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Visiting Louise M. Davies Symphony Hall: what to know before you go

201 Van Ness Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94102, United States

Louise M. Davies Symphony Hall is a concert hall in San Francisco, open since 1980, with room for about 2,743 people.

Of the 48 upcoming shows with a published time, 63% start at 7:30 PM – plan to arrive a little earlier for security and the cloakroom.

Most dates fall on Sunday.

The busiest month ahead is December 2026, with 14 dates.

4 public transport stops are within walking distance (Train and Bus stop); the nearest is Van Ness station, 280 m away.

Louise M. Davies Symphony Hall

Key facts

Type of venue
Concert hall
Capacity
2,743
Opened
1980
Address
201 Van Ness Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94102, United States
Upcoming events
62
Usual start time
7:30 PM
Busiest days
Sunday

Louise M. Davies Symphony Hall, month by month

  • November 202613 dates, including San Francisco Symphony - Ravel, Isabel Leonard, San Francisco Symphony - Prokofievs Romeo and Juliet and San Francisco Symphony
  • December 202614 dates, including San Francisco Symphony - Handel's Messiah, San Francisco Symphony - Dr. Seuss's How the Grinch Stole Christmas in Concert and Pink Martini with the San Francisco Symphony
  • January 20278 dates, including San Francisco Symphony - Avatar in Concert, San Francisco Symphony - Celebrating Herbert Blomstedt and San Francisco Symphony - Marin Alsop, Shostakovich
  • February 20278 dates, including San Francisco Symphony - Rachmaninoff Piano Concerto No. 2, San Francisco Symphony - Van Zweden Conducts Beethoven 5 and Dmitry Shishkin
  • March 20278 dates, including San Francisco Symphony - Tchaikovsky Pathétique, San Francisco Symphony - Augustin Hadelich Plays Brahms and San Francisco Symphony - Sibelius 2 and Gabriella Smith
  • April 202710 dates, including San Francisco Symphony - Haydn Creation, San Francisco Symphony - La La Land In Concert and San Francisco Symphony - Carmina Burana

Coming evenings with more than one show: Sunday, November 22, Sunday, December 6 and Thursday, February 11.

Ticket prices

What the programme holds: Concerts (59), Plays & Musicals (2) and Festivals (1).

Arriving by public transport

  • Van Ness stationTrain280 m
    3 min walk
  • MUNI Bus Stop - Market & HydeBus stop560 m
    7 min walk
  • Adobe Civic Center Shuttle StopBus stop570 m
    7 min walk
  • Civic Center / UN Plaza Station (San Francisco)Train690 m
    9 min walk

Arriving by car

4 car parks within walking distance; the nearest is 170 m from the venue.

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Louise M. Davies Symphony Hall: practical questions

How many people fit in Louise M. Davies Symphony Hall?

Louise M. Davies Symphony Hall has a capacity of about 2,743; the figure for a given show depends on its layout.

When did Louise M. Davies Symphony Hall open?

Louise M. Davies Symphony Hall opened in 1980.

What time do shows start at Louise M. Davies Symphony Hall?

Usually at 7:30 PM (63% of the upcoming shows with a published time). Check your ticket for the exact time.

What is the nearest stop to Louise M. Davies Symphony Hall?

Van Ness station (Train), 280 m away – about 3 min on foot.

Can I park near Louise M. Davies Symphony Hall?

Yes, 4 car parks are mapped nearby, the closest 170 m away.

What kind of events does Louise M. Davies Symphony Hall host?

Upcoming dates by category: Concerts (59), Plays & Musicals (2) and Festivals (1).

Which month has the most events at Louise M. Davies Symphony Hall?

December 2026, with 14 dates, including San Francisco Symphony - Handel's Messiah and San Francisco Symphony - Dr. Seuss's How the Grinch Stole Christmas in Concert.

Which other venues are close to Louise M. Davies Symphony Hall?

The Independent (1.5 km), Brick & Mortar Music Hall (980 m), The Fillmore (1.3 km) and Cafe Du Nord (1.5 km).

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