings Reception Spaces Film & Photography REHEARSAL Zellerbach Rehearsal Hall Visit Visit Getting Here Accessibility Food & Beverage Safety Measures Lost & Found FAQ Leadership Leadership Leadership Trustees Attend A Meeting Who We Are Who We Are Our Mission & Vision About Us History Resident Companies Veterans Inclusive War Memorial Careers Contact Us Search Lost & Found Following all performances and events in the War Memorial Opera House , Davies Symphony Hall , Herbst Theatre , The Wilsey Center , and The Green Room , unclaimed items are taken to the War Memorial and Performing Arts Center Main Office at 401 Van Ness, Room 110 . While we make every effort to reunite you with your property as quickly as possible, please note that it can take 3 days or more for items from our venues to be brought to the Main Office, sorted, and catalogued. Lost items are retained for a period of 30 days from the date they are found, after which they are donated to local charities. Please email [email protected] or leave a voicemail message at 415.621.6600 to see if your lost item has been found. If located, your items will be returned by USPS mail or may be picked up at the address shown above. Please do not send multiple emails or leave duplicate voicemail messages. These slow our ability to provide efficient services to you and other guests. CALENDAR Calendar Buy a Ticket Community Engagement Calendar Buy a Ticket Community Engagement VISIT Getting Here Accessibility Food & Beverage Getting Here Accessibility Food & Beverage Safety Measures Lost & Found FAQ Safety Measures Lost & Found FAQ RENTALS Performance Davies Symphony Hall Herbst Theatre War Memorial Opera House The Wilsey Center Events The Green Room Reception Spaces Weddings Film & Photography Rehearsal Zellerbach Rehearsal Hall Performance Davies Symphony Hall Herbst Theatre War Memorial Opera House The Wilsey Center Events The Green Room Reception Spaces Weddings Film & Photography Rehearsal Zellerbach Rehearsal Hall LEADERSHIP Leadership Trustees Attend A Meeting Leadership Trustees Attend A Meeting WHO WE ARE Our Mission & Vision About Us History Resident Companies Veterans Our Mission & Vision About Us History Resident Companies Veterans Inclusive War Memorial Careers Contact Us Inclusive War Memorial Careers Contact Us 401 Van Ness Avenue, Room 110. San Francisco CA 94102 P: 415.621.6600 F: 415.621.5091 Instagram Facebook-f Linkedin ©2026 San Francisco War Memorial & Performing Arts Center. All Rights Reserved. TERMS PRIVACY SITE CREDITS TERMS PRIVACY SITE CREDITS CALENDAR Calendar Buy a Ticket Community Engagement RENTALS PERFORMANCE Davies Symphony Hall War Memorial Opera House Herbst Theatre The Wilsey Center The Green Room EVENTS Reception Spaces Weddings Global Gourmet Catering REHEARSAL Zellerbach Rehearsal Hall Film & Photography Virtual Tour Visit Getting Here Accessibility Food & Beverage Safety Measures Lost & Found FAQ WHO WE ARE Leadership Our Trustees Our Mission & Vision About Us History Resident Companies Veterans Inclusive War Memorial Careers Contact Staff Attend A Meeting Search San Francisco War Memorial & Performing Arts Center 401 Van Ness Avenue, Room 110 | San Francisco CA 94102 P: 415.621.6600 F: 415.621.5091 Terms Privacy Site Credits Terms Privacy Site Credits This website uses cookies. By continuing to browse the website you are agreeing to our use of cookies. Review our cookie information for more details. Accept Privacy Policy The Green Room - San Francisco War Memorial Skip to content Calendar What’s On Calendar Buy a Ticket Community Engagement Rentals Rentals PERFORMANCE Davies Symphony Hall War Memorial Opera House Herbst Theatre The Wilsey Center EVENTS The Green Room Weddings Reception Spaces Film & Photography REHEARSAL Zellerbach Rehearsal Hall Visit Visit Getting Here Accessibility Food & Beverage Safety Measures Lost & Found FAQ Leadership Leadership Leadership Trustees Attend A Meeting Who We Are Who We Are Our Mission & Vision About Us History Resident Companies Veterans Inclusive War Memorial Careers Contact Us Search The Green Room Host to more than 200 functions and 40,000 guests each year, The Green Room is a beautiful example of Beaux Arts architecture, known for its distinctive color, soaring ceiling and russet tiled loggia. It is located on the second floor the Veterans Building, in the heart of San Francisco’s Civic Center. TAKE A VIRTUAL TOUR INQUIRY FORM Please note: Due to the high volume of requests, our response time may take 2–3 business days. We may not be able to accommodate events scheduled within 6 weeks of the inquiry date. OVERVIEW FLOOR PLANS RENTAL RATES FEES & EXPENSES EQUIPMENT BOOKING RULES & REGULATIONS WEDDINGS FAQ OVERVIEW FLOOR PLANS RENTAL RATES FEES & EXPENSES EQUIPMENT BOOKING RULES & REGULATIONS WEDDINGS FAQ OVERVIEW FLOOR PLANS RENTAL RATES FEES & EXPENSES EQUIPMENT BOOKING RULES & REGULATIONS WEDDINGS FAQ OVERVIEW FLOOR PLANS RENTAL RATES FEES & EXPENSES EQUIPMENT BOOKING RULES & REGULATIONS WEDDINGS FAQ The Green Room — perfect for dinners, lectures and receptions — also provides an ideal location for events held in conjunction with performances in the Herbst Theatre and War Memorial Opera House . Five 24-lamp chandeliers, a wide-open floor, built-in wet bar, and floor-to-ceiling windows that lead to an outdoor loggia overlooking San Francisco City Hall, make The Green Room a beautiful and flexible event space. Rental of The Green Room includes access to the freight elevator and exclusive use of an expansive catering staging kitchen. LOCATION & RENTAL CONTACT 401 Van Ness Avenue (at McAllister St.) San Francisco, CA 94102 BOOKING TEAM: The Green Room INQUIRY FORM Please note: Due to the high volume of requests, our response time may take 2–3 business days. We may not be able to accommodate events scheduled within 6 weeks of the inquiry date. San Francisco War Memorial & Performing Arts Center 401 Van Ness Avenue, Suite 110 San Francisco, CA 94102 Theater-style Seating 0 SEATED DINNERS (160-180 depending on AV needs) (16, 60" round tables maximum) STANDING RECEPTIONS 0 Floor PLANS AUDITORIUM CAPACITY theater style seating 0 seated dinners (160-180 depending on AV needs) 0 standing receptions 0 SUPPORT SPACES Staging/Dressing Room (728 sq. ft.) Catering Kitchen (1,371 sq. ft.) Public Restrooms Freight Elevator (6′ W x 12’6″ L x 9′ H) The GREEN ROOM FLOOR PLAN DIAGRAM FLOOR PLANS Floor PLANS CAPACITY theater-style seating 0 seated dinner (160-180 depending on AV needs) 0 standing reception 0 SUPPORT SPACES Staging/Dressing Room (728 sq. ft.) Catering Kitchen (1,371 sq. ft.) Public Restrooms Freight Elevator (6′ W x 12’6″ L x 9′ H) The green room floor plan diagram Rental RATES Rental rates are for an 8-hour access period, unless otherwise noted, which includes 3 hours of set-up, 3.5 hours of event time and 1.5 hours for load-out. Rent does not include personnel, equipment or insurance. See Fees and Expenses for more information. STANDARD Monday – Thursday $2450 Friday – Sunday $2750 Weddings – Based on 12-Hour Access (12pm – 12am) $3800 501(c)(3) / GOVERNMENT All days $1225 ADDITIONAL RENTAL FEES (BEYOND 8-HOUR ACCESS) Additional hour or portion of an hour before midnight: Nonprofit / Standard $160/$200 Additional hour or portion of an hour after midnight: Nonprofit / Standard $320/$500 RATE INCREASES All rental rates are subject to increase each year on July 1. CANCELLATION SFWMPAC retains the full rental fee unless the date is re-rented to another party. If the date is re-rented, SFWMPAC will retain an administrative fee of $250. WEDDINGS AND PRIVATE PARTIES We welcome private parties, anniversary celebrations, wedding ceremonies and receptions. All wedding bookings must be managed by a wedding planner. YOUTH EVENTS As a multi-use venue, we are unable to accommodate youth events, such as proms, dances, bar/bat mitzvahs, debuts, cotillions or quinceañeras. RENTAL RATES FEES & EXPENSES Rental RATES Rental rates are for an 8-hour access period, unless otherwise noted, which includes 3 hours of set-up, 3.5 hours of event time and 1.5 hours for load-out. Rent does not include personnel, equipment or insurance. See Fees and Expenses for more information. SEE FEES & EXPENSES STANDARD Monday – Thursday $2450 Friday – Sunday $2750 Weddings – Based on 12-Hour Access (12pm – 12am) $3800 501(c)(3) / GOVERNMENT All Days $1225 ADDITIONAL RENTAL FEES (BEYOND 8-HOUR ACCESS) Additional hour or portion of an hour before midnight: Nonprofit / Standard $160/$200 Additional hour or portion of an hour after midnight: Nonprofit / Standard $320/$500 RATE INCREASES All rental rates are subject to increase each year on July 1. CANCELLATION SFWMPAC retains the full rental fee unless the date is re-rented to another party. If the date is re-rented, SFWMPAC will retain an administrative fee of $250. WEDDINGS AND PRIVATE PARTIES We welcome Wedding Ceremonies, Private Parties and Receptions during the months of July and August. (Weddings in June, September, December & January will be considered on a case-by-case basis pending other activity in the building.) Contact us to check availability of your desired date. Availability is limited, so be prepared with alternate dates and a clear sense of the timeline, technical needs, expected guest count and desired services. All wedding bookings must be managed by a wedding planner. MORE INFORMATION CAN BE FOUND HERE YOUTH EVENTS As a multi-use venue, we are unable to accommodate youth events, such as proms and dances. Fees & EXPENSES SEE RENTAL RATES PERSONNEL All events require War Memorial Event Managers. Additional staff is available, including coat checkers, and War Memorial security staff. Use of projection, theatrical/décor lighting or professional AV equipment requires IATSE Local 16 stage labor. Access starting before 8:00 am or ending after Midnight requires hiring a building engineer. To create a personnel estimate, we will need your complete timeline, expected attendance, and desired guest services. INSURANCE A Certificate of Insurance with an Additional Insured Endorsement is required for all events and performances. Insurance must include Workers Compensation coverage, Public Liability coverage of $1 million, Property Damage coverage of $1 million and Host Liquor Liability when alcohol is served. Insurance is also available through the War Memorial. Costs vary based on guest count, event type and length. EQUIPMENT Equipment rental is a flat fee for use of chairs and tables. Sound and electrical equipment and stage equipment are not included in the flat rate fee. A separate itemized charge will be applied. See Equipment for an inventory. CONTINGENCY DEPOSIT A refundable $300 contingency deposit is required for all events. EXPENSE DEPOSIT The expense deposit is a deposit paid to cover all estimated personnel, equipment and insurance, as well as any other costs that fall outside of the rent. It will be used to cover all expenses and any unused portion will be refunded at the time of settlement. AVERAGE COST The average cost of an event is based on the rent combined with the expense deposit. While costs vary widely, nonprofit events have average expenses of $2,500 to $3,000.  Corporate events or Weddings usually Reception Spaces - San Francisco War Memorial Skip to content Calendar What’s On Calendar Buy a Ticket Community Engagement Rentals Rentals PERFORMANCE Davies Symphony Hall War Memorial Opera House Herbst Theatre The Wilsey Center EVENTS The Green Room Weddings Reception Spaces Film & Photography REHEARSAL Zellerbach Rehearsal Hall Visit Visit Getting Here Accessibility Food & Beverage Safety Measures Lost & Found FAQ Leadership Leadership Leadership Trustees Attend A Meeting Who We Are Who We Are Our Mission & Vision About Us History Resident Companies Veterans Inclusive War Memorial Careers Contact Us Search Reception Spaces The War Memorial has a number of beautiful reception spaces available for rent. The chart below outlines their best uses. Follow links to each venue to learn more. SPACE WITH PERFORMANCES WITHOUT PERFORMANCES WEDDINGS The Green Room May be rented in conjunction with performances in all War Memorial venues. May use licensed and insured caterer of choice. An ideal reception space for events and gatherings. May use licensed and insured caterer of choice. Available for weddings and receptions in July and August only. May use licensed and insured caterer of choice. Davies Symphony Hall Lobbies Subject to limited availability. Ideal for cocktail receptions, but not dinners or events with entertainment or ceremonies. Must use resident food and beverage provider, Global Gourmet Catering . Subject to limited availability. Ideal for cocktail receptions, but not dinners or events with entertainment or ceremonies. Must use resident food and beverage provider, Global Gourmet Catering . Due to venue layout, not ideal for weddings or seated dinners. War Memorial Opera House Lobbies Subject to extremely limited availability. Venue must first be released by SF Ballet and/or SF Opera. Must use resident food and beverage provider, Global Gourmet Catering . Subject to extremely limited availability. Weekends unlikely. Venue must first be released by SF Ballet and/or SF Opera. Must use resident food and beverage provider, Global Gourmet Catering . Due to the lack of availability, the War Memorial Opera House does not host weddings. Herbst Theatre Lower Lounge for 50 – 100 people or Main Lobby reception spaces available in conjunction with Herbst Theatre performances only. Must use resident food and beverage provider, Global Gourmet Catering . Not possible in this venue. Not possible in this venue. Education Studio Subject to limited availability. May use licensed and insured caterer of choice. Subject to limited availability. May use licensed and insured caterer of choice. Subject to limited availability. May use licensed and insured caterer of choice. CALENDAR Calendar Buy a Ticket Community Engagement Calendar Buy a Ticket Community Engagement VISIT Getting Here Accessibility Food & Beverage Getting Here Accessibility Food & Beverage Safety Measures Lost & Found FAQ Safety Measures Lost & Found FAQ RENTALS Performance Davies Symphony Hall Herbst Theatre War Memorial Opera House The Wilsey Center Events The Green Room Reception Spaces Weddings Film & Photography Rehearsal Zellerbach Rehearsal Hall Performance Davies Symphony Hall Herbst Theatre War Memorial Opera House The Wilsey Center Events The Green Room Reception Spaces Weddings Film & Photography Rehearsal Zellerbach Rehearsal Hall LEADERSHIP Leadership Trustees Attend A Meeting Leadership Trustees Attend A Meeting WHO WE ARE Our Mission & Vision About Us History Resident Companies Veterans Our Mission & Vision About Us History Resident Companies Veterans Inclusive War Memorial Careers Contact Us Inclusive War Memorial Careers Contact Us 401 Van Ness Avenue, Room 110. San Francisco CA 94102 P: 415.621.6600 F: 415.621.5091 Instagram Facebook-f Linkedin ©2026 San Francisco War Memorial & Performing Arts Center. All Rights Reserved. TERMS PRIVACY SITE CREDITS TERMS PRIVACY SITE CREDITS CALENDAR Calendar Buy a Ticket Community Engagement RENTALS PERFORMANCE Davies Symphony Hall War Memorial Opera House Herbst Theatre The Wilsey Center The Green Room EVENTS Reception Spaces Weddings Global Gourmet Catering REHEARSAL Zellerbach Rehearsal Hall Film & Photography Virtual Tour Visit Getting Here Accessibility Food & Beverage Safety Measures Lost & Found FAQ WHO WE ARE Leadership Our Trustees Our Mission & Vision About Us History Resident Companies Veterans Inclusive War Memorial Careers Contact Staff Attend A Meeting Search San Francisco War Memorial & Performing Arts Center 401 Van Ness Avenue, Room 110 | San Francisco CA 94102 P: 415.621.6600 F: 415.621.5091 Terms Privacy Site Credits Terms Privacy Site Credits This website uses cookies. By continuing to browse the website you are agreeing to our use of cookies. Review our cookie information for more details. Accept Privacy Policy The Green Room - San Francisco War Memorial Skip to content Calendar What’s On Calendar Buy a Ticket Community Engagement Rentals Rentals PERFORMANCE Davies Symphony Hall War Memorial Opera House Herbst Theatre The Wilsey Center EVENTS The Green Room Weddings Reception Spaces Film & Photography REHEARSAL Zellerbach Rehearsal Hall Visit Visit Getting Here Accessibility Food & Beverage Safety Measures Lost & Found FAQ Leadership Leadership Leadership Trustees Attend A Meeting Who We Are Who We Are Our Mission & Vision About Us History Resident Companies Veterans Inclusive War Memorial Careers Contact Us Search The Green Room Host to more than 200 functions and 40,000 guests each year, The Green Room is a beautiful example of Beaux Arts architecture, known for its distinctive color, soaring ceiling and russet tiled loggia. It is located on the second floor the Veterans Building, in the heart of San Francisco’s Civic Center. TAKE A VIRTUAL TOUR INQUIRY FORM Please note: Due to the high volume of requests, our response time may take 2–3 business days. We may not be able to accommodate events scheduled within 6 weeks of the inquiry date. OVERVIEW FLOOR PLANS RENTAL RATES FEES & EXPENSES EQUIPMENT BOOKING RULES & REGULATIONS WEDDINGS FAQ OVERVIEW FLOOR PLANS RENTAL RATES FEES & EXPENSES EQUIPMENT BOOKING RULES & REGULATIONS WEDDINGS FAQ OVERVIEW FLOOR PLANS RENTAL RATES FEES & EXPENSES EQUIPMENT BOOKING RULES & REGULATIONS WEDDINGS FAQ OVERVIEW FLOOR PLANS RENTAL RATES FEES & EXPENSES EQUIPMENT BOOKING RULES & REGULATIONS WEDDINGS FAQ The Green Room — perfect for dinners, lectures and receptions — also provides an ideal location for events held in conjunction with performances in the Herbst Theatre and War Memorial Opera House . Five 24-lamp chandeliers, a wide-open floor, built-in wet bar, and floor-to-ceiling windows that lead to an outdoor loggia overlooking San Francisco City Hall, make The Green Room a beautiful and flexible event space. Rental of The Green Room includes access to the freight elevator and exclusive use of an expansive catering staging kitchen. LOCATION & RENTAL CONTACT 401 Van Ness Avenue (at McAllister St.) San Francisco, CA 94102 BOOKING TEAM: The Green Room INQUIRY FORM Please note: Due to the high volume of requests, our response time may take 2–3 business days. We may not be able to accommodate events scheduled within 6 weeks of the inquiry date. San Francisco War Memorial & Performing Arts Center 401 Van Ness Avenue, Suite 110 San Francisco, CA 94102 Theater-style Seating 0 SEATED DINNERS (160-180 depending on AV needs) (16, 60" round tables maximum) STANDING RECEPTIONS 0 Floor PLANS AUDITORIUM CAPACITY theater style seating 0 seated dinners (160-180 depending on AV needs) 0 standing receptions 0 SUPPORT SPACES Staging/Dressing Room (728 sq. ft.) Catering Kitchen (1,371 sq. ft.) Public Restrooms Freight Elevator (6′ W x 12’6″ L x 9′ H) The GREEN ROOM FLOOR PLAN DIAGRAM FLOOR PLANS Floor PLANS CAPACITY theater-style seating 0 seated dinner (160-180 depending on AV needs) 0 standing reception 0 SUPPORT SPACES Staging/Dressing Room (728 sq. ft.) Catering Kitchen (1,371 sq. ft.) Public Restrooms Freight Elevator (6′ W x 12’6″ L x 9′ H) The green room floor plan diagram Rental RATES Rental rates are for an 8-hour access period, unless otherwise noted, which includes 3 hours of set-up, 3.5 hours of event time and 1.5 hours for load-out. Rent does not include personnel, equipment or insurance. See Fees and Expenses for more information. STANDARD Monday – Thursday $2450 Friday – Sunday $2750 Weddings – Based on 12-Hour Access (12pm – 12am) $3800 501(c)(3) / GOVERNMENT All days $1225 ADDITIONAL RENTAL FEES (BEYOND 8-HOUR ACCESS) Additional hour or portion of an hour before midnight: Nonprofit / Standard $160/$200 Additional hour or portion of an hour after midnight: Nonprofit / Standard $320/$500 RATE INCREASES All rental rates are subject to increase each year on July 1. CANCELLATION SFWMPAC retains the full rental fee unless the date is re-rented to another party. If the date is re-rented, SFWMPAC will retain an administrative fee of $250. WEDDINGS AND PRIVATE PARTIES We welcome private parties, anniversary celebrations, wedding ceremonies and receptions. All wedding bookings must be managed by a wedding planner. YOUTH EVENTS As a multi-use venue, we are unable to accommodate youth events, such as proms, dances, bar/bat mitzvahs, debuts, cotillions or quinceañeras. RENTAL RATES FEES & EXPENSES Rental RATES Rental rates are for an 8-hour access period, unless otherwise noted, which includes 3 hours of set-up, 3.5 hours of event time and 1.5 hours for load-out. Rent does not include personnel, equipment or insurance. See Fees and Expenses for more information. SEE FEES & EXPENSES STANDARD Monday – Thursday $2450 Friday – Sunday $2750 Weddings – Based on 12-Hour Access (12pm – 12am) $3800 501(c)(3) / GOVERNMENT All Days $1225 ADDITIONAL RENTAL FEES (BEYOND 8-HOUR ACCESS) Additional hour or portion of an hour before midnight: Nonprofit / Standard $160/$200 Additional hour or portion of an hour after midnight: Nonprofit / Standard $320/$500 RATE INCREASES All rental rates are subject to increase each year on July 1. CANCELLATION SFWMPAC retains the full rental fee unless the date is re-rented to another party. If the date is re-rented, SFWMPAC will retain an administrative fee of $250. WEDDINGS AND PRIVATE PARTIES We welcome Wedding Ceremonies, Private Parties and Receptions during the months of July and August. (Weddings in June, September, December & January will be considered on a case-by-case basis pending other activity in the building.) Contact us to check availability of your desired date. Availability is limited, so be prepared with alternate dates and a clear sense of the timeline, technical needs, expected guest count and desired services. All wedding bookings must be managed by a wedding planner. MORE INFORMATION CAN BE FOUND HERE YOUTH EVENTS As a multi-use venue, we are unable to accommodate youth events, such as proms and dances. Fees & EXPENSES SEE RENTAL RATES PERSONNEL All events require War Memorial Event Managers. Additional staff is available, including coat checkers, and War Memorial security staff. Use of projection, theatrical/décor lighting or professional AV equipment requires IATSE Local 16 stage labor. Access starting before 8:00 am or ending after Midnight requires hiring a building engineer. To create a personnel estimate, we will need your complete timeline, expected attendance, and desired guest services. INSURANCE A Certificate of Insurance with an Additional Insured Endorsement is required for all events and performances. Insurance must include Workers Compensation coverage, Public Liability coverage of $1 million, Property Damage coverage of $1 million and Host Liquor Liability when alcohol is served. Insurance is also available through the War Memorial. Costs vary based on guest count, event type and length. EQUIPMENT Equipment rental is a flat fee for use of chairs and tables. Sound and electrical equipment and stage equipment are not included in the flat rate fee. A separate itemized charge will be applied. See Equipment for an inventory. CONTINGENCY DEPOSIT A refundable $300 contingency deposit is required for all events. EXPENSE DEPOSIT The expense deposit is a deposit paid to cover all estimated personnel, equipment and insurance, as well as any other costs that fall outside of the rent. It will be used to cover all expenses and any unused portion will be refunded at the time of settlement. AVERAGE COST The average cost of an event is based on the rent combined with the expense deposit. While costs vary widely, nonprofit events have average expenses of $2,500 to $3,000.  Corporate events or Weddings usually Careers - San Francisco War Memorial Skip to content Calendar What’s On Calendar Buy a Ticket Community Engagement Rentals Rentals PERFORMANCE Davies Symphony Hall War Memorial Opera House Herbst Theatre The Wilsey Center EVENTS The Green Room Weddings Reception Spaces Film & Photography REHEARSAL Zellerbach Rehearsal Hall Visit Visit Getting Here Accessibility Food & Beverage Safety Measures Lost & Found FAQ Leadership Leadership Leadership Trustees Attend A Meeting Who We Are Who We Are Our Mission & Vision About Us History Resident Companies Veterans Inclusive War Memorial Careers Contact Us Search Employment Opportunity As a department of the City and County of San Francisco, all administrative and technical civil service positions are hired through the City’s Human Resources department. Please visit their website to learn about available positions. The San Francisco War Memorial and Performing Arts Center does not engage individual performers or artists. For information about employment with our resident companies, please visit websites for the San Francisco Ballet , San Francisco Opera and San Francisco Symphony . Available Positions There are currently no open Administrative positions Volunteering & Ushering HERBST THEATRE The Herbst Theatre has an open volunteer ushering policy, with the exception of select shows. (See note below) You do not need to call or sign up in advance. You may volunteer to usher for any Herbst Theatre performance if you arrive 90 minutes prior to curtain time with a small working flashlight and you are appropriately attired. Appropriate volunteer usher attire is black and white business attire. Business attire includes a suit with shirt and necktie, a pantsuit, a dress or skirt with blouse. To volunteer, arrive appropriately attired at the door to the left of the Box Office in the Veterans Building lobby 90 minutes prior to curtain time (for example, you must arrive at 6:30 pm for an 8:00 pm performance). If you are not on time, wearing proper clothing and carrying a working flashlight, you may not usher. Note: that for celebrity events, only ushers who volunteer on a regular basis may participate. Please also note this policy does not apply to SFJAZZ performances, as SFJAZZ provides their own volunteer ushers. For further information, you may leave a message on the House Manager’s voicemail: 415.554.6360. WAR MEMORIAL OPERA HOUSE For information regarding ushering at the War Memorial Opera House, please send an email with your name, phone number and a brief account of your interest in ushering to: [email protected] . To learn about volunteering with the San Francisco Opera , please see their Volunteer Application . 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OUR VISION The San Francisco War Memorial & Performing Arts Center is a nationally-renowned performing arts cultural complex that draws people from across the region and the world to share in uplifting and unifying artistic experiences . We honor and build upon our storied past- as a monument to our nation’s veterans , the birthplace of the United Nations, and the home of the San Francisco Symphony, the San Francisco Opera, and the San Francisco Ballet – while advancing into a future that celebrates an array of performing arts reflective of our society’s diversity. Performers of all backgrounds are featured in our theaters, and people from all walks of life – including artists, staff, and visitors – are broadly represented and welcomed in our spaces. Our campus anchors the vibrant Civic Center Performing Arts District , which draws millions of people annually to experience art, music, education, shopping, and food, seven days a week, day and night. The War Memorial & Performing Arts Center is the heart of San Francisco, which is one of the most innovative, energetic, and inclusive arts and entertainment cities in the world. 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Our staff strives to treat all clients and presenters with equal attention and respect, and prides itself on providing full-service production support to a diverse array of nonprofit arts and culture organizations. The San Francisco War Memorial acknowledges that we are on the unceded ancestral homeland of the Ramaytush Ohlone who are the original inhabitants of the San Francisco Peninsula. As guests, we recognize that we benefit from living and working on their traditional homeland. We wish to pay our respects by acknowledging the ancestors, elders and relatives of the Ramaytush Community and by affirming their sovereign rights as First Peoples. ACCESSIBILITY The War Memorial is committed to providing accessible spaces for residents and visitors in San Francisco. Please read more about accessibility and our venues. 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TAKE A VIRTUAL TOUR PERFORMANCE VENUES WEDDINGS & EVENT VENUES CONTACT US The Green Room Perfect for weddings, dinners, lectures and receptions — also provides an ideal location for events held in conjunction with performances in the Herbst Theatre and War Memorial Opera House . LEARN MORE INQUIRY FORM The Herbst Theatre Adorned by a series of stunning Frank Brangwyn murals originally painted for the 1915 Panama-Pacific International Exposition, the Herbst is also distinguished as the site of the United Nations Charter signing in 1945. LEARN MORE INQUIRY FORM Atrium Theater The Atrium Theater is available for rent when the San Francisco Opera is not in residence. The mix of historical and contemporary details creates an environment appropriate for a wide variety of events. LEARN MORE INQUIRY FORM Louise M. Davies Symphony Hall With sweeping views of San Francisco City Hall, curved glass-enclosed lobby offers views of Civic Center and the War Memorial Opera House, this 2739-seat auditorium is ideal for concerts, speakers, readings and presentations. LEARN MORE INQUIRY FORM War Memorial Opera House In addition to our resident company opera and ballet performances, the 3006-seat auditorium may be available for lectures, classical concerts, recitals, and other performances that can be installed within an existing production. LEARN MORE INQUIRY FORM Zellerbach Rehearsal Hall The primary rehearsal hall (A) features an orchestra pit, fly space and stage area with dimensions equal to those of the War Memorial Opera House. Halls B and C are ideal for minor staging, choral and orchestra sectional rehearsals. LEARN MORE INQUIRY FORM Education Studio An open, flexible space designed for meetings, performances, rehearsals, workshops, and receptions. Welcoming patrons with large glass doors and a skylight ceiling that bathes the space in natural light. LEARN MORE INQUIRY FORM Newsletter Sign Up * indicates required Email Address * First Name * Wilsey Center: Education Studio Wilsey Center: Atrium Theater Davies Symphony Hall War Memorial Opera House Zellerbach Rehearsal Hall VISIT A Cornerstone of San Francisco’s Historic Civic Center District San Francisco War Memorial and Performing Arts Center (War Memorial) is conveniently located near public transportation , parking , and dining. Bordered by the Hayes Valley neighborhood, a variety of restaurants and bars are within walking distance. ABOUT A Primary Destination for World Class Entertainment in the Bay Area. 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San Francisco CA 94102 P: 415.621.6600 F: 415.621.5091 Instagram Facebook-f Linkedin ©2026 San Francisco War Memorial & Performing Arts Center. All Rights Reserved. TERMS PRIVACY SITE CREDITS TERMS PRIVACY SITE CREDITS CALENDAR Calendar Buy a Ticket Community Engagement RENTALS PERFORMANCE Davies Symphony Hall War Memorial Opera House Herbst Theatre The Wilsey Center The Green Room EVENTS Reception Spaces Weddings Global Gourmet Catering REHEARSAL Zellerbach Rehearsal Hall Film & Photography Virtual Tour Visit Getting Here Accessibility Food & Beverage Safety Measures Lost & Found FAQ WHO WE ARE Leadership Our Trustees Our Mission & Vision About Us History Resident Companies Veterans Inclusive War Memorial Careers Contact Staff Attend A Meeting Search San Francisco War Memorial & Performing Arts Center 401 Van Ness Avenue, Room 110 | San Francisco CA 94102 P: 415.621.6600 F: 415.621.5091 Terms Privacy Site Credits Terms Privacy Site Credits This website uses cookies. By continuing to browse the website you are agreeing to our use of cookies. Review our cookie information for more details. Accept Privacy Policy The Green Room - San Francisco War Memorial Skip to content Calendar What’s On Calendar Buy a Ticket Community Engagement Rentals Rentals PERFORMANCE Davies Symphony Hall War Memorial Opera House Herbst Theatre The Wilsey Center EVENTS The Green Room Weddings Reception Spaces Film & Photography REHEARSAL Zellerbach Rehearsal Hall Visit Visit Getting Here Accessibility Food & Beverage Safety Measures Lost & Found FAQ Leadership Leadership Leadership Trustees Attend A Meeting Who We Are Who We Are Our Mission & Vision About Us History Resident Companies Veterans Inclusive War Memorial Careers Contact Us Search The Green Room Host to more than 200 functions and 40,000 guests each year, The Green Room is a beautiful example of Beaux Arts architecture, known for its distinctive color, soaring ceiling and russet tiled loggia. It is located on the second floor the Veterans Building, in the heart of San Francisco’s Civic Center. TAKE A VIRTUAL TOUR INQUIRY FORM Please note: Due to the high volume of requests, our response time may take 2–3 business days. We may not be able to accommodate events scheduled within 6 weeks of the inquiry date. OVERVIEW FLOOR PLANS RENTAL RATES FEES & EXPENSES EQUIPMENT BOOKING RULES & REGULATIONS WEDDINGS FAQ OVERVIEW FLOOR PLANS RENTAL RATES FEES & EXPENSES EQUIPMENT BOOKING RULES & REGULATIONS WEDDINGS FAQ OVERVIEW FLOOR PLANS RENTAL RATES FEES & EXPENSES EQUIPMENT BOOKING RULES & REGULATIONS WEDDINGS FAQ OVERVIEW FLOOR PLANS RENTAL RATES FEES & EXPENSES EQUIPMENT BOOKING RULES & REGULATIONS WEDDINGS FAQ The Green Room — perfect for dinners, lectures and receptions — also provides an ideal location for events held in conjunction with performances in the Herbst Theatre and War Memorial Opera House . Five 24-lamp chandeliers, a wide-open floor, built-in wet bar, and floor-to-ceiling windows that lead to an outdoor loggia overlooking San Francisco City Hall, make The Green Room a beautiful and flexible event space. Rental of The Green Room includes access to the freight elevator and exclusive use of an expansive catering staging kitchen. LOCATION & RENTAL CONTACT 401 Van Ness Avenue (at McAllister St.) San Francisco, CA 94102 BOOKING TEAM: The Green Room INQUIRY FORM Please note: Due to the high volume of requests, our response time may take 2–3 business days. We may not be able to accommodate events scheduled within 6 weeks of the inquiry date. San Francisco War Memorial & Performing Arts Center 401 Van Ness Avenue, Suite 110 San Francisco, CA 94102 Theater-style Seating 0 SEATED DINNERS (160-180 depending on AV needs) (16, 60" round tables maximum) STANDING RECEPTIONS 0 Floor PLANS AUDITORIUM CAPACITY theater style seating 0 seated dinners (160-180 depending on AV needs) 0 standing receptions 0 SUPPORT SPACES Staging/Dressing Room (728 sq. ft.) Catering Kitchen (1,371 sq. ft.) Public Restrooms Freight Elevator (6′ W x 12’6″ L x 9′ H) The GREEN ROOM FLOOR PLAN DIAGRAM FLOOR PLANS Floor PLANS CAPACITY theater-style seating 0 seated dinner (160-180 depending on AV needs) 0 standing reception 0 SUPPORT SPACES Staging/Dressing Room (728 sq. ft.) Catering Kitchen (1,371 sq. ft.) Public Restrooms Freight Elevator (6′ W x 12’6″ L x 9′ H) The green room floor plan diagram Rental RATES Rental rates are for an 8-hour access period, unless otherwise noted, which includes 3 hours of set-up, 3.5 hours of event time and 1.5 hours for load-out. Rent does not include personnel, equipment or insurance. See Fees and Expenses for more information. STANDARD Monday – Thursday $2450 Friday – Sunday $2750 Weddings – Based on 12-Hour Access (12pm – 12am) $3800 501(c)(3) / GOVERNMENT All days $1225 ADDITIONAL RENTAL FEES (BEYOND 8-HOUR ACCESS) Additional hour or portion of an hour before midnight: Nonprofit / Standard $160/$200 Additional hour or portion of an hour after midnight: Nonprofit / Standard $320/$500 RATE INCREASES All rental rates are subject to increase each year on July 1. CANCELLATION SFWMPAC retains the full rental fee unless the date is re-rented to another party. If the date is re-rented, SFWMPAC will retain an administrative fee of $250. WEDDINGS AND PRIVATE PARTIES We welcome private parties, anniversary celebrations, wedding ceremonies and receptions. All wedding bookings must be managed by a wedding planner. YOUTH EVENTS As a multi-use venue, we are unable to accommodate youth events, such as proms, dances, bar/bat mitzvahs, debuts, cotillions or quinceañeras. RENTAL RATES FEES & EXPENSES Rental RATES Rental rates are for an 8-hour access period, unless otherwise noted, which includes 3 hours of set-up, 3.5 hours of event time and 1.5 hours for load-out. Rent does not include personnel, equipment or insurance. See Fees and Expenses for more information. SEE FEES & EXPENSES STANDARD Monday – Thursday $2450 Friday – Sunday $2750 Weddings – Based on 12-Hour Access (12pm – 12am) $3800 501(c)(3) / GOVERNMENT All Days $1225 ADDITIONAL RENTAL FEES (BEYOND 8-HOUR ACCESS) Additional hour or portion of an hour before midnight: Nonprofit / Standard $160/$200 Additional hour or portion of an hour after midnight: Nonprofit / Standard $320/$500 RATE INCREASES All rental rates are subject to increase each year on July 1. CANCELLATION SFWMPAC retains the full rental fee unless the date is re-rented to another party. If the date is re-rented, SFWMPAC will retain an administrative fee of $250. WEDDINGS AND PRIVATE PARTIES We welcome Wedding Ceremonies, Private Parties and Receptions during the months of July and August. (Weddings in June, September, December & January will be considered on a case-by-case basis pending other activity in the building.) Contact us to check availability of your desired date. Availability is limited, so be prepared with alternate dates and a clear sense of the timeline, technical needs, expected guest count and desired services. All wedding bookings must be managed by a wedding planner. MORE INFORMATION CAN BE FOUND HERE YOUTH EVENTS As a multi-use venue, we are unable to accommodate youth events, such as proms and dances. Fees & EXPENSES SEE RENTAL RATES PERSONNEL All events require War Memorial Event Managers. Additional staff is available, including coat checkers, and War Memorial security staff. Use of projection, theatrical/décor lighting or professional AV equipment requires IATSE Local 16 stage labor. Access starting before 8:00 am or ending after Midnight requires hiring a building engineer. To create a personnel estimate, we will need your complete timeline, expected attendance, and desired guest services. INSURANCE A Certificate of Insurance with an Additional Insured Endorsement is required for all events and performances. Insurance must include Workers Compensation coverage, Public Liability coverage of $1 million, Property Damage coverage of $1 million and Host Liquor Liability when alcohol is served. Insurance is also available through the War Memorial. Costs vary based on guest count, event type and length. EQUIPMENT Equipment rental is a flat fee for use of chairs and tables. Sound and electrical equipment and stage equipment are not included in the flat rate fee. A separate itemized charge will be applied. See Equipment for an inventory. CONTINGENCY DEPOSIT A refundable $300 contingency deposit is required for all events. EXPENSE DEPOSIT The expense deposit is a deposit paid to cover all estimated personnel, equipment and insurance, as well as any other costs that fall outside of the rent. It will be used to cover all expenses and any unused portion will be refunded at the time of settlement. AVERAGE COST The average cost of an event is based on the rent combined with the expense deposit. While costs vary widely, nonprofit events have average expenses of $2,500 to $3,000.  Corporate events or Weddings usually The Green Room - San Francisco War Memorial Skip to content Calendar What’s On Calendar Buy a Ticket Community Engagement Rentals Rentals PERFORMANCE Davies Symphony Hall War Memorial Opera House Herbst Theatre The Wilsey Center EVENTS The Green Room Weddings Reception Spaces Film & Photography REHEARSAL Zellerbach Rehearsal Hall Visit Visit Getting Here Accessibility Food & Beverage Safety Measures Lost & Found FAQ Leadership Leadership Leadership Trustees Attend A Meeting Who We Are Who We Are Our Mission & Vision About Us History Resident Companies Veterans Inclusive War Memorial Careers Contact Us Search The Green Room Host to more than 200 functions and 40,000 guests each year, The Green Room is a beautiful example of Beaux Arts architecture, known for its distinctive color, soaring ceiling and russet tiled loggia. It is located on the second floor the Veterans Building, in the heart of San Francisco’s Civic Center. TAKE A VIRTUAL TOUR INQUIRY FORM Please note: Due to the high volume of requests, our response time may take 2–3 business days. We may not be able to accommodate events scheduled within 6 weeks of the inquiry date. OVERVIEW FLOOR PLANS RENTAL RATES FEES & EXPENSES EQUIPMENT BOOKING RULES & REGULATIONS WEDDINGS FAQ OVERVIEW FLOOR PLANS RENTAL RATES FEES & EXPENSES EQUIPMENT BOOKING RULES & REGULATIONS WEDDINGS FAQ OVERVIEW FLOOR PLANS RENTAL RATES FEES & EXPENSES EQUIPMENT BOOKING RULES & REGULATIONS WEDDINGS FAQ OVERVIEW FLOOR PLANS RENTAL RATES FEES & EXPENSES EQUIPMENT BOOKING RULES & REGULATIONS WEDDINGS FAQ The Green Room — perfect for dinners, lectures and receptions — also provides an ideal location for events held in conjunction with performances in the Herbst Theatre and War Memorial Opera House . Five 24-lamp chandeliers, a wide-open floor, built-in wet bar, and floor-to-ceiling windows that lead to an outdoor loggia overlooking San Francisco City Hall, make The Green Room a beautiful and flexible event space. Rental of The Green Room includes access to the freight elevator and exclusive use of an expansive catering staging kitchen. LOCATION & RENTAL CONTACT 401 Van Ness Avenue (at McAllister St.) San Francisco, CA 94102 BOOKING TEAM: The Green Room INQUIRY FORM Please note: Due to the high volume of requests, our response time may take 2–3 business days. We may not be able to accommodate events scheduled within 6 weeks of the inquiry date. San Francisco War Memorial & Performing Arts Center 401 Van Ness Avenue, Suite 110 San Francisco, CA 94102 Theater-style Seating 0 SEATED DINNERS (160-180 depending on AV needs) (16, 60" round tables maximum) STANDING RECEPTIONS 0 Floor PLANS AUDITORIUM CAPACITY theater style seating 0 seated dinners (160-180 depending on AV needs) 0 standing receptions 0 SUPPORT SPACES Staging/Dressing Room (728 sq. ft.) Catering Kitchen (1,371 sq. ft.) Public Restrooms Freight Elevator (6′ W x 12’6″ L x 9′ H) The GREEN ROOM FLOOR PLAN DIAGRAM FLOOR PLANS Floor PLANS CAPACITY theater-style seating 0 seated dinner (160-180 depending on AV needs) 0 standing reception 0 SUPPORT SPACES Staging/Dressing Room (728 sq. ft.) Catering Kitchen (1,371 sq. ft.) Public Restrooms Freight Elevator (6′ W x 12’6″ L x 9′ H) The green room floor plan diagram Rental RATES Rental rates are for an 8-hour access period, unless otherwise noted, which includes 3 hours of set-up, 3.5 hours of event time and 1.5 hours for load-out. Rent does not include personnel, equipment or insurance. See Fees and Expenses for more information. STANDARD Monday – Thursday $2450 Friday – Sunday $2750 Weddings – Based on 12-Hour Access (12pm – 12am) $3800 501(c)(3) / GOVERNMENT All days $1225 ADDITIONAL RENTAL FEES (BEYOND 8-HOUR ACCESS) Additional hour or portion of an hour before midnight: Nonprofit / Standard $160/$200 Additional hour or portion of an hour after midnight: Nonprofit / Standard $320/$500 RATE INCREASES All rental rates are subject to increase each year on July 1. CANCELLATION SFWMPAC retains the full rental fee unless the date is re-rented to another party. If the date is re-rented, SFWMPAC will retain an administrative fee of $250. WEDDINGS AND PRIVATE PARTIES We welcome private parties, anniversary celebrations, wedding ceremonies and receptions. All wedding bookings must be managed by a wedding planner. YOUTH EVENTS As a multi-use venue, we are unable to accommodate youth events, such as proms, dances, bar/bat mitzvahs, debuts, cotillions or quinceañeras. RENTAL RATES FEES & EXPENSES Rental RATES Rental rates are for an 8-hour access period, unless otherwise noted, which includes 3 hours of set-up, 3.5 hours of event time and 1.5 hours for load-out. Rent does not include personnel, equipment or insurance. See Fees and Expenses for more information. SEE FEES & EXPENSES STANDARD Monday – Thursday $2450 Friday – Sunday $2750 Weddings – Based on 12-Hour Access (12pm – 12am) $3800 501(c)(3) / GOVERNMENT All Days $1225 ADDITIONAL RENTAL FEES (BEYOND 8-HOUR ACCESS) Additional hour or portion of an hour before midnight: Nonprofit / Standard $160/$200 Additional hour or portion of an hour after midnight: Nonprofit / Standard $320/$500 RATE INCREASES All rental rates are subject to increase each year on July 1. CANCELLATION SFWMPAC retains the full rental fee unless the date is re-rented to another party. If the date is re-rented, SFWMPAC will retain an administrative fee of $250. WEDDINGS AND PRIVATE PARTIES We welcome Wedding Ceremonies, Private Parties and Receptions during the months of July and August. (Weddings in June, September, December & January will be considered on a case-by-case basis pending other activity in the building.) Contact us to check availability of your desired date. Availability is limited, so be prepared with alternate dates and a clear sense of the timeline, technical needs, expected guest count and desired services. All wedding bookings must be managed by a wedding planner. MORE INFORMATION CAN BE FOUND HERE YOUTH EVENTS As a multi-use venue, we are unable to accommodate youth events, such as proms and dances. Fees & EXPENSES SEE RENTAL RATES PERSONNEL All events require War Memorial Event Managers. Additional staff is available, including coat checkers, and War Memorial security staff. Use of projection, theatrical/décor lighting or professional AV equipment requires IATSE Local 16 stage labor. Access starting before 8:00 am or ending after Midnight requires hiring a building engineer. To create a personnel estimate, we will need your complete timeline, expected attendance, and desired guest services. INSURANCE A Certificate of Insurance with an Additional Insured Endorsement is required for all events and performances. Insurance must include Workers Compensation coverage, Public Liability coverage of $1 million, Property Damage coverage of $1 million and Host Liquor Liability when alcohol is served. Insurance is also available through the War Memorial. Costs vary based on guest count, event type and length. EQUIPMENT Equipment rental is a flat fee for use of chairs and tables. Sound and electrical equipment and stage equipment are not included in the flat rate fee. A separate itemized charge will be applied. See Equipment for an inventory. CONTINGENCY DEPOSIT A refundable $300 contingency deposit is required for all events. EXPENSE DEPOSIT The expense deposit is a deposit paid to cover all estimated personnel, equipment and insurance, as well as any other costs that fall outside of the rent. It will be used to cover all expenses and any unused portion will be refunded at the time of settlement. AVERAGE COST The average cost of an event is based on the rent combined with the expense deposit. While costs vary widely, nonprofit events have average expenses of $2,500 to $3,000.  Corporate events or Weddings usually Trustees - San Francisco War Memorial Skip to content Calendar What’s On Calendar Buy a Ticket Community Engagement Rentals Rentals PERFORMANCE Davies Symphony Hall War Memorial Opera House Herbst Theatre The Wilsey Center EVENTS The Green Room Weddings Reception Spaces Film & Photography REHEARSAL Zellerbach Rehearsal Hall Visit Visit Getting Here Accessibility Food & Beverage Safety Measures Lost & Found FAQ Leadership Leadership Leadership Trustees Attend A Meeting Who We Are Who We Are Our Mission & Vision About Us History Resident Companies Veterans Inclusive War Memorial Careers Contact Us Search Trustees The San Francisco War Memorial and Performing Arts Center is a department of the City and County of San Francisco. The War Memorial Board of Trustees, the governing board of the War Memorial and Performing Arts Center, consists of eleven trustees appointed by the Mayor for four-year terms (Charter section 5.106). The Board of Trustees is responsible for the construction, administration, management, superintendence and operation of the San Francisco War Memorial and Performing Arts Center. The War Memorial Board of Trustees appoints a Managing Director and an Assistant Managing Director. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WAR MEMORIAL BOARD OF TRUSTEES Diane B. Wilsey, President Thomas E. Horn, Vice President Stanlee Ray Gatti Judge Quentin L. Kopp (Ret.) Lyna Lam Farah Makras Maryam Muduroglu Joyce Newstat Paul F. Pelosi Lt.Gen. Michael A. Rocco, USMC (Ret.) Brenda Wright MEETINGS OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES The War Memorial Board of Trustees meets on the second Thursday of each month at 2:00 pm, with the exception of holidays. From time to time, Committees of the Board of Trustees or the full Board will hold special meetings, which are announced in accord with prevailing public meeting notice requirements. For more information regarding meeting accessibility, please download our Accessible Meeting Policy . WAR MEMORIAL STAFF Kate Sofis, Managing Director Rob Levin, Assistant Manager Director MAILING ADDRESS – TRUSTEES AND STAFF Francesca Cicero San Francisco War Memorial and Performing Arts Center 401 Van Ness Avenue, Room 110 San Francisco, CA 94102 Telephone: 415.554.6377 [email protected] PUBLIC RECORDS REQUESTS Please email your request to: [email protected] Directions & PARKING Davies Symphony Hall 201 Van Ness Avenue (at Grove) War Memorial Opera House 301 Van Ness Avenue (at Grove) Veterans Building: Herbst Theatre, The Green Room, and Wilsey Center 401 Van Ness Avenue (at McAllister) Zellerbach Rehearsal Hall 300 Franklin Street (at Hayes) FROM THE SOUTH BAY OR PENINSULA Take 101 North and exit 9th Street Turn left on 9th Street At Market Street bear right onto Larkin Street Turn left on McAllister Street Turn left on Van Ness Avenue FROM THE NORTH BAY Drive South on Highway 101 and cross the Golden Gate Bridge Follow signs to Downtown via Lombard Street Turn right on Van Ness Avenue Continue to Grove Street FROM THE EAST BAY Take I-80 West and cross the Bay Bridge Take the 9th Street/Civic Center exit and stay right Turn left on Harrison Street Turn right on 9th Street At Market Street bear right onto Larkin Street Turn left on McAllister Street Turn left on Van Ness Avenue PARKING Performing Arts Garage 360 Grove Street (at Gough) | 415.252.8238 Civic Center Plaza Garage 355 McAllister Street (at Polk) | 415.863.1537 Additional Parking locations are depicted on map. Public TRANSIT 511.ORG Phone : 511 | TDD : 711 Public transit information and trip planning for the entire Bay Area can be found online at 511.org or by dialing 511 from any of the nine Bay Area counties: Alameda, Contra Costa, Marin, Napa, San Francisco, San Mateo, Santa Clara, Solano and Sonoma. AC TRANSIT Phone : 511 | TDD : 711 From the East Bay, take AC Transit to the Transbay Terminal at Main and Beale Streets, then walk two blocks north to Market Street and take any outbound Muni underground line to Van Ness Station, then walk three blocks north to Grove Street. BART Phone : 415.989.2278 | TDD : 510.839.2220 BART lines stop at Civic Center station at Market and 8th Streets. Exit Civic Center station and walk three blocks west down Grove Street. BART typically runs until midnight daily. CALTRAIN Phone : 510.817.1717 | TTY : 650.508.6448 From the South Bay, take Caltrain to the San Francisco station at 4th and King Streets, then transfer to Muni and take the T line through downtown to Van Ness Station, then walk three blocks north to Grove Street. GOLDEN GATE TRANSIT Phone : 415.455.2000 | TDD : 711 From the North Bay, take Lines 10, 70, 80, 92, 93 or 101 to Van Ness Avenue and Turk Street, then walk three blocks south to Grove Street. Check schedules in advance. SAMTRANS Phone : 510.817.1717 | TDD : 605.508.6448 From the South Bay, take SamTrans to a Muni, BART or Caltrain connection, then follow the appropriate directions. MUNI Phone : 415.701.2311 | TDD : 415.701.2323 In San Francisco, Muni Bus Lines 5, 6, 9, 21, 47, 49 and 71 stop within three blocks of the War Memorial Opera House. All Muni underground lines and the F streetcar stop at Van Ness and Market. Muni typically runs until midnight daily. SEE MORE Archive Agendas & Minutes Archive Form 802 CALENDAR Calendar Buy a Ticket Community Engagement Calendar Buy a Ticket Community Engagement VISIT Getting Here Accessibility Food & Beverage Getting Here Accessibility Food & Beverage Safety Measures Lost & Found FAQ Safety Measures Lost & Found FAQ RENTALS Performance Davies Symphony Hall Herbst Theatre War Memorial Opera House The Wilsey Center Events The Green Room Reception Spaces Weddings Film & Photography Rehearsal Zellerbach Rehearsal Hall Performance Davies Symphony Hall Herbst Theatre War Memorial Opera House The Wilsey Center Events The Green Room Reception Spaces Weddings Film & Photography Rehearsal Zellerbach Rehearsal Hall LEADERSHIP Leadership Trustees Attend A Meeting Leadership Trustees Attend A Meeting WHO WE ARE Our Mission & Vision About Us History Resident Companies Veterans Our Mission & Vision About Us History Resident Companies Veterans Inclusive War Memorial Careers Contact Us Inclusive War Memorial Careers Contact Us 401 Van Ness Avenue, Room 110. San Francisco CA 94102 P: 415.621.6600 F: 415.621.5091 Instagram Facebook-f Linkedin ©2026 San Francisco War Memorial & Performing Arts Center. All Rights Reserved. TERMS PRIVACY SITE CREDITS TERMS PRIVACY SITE CREDITS CALENDAR Calendar Buy a Ticket Community Engagement RENTALS PERFORMANCE Davies Symphony Hall War Memorial Opera House Herbst Theatre The Wilsey Center The Green Room EVENTS Reception Spaces Weddings Global Gourmet Catering REHEARSAL Zellerbach Rehearsal Hall Film & Photography Virtual Tour Visit Getting Here Accessibility Food & Beverage Safety Measures Lost & Found FAQ WHO WE ARE Leadership Our Trustees Our Mission & Vision About Us History Resident Companies Veterans Inclusive War Memorial Careers Contact Staff Attend A Meeting Search San Francisco War Memorial & Performing Arts Center 401 Van Ness Avenue, Room 110 | San Francisco CA 94102 P: 415.621.6600 F: 415.621.5091 Terms Privacy Site Credits Terms Privacy Site Credits This website uses cookies. By continuing to browse the website you are agreeing to our use of cookies. Review our cookie information for more details. Accept Privacy Policy Food & Beverage - San Francisco War Memorial Skip to content Calendar What’s On Calendar Buy a Ticket Community Engagement Rentals Rentals PERFORMANCE Davies Symphony Hall War Memorial Opera House Herbst Theatre The Wilsey Center EVENTS The Green Room Weddings Reception Spaces Film & Photography REHEARSAL Zellerbach Rehearsal Hall Visit Visit Getting Here Accessibility Food & Beverage Safety Measures Lost & Found FAQ Leadership Leadership Leadership Trustees Attend A Meeting Who We Are Who We Are Our Mission & Vision About Us History Resident Companies Veterans Inclusive War Memorial Careers Contact Us Search Food & Beverage We are proud to have Global Gourmet Catering as our exclusive in-house food and beverage services provider. Café Valor Located in the Veterans Building Main Lobby, Café Valor proudly serves Intelligentsia coffee, specialty teas, a variety of pastries and gourmet salads and sandwiches. Browse the Menu Here Empty heading Hours Tuesday – Friday 8:30am-2:30pm Prelude at the Opera House Prelude at the Opera House offers a changing seasonal buffet and elevated a la carte dishes for dining before San Francisco Ballet and San Francisco Opera performances, as well as during intermission. Located on the foundation level of the War Memorial Opera House, Prelude is open 2 hours prior to showtime. Due to the volume of inquiries that Global Gourmet receives, they will only respond if there is an issue with your reservation. Guests with no reservations are gladly seated when tables are available. Please note that Prelude can only accommodate reservations made more than 5 hours prior to showtime. Browse the Menu Here Make a reservation online on OpenTable , or by sending an email to: operahousepreorder@ ggcatering.com North Box Restaurant The North Box Restaurant is located on the North Mezzanine (Box) level of the War Memorial Opera House and features locally sourced California cuisine with global influences. The North Box Restaurant opens 2 hours before performance times, with the exception of Saturday and Sunday matinees, when it opens 1 hour prior. Reservations are strongly recommended, available on OpenTable , or by emailing [email protected] Browse the Menu Here Dress Circle Lounge The Dress Circle Lounge on Level 3 (Dress Circle South) of the War Memorial Opera House is open 1 hour before Ballet and Opera performances. Sit back and savor snacks, sandwiches, and drinks. Browse the Menu Here Café Express Café Express is on the Lower Level of the War Memorial Opera House and is open 2 hours before curtain. Indulge in small bits and a variety of premium wines and spirits. Browse the Menu Here Tuning Fork Cafe The Tuning Fork Café , in the Main Lobby of Davies Symphony Hall, is open 1 hour before Symphony performances. It offers a delicious variety of wine, beer, snacks, and gourmet salads and sandwiches. Browse the Menu Here Global Gourmet Catering is known for specializing in highly customized, large-scale catering, high-end weddings and receptions, intimate fine dining experiences, and for providing the highest caliber concession food and beverage services in the Bay Area. Performance CONCESSIONS For San Francisco Ballet, San Francisco Opera, and San Francisco Symphony performances, Global Gourmet will operate pre-show and intermission food and beverage services. There is no service after performances. For performances at Herbst Theatre, Global Gourmet will operate pre-show and intermission beverage services at the request of the presenter of the performance. Avoid the lines during intermission at the War Memorial Opera House by pre-ordering cocktails, beverages and snacks by email , telephone (415.861.8150), or with a food and beverage server upon your arrival at any point of service. Pre-ordering is available for Davies Symphony Hall performances by email , telephone (415.252.1937), or with a food and beverage server upon your arrival. Dining & RESERVATIONS A delicious variety of gourmet salads and sandwiches, snacks, and freshly prepared entrees, along with wine, beer, and cocktails, are available at various dining locations at Davies Symphony Hall and the War Memorial Opera House. Dining at Prelude restaurant is available to day-of ticket holders for performances at any of the War Memorial performance spaces.  Restaurant schedule and reservations available through OpenTable. Food and beverage services end after the last intermission. Service is not available after the performance. Global Gourmet CATERING Global Gourmet Catering creates incomparable experiences through customized food, beverage and event services; using sustainable practices and a customer service-driven team to exceed their clients’ expectations. Global Gourmet has emerged as the San Francisco Bay Area’s leading-full-service catering company on the strength of its commitment to delivering exquisite cuisine, highly customized menus, trend-setting design, impeccable service and expert on-site execution with attention to every detail. Global Gourmet is the only catering company in Northern California in which their sales and beverage management team members are all Level One Master Sommelier certified, bringing food and beverage pairing opportunities to a whole new level. GLOBAL GOURMET CATERING CONTACT INFO Lavinia Geistlinger Email: [email protected] Phone: 415.252.1931 CALENDAR Calendar Buy a Ticket Community Engagement Calendar Buy a Ticket Community Engagement VISIT Getting Here Accessibility Food & Beverage Getting Here Accessibility Food & Beverage Safety Measures Lost & Found FAQ Safety Measures Lost & Found FAQ RENTALS Performance Davies Symphony Hall Herbst Theatre War Memorial Opera House The Wilsey Center Events The Green Room Reception Spaces Weddings Film & Photography Rehearsal Zellerbach Rehearsal Hall Performance Davies Symphony Hall Herbst Theatre War Memorial Opera House The Wilsey Center Events The Green Room Reception Spaces Weddings Film & Photography Rehearsal Zellerbach Rehearsal Hall LEADERSHIP Leadership Trustees Attend A Meeting Leadership Trustees Attend A Meeting WHO WE ARE Our Mission & Vision About Us History Resident Companies Veterans Our Mission & Vision About Us History Resident Companies Veterans Inclusive War Memorial Careers Contact Us Inclusive War Memorial Careers Contact Us 401 Van Ness Avenue, Room 110. San Francisco CA 94102 P: 415.621.6600 F: 415.621.5091 Instagram Facebook-f Linkedin ©2026 San Francisco War Memorial & Performing Arts Center. All Rights Reserved. TERMS PRIVACY SITE CREDITS TERMS PRIVACY SITE CREDITS CALENDAR Calendar Buy a Ticket Community Engagement RENTALS PERFORMANCE Davies Symphony Hall War Memorial Opera House Herbst Theatre The Wilsey Center The Green Room EVENTS Reception Spaces Weddings Global Gourmet Catering REHEARSAL Zellerbach Rehearsal Hall Film & Photography Virtual Tour Visit Getting Here Accessibility Food & Beverage Safety Measures Lost & Found FAQ WHO WE ARE Leadership Our Trustees Our Mission & Vision About Us History Resident Companies Veterans Inclusive War Memorial Careers Contact Staff Attend A Meeting Search San Francisco War Memorial & Performing Arts Center 401 Van Ness Avenue, Room 110 | San Francisco CA 94102 P: 415.621.6600 F: 415.621.5091 Terms Privacy Site Credits Terms Privacy Site Credits This website uses cookies. By continuing to browse the website you are agreeing to our use of cookies. Review our cookie information for more details. Accept Privacy Policy Visit - San Francisco War Memorial Skip to content Calendar What’s On Calendar Buy a Ticket Community Engagement Rentals Rentals PERFORMANCE Davies Symphony Hall War Memorial Opera House Herbst Theatre The Wilsey Center EVENTS The Green Room Weddings Reception Spaces Film & Photography REHEARSAL Zellerbach Rehearsal Hall Visit Visit Getting Here Accessibility Food & Beverage Safety Measures Lost & Found FAQ Leadership Leadership Leadership Trustees Attend A Meeting Who We Are Who We Are Our Mission & Vision About Us History Resident Companies Veterans Inclusive War Memorial Careers Contact Us Search Visit The San Francisco War Memorial and Performing Arts Center (War Memorial) is a cornerstone of San Francisco’s historic Civic Center district. TAKE A VIRTUAL TOUR A cornerstone of San Francisco’s historical Civic Center district, the San Francisco War Memorial Performing Arts Center (War Memorial) is conveniently located near public transportation , parking and dining. Bordered by the Hayes Valley neighborhood, a variety of restaurants and bars are within walking distance. Our resident provider of food and beverage, Global Gourmet Catering , offers pre-show and intermission service in the War Memorial Opera House , Davies Symphony Hall , and Herbst Theatre . A changing seasonal buffet and elevated a la carte dishes are available before San Francisco Ballet and S an Francisco Opera performances in the Prelude at the Opera . Directions & PARKING Davies Symphony Hall 201 Van Ness Avenue (at Grove) War Memorial Opera House 301 Van Ness Avenue (at Grove) Veterans Building: Herbst Theatre, The Green Room, and Wilsey Center 401 Van Ness Avenue (at McAllister) Zellerbach Rehearsal Hall 300 Franklin Street (at Hayes) FROM THE SOUTH BAY OR PENINSULA Take 101 North and exit 9th Street Turn left on 9th Street At Market Street bear right onto Larkin Street Turn left on McAllister Street Turn left on Van Ness Avenue FROM THE NORTH BAY Drive South on Highway 101 and cross the Golden Gate Bridge Follow signs to Downtown via Lombard Street Turn right on Van Ness Avenue Continue to Grove Street FROM THE EAST BAY Take I-80 West and cross the Bay Bridge Take the 9th Street/Civic Center exit and stay right Turn left on Harrison Street Turn right on 9th Street At Market Street bear right onto Larkin Street Turn left on McAllister Street Turn left on Van Ness Avenue PARKING Performing Arts Garage 360 Grove Street (at Gough) | 415.252.8238 Civic Center Plaza Garage 355 McAllister Street (at Polk) | 415.863.1537 Additional Parking locations are depicted on map. Public TRANSIT 511.ORG Phone : 511 | TDD : 711 Public transit information and trip planning for the entire Bay Area can be found online at 511.org or by dialing 511 from any of the nine Bay Area counties: Alameda, Contra Costa, Marin, Napa, San Francisco, San Mateo, Santa Clara, Solano and Sonoma. AC TRANSIT Phone : 511 | TDD : 711 From the East Bay, take AC Transit to the Salesforce Transit Center , then walk two blocks north to Market Street and take any outbound Muni underground line to Van Ness Station, then walk three blocks north to Grove or McAllister Street. BART Phone : 415.989.2278 | TDD : 510.839.2220 BART lines stop at Civic Center station at Market and 8th Streets. Exit Civic Center station and walk three blocks west down Grove Street. BART typically runs until midnight daily. CALTRAIN Phone : 510.817.1717 | TTY : 650.508.6448 From the South Bay, take Caltrain to the San Francisco station at 4th and King Streets, then transfer to Muni and take the T line through downtown to Van Ness Station, then walk three blocks north to Grove Street. GOLDEN GATE TRANSIT Phone : 415.455.2000 | TDD : 711 From the North Bay, take Lines 10, 70, 80, 92, 93 or 101 to Van Ness Avenue and Turk Street, then walk three blocks south to Grove Street. Check schedules in advance. SAMTRANS Phone : 510.817.1717 | TDD : 605.508.6448 From the South Bay, take SamTrans to a Muni, BART or Caltrain connection, then follow the appropriate directions. MUNI Phone : 415.701.2311 | TDD : 415.701.2323 In San Francisco, Muni Bus Lines 5, 6, 9, 21, 47, and 71 stop within three blocks of the War Memorial. All Muni underground lines and the F streetcar stop at Van Ness and Market. Then walk three blocks north to Grove or McAllister Street. SEE MORE Accessibility Safety Measures Veterans Building Veterans Memorial CALENDAR Calendar Buy a Ticket Community Engagement Calendar Buy a Ticket Community Engagement VISIT Getting Here Accessibility Food & Beverage Getting Here Accessibility Food & Beverage Safety Measures Lost & Found FAQ Safety Measures Lost & Found FAQ RENTALS Performance Davies Symphony Hall Herbst Theatre War Memorial Opera House The Wilsey Center Events The Green Room Reception Spaces Weddings Film & Photography Rehearsal Zellerbach Rehearsal Hall Performance Davies Symphony Hall Herbst Theatre War Memorial Opera House The Wilsey Center Events The Green Room Reception Spaces Weddings Film & Photography Rehearsal Zellerbach Rehearsal Hall LEADERSHIP Leadership Trustees Attend A Meeting Leadership Trustees Attend A Meeting WHO WE ARE Our Mission & Vision About Us History Resident Companies Veterans Our Mission & Vision About Us History Resident Companies Veterans Inclusive War Memorial Careers Contact Us Inclusive War Memorial Careers Contact Us 401 Van Ness Avenue, Room 110. San Francisco CA 94102 P: 415.621.6600 F: 415.621.5091 Instagram Facebook-f Linkedin ©2026 San Francisco War Memorial & Performing Arts Center. All Rights Reserved. TERMS PRIVACY SITE CREDITS TERMS PRIVACY SITE CREDITS CALENDAR Calendar Buy a Ticket Community Engagement RENTALS PERFORMANCE Davies Symphony Hall War Memorial Opera House Herbst Theatre The Wilsey Center The Green Room EVENTS Reception Spaces Weddings Global Gourmet Catering REHEARSAL Zellerbach Rehearsal Hall Film & Photography Virtual Tour Visit Getting Here Accessibility Food & Beverage Safety Measures Lost & Found FAQ WHO WE ARE Leadership Our Trustees Our Mission & Vision About Us History Resident Companies Veterans Inclusive War Memorial Careers Contact Staff Attend A Meeting Search San Francisco War Memorial & Performing Arts Center 401 Van Ness Avenue, Room 110 | San Francisco CA 94102 P: 415.621.6600 F: 415.621.5091 Terms Privacy Site Credits Terms Privacy Site Credits This website uses cookies. By continuing to browse the website you are agreeing to our use of cookies. Review our cookie information for more details. Accept Privacy Policy The Green Room - San Francisco War Memorial Skip to content Calendar What’s On Calendar Buy a Ticket Community Engagement Rentals Rentals PERFORMANCE Davies Symphony Hall War Memorial Opera House Herbst Theatre The Wilsey Center EVENTS The Green Room Weddings Reception Spaces Film & Photography REHEARSAL Zellerbach Rehearsal Hall Visit Visit Getting Here Accessibility Food & Beverage Safety Measures Lost & Found FAQ Leadership Leadership Leadership Trustees Attend A Meeting Who We Are Who We Are Our Mission & Vision About Us History Resident Companies Veterans Inclusive War Memorial Careers Contact Us Search The Green Room Host to more than 200 functions and 40,000 guests each year, The Green Room is a beautiful example of Beaux Arts architecture, known for its distinctive color, soaring ceiling and russet tiled loggia. It is located on the second floor the Veterans Building, in the heart of San Francisco’s Civic Center. TAKE A VIRTUAL TOUR INQUIRY FORM Please note: Due to the high volume of requests, our response time may take 2–3 business days. We may not be able to accommodate events scheduled within 6 weeks of the inquiry date. OVERVIEW FLOOR PLANS RENTAL RATES FEES & EXPENSES EQUIPMENT BOOKING RULES & REGULATIONS WEDDINGS FAQ OVERVIEW FLOOR PLANS RENTAL RATES FEES & EXPENSES EQUIPMENT BOOKING RULES & REGULATIONS WEDDINGS FAQ OVERVIEW FLOOR PLANS RENTAL RATES FEES & EXPENSES EQUIPMENT BOOKING RULES & REGULATIONS WEDDINGS FAQ OVERVIEW FLOOR PLANS RENTAL RATES FEES & EXPENSES EQUIPMENT BOOKING RULES & REGULATIONS WEDDINGS FAQ The Green Room — perfect for dinners, lectures and receptions — also provides an ideal location for events held in conjunction with performances in the Herbst Theatre and War Memorial Opera House . Five 24-lamp chandeliers, a wide-open floor, built-in wet bar, and floor-to-ceiling windows that lead to an outdoor loggia overlooking San Francisco City Hall, make The Green Room a beautiful and flexible event space. Rental of The Green Room includes access to the freight elevator and exclusive use of an expansive catering staging kitchen. LOCATION & RENTAL CONTACT 401 Van Ness Avenue (at McAllister St.) San Francisco, CA 94102 BOOKING TEAM: The Green Room INQUIRY FORM Please note: Due to the high volume of requests, our response time may take 2–3 business days. We may not be able to accommodate events scheduled within 6 weeks of the inquiry date. San Francisco War Memorial & Performing Arts Center 401 Van Ness Avenue, Suite 110 San Francisco, CA 94102 Theater-style Seating 0 SEATED DINNERS (160-180 depending on AV needs) (16, 60" round tables maximum) STANDING RECEPTIONS 0 Floor PLANS AUDITORIUM CAPACITY theater style seating 0 seated dinners (160-180 depending on AV needs) 0 standing receptions 0 SUPPORT SPACES Staging/Dressing Room (728 sq. ft.) Catering Kitchen (1,371 sq. ft.) Public Restrooms Freight Elevator (6′ W x 12’6″ L x 9′ H) The GREEN ROOM FLOOR PLAN DIAGRAM FLOOR PLANS Floor PLANS CAPACITY theater-style seating 0 seated dinner (160-180 depending on AV needs) 0 standing reception 0 SUPPORT SPACES Staging/Dressing Room (728 sq. ft.) Catering Kitchen (1,371 sq. ft.) Public Restrooms Freight Elevator (6′ W x 12’6″ L x 9′ H) The green room floor plan diagram Rental RATES Rental rates are for an 8-hour access period, unless otherwise noted, which includes 3 hours of set-up, 3.5 hours of event time and 1.5 hours for load-out. Rent does not include personnel, equipment or insurance. See Fees and Expenses for more information. STANDARD Monday – Thursday $2450 Friday – Sunday $2750 Weddings – Based on 12-Hour Access (12pm – 12am) $3800 501(c)(3) / GOVERNMENT All days $1225 ADDITIONAL RENTAL FEES (BEYOND 8-HOUR ACCESS) Additional hour or portion of an hour before midnight: Nonprofit / Standard $160/$200 Additional hour or portion of an hour after midnight: Nonprofit / Standard $320/$500 RATE INCREASES All rental rates are subject to increase each year on July 1. CANCELLATION SFWMPAC retains the full rental fee unless the date is re-rented to another party. If the date is re-rented, SFWMPAC will retain an administrative fee of $250. WEDDINGS AND PRIVATE PARTIES We welcome private parties, anniversary celebrations, wedding ceremonies and receptions. All wedding bookings must be managed by a wedding planner. YOUTH EVENTS As a multi-use venue, we are unable to accommodate youth events, such as proms, dances, bar/bat mitzvahs, debuts, cotillions or quinceañeras. RENTAL RATES FEES & EXPENSES Rental RATES Rental rates are for an 8-hour access period, unless otherwise noted, which includes 3 hours of set-up, 3.5 hours of event time and 1.5 hours for load-out. Rent does not include personnel, equipment or insurance. See Fees and Expenses for more information. SEE FEES & EXPENSES STANDARD Monday – Thursday $2450 Friday – Sunday $2750 Weddings – Based on 12-Hour Access (12pm – 12am) $3800 501(c)(3) / GOVERNMENT All Days $1225 ADDITIONAL RENTAL FEES (BEYOND 8-HOUR ACCESS) Additional hour or portion of an hour before midnight: Nonprofit / Standard $160/$200 Additional hour or portion of an hour after midnight: Nonprofit / Standard $320/$500 RATE INCREASES All rental rates are subject to increase each year on July 1. CANCELLATION SFWMPAC retains the full rental fee unless the date is re-rented to another party. If the date is re-rented, SFWMPAC will retain an administrative fee of $250. WEDDINGS AND PRIVATE PARTIES We welcome Wedding Ceremonies, Private Parties and Receptions during the months of July and August. (Weddings in June, September, December & January will be considered on a case-by-case basis pending other activity in the building.) Contact us to check availability of your desired date. Availability is limited, so be prepared with alternate dates and a clear sense of the timeline, technical needs, expected guest count and desired services. All wedding bookings must be managed by a wedding planner. MORE INFORMATION CAN BE FOUND HERE YOUTH EVENTS As a multi-use venue, we are unable to accommodate youth events, such as proms and dances. Fees & EXPENSES SEE RENTAL RATES PERSONNEL All events require War Memorial Event Managers. Additional staff is available, including coat checkers, and War Memorial security staff. Use of projection, theatrical/décor lighting or professional AV equipment requires IATSE Local 16 stage labor. Access starting before 8:00 am or ending after Midnight requires hiring a building engineer. To create a personnel estimate, we will need your complete timeline, expected attendance, and desired guest services. INSURANCE A Certificate of Insurance with an Additional Insured Endorsement is required for all events and performances. Insurance must include Workers Compensation coverage, Public Liability coverage of $1 million, Property Damage coverage of $1 million and Host Liquor Liability when alcohol is served. Insurance is also available through the War Memorial. Costs vary based on guest count, event type and length. EQUIPMENT Equipment rental is a flat fee for use of chairs and tables. Sound and electrical equipment and stage equipment are not included in the flat rate fee. A separate itemized charge will be applied. See Equipment for an inventory. CONTINGENCY DEPOSIT A refundable $300 contingency deposit is required for all events. EXPENSE DEPOSIT The expense deposit is a deposit paid to cover all estimated personnel, equipment and insurance, as well as any other costs that fall outside of the rent. It will be used to cover all expenses and any unused portion will be refunded at the time of settlement. AVERAGE COST The average cost of an event is based on the rent combined with the expense deposit. While costs vary widely, nonprofit events have average expenses of $2,500 to $3,000.  Corporate events or Weddings usually The Green Room - San Francisco War Memorial Skip to content Calendar What’s On Calendar Buy a Ticket Community Engagement Rentals Rentals PERFORMANCE Davies Symphony Hall War Memorial Opera House Herbst Theatre The Wilsey Center EVENTS The Green Room Weddings Reception Spaces Film & Photography REHEARSAL Zellerbach Rehearsal Hall Visit Visit Getting Here Accessibility Food & Beverage Safety Measures Lost & Found FAQ Leadership Leadership Leadership Trustees Attend A Meeting Who We Are Who We Are Our Mission & Vision About Us History Resident Companies Veterans Inclusive War Memorial Careers Contact Us Search The Green Room Host to more than 200 functions and 40,000 guests each year, The Green Room is a beautiful example of Beaux Arts architecture, known for its distinctive color, soaring ceiling and russet tiled loggia. It is located on the second floor the Veterans Building, in the heart of San Francisco’s Civic Center. TAKE A VIRTUAL TOUR INQUIRY FORM Please note: Due to the high volume of requests, our response time may take 2–3 business days. We may not be able to accommodate events scheduled within 6 weeks of the inquiry date. OVERVIEW FLOOR PLANS RENTAL RATES FEES & EXPENSES EQUIPMENT BOOKING RULES & REGULATIONS WEDDINGS FAQ OVERVIEW FLOOR PLANS RENTAL RATES FEES & EXPENSES EQUIPMENT BOOKING RULES & REGULATIONS WEDDINGS FAQ OVERVIEW FLOOR PLANS RENTAL RATES FEES & EXPENSES EQUIPMENT BOOKING RULES & REGULATIONS WEDDINGS FAQ OVERVIEW FLOOR PLANS RENTAL RATES FEES & EXPENSES EQUIPMENT BOOKING RULES & REGULATIONS WEDDINGS FAQ The Green Room — perfect for dinners, lectures and receptions — also provides an ideal location for events held in conjunction with performances in the Herbst Theatre and War Memorial Opera House . Five 24-lamp chandeliers, a wide-open floor, built-in wet bar, and floor-to-ceiling windows that lead to an outdoor loggia overlooking San Francisco City Hall, make The Green Room a beautiful and flexible event space. Rental of The Green Room includes access to the freight elevator and exclusive use of an expansive catering staging kitchen. LOCATION & RENTAL CONTACT 401 Van Ness Avenue (at McAllister St.) San Francisco, CA 94102 BOOKING TEAM: The Green Room INQUIRY FORM Please note: Due to the high volume of requests, our response time may take 2–3 business days. We may not be able to accommodate events scheduled within 6 weeks of the inquiry date. San Francisco War Memorial & Performing Arts Center 401 Van Ness Avenue, Suite 110 San Francisco, CA 94102 Theater-style Seating 0 SEATED DINNERS (160-180 depending on AV needs) (16, 60" round tables maximum) STANDING RECEPTIONS 0 Floor PLANS AUDITORIUM CAPACITY theater style seating 0 seated dinners (160-180 depending on AV needs) 0 standing receptions 0 SUPPORT SPACES Staging/Dressing Room (728 sq. ft.) Catering Kitchen (1,371 sq. ft.) Public Restrooms Freight Elevator (6′ W x 12’6″ L x 9′ H) The GREEN ROOM FLOOR PLAN DIAGRAM FLOOR PLANS Floor PLANS CAPACITY theater-style seating 0 seated dinner (160-180 depending on AV needs) 0 standing reception 0 SUPPORT SPACES Staging/Dressing Room (728 sq. ft.) Catering Kitchen (1,371 sq. ft.) Public Restrooms Freight Elevator (6′ W x 12’6″ L x 9′ H) The green room floor plan diagram Rental RATES Rental rates are for an 8-hour access period, unless otherwise noted, which includes 3 hours of set-up, 3.5 hours of event time and 1.5 hours for load-out. Rent does not include personnel, equipment or insurance. See Fees and Expenses for more information. STANDARD Monday – Thursday $2450 Friday – Sunday $2750 Weddings – Based on 12-Hour Access (12pm – 12am) $3800 501(c)(3) / GOVERNMENT All days $1225 ADDITIONAL RENTAL FEES (BEYOND 8-HOUR ACCESS) Additional hour or portion of an hour before midnight: Nonprofit / Standard $160/$200 Additional hour or portion of an hour after midnight: Nonprofit / Standard $320/$500 RATE INCREASES All rental rates are subject to increase each year on July 1. CANCELLATION SFWMPAC retains the full rental fee unless the date is re-rented to another party. If the date is re-rented, SFWMPAC will retain an administrative fee of $250. WEDDINGS AND PRIVATE PARTIES We welcome private parties, anniversary celebrations, wedding ceremonies and receptions. All wedding bookings must be managed by a wedding planner. YOUTH EVENTS As a multi-use venue, we are unable to accommodate youth events, such as proms, dances, bar/bat mitzvahs, debuts, cotillions or quinceañeras. RENTAL RATES FEES & EXPENSES Rental RATES Rental rates are for an 8-hour access period, unless otherwise noted, which includes 3 hours of set-up, 3.5 hours of event time and 1.5 hours for load-out. Rent does not include personnel, equipment or insurance. See Fees and Expenses for more information. SEE FEES & EXPENSES STANDARD Monday – Thursday $2450 Friday – Sunday $2750 Weddings – Based on 12-Hour Access (12pm – 12am) $3800 501(c)(3) / GOVERNMENT All Days $1225 ADDITIONAL RENTAL FEES (BEYOND 8-HOUR ACCESS) Additional hour or portion of an hour before midnight: Nonprofit / Standard $160/$200 Additional hour or portion of an hour after midnight: Nonprofit / Standard $320/$500 RATE INCREASES All rental rates are subject to increase each year on July 1. CANCELLATION SFWMPAC retains the full rental fee unless the date is re-rented to another party. If the date is re-rented, SFWMPAC will retain an administrative fee of $250. WEDDINGS AND PRIVATE PARTIES We welcome Wedding Ceremonies, Private Parties and Receptions during the months of July and August. (Weddings in June, September, December & January will be considered on a case-by-case basis pending other activity in the building.) Contact us to check availability of your desired date. Availability is limited, so be prepared with alternate dates and a clear sense of the timeline, technical needs, expected guest count and desired services. All wedding bookings must be managed by a wedding planner. MORE INFORMATION CAN BE FOUND HERE YOUTH EVENTS As a multi-use venue, we are unable to accommodate youth events, such as proms and dances. Fees & EXPENSES SEE RENTAL RATES PERSONNEL All events require War Memorial Event Managers. Additional staff is available, including coat checkers, and War Memorial security staff. Use of projection, theatrical/décor lighting or professional AV equipment requires IATSE Local 16 stage labor. Access starting before 8:00 am or ending after Midnight requires hiring a building engineer. To create a personnel estimate, we will need your complete timeline, expected attendance, and desired guest services. INSURANCE A Certificate of Insurance with an Additional Insured Endorsement is required for all events and performances. Insurance must include Workers Compensation coverage, Public Liability coverage of $1 million, Property Damage coverage of $1 million and Host Liquor Liability when alcohol is served. Insurance is also available through the War Memorial. Costs vary based on guest count, event type and length. EQUIPMENT Equipment rental is a flat fee for use of chairs and tables. Sound and electrical equipment and stage equipment are not included in the flat rate fee. A separate itemized charge will be applied. See Equipment for an inventory. CONTINGENCY DEPOSIT A refundable $300 contingency deposit is required for all events. EXPENSE DEPOSIT The expense deposit is a deposit paid to cover all estimated personnel, equipment and insurance, as well as any other costs that fall outside of the rent. It will be used to cover all expenses and any unused portion will be refunded at the time of settlement. AVERAGE COST The average cost of an event is based on the rent combined with the expense deposit. While costs vary widely, nonprofit events have average expenses of $2,500 to $3,000.  Corporate events or Weddings usually Weddings - San Francisco War Memorial Skip to content Calendar What’s On Calendar Buy a Ticket Community Engagement Rentals Rentals PERFORMANCE Davies Symphony Hall War Memorial Opera House Herbst Theatre The Wilsey Center EVENTS The Green Room Weddings Reception Spaces Film & Photography REHEARSAL Zellerbach Rehearsal Hall Visit Visit Getting Here Accessibility Food & Beverage Safety Measures Lost & Found FAQ Leadership Leadership Leadership Trustees Attend A Meeting Who We Are Who We Are Our Mission & Vision About Us History Resident Companies Veterans Inclusive War Memorial Careers Contact Us Search Weddings The Green Room welcomes wedding ceremonies and receptions during the months of July and August. (Weddings in June & September will be considered on a case-by-case basis pending other activity in the building.) Contact us to check availability of your desired date. Availability is limited, so be prepared with alternate dates and a clear sense of the timeline, technical needs, expected guest count and desired services. All wedding bookings must be managed by a wedding planner. MORE INFORMATION CAN BE FOUND HERE INQUIRY FORM CALENDAR Calendar Buy a Ticket Community Engagement Calendar Buy a Ticket Community Engagement VISIT Getting Here Accessibility Food & Beverage Getting Here Accessibility Food & Beverage Safety Measures Lost & Found FAQ Safety Measures Lost & Found FAQ RENTALS Performance Davies Symphony Hall Herbst Theatre War Memorial Opera House The Wilsey Center Events The Green Room Reception Spaces Weddings Film & Photography Rehearsal Zellerbach Rehearsal Hall Performance Davies Symphony Hall Herbst Theatre War Memorial Opera House The Wilsey Center Events The Green Room Reception Spaces Weddings Film & Photography Rehearsal Zellerbach Rehearsal Hall LEADERSHIP Leadership Trustees Attend A Meeting Leadership Trustees Attend A Meeting WHO WE ARE Our Mission & Vision About Us History Resident Companies Veterans Our Mission & Vision About Us History Resident Companies Veterans Inclusive War Memorial Careers Contact Us Inclusive War Memorial Careers Contact Us 401 Van Ness Avenue, Room 110. San Francisco CA 94102 P: 415.621.6600 F: 415.621.5091 Instagram Facebook-f Linkedin ©2026 San Francisco War Memorial & Performing Arts Center. All Rights Reserved. TERMS PRIVACY SITE CREDITS TERMS PRIVACY SITE CREDITS CALENDAR Calendar Buy a Ticket Community Engagement RENTALS PERFORMANCE Davies Symphony Hall War Memorial Opera House Herbst Theatre The Wilsey Center The Green Room EVENTS Reception Spaces Weddings Global Gourmet Catering REHEARSAL Zellerbach Rehearsal Hall Film & Photography Virtual Tour Visit Getting Here Accessibility Food & Beverage Safety Measures Lost & Found FAQ WHO WE ARE Leadership Our Trustees Our Mission & Vision About Us History Resident Companies Veterans Inclusive War Memorial Careers Contact Staff Attend A Meeting Search San Francisco War Memorial & Performing Arts Center 401 Van Ness Avenue, Room 110 | San Francisco CA 94102 P: 415.621.6600 F: 415.621.5091 Terms Privacy Site Credits Terms Privacy Site Credits This website uses cookies. By continuing to browse the website you are agreeing to our use of cookies. Review our cookie information for more details. Accept Privacy Policy Resident Companies - San Francisco War Memorial Skip to content Calendar What’s On Calendar Buy a Ticket Community Engagement Rentals Rentals PERFORMANCE Davies Symphony Hall War Memorial Opera House Herbst Theatre The Wilsey Center EVENTS The Green Room Weddings Reception Spaces Film & Photography REHEARSAL Zellerbach Rehearsal Hall Visit Visit Getting Here Accessibility Food & Beverage Safety Measures Lost & Found FAQ Leadership Leadership Leadership Trustees Attend A Meeting Who We Are Who We Are Our Mission & Vision About Us History Resident Companies Veterans Inclusive War Memorial Careers Contact Us Search Resident Companies SAN FRANCISCO BALLET CONTACT 415.865.2000 [email protected] sfballet.org HOURS Monday – Friday, 10:00