Palace of Fine Arts Theatre

Palace of Fine Arts Theatre The beautiful and historic Palace of Fine Arts Theatre is a hub of outstanding performances all year! Originally designed by Bernard R.

Located at the beautiful and historic Palace of Fine Arts in San Francisco, the Palace of Fine Arts Theatre hosts sold out concerts, dance productions, community events, corporate meetings and other special events. Maybeck during the Pan Pacific International Exposition (PPIE) in 1915, the Palace of Fine Arts was one of the ten exhibition palaces at the fair. Maybeck’s design was inspired by Roman

and ancient Greek architecture and depicts a fictional ruin from a foregone time. It’s soaring colonnade, grand rotunda, and carefully constructed pond was meant to evoke quiet sadness and solemnity. This is most evident as one observes the “weeping ladies” facing into the tops of the columns throughout the park. After the fair, most of the buildings at the PPIE, which were never meant to be permanent, were torn down. The exception of the Palace of Fine Arts; the citizens of San Francisco felt it was just too beautiful to destroy. Consistent with his design concept, Maybeck had intended that the Palace should just fall into ruin, and so it did for a long time. In the ensuing years the building was used for a variety of purposes. After World War II it was a military storage depot, a warehouse for the Parks Department, a telephone book distribution center, and even temporary Fire Department headquarters. However, the Palace of Fine Arts was never destined to have the same fate as the other buildings of the PPIE. In 1959 Assemblyman Caspar Weinberger led the effort to completely restore the Palace. Public and private funding efforts were underway, but it seemed the goal was just beyond reach. It was then that businessman and philanthropist Walter S. Johnson stepped up and contributed the additional $2MM needed to completely restore the Palace into a permanent structure. The Palace of Fine Arts League, a 501(c)3 non-profit, was established in 1962 to provide the means to restore the Palace of Fine Arts. Walter Johnson’s efforts, along with many others, contributed to the creation of the Palace of Fine Arts Theatre, which opened in 1970. The Palace of Fine Arts League continues to operate the theater today, honoring the legacy of Maybeck, Johnson, and the many others that have contributed to the rich cultural fabric of San Francisco made possible by the success of the Panama Pacific International Exposition.

💥JUST ANNOUNCED💥You know him, you love him, but you’ve never seen him like this. Join Hanimations with friends CircleToo...
04/03/2025

💥JUST ANNOUNCED💥

You know him, you love him, but you’ve never seen him like this. Join Hanimations with friends CircleToonsHD and BrodyAnimates for
a night of live animation, games, and competitions. 🏆 Who knows, maybe you too will be animated!

40 years of pure vocal magic! ✨🎶Join us at the Palace of Fine Arts Theatre for the 40th Annual SF Harmony Sweepstakes A ...
04/01/2025

40 years of pure vocal magic! ✨🎶
Join us at the Palace of Fine Arts Theatre for the 40th Annual SF Harmony Sweepstakes A Ca****la Festival—a night of unforgettable harmonies, powerhouse performances, and the best vocal talent from across the country! 🎤✨

📅 Date: April 5th
📍 Location: Palace of Fine Arts Theatre

Don’t miss out on this legendary a ca****la showdown! Grab your tickets now! 🎟️

✨ April at the Palace ✨A month of incredible performances, unforgettable moments, and inspiring art awaits at the Palace...
03/30/2025

✨ April at the Palace ✨
A month of incredible performances, unforgettable moments, and inspiring art awaits at the Palace of Fine Arts Theatre! 🎭🎶
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Classical Arts Entertainment presents Swan Lake!🦢 ✨Step into the world of magic, romance, and drama with Tchaikovsky’s S...
03/21/2025

Classical Arts Entertainment presents Swan Lake!🦢 ✨

Step into the world of magic, romance, and drama with Tchaikovsky’s Swan
Lake—a timeless masterpiece that has captivated audiences for generations!
Let the graceful movements, breathtaking costumes, and unforgettable score
transport you to a realm of beauty and artistry.

📅 May 6, 2025
⏰ 7:30 PM
📍 Palace of Fine Arts Theatre, San Francisco, CA
Tickets are available at palaceoffinearts.org

Happy to everyone! ✨What an amazing birds eye view from above the Palace Theatre!🎭 We have multiple amazing shows comi...
03/21/2025

Happy to everyone! ✨
What an amazing birds eye view from above the Palace Theatre!

🎭 We have multiple amazing shows coming up and are looking forward to having you!

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02/27/2025

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💥JUST ANNOUNCED💥 is coming through the Palace of Fine Arts June 7th!Get your ticket now following the link in our bio or...
02/24/2025

💥JUST ANNOUNCED💥

is coming through the Palace of Fine Arts June 7th!

Get your ticket now following the link in our bio or head to palaceoffinearts.org 🎟️

Some moodiness on this beautiful sunny day! 🌇Hope everyone is having a good Friday and planning a great weekend!Pc:
02/21/2025

Some moodiness on this beautiful sunny day! 🌇
Hope everyone is having a good Friday and planning a great weekend!

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See you tonight 💥👀Who got their ticket for Friday or Saturday? It’s going to be a night to remember!
02/21/2025

See you tonight 💥👀

Who got their ticket for Friday or Saturday? It’s going to be a night to remember!

Join us this Thursday to honor the accomplishments of Black q***r individuals, both past and present, as part of an ongo...
02/19/2025

Join us this Thursday to honor the accomplishments of Black q***r individuals, both past and present, as part of an ongoing initiative to elevate the stories and contributions of Black LGBTQ+ communities ✨

From Criterion writer Michelle Parkerson: “That resilience of Black and Latinx q***r, trans, and gender-nonconforming people—their ability to persist in self-affirmation, in the face of forces, both personal and impersonal, that are attempting to deny their very humanity—is the thematic core of Paris Is Burning, and it remains key to its enduring appeal.

The defiant joy we witness in the ball walkers at so many moments of the film, despite the AIDS pandemic, racism, homophobia, transphobia, pov­erty, homelessness, violence, harassment, addiction, and what­ever other hardships they may have been dealing with at any given time, was infectious in 1990, when the film premiered, and remains so today.” And “…It is, ultimately, an up-front, humane chronicle of overcoming adversity with audacity.”

Tickets for the free screening at palaceoffinearts.org or follow the link in our bio!

You do not want to miss the many faces of tomorrow night! 👀💥Tickets are still available at palaceoffinearts.org or foll...
02/17/2025

You do not want to miss the many faces of tomorrow night! 👀💥

Tickets are still available at palaceoffinearts.org or follow the link in our bio!

💥SECOND SHOW ADDED💥SNL’s own is coming to the Palace of Fine Arts Theatre for a second later time!Marcello Hernandez is...
02/14/2025

💥SECOND SHOW ADDED💥

SNL’s own is coming to the Palace of Fine Arts Theatre for a second later time!

Marcello Hernandez is a Cuban-Dominican Stand-up comedian, writer, and actor who can currently be seen on the 50th season of Saturday Night Live. Do not miss this unforgettable night!

Tickets available at palaceoffinearts.org or head to the link in our bio! Presale code: MARCELLO

💥JUST ANNOUNCED💥SNL’s own is coming to the Palace of Fine Arts Theatre!Marcello Hernandez is a Cuban-Dominican Stand-up...
02/12/2025

💥JUST ANNOUNCED💥

SNL’s own is coming to the Palace of Fine Arts Theatre!

Marcello Hernandez is a Cuban-Dominican Stand-up comedian, writer, and actor who can currently be seen on the 50th season of Saturday Night Live. Do not miss this unforgettable night!

Tickets available at palaceoffinearts.org or head to the link in our bio!

You do not want to miss and his hilarious new material! 🌱Videos are from his Netflix special, “Sweet and Juicy” a must ...
02/11/2025

You do not want to miss and his hilarious new material! 🌱

Videos are from his Netflix special, “Sweet and Juicy” a must watch!

Limited tickets are available for Feb. 16!
Get them quick at palaceoffinearts.org or head to the link in our bio

💥Just Announced💥 April 3rd at 7:30pm!
01/21/2025

💥Just Announced💥 April 3rd at 7:30pm!

💥Just Announced💥 March 7th, 2025 .
12/11/2024

💥Just Announced💥 March 7th, 2025 .

💥Just Announced💥 comes to April 12th!
12/09/2024

💥Just Announced💥 comes to April 12th!

JUST ANNOUNCED: Four-time Emmy ™ and Grammy ™ nominated comedian, singer and author is bringing his National Freakin’ T...
12/09/2024

JUST ANNOUNCED: Four-time Emmy ™ and Grammy ™ nominated comedian, singer and author is bringing his National Freakin’ Treasure Tour to Palace of Fine Arts Theatre on June 5th! Presale begins Wednesday at 10am (code: JOY). Tickets on sale Friday at 10AM.

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3301 Lyon Street
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"A diferencia de La Ruta Púrpura, que estaba basada en sonidos acústicos del piano de cola, el contrabajo y los vientos, esta nueva gira Tengo Ganas Tour hace una inmersión por el polo opuesto de mi carrera. Esta gira es Pop, es Rock, es guitarras eléctricas, synths y baterías. " @andrescepeda #TengoGanasTour visita al palace of fine arts el próximo 17 de abril, 2024. Las entradas YA ESTÁN disponibles en andrescepeda.com.co! --- "Unlike La Ruta Púrpura, which was based on acoustic sounds of the grand piano, double bass and winds, this new Tengo Ganas Tour dives into the opposite pole of my career. This tour is Pop, it is Rock, It's electric guitars, synths and drums." #TengoGanasTour visits the Palace of Fine Arts on April 17, 2024. Tickets ARE NOW available at andrescepeda.com.co!

So romantic 😍 Why not get your Valentine a ticket to @danielsloss on May 12? 💐💖 Tickets on sale now on our website!

⚡ Calling all muggles! ⚡ Parking for our December 29 & 30 shows will be limited. We STRONGLY encourage patrons to park in the Marina Lot across Marina Blvd. or Letterman Digital Arts Building Lot.

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