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
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.
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.
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.
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.

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