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About Brava Theater Center
Brava Theater Center, located at 2781 24th Street in San Francisco, is a cornerstone of the city’s performing arts scene. Since 1996, when The York Theater was renamed Brava Theater Center after Brava! for Women in the Arts purchased and renovated the building, this venue has hosted world premieres, legendary artists, and culturally rich programs like the Encuentro del Canto Popular series. With multiple intimate spaces, Brava is the kind of place where you can expect a profound, up-close experience.
Whether you’re catching a bold main-stage production in the Main Theater, a concert or workshop in Brava Studio, or an intimate cabaret night in Brava Cabaret, you’ll find a welcoming, community-focused vibe. Here’s your practical guide to seating, getting there, parking, and nearby places to stay and eat while you enjoy the show.
Brava Theater Center is a flexible venue that supports a wide range of performances and artist-led residencies. We’ve got you with reliable, straightforward ticketing and local insights to help you plan your visit—from where to park to a few standout nearby dining and lodging options. If you’re exploring the vibrant Mission and Bernal Heights neighborhoods, Brava is a short ride from downtown and is well-served by public transit and walkable streets that invite discovery.
Venue spaces: Main Theater (360 seats: Orchestra 250, Mezzanine 110), Brava Studio (60 seats), Brava Cabaret (60 seats). For accessibility, seating and capacity notes vary by show; check the event page for exact seating details and ticket availability.
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Seating, Parking & Venue Information
- Address: 2781 24th Street, San Francisco, CA 94110.
- Venue spaces: Main Theater (360 seats; Orchestra 250, Mezzanine 110), Brava Studio (60 seats), Brava Cabaret (60 seats).
- Parking: Metered street parking on 24th Street; SF General Hospital parking garage nearby.
- Transit: 24th Street BART Station nearby; MUNI lines 27 Bryant, 12 Folsom, 67 Bernal, 9 San Bruno (and 48 Quintara) service the area.
- Renamed: The York Theater was renamed Brava Theater Center in 1996 after Brava! for Women in the Arts purchased and renovated the building.
- Notable events: Early world premieres and notable artists have appeared (e.g., Ritchie Havens, Lesley Gore, Janis Ian, Sandra Bernhard, etc.); hosted events like the Encuentro del Canto Popular series (e.g., 2025 Alex Cuba performance).