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Herbst Theatre

An 892-seat theatre available to rent for performances, recitals, graduations and lectures in San Francisco’s Civic Center.

About

Herbst Theatre is an 892-seat auditorium in San Francisco’s Veterans Building. It features Frank Brangwyn murals painted for the 1915 Panama-Pacific International Exposition and was the site of the United Nations Charter signing in 1945. Rental includes same-day setup and rehearsal. Labor, equipment, insurance, box office services, lobby event space and additional setup or rehearsal days cost extra. Merchandise sales, commercial displays and audio/video recording require separate agreements and fees.

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What it helps you do

  • Stage performances and recitals for an audience of 892
  • Host graduations, lectures and presentations
  • Rehearse and set up on the day of a performance

Who it's for

Performing arts presenters, cultural and community organizations, and organizers booking recitals, graduations, lectures or presentations.

Pricing

Free plan
No
How it's sold
per-performance rental
Plans
The page lists two rate schedules: standard performance with same-day rehearsal $3,050 or $3,240; 501(c)(3)/government $1,525 or $1,620. Labor, equipment and other fees are extra, per the official site, read November 3, 2026

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