Skylight at The Avalon - Ballroom
Skylight at The Avalon - Ballroom
Skylight at The Avalon - Exterior
Skylight at The Avalon - Mezzanine
Skylight at The Avalon - Ground Level
Skylight at The Avalon - Ballroom
Skylight at The Avalon - Ballroom
Skylight at The Avalon - Exterior
Skylight at The Avalon - Mezzanine
Skylight at The Avalon - Ground Level
Skylight at The Avalon - Ballroom
Skylight at The Avalon - Ballroom
Skylight at The Avalon - Exterior
Skylight at The Avalon - Mezzanine
Skylight at The Avalon - Ground Level
Skylight at The Avalon - Ballroom
Skylight at The Avalon - Ballroom
Skylight at The Avalon - Exterior
Skylight at The Avalon - Mezzanine
Skylight at The Avalon - Ground Level
Skylight at The Avalon - Ballroom
Skylight at The Avalon - Ballroom
Skylight at The Avalon - Exterior
Skylight at The Avalon - Mezzanine
Skylight at The Avalon - Ground Level
Users

Space only

Up to 499 guests

Avg. venue rate

Rate info

$20k - $25k


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Skylight at The Avalon was once the iconic Avalon Ballroom, one of San Francisco’s most beloved venues.

The Lowdown

Venue use

Space only

Best for these Occasions

anniversary

Art show

Brand activations

charity event

Conferences

corporate event

dinner party

elopement

engagement party

Exhibits

graduation party

holiday party

Networking events

Photo/Video shoot

pop-up

Product Launch

rehearsal dinner / Welcome Reception

social event

vow renewal

wedding ceremony

wedding reception

Workshops: Creative, Photo, etc.

Venue type

Ballroom

Banquet Hall / Event Facility

Historic Building

Other

Views

cityscape

Style

Elegant

Classic

Contemporary


Venue Settings

Skylight at The Avalon was once the iconic Avalon Ballroom, one of San Francisco’s most beloved venues. Built in 1911 and most active during its 1960’s heyday, the three-level architectural jewel offers 10K sq ft footprints across each level, 24’ ceiling heights, multiple breakout spaces, and meticulously restored finishes and details. Janis Joplin, the Grateful Dead, Pink Floyd, The Doors, and Santana, along with literary figures Joan Didion and Allen Ginsberg, graced the beaux arts venue. Located along SF’s entertainment corridor in the Polk Gulch neighborhood, the building’s rich history and dramatic architecture are the foundation for San Francisco’s next generation of entertainers and creators.
 

  • Capacities up to 499
  • 30,000 sqft across 3 levels:
    • Ground Level
    • Ballroom
    • Balcony
  • 10,000 sqft footprint per level
  • 24’ ceiling heights
  • Designer finishes & fixtures
  • Full HVAC and operable windows
  • Multiple breakout spaces 
  • Kitchenettes on every floor
  • Guest restrooms on every floor
  • Fully ADA accessible
  • Passenger elevator connecting all levels
  • Facade offers extensive frontage with unique signage and branding opportunities
  • Nestled in the Polk Gulch neighborhood, adjacent to Nob Hill, Union Square, Financial District, Pacific Heights, and SoMa
  • Central location with many transit options

 

Capacity

499

Seated

499

Standing

Fees

(Prices listed here are estimates only & are subject to change)

Venue price range

Does this include catering fees?
No

Additional charges
Admin Fee

Insurance

Additional insurance is required to host an event at this venue

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Amenities

Event Logistics

Essential logistics and amenities for a seamless, memorable event.

Celebrations hosted here since
1960
Curfew
1 AM
Venue spaces
Indoor venue space only
Catering
Client must select a caterer from the list provided by the venue
Alcohol
Provided by Venue for fee – you must use the venue for all alcohol services
Music
Indoors Only
Smoking
Non-smoking venue
Handicap Accessible
Yes

Onsite Amenities

Onsite Restrooms