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The San Francisco War Memorial and Performing Arts Center
covers seven and one-half acres in San Francisco’s Civic
Center Historic District. The Center is comprised of the War
Memorial Opera House, the War Memorial Veterans Building (including
the Herbst Theatre and Green Room), Louise M. Davies Symphony
Hall, Harold L. Zellerbach Rehearsal Hall and the Memorial
Court.
 Opera,
symphony, modern and classical dance, theatre, recitals, plays,
lectures, meetings, receptions, special screenings and gala
events all have a place at the Center. Each of the Center's
facilities is unique and has special characteristics which
enhance every event.
The War Memorial Opera House, built in 1932, is the 3,146-seat
home of the San
Francisco Opera and the San
Francisco Ballet. The War Memorial Veterans Building was
also completed in 1932, along with the Memorial Court which
separates it from the Opera House. Together, the Opera House,
Veterans Building and Memorial Court comprise the original
War Memorial of San Francisco, built to honor the men and
women of San Francisco who served during the First World War.
The Veterans Building houses the 916-seat, proscenium stage
Herbst Theatre, and the Green Room, a classically styled,
3,100 sq. ft. reception hall. Offices and meeting rooms for
San Francisco Posts of the American Legion and other veteran
organizations are also located in the Veterans Building along
with administrative offices of the War Memorial, the Museum
of Performance & Design and the San Francisco Arts Commission
Gallery. Louise M. Davies Symphony Hall opened in 1980. This
2,741-seat auditorium is the home of the
San Francisco Symphony. Located next to Davies Symphony Hall
is the Harold L. Zellerbach Rehearsal Hall, with three large
rehearsal facilities.
The San Francisco War Memorial and Performing Arts Center
provides technical and general support to assist producers
in the presentation of their events. For specific information
about rental availability and fees, please contact
the Center.
The War Memorial is a department of the City and County of
San Francisco and is responsible for the administration, operation
and maintenance of the War Memorial buildings and grounds.
Policy and oversight responsibilities rest with the Board
of Trustees of the War Memorial.
Tours
Tours of the San Francisco War Memorial and Performing Arts
Center are scheduled every Monday, except holidays, from 10:00
a.m. to 2:00 p.m. on the hour. All tours leave from the Grove
Street entrance of Davies Symphony Hall and cost $7.00 or
$5.00 for students/seniors. Group tour reservations
should be made two weeks in advance. For further information,
contact Performing Arts Center Tours at (415) 552-8338.
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