The Regency Ballroom

One of the preeminent concert and event venues in SF. Noted as a fine example of Scottish Rite architecture, the Regency Building was built in 1909. The Ballroom is a beaux-art treasure with thirty-five foot ceilings and twenty-two turn-of-the-century teardrop chandeliers.

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    (415) 673-5716

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    theregencyballroom.com

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  • Type

    Music Venue

Address

1300 Van Ness Ave (at Sutter St) San Francisco , CA 94109 United States

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Chloe Condon

Cool historical venue. Get in line early and rush up the balcony (closest to the stage) for the best photos.

gail.

Great location with easy MUNI access, although I usually walk to/from Civic Center. Lots of nearby food options &/or cocktails before a show, plus a few open late enough for a midnight snack .

Justin Sullivan

Parking garage at the Holiday Inn on Van Ness is validated at the box office as you enter. They have a nice bar to catch a night cap and a snack before getting on the road for home.

Roy Scopazzi

Nicely sized venue with easy seating and standing room. Great acts come through here all the time. Make sure to skip the service charge by getting tickets at the Warfield box office .

Avenue Live

For some special events , the Grand Ballroom upstairs is open to VIPs. If you can make it up there it's magical to breathe the air where The Grateful Dead, The Doors, and Jefferson Airplane once played

Chloe Condon

Sit up in the balcony , close to the stage. Run up there as soon as the doors open. Upstairs has its own bar .

Jole P

Great place for events like school dances and such. 3 different venues at the regency center of varying size/ price

Claire L

Really hot on the dance floor . There's a fan on the middle right side if you can squeeze over. Otherwise, the balcony is nice for some air!

Wilson Favre-Delerue

Discovered this venue for Seu Jorge's December 2016 Bowie/Life Aquatic concert . Big, pleasant space, through the acoustics are average at best.

sean sorrell

Try the balcony ! The views are great and you should be able to find a seat.

takishido neko

Great artists of all genres and a labyrinth of stages, one of my favorite venues in SF.

Ray Kang

If you want to avoid the $9 axs.com surcharge per ticket, go to the box office at the Warfield Theatre on Sundays between 10a-4p. Stick it to the man!

polynesian metal

Buy your tickets to the Regency at the Warfield Theater Box Office which is open on Sundays and an hour before each show. BAN CRZY ONLNE CONVNCE FEES!

Monica Wilmot

Great venue! If you can get up to the balcony during a metal show it's a great area to just people watch .

Asha Servia

Awesome musicians perform here on a regular basis. Been here to watch Nouvelle Vague, Sia, Corinne Bailey Rae, Cocorosie, Blonde Redhead, and a few others! The balcony 's decent.

erinsauce

Can't handle tight crowds? Head upstairs to the balcony for a more relaxed vibe .

Aaron Draczynski

One of my favorite venues in the city , some really great bands come through here.

Matt Longstaff

They’ve recently introduced a no backpack policy so be careful if you’re coming with a big bag. There is no cloakroom to put them in.

squeasel

The third floor is really gorgeous, if you can ever find it open.

Danielle Ebstein

Great views from the 2nd floor balcony !

Nate G

Great place for shows!

Tobias Schmidt

Ornamental splendor and surprisingly good acoustics

Kevin Briggs

The Faint was epic, especially front/center against the gate.

Mat Collis

Cool staff and great venue

Jason Martin

Great venue, but $12 for a lagunitas ipa ??? That's crazy talk!

marcos ojeda

The pizza has an eerie similarity to hms host pizza you find in airports and rest areas ...

Chris Mason

Rip your eardrums out before you come bc the sound is horrible anyhow!

Mark Steven Lewis

Awesome concert house

Ashley Spears

Such a great venue!

Paul Billings

Be sure to check out the tequila and specialty drink bar downstairs when you are at a concert .

The Bold Italic

This former Masonic building, built in 1909, is said to be haunted. Read more

Bennett W Wong

Another facility for proms and concert events

Don J

FYI $16 for a pint of beer .

Tim Harrison

Generally shitty sound, but they get some good shows.

Robbie Marlin

Visit medic station for free water and earplugs during concerts

Lisa Grudinkina

Cool concert hall

Sara Robbins

Great venue for rock shows. Laid back environment and great sound.

max d

Downstairs bar has much shorter line . And food.

Brodie Olmstead

Check your coat. It's a sauna in there.

Antoine Mahan

Great place

Jonathan Khoo

Teeny venue! Well not teeeeny but much smaller than the website pics would lead you to believe.

Molly Torrence-Barrett

If you are going to a show... Hide your gum!!! They make you throw it away at the door and it's a huge bummer.

Paul Billings

Take a photo with the Bansky on Fern Alley and post it on The Regency Ballroom Facebook.

Chris

Sound quality was whack.

CeCe J

French Montana.....Don't stop pop that pop that....

Christina Ragozzino

Love to salsa dance

Daniel Waters

Drinks are expensive ! Bring a flask.

Patrick

sex in the men's bathroom main floor is a win

Tristan Lorach

Very bad sound. The room makes everything echoes. No way to ear the singer 's lyrics

Max K

Cell service is not good here

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