The 8,500-capacity Bill Graham Civic Auditorium is a multipurpose arena renowned for hosting some of the biggest acts and events to ever grace San Francisco. Along with the 1920 Democratic National Convention and San Francisco Opera, the auditorium has seen the likes of Janis Joplin, Prince, Madonna, U2, Green Day and the Red Hot Chili Peppers.
Admire the historic facade of the Bill Graham Civic Auditorium, which sets the scene for its jam-packed yearly calendar. You can attend seasonal music concerts and New Year’s Eve parties, or catch local San Francisco performers and nationally-recognized acts such as Nine Inch Nails and The Chemical Brothers.
The auditorium is surrounded by enticing restaurants that offer perfect pre-show meals, including vegetarian dishes at Ananda Fuara, no-frills American eats at Local Diner and California craft beer and pub food at Fermentation Lab. The Bill Graham Civic Auditorium is also easily combined with a visit to the Asian Art Museum and Venus de Milo Statue.
Getting around Bill Graham Civic Auditorium
The Bill Graham Civic Auditorium is about 500 meters from the center of San Francisco. It’s a short walk from the light rail stops along Market Street, including Civic Center Station.