Performance Venues in San Francisco
The War Memorial Opera House was built and opened in 1932, providing a home for the San Francisco Ballet from its earliest days and was at the time, the largest and most technologically advanced in the United States. The venue underwent a huge renovation following the cataclysmic 1989 Loma Prieta earthquake and now boasts a modern yet luxurious interior, with disability access and various bars and booths for patrons to use during intermissions, making it both a local and international landmark in the world of theater.
Opened in 1922, The Golden Gate Theatre was originally a vaudeville venue, and then became a main movie theater. In the late 1970s, the movie theater venue was restored and became a performing arts venue. The Golden Gate is owned by the theatrical producing company SHN, and has staged many main Broadway shows.
Opened in 1980 and named for philanthropist Louise M. Davies, this premier music venue was purpose-built for the San Francisco Symphony, giving it its own modern and elegant space for concerts. Designed with acoustics at the forefront, Davies Symphony Hall is known for its warm, balanced sound and flexibility to host various groups from chamber orchestras to the full symphony. The glass facade on the Grove Street side of the building provides a striking view of the Civic Center Plaza and allows natural light to flood the lobby, illuminating the building's clean, minimalist design that lets the music take center stage. Served by the Muni and BART, it is easily accessible for locals and visitors and is close to the San Francisco Opera and Ballet at the War Memorial Opera House.
Ruth Finley Person Theater
Luther Burbank Center, 50 Mark West Springs Rd, Santa Rosa, CA 95403
Ruth Finley Person Theater is part of the Luther Burbank Center for the Arts complex.
Opened back in 2019 with a memorable performance from Metallica, the Chase Center is the home of the Golden State Warriors of the National Basketball Association (NBA) and the Golden State Valkyries of the Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA). Hosting top concerts throughout the year, the venue is served by its own Muni T Third Street station and is set in an 11 acre site that includes parks, cafes and public plazas.