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About Davies Symphony Hall
Davies Symphony Hall, a cornerstone of San Francisco's cultural landscape, is the home of the San Francisco Symphony. Opened in 1980 with the grand addition of a Fratelli Ruffatti organ in 1984, the hall seats 2,739 in an acoustically treated auditorium designed to showcase classical and contemporary performances. Inside, SoundBox offers intimate, adventurous programming for contemporary artists and experimental works.
Whether you’re attending a symphony, a recital, or a special performance, you’ll find Davies Symphony Hall easy to reach, with convenient parking, transit options, and nearby lodging and dining to enhance your visit. We’ve got you covered with practical details to help you secure your seats and plan your evening.
Davies Symphony Hall is part of San Francisco’s Civic Center neighborhood, positioned at 201 Van Ness Avenue (main hall) with the box office/entrance on Grove Street; the 249 Grove Street entrance is also used for box office access. For guests driving in, nearby parking includes the Performing Arts Garage at 360 Grove Street and Civic Center Garage at 355 McAllister Street, with some prepaid options available via SFMTA. The venue is easily accessible by MUNI Metro lines (Van Ness or Civic Center stations) and BART (Civic Center station). For a complete visit, consider pairing your night with a stay at a nearby hotel such as Inn at the Opera, Hotel Julian, or Parc 55 San Francisco – a Hilton Hotel, which offer comfortable stays within a short distance of the hall.
Explore the official Davies Symphony Hall seating chart from the San Francisco Symphony to help you pick your preferred great seats in the the section you want that best fits your concert experience. As you plan, remember to check for event-specific details such as rescheduled dates or venue-specific programming on our site.
We’ve got you: secure your seats with a trusted connection and enjoy a seamless evening at one of San Francisco’s most storied performance spaces.
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Seating, Parking & Venue Information
- Capacity: 2,739 seats in the auditorium.
- Address: 201 Van Ness Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94102 (main hall) with box office/entrance on Grove Street; 249 Grove Street is the provided box office entrance location.
- Venue type: Concert hall; home of the San Francisco Symphony since 1980.
- Seating chart: Official seating chart available from the San Francisco Symphony (Davies Symphony Hall seating chart).
- Parking: Nearby options include the Performing Arts Garage (360 Grove Street) and Civic Center Garage (355 McAllister Street); prepaid parking available via SFMTA for some facilities.
- Transit: Easily accessible by MUNI Metro (Van Ness or Civic Center) and BART (Civic Center).
- Notable features/events: Davies Hall opened in 1980; organ added in 1984 (Fratelli Ruffatti); SoundBox is housed inside Davies Symphony Hall for contemporary/performance experiments.
- Nearby hotels: Inn at the Opera (333 Fulton Street); Hotel Julian (940 Sutter Street); Parc 55 San Francisco – a Hilton Hotel (55 Cyril Magnin Street).