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Visiting Palace of Fine Arts: what to know before you go

3301 Lyon Street, San Francisco, CA 94123, United States

Palace of Fine Arts is a folly in San Francisco, open since 1915.

Of the 19 upcoming shows with a published time, 42% start at 7:30 PM – plan to arrive a little earlier for security and the cloakroom.

Most dates fall on Friday and Saturday.

The busiest month ahead is November 2026, with 8 dates.

Palace of Fine Arts

Key facts

Type of venue
Folly
Opened
1915
Address
3301 Lyon Street, San Francisco, CA 94123, United States
Upcoming events
20
Usual start time
7:30 PM
Busiest days
Friday, Saturday

Palace of Fine Arts, month by month

  • November 20268 dates, including The Tallest Man on Earth, Straight No Chaser and Alex O'Connor
  • December 20263 dates, including 2026 ONEUS World Tour: Full Moon, Kristina Orbakaite and Grand Kyiv Ballet - The Nutcracker - Symphony of Lights
  • January 20273 dates, including Watch What Crappens: In The Mix, Jesse Cook: Forever Live Tour and Maxim Galkin
  • February 20273 dates, including MANIA: The ABBA Tribute, Denny Love and Ari Matti
  • April 20273 dates, including Peter Antoniou: Brain Teaser, Yohay Sponder: Genesis and Heather McMahan

Ticket prices

What the programme holds: Comedy (9), Concerts (8), Plays & Musicals (2) and Dance (1).

Accessibility

What ticket listings for this venue say (4 listings with an access note):

  • Wheelchair spaces or accessible seats are sold
  • A companion or carer ticket is available with accessible tickets

Access arrangements can differ per show: confirm with the venue or the ticket seller before you buy.

Next events at Palace of Fine Arts

Alex O'Connor
Nov19Thu
Plays & Musicals

Alex O'Connor

Thu, Nov 19 · 7:30 PM

Palace of Fine Arts

Other venues near Palace of Fine Arts

  • Presidio Chapel1.2 km · 2 dates
  • Victoria Theatre2 km · 1 date

Palace of Fine Arts: practical questions

When did Palace of Fine Arts open?

Palace of Fine Arts opened in 1915.

What time do shows start at Palace of Fine Arts?

Usually at 7:30 PM (42% of the upcoming shows with a published time). Check your ticket for the exact time.

Is Palace of Fine Arts wheelchair accessible?

Ticket listings for this venue offer wheelchair spaces or accessible seats; book them through the seller and mention any extra needs.

What kind of events does Palace of Fine Arts host?

Upcoming dates by category: Comedy (9), Concerts (8), Plays & Musicals (2) and Dance (1).

Which month has the most events at Palace of Fine Arts?

November 2026, with 8 dates, including The Tallest Man on Earth and Straight No Chaser.

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