The WarfieldEST. Prior to 1930
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This venue has been favorited 10 times
The Warfield Theatre is a piece of San Francisco history and has been hosting unforgettable events for nearly 100 years.
The Warfield is a full-service facility with a variety of modern event spaces with unlimited possibilities. The venue is available for a broad range of special events including corporate meetings, private concerts, banquets, receptions, awards ceremonies, and much more.
The Lowdown
Venue use
Space onlyBest for these Occasions
anniversary
birthday party
charity event
corporate eventengagement party
Family Reunion
holiday party
rehearsal dinner / Welcome Reception
Retreats: Corporate, Spa, Wellness, etc.
Reunion
social event
wedding ceremony
wedding reception
Workshops: Creative, Photo, etc.Venue type
Views
Style
Venue Settings
The Warfield Theatre opened May 13, 1922. The Warfield was built as a vaudeville and movie palace. All the big names in entertainment played on the Warfield stage including Marion McDonald from Gone with the Wind to Charlie Chaplin. Keeping with its illustrious past, the entertainment in the 1980s ranged from bands such as the Clash, Grateful Dead, and U2.
The Interior is an ornate movie palace. The lobby features marble, guilt, and chandeliers, and opens to a grand staircase to the balcony. The main theater features a lyrical mural above the proscenium arch painted by Albert Herter. The mural contains images of floating matadors and their senoritas. The Warfield is a full-service facility with a variety of modern event spaces with unlimited possibilities. The venue is available for a broad range of special events including corporate meetings, private concerts, banquets, receptions, awards ceremonies, and much more.
Capacity
(Prices listed here are estimates only & are subject to change)
- Venue price range
- Does this include catering fees?
- No
- Estimated price per head
- up to $500
- Additional charges
- We have in-house required staff such as sound & light techs, production manager, security, etc. Please inquire within for an itemized pricing estimate.
- 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
- Prior to 1930
- Curfew
- No Curfew
- Venue spaces
- Indoor venue space only
- Catering
- Client can select the caterer of their choice
- Alcohol
- Provided by Venue for fee – you must use the venue for all alcohol services, Corkage/Bottle Fee – you can bring your own alcohol for a fee, Licensed Server is Required
- Music
- Indoors Only
- Smoking
- Designated Smoking Areas Only
- Accommodations
- Seven original dressing rooms including "The Jerry Room" which belonged to Jerry Garcia of The Grateful Dead as he was part of the house band.
- Eco/Green Events
Yes
- Pet-Friendly Events
- Yes
- Kid Friendly Events
- Yes
- Handicap Accessible
- Yes
Onsite amenities
Street ParkingWifiDining ChairsDining TablesOnsite RestroomsBridal Suite/Changing Rooms OnsiteVenue Features
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Design
Standout venue features
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Space onlyThis venue has been favorited 10 times
