Davies Symphony Hall Tickets

Davies Symphony Hall Tickets & Events

A flagship of San Francisco's Civic Center performing-arts district, Davies Symphony Hall is the approximately 2,700-seat home of the Grammy-winning San Francisco Symphony, where Davies Symphony Hall tickets open the door to classical concerts, pops programs, film scores performed live, holiday concerts, touring orchestras, and special musical events. Its curved glass-and-granite exterior, wraparound terrace seating, and Ruffatti concert pipe organ make it one of the city's signature settings for orchestral performance.

This page covers everything you need to know before you go — from finding the right seats to getting there, navigating the venue, and buying with confidence.

About Davies Symphony Hall

Louise M. Davies Symphony Hall opened in 1980 and underwent a significant acoustical renovation in 1992. Owned by the City and County of San Francisco as part of the War Memorial and Performing Arts Center, it is home to the San Francisco Symphony and seats approximately 2,700 guests. The hall stands at 201 Van Ness Avenue in the Civic Center area, where it anchors a major performing-arts district alongside other San Francisco cultural venues.

Davies Symphony Hall hosts the San Francisco Symphony's classical season along with pops concerts, film-with-live-orchestra screenings, video-game music programs, holiday and Christmas carol concerts, guest recitals, touring orchestras, and special musical events. The hall is associated with San Francisco Symphony music directors including Michael Tilson Thomas and Esa-Pekka Salonen, and it regularly welcomes world-renowned guest conductors, soloists, and orchestras.

Inside, the contemporary concert-hall design includes adjustable acoustic elements, suspended acrylic reflector panels added during the 1992 renovation, and a large Ruffatti concert pipe organ behind the stage.

Location & Transportation

Davies Symphony Hall is located at 201 Van Ness Ave, San Francisco, CA 94102 — in the Civic Center area of San Francisco and within the War Memorial and Performing Arts Center.

Transit: The hall is highly accessible by public transit. Civic Center/UN Plaza BART and Muni Metro station is a short walk away and is served by multiple BART lines and Muni Metro lines. Numerous Muni bus routes also serve Van Ness Avenue and the Civic Center area, making transit a practical option for performances.

Driving and Parking: The Performing Arts Garage on Grove Street between Franklin and Gough and the Civic Center Plaza Garage are the primary nearby parking options. Street parking in Civic Center is limited, so arriving early before performances is advisable.

Rideshare: Rideshare drop-off and pickup are convenient along Van Ness Avenue and nearby streets. Expect brief congestion immediately after performances when the audience exits at once.

Nearby Accommodation: Lodging is available in the Civic Center, Hayes Valley, and Union Square areas, with a range of hotels within a short ride or walk of the hall.

Venue Navigation

Davies Symphony Hall is a multi-level concert hall with a grand lobby wrapping the curved glass exterior and seating tiers that rise around the stage. Understanding your level before arrival helps you move efficiently from the lobby to your section.

Entrances and Access: The main entrance is on the curved glass facade facing Civic Center, with doors along Van Ness Avenue and Grove Street. Guests enter through the lobby before continuing to the orchestra, loge, and upper tier areas.

Seating Levels: Seating is arranged across the Orchestra level on the main floor, the Loge, and tiered terrace and balcony sections including the First Tier and Second Tier. These levels rise above and wrap around the stage, with seating behind and to the sides of the orchestra.

Accessibility: Accessible seating and services are available, including wheelchair-accessible seating locations, accessible restrooms, and assistive listening devices.

Getting to Your Section: Staff and signage guide guests to orchestra, loge, and tier levels using lobby stairs and elevators. Knowing your tier and section in advance helps with navigation in the multi-level hall.

Dining Options

Inside Davies Symphony Hall

Lobby bars and concessions typically serve beverages, wine, and light refreshments before performances and during intermission. Pre-ordering intermission drinks is common and can help reduce time spent waiting in line.

Outside the Venue — Hayes Valley and Civic Center

Hayes Valley, just west of the hall, offers a dense concentration of restaurants, cafes, and bars popular for pre-concert dining. Additional dining options are located throughout the Civic Center area and along Van Ness Avenue.

Security & Policies

Davies Symphony Hall maintains security and venue policies that are updated regularly and may vary by event. Before attending, reviewing the current policy on the venue's official website is strongly recommended.

Bag Policy: Bag checks are typical at entry. Large bags and backpacks may be restricted, and bag rules can vary by event.

Commonly Prohibited Items: Commonly restricted items include weapons, outside food and drink, and professional recording or photography equipment. Audio and video recording during performances is generally prohibited.

Entry Procedures: Expect ticket scanning for digital and print tickets along with a security and bag check at the doors. Arriving early with a compliant bag and your tickets ready helps entry move more smoothly before the performance begins.

Other Venues in the San Francisco Area

Davies Symphony Hall is part of San Francisco's Civic Center performing-arts scene, a district known for orchestral music, opera, ballet, theater, concerts, and major live events. The broader San Francisco area also offers historic theaters, legendary concert halls, a modern arena, and a Major League ballpark.

• War Memorial Opera House Tickets — Home of the San Francisco Opera and San Francisco Ballet; historic performing-arts venue adjacent in Civic Center
• Herbst Theatre Tickets — Historic mid-size theater in the War Memorial Veterans Building, hosting recitals, speakers, and chamber performances
• Bill Graham Civic Auditorium Tickets — Large historic civic auditorium hosting concerts and events in Civic Center
• Orpheum Theatre Tickets — Historic theater presenting Broadway touring productions on Market Street
• Golden Gate Theatre Tickets — Historic theater hosting touring Broadway and live performances
• Curran Theatre Tickets — Historic theater near Union Square presenting Broadway and special productions
• The Warfield Tickets — Historic mid-size concert hall on Market Street hosting rock, pop, and comedy
• The Fillmore Tickets — Legendary historic music venue hosting rock, pop, and alternative acts
• Chase Center Tickets — Major modern arena; home of the Golden State Warriors (NBA) and host to major concerts
• Oracle Park Tickets — Ballpark; home of the San Francisco Giants (MLB) and host to large concerts

How Much Do Tickets to Davies Symphony Hall Cost?

Davies Symphony Hall ticket prices vary widely depending on the type of event, the program or guest artist, seating section, and demand — which is what you'd expect from a venue that hosts everything from San Francisco Symphony classical concerts to marquee guest artists and special galas.

San Francisco Symphony classical concerts typically range from about $30 to $150, depending on the seating level, section, and program.

Marquee guest artists and special galas can run higher, often from about $75 to $200 or more when demand is strong.

Pops, film-score, video-game, and holiday programs typically range from about $40 to $175, with pricing shaped by the program, date, and overall demand.

Popular programs, guest soloists, and holiday concerts sell well in advance. Buying earlier generally provides better seat selection and stronger pricing before inventory tightens closer to the performance date.

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Davies Symphony Hall Seating Guide

Davies Symphony Hall has a stage-focused concert-hall layout with seating on the Orchestra level, Loge, First Tier, and Second Tier. Its terraced design wraps around the stage, so seat choice can shape both your sightline and your acoustic perspective.

Best Seats at Davies Symphony Hall

• Best value: Highest tiers and seats behind or to the far sides of the orchestra — these areas are typically the most affordable and still place you inside the hall's concert-hall sound environment.
• Closest to the action: Front and center Orchestra-level rows — these seats put you nearest the stage and performers.
• Best overall experience: Center Orchestra and center First Tier or Loge seats — these areas are prized for balanced sightlines and acoustics facing the stage.
• Premium and suite options: Prime center Orchestra and lower-tier center sections — these areas command premium pricing because of their combination of proximity, view, and acoustic balance.
• For groups: Groups are accommodated across tiers, and coordinating seats early is helpful for popular programs, guest soloists, and holiday concerts.
• Distinctive perspective: Behind-stage terrace seating — these seats offer a view of the conductor and the Ruffatti organ behind the stage.

Davies Symphony Hall Seating Chart

You can view an interactive seating map for Davies Symphony Hall events directly on BoxOfficeTicketSales.com while browsing available listings. The map lets you compare sections side by side, check row depth and distance from the stage, and see real-time pricing for what's currently available — all before committing to a purchase.

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Yes. The interactive seat map on BoxOfficeTicketSales.com shows your exact section and row placement before you buy. Use it to understand your position in the venue, your distance from the stage, and whether you're on the Orchestra level, in the Loge, or up in the First Tier or Second Tier — so the tickets you choose match exactly what you're looking for on event night.

Getting Ready for Your Davies Symphony Hall Event

Once your tickets are confirmed, a few practical preparations make your visit run significantly smoother — especially at a multi-level concert hall in San Francisco's Civic Center area.

• Download your tickets before you leave. Save your tickets to your phone's wallet or screenshot them before departing so you're ready at the entrance without needing a signal.
• Charge your phone fully. Digital ticketing is standard, and your phone is your entry. A portable battery pack is worth having for a full evening.
• Arrive early. Civic Center parking fills before performances, and latecomers may not be seated until a suitable program break. Allow time for parking or transit, security, and getting to your seat before the performance begins.
• Wear the right footwear. Davies Symphony Hall has multiple levels reached by stairs and elevators, so comfortable shoes are useful for standard indoor concert-hall navigation.
• Dress in layers. Weather exposure inside the hall is minimal, but San Francisco evenings can be cool when walking to and from transit or parking.
• Build extra time into your transit plan. Give yourself enough time for the walk from Civic Center/UN Plaza station or nearby garages and for entry screening at the doors.
• Know your seating tier. Reviewing your tier and section before you arrive makes it easier to follow lobby signage and reach the Orchestra, Loge, First Tier, or Second Tier efficiently.
• Check the bag policy in advance. Reviewing the venue's guidelines before packing prevents delays at security.

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Davies Symphony Hall events — particularly marquee artists, popular programs, and holiday concerts — move fast. The best-value listings disappear well before event night, and inventory for popular events tightens quickly once demand builds. If you have a specific event in mind, acting sooner gets you better seats at better prices. Browse Davies Symphony Hall tickets now and lock in your spot before inventory moves.

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