Resident Companies
THE SAN FRANCISCO WAR MEMORIAL & PERFORMING ARTS CENTER
is a landmark cultural institution owned and operated by the City and County of San Francisco.
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.
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.
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.
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, Chamber Music SF, SF Civic Music and the San Francisco Philharmonic.
The Wilsey Center
Taube Atrium Theater
The Atrium Theater and the Education Studio, are available for rent when the San Francisco Opera is not in residence.
This mix of historical and contemporary details creates an environment appropriate for a wide variety of events.
The Atrium Theater is a flexible performance space while the Educations Studio makes a good space for receptions, events and meetings.
Education Studio
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.
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.
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.
Veterans Building Public Access Hours
Monday – Friday | 7:00am – 7:00pm
Saturday – Sunday | 10:00am – 7:00pm
City Holidays | 10:00am – 7:00pm
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.
