The Bill Graham Civic Auditorium

99 Grove St, San Francisco, CA 94102

60,000+ Square Feet

8,500+ Capacity

  • Arena

    Standing: 8,500

    Seated: 5,500

    Polk Hall / Larkin Hall

    Theater: 792

    Classroom: 486

    Banquet: 440

    Rooms 414-416 (as single room)

    Theater: 512

    Classroom: 246

    Banquet: 240

    The BGCA contains more than 35 rooms across 4 floors.

    Please contact us for more information.

Since opening in 1915 with the Panama-Pacific Exposition, the Bill Graham Civic Auditorium has been San Francisco’s premiere venue for large-scale events.

In addition to the 31,000+ sq ft arena, the Civic features (2) 7,000 sq ft ground floor halls and (35+) breakout rooms of varying size.

Expansion into Civic Center Plaza further increases the venue’s activation space. The Bill Graham Civic Auditorium is a transformable setting located next to public transportation and the iconic Beaux-Arts backdrop of San Francisco’s City Hall.

The Civic has hosted a wide array of events since its inception. From international conventions and livestream gaming, to galas and after-parties, our expert Operations staff have tailored the venue to a variety of needs.

The Bill Graham Civic Auditorium contains 4 floors of open event spaces and smaller flex rooms, leaving endless opportunities for configurations.

Various rooms can transform into stages, house immersive scenic builds, or offer private meeting space, while outdoor areas leave ample room for food truck catering, custom tent builds, and large-scale activations.

Whether planning a gala, conference, concert, or outdoor event, the expansion into Civic Center Plaza offers incredible square footage and a beautiful backdrop.

Venue Highlights

Flexible Arena Configurations

35+ Rooms over 4 Floors

Furnished Dressing Rooms

Civic Center Plaza Expansion Opportunities

Expert Venue Operations Staff

Services

Another Planet Events Group is a full-service event production company, primed to manage every aspect of your event.

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Venue Location

 

The Bill Graham Civic Auditorium is an excellent venue for conferences, product launches, experiential activations, concerts, corporate parties, banquets, awards ceremonies, immersive scenic builds, livestream broadcasts, and more.

To view the current concert calendar, visit:

The Bill Graham Civic Auditorium Website