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Herbst Theatre

Fillmore District

A neoclassical gem from 1932, the Herbst Theatre pairs gilded chandeliers and Beaux-Arts murals with acoustics that have hosted everything from UN Charter signings to Grammy-winning guitar quartets.

Neoclassical concert hall
Beaux-Arts architecture
Intimate 900-seat venue
Classical music series

Tips

🎭Check the balcony for the best acoustics
🎨Look for the Beaux-Arts murals in the lobby
🎟️Some shows offer free registration

Herbst Theatre

401 Van Ness Ave, San Francisco, CA 94102, USA

Upcoming at Herbst Theatre

Friday, Jun 12
SF Story Fest 2026

SF Story Fest 2026

June 12 at 8pm

Bay Area journalists, comedians, and artists gather for an evening of live storytelling at Herbst Theatre. This year's theme, Villains, explores what we fear, misunderstand, and become through true crime, comedy, and personal narratives.

Sunday, Jun 21
Mozart to Mendelssohn Free Full Orchestra Concerts

Mozart to Mendelssohn Free Full Orchestra Concerts

June 21 at 3pm

Step into the stunning Herbst Theatre for a free afternoon of soaring orchestral works. The San Francisco Civic Music Association's second orchestra brings big symphonic sound to this intimate, beautiful space.

Mozart to Mendelssohn : Chopin & Gorecki’s Symphony No. 3

Mozart to Mendelssohn : Chopin & Gorecki’s Symphony No. 3

June 21 at 3pm

Górecki's "Symphony of Sorrowful Songs" unfolds like a haunting prayer in this rare free performance. Pair that with Chopin's fiery Revolutionary Etude and you have an afternoon of pure emotional power in a gorgeous historic theater.