Upcoming Events at The Chan National Queer Arts Center

The Chan National Queer Arts Center is a community-focused LGBTQ arts hub located at 170 Valencia Street in San Francisco. Opened in 2023 after a thoughtful renovation and leadership realignment, the center hosts a range of on-site programming for LGBTQ artists, memory-keepers initiatives, and showcases for local queer artists, with guest performances and community sing-ins that celebrate creativity and collaboration. Housed in a historic art-deco building, the venue provides multiple performance and event spaces designed to support artists and audiences alike.

Whether you’re planning a small workshop, a mid-size performance, or a community gathering, we’ve got you covered with straightforward, reliable ticket access and clear venue details to help you secure your seats with ease.

Accessibility, convenient transit, and nearby hotel and dining options make The Chan National Queer Arts Center a welcoming hub for guests from across San Francisco and beyond. Parking is available nearby via street metered spaces, with the closest public garage at 16th & Hoff Garage. The venue is easily reachable from BART and MUNI, with convenient connections along the 16th Street Mission corridor and adjacent routes. For attendees and performers alike, this center stands as a vibrant home for community-driven arts and performances.

Venue Spaces & Capacity

Grand Hall — up to 350 seated (3,949 sq ft)
Valencia Room — up to 90 seated
Elgin Park Room — up to 65 seated
Ensemble Room — up to 30 seated
Conference Room — up to 15 seated
Gallery/Lobby — up to 10 seated

Parking & Transit

No on-site parking. Street/metered parking is available nearby.
Closest public parking garage: 16th & Hoff Garage (multi-block walk).
Transit: Near 16th Street Mission BART; MUNI lines along Van Ness, Church, and Market corridors.

Nearby Hotels & Restaurants

Convenient options within walking distance or a short ride for visitors, performers, and guests. We highlight affiliate partners to help you book with confidence:

Note: Always check current neighborhood parking hours and road restrictions when planning your visit.

Notable Programming & Community Focus

The Chan National Queer Arts Center hosts on-site programming for LGBTQ artists, memory-keepers initiatives, and showcases featuring local queer artists. Past highlights include the Q-LAB series, 80s Sing-Along events, guest performances by visiting groups, and community-led activities that emphasize collaboration and creativity.

Contact & Social

Stay connected for event announcements and programming:

If you’re organizing a visit or performance, we’ve got you—secure your seats and plan with confidence at The Chan National Queer Arts Center.

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Seating, Parking & Venue Information

Address: The Chan National Queer Arts Center, 170 Valencia Street, San Francisco, CA 94103.
Venue type: LGBTQ center for community, creativity, and collaboration; a performing-arts venue hosted in an art-deco building.
Capacity and spaces: Grand Hall seats up to 350 (3,949 sq ft); Valencia Room up to 90 seated; Elgin Park Room up to 65 seated; Ensemble Room up to 30 seated; Conference Room up to 15 seated; Gallery/Lobby up to 10 seated.
Parking: No on-site venue parking; street/metered parking; closest public garage is 16th & Hoff Garage (4–5 blocks away).
Transit: Near BART 16th Street Mission Station; nearby MUNI lines (Van Ness, Church, Market corridors).
Notable events hosted: On-site programming for LGBTQ artists, memory-keepers initiative, showcases for local queer artists, guest performances by visiting groups, and community sing-ins; examples include Q-LAB series and 80s Sing-Along.
Renamed/demolished: Opened in 2023 as the Chan National Queer Arts Center after renovation and leadership realignment; no demolition; building is actively in use by SFGMC.

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