Palace of Fine Arts Theatre

Name: Palace of Fine Arts Theatre
Address: 3301 Lyon Street, San Francisco, CA, 94123, US
Telephone: +14158551607
Rating: 4.8

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

10/28/2024

💥Just Announced💥 February 21st at 7pm. This show will sell out! Grab 🎟️ while you can.

10/16/2024

💥Just Announced💥
- October 28th
- January 11th
- January 16th
- Dates Added! February 12th-15th
- March 1st

09/17/2024

💥Just Announced💥

- December 19th, 2024
- January 17th, 2025
- January 24th, 2024

🎟️ link in bio!

09/04/2024

💥New Shows Added💥 Don’t miss your chance to catch at

08/21/2024

💥Just Announced💥 at March 22nd, 2025!

08/19/2024

💥Just Announced💥 March 28th, 2025 🌁

07/02/2024

We are in search of a Social Media Coordinator! Position info in bio link.

06/26/2024

💥Just Annonced💥 January, 31st, 2025

06/24/2024

💥Just Announced💥 Sunday, October 27th!

06/14/2024

💥Just Announced💥 December 18th, 8pm.

06/05/2024

Tommy Tiernan returns to the Palace of Fine Arts Theatre -

06/04/2024

💥Just Announced💥 Friday, August 2nd.

05/24/2024

💥2nd show added💥Bassem Youssef’s one of a kind solo comedy performance, the audience is taken on a personal journey from Bassem’s career as a heart surgeon in Egypt to finding himself in the middle of the Arab Spring and becoming the host of the largest political satire show in the history of the Arab World. His jokes earned him worldwide recognition as “The Egyptian Jon Stewart,” but also got him arrested, interrogated, and ultimately prompted his escape to America just as the country was going through its very own identity crisis.

05/14/2024

💥Just Announced💥 November 1st at 7pm.

05/14/2024

💥Just Announced💥 November 1st at 7:30pm!

05/13/2024

💥Just Announced💥 Bassem Youssef’s one of a kind solo comedy performance, the audience is taken on a personal journey from Bassem’s career as a heart surgeon in Egypt to finding himself in the middle of the Arab Spring and becoming the host of the largest political satire show in the history of the Arab World. His jokes earned him worldwide recognition as “The Egyptian Jon Stewart,” but also got him arrested, interrogated, and ultimately prompted his escape to America just as the country was going through its very own identity crisis.

03/25/2024

🙋🏻‍♀️ JUST ANNOUNCED 🙋🏻‍♀️ Laura Ramoso: Sit Up Straight Tour is coming to on October 18!

🍝 Character comedian .lau invites you over for dinner with German Mom, Italian Dad, and more in this fast-paced, laugh-out-loud, tour de force. Just remember to keep your elbows off the table.

🎟️ Tickets on sale this Friday at 10am PT!

03/25/2024

🎙️ JUST ANNOUNCED 🎙️ The 2 Johnnies Podcast World Tour is coming to on June 13!

🇮🇪 are Ireland’s favourite musical comedy duo. From their humble beginnings publishing relatable Irish small town life sketches, the pair have gone on to produce Ireland’s no.1 podcast, “The 2 Johnnies Podcast”.

🎟️ Tickets on presale tomorrow at 7am PT (code: BBP26). Public on-sale this Thursday at 7am PT.

Address

3301 Lyon Street
San Francisco, CA
94123

Telephone

+14158551607

Website

https://www.palaceoffinearts.org/

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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.

@giannafrancoradio of @CBSSanFrancisco is a Hufflepuff...which are you? Find out at Potted Potter, playing now at @palaceoffineartstheatre until January 7! ⚡🧙

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👋Welcome to the final part of our series celebrating the history of the Palace of Fine Arts Theatre! The #palaceoffinearts was never built to last and needed to be restored 🏗️ but it wasn’t until the late 1950s that it received enough funding. 💸 The Theatre officially opened its doors in 1970, and has since been a cultural hotspot, hosting debates, film premieres, and epic musical acts. 🎶✨ Now that you're a #PFAThistory expert, why not join us for a show? Follow us for the latest events. We can't wait to see you there! 🤩🎟️ #palaceoffineartstheatre #sfhistory #sanfrancisco

Palace of Fine Arts History - PART 2

🚀💫 In part 2 of our series covering the long history of the Palace of Fine Arts Theater, we imagine what it was like to walk the streets of the 1915 Panama Pacific International Exposition, where the #palaceoffinearts had its grand debut! Attendees of the fair strolled through beautiful gardens, artworks, and exhibits showcasing the biggest innovations of the day. 🏛️🌷✨ It’s a shame they tore the palaces down after the 10-month event — well, except for one… 😉 👍Like and follow for the final part of our series to learn about the magic that unfolded in the late '50s that led to today. 🎭👏 #PFAThistory #palaceoffineartstheatre #sfhistory #sanfrancisco

Step into our time machine and witness the beginnings of the iconic Palace of Fine Arts Theatre! 🚗💨⚡🕑🕜🕛 Our history is a colorful tapestry of innovation, culture, and unity, and it all began at the 1915 Panama-Pacific International Exposition, an epic celebration marking the opening of the Panama Canal and San Francisco's resilience after the 1906 quake. 🌉 In just 4 years, the city was transformed into a marvel spanning 76 city blocks. 🤩 The star of the show was, of course, the stunning Palace of Fine Arts, famous for its architecture and beauty. 👍Like and follow for Part 2 of our historical journey, where we'll explore how this grand event led to the birth of the Palace of Fine Arts Theatre. 🎭👏 #PFAThistory #palaceoffinearts #palaceoffineartstheatre #sfhistory #sanfrancisco

Joanne Shaw Taylor will be at the Palace of Fine Arts Theatre on Wednesday, April 5! Get your tickets now. https://www.palaceoffinearts.org/event/joanne-taylor-shaw

See why they call @JoanneShawTaylor one of the greatest modern blues rock performers when she comes to the @PalaceofFineArtsTheatre on April 5th! Tickets on sale now at https://bit.ly/jstsanfran

❄️ Just two more days until @warrenmillerent brings their 72nd film #WinterStartsNow to the @palaceoffineartstheatre. Catch it on our big screen this Wednesday and Thursday! Ticket link and more information at palaceoffinearts.org (link in bio.) ❄️ #warrenmiller #warrenmiller72 #warrenmillerentertainment #palaceoffineartstheatre #sanfrancisco