Originally opened in 1926, the Orpheum was devised by architect B. Marcus Priteca for theater circuit owner Alexander Pantages, with high, white vaulted ceilings reminiscent of a French cathedral. Despite a full renovation during the 1970s, the theater underwent a further remodel to allow full-scale Broadway shows to perform there, and is now owned by theater production company SHN, along with it's sister venue, the Golden Gate Theater.

Named after its first owner, theatrical producer Homer Curran, this San Francisco landmark hosts big touring shows as well as prestigious pre-Broadway engagements. The Phantom of the Opera played here for five years (its longest run outside of New York) and the theatre was recently home to pre-Broadway try-outs for Beautiful : The Carole King Musical and Wicked.

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 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.

Nob Hill Masonic Center of San Francisco is located in the city's Nob Hill neighborhood and is also known as the Masonic Temple or Masonic Auditorium. The center currently hosts mainly concerts, as well as a range of other live events and is managed by Live Nation. There is a war memorial sculpture on the outside of the building, as well as marble sculptures representing good and evil.