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SVN West is a storied, multi-room event venue in the heart of San Francisco, preserving rock-history heritage from its days as Fillmore West and the Carousel Ballroom. With ~100,000 sq ft across three levels and a dramatic rooftop, SVN West can host a wide range of performances—from intimate shows to large-scale concerts. The venue comprises the Carousel Ballroom top floor (22,900 sq ft), a rooftop (16,500 sq ft), a middle floor (14,400 sq ft), the First Floor Showroom (25,300 sq ft), and auxiliary spaces (15,900 sq ft). Indoor capacity can reach up to 4,000, with rooftop capacity up to about 2,150, making total configurations around 4,000–4,500 depending on setup. Located at 10 South Van Ness Ave, SVN West sits along the Market Street corridor, with easy access to public transit and rideshare options. We’ve got you covered with practical tips, parking options nearby, and recommended hotels and dining to complete your night out in San Francisco.
Comprehensive details: parking is not on-site, but nearby paid lots and street parking are available. For transit, SVN West delivers strong accessibility via MUNI and BART connections nearby, with rideshare being a common choice for quick trips to and from events. The venue’s historical lineup reads like a hall of fame—Grateful Dead, Aretha Franklin, Fleetwood Mac, Miles Davis, and more have performed on these stages. Notable recent events include Afrojack in November 2025. When planning your visit, consider nearby hotel options like Parc 55 San Francisco – A Hilton Hotel (about 0.9 miles away) and Hilton San Francisco Union Square (about 1 mile away). We’ve included affiliate recommendations for hotels and restaurants to help you secure a complete night out in SF. For tickets, we can help you secure your seats across multiple configurations, whether you’re aiming for a main-floor show or a rooftop experience.
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Seating, Parking & Venue Information
- Address: 10 South Van Ness Ave, San Francisco, CA 94103.
- Venue type: multi-room, multi-floor special event venue with a ballroom and a large rooftop; historic site formerly known as the Carousel Ballroom and Fillmore West.
- Total space: ~100,000 sq ft across three levels plus rooftop; Top floor Carousel 22,900 sq ft; Rooftop 16,500 sq ft; Middle floor 14,400 sq ft; First Floor Showroom 25,300 sq ft and Auxiliary 15,900 sq ft.
- Capacity: indoor up to 4,000; rooftop up to 2,150; total capacity generally cited around 4,000–4,500 depending on configuration.
- Parking: no dedicated on-site parking; nearby paid parking lots and street parking available.
- Transit: located at the Market Street and South Van Ness corridor; good access via public transit and rideshare recommended.
- Notable events: historic acts include Grateful Dead, Aretha Franklin, Fleetwood Mac, Miles Davis, etc.; recent events include Afrojack (Nov 2025).
- Nearby hotels: Parc 55 San Francisco – A Hilton Hotel (~0.9 miles); Hilton San Francisco Union Square (~1 mile).
- Status: building is not demolished; current name SVN West; site preserves rock-history heritage and was previously Fillmore West.