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- Wilson Favre-DelerueMarch 7, 2016Excellent acoustics in lovely concert hall. Truly a joy for classical music lovers.Upvoted Feb 10
- Acoustics are good everywhere. View is best from Loge (expensive) - best value seats are Center Terrace or Premier 1st Tier. They do sales pretty regularly so sign up for the e-mail list.Upvoted 7 hours ago
- Afterward, go to doors at either end of lobby and take the stairs. It's not fancy, but metal evacuation stairs are the fastest way out to Grove or Van Ness. (It's fully allowed.)
- Justin CSeptember 23, 2016The Terrace seats (behind the orchestra) exceeded my expectations. Great being able to see the conductor's work up close!
- Great views from various seats. I prefer the side terrace - nice and close to watch the players play!The organ concerts are worth checking out too!
- During intermission, check out the balcony on the top floor. Gorgeous view up & down Van Ness Ave at night.
- San Francisco SymphonyApril 7, 2010Ever wonder what those seats facing the conductor are like? Easy enough to check 'em out - they're only $15 and available for most concerts (if it's a choral work, the chorus uses the terrace).
- order your drinks for intermission BEFORE the concert starts, and they'll be waiting for you at a table. Then you can people watch to your heart's content.
- Helio MedeirosJune 29, 2017E-13E-15 and E-17 are together seats. Odd numbers on the left and even numbers on the right
- AyseApril 1, 2018I really liked the oak smell in the hall, not sure if it is done on purpose or it is naturally coming from the furniture in the hall
- Amazing production of On The Town, but avoid the house wine at all costs.
- San Francisco SymphonyApril 8, 2010Take a tour of the hall. Tours are offered for $5 every Monday (except holidays), every hour on the hour, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Just $3 for seniors & students. Call 415-552-8338.
- Gerard ReyesDecember 1, 2014Wear semi/formal/casual but breathable clothing, as it may get relatively warm inside.
- ScottApril 14, 2022Fabulous venue in downtown SF near City Hall. Consistently great performances. Parking one black away. Arrive Early.
- San Francisco SymphonyApril 7, 2010Shop the SF Symphony store for a good selection of music, books, gifts and special items you won't find anywhere else. Plus, the complete SF Symphony Mahler cycle is available here. Now open M-F 11-4. Read more
- Michæl BrettApril 4, 2016Saw ET here with live soundtrack. Try catch one of there movie series. Well worth it
- Be sure to check out the outdoor balconies on the upper floor for exceptional city scapes.
- Abby CJuly 1, 2015Beautiful venue. Saw Fidelio here and it was very nice. Even the cheapest seats had a good view.
- Side Terrace tix are the best (and often the cheapest!)
- You can pre-order drinks (before the performance) at the 1st and 2nd tier bar so they'll be waiting at a table for you during intermission.
- Bennett W WongSeptember 22, 2013One of the best venues here in San Francisco when you're looking for a place to enjoy classical symphonic music
- Yaron Zakai-OrFebruary 17, 2017The acoustics are not on par with the best concert halls in the world. It's a shame that such a good orchestra has a mediocre hall.
- Jessie KaiserApril 27, 2013Terrace seats are great for programs that don't feature soloists. Otherwise, sit in the main theater, as you won't be able to hear the solo.
- San Francisco SymphonyAugust 12, 2014Pre-order food & beverage online for pre-show or intermission! http://bit.ly/SquareAtDavies
- Go for tickets in the second tier. They are great seats and it's a heck of a stair work out to get all the way up there.
- Brian StraussJuly 29, 2015Look for parking on the street first before paying. Often there are spots in this neighborhood at night.
- $15 tickets in the center terrace for most concerts! Bargain!
- San Francisco SymphonyApril 7, 2010Davies After Hours is part performance, part after-party. After certain concerts, musicians play in a nightclub-style setting. Free to ticketholders. Read more
- Keenan PattersonDecember 1, 2015You can have drinks waiting for you for intermission. This is amazing.
- Young S.April 3, 2014Two cocktails and a bottle of water was 30 bucks. Go to the bars in the neighborhood before.
- Simone DavalosJuly 31, 2013Order your drinks before the concert starts. Or, book to the bar once the lights come up at intermission.
- Amy BFebruary 6, 2016Every seat is a great seat. Only bummer is nothing but water allowed at your seat.
- San Francisco SymphonyApril 7, 2010New to classical music, or interested in the music of one favorite composer? Try the Summer & the Symphony series, with programs on Beethoven, Tchaikovsky, and the Russians. Read more
- Don't sit on the top floor if you're afraid of heights...it may make you feel a tad dizzy/queasy.
- San Francisco SymphonyApril 7, 2010Get a group of friends or colleagues together and go hear a San Francisco Symphony concert. Groups of 10 or more get 20% off the single ticket price. Call 415-503-5311. Read more
- jeannette garbarini-waltersDecember 4, 2009Don't miss the Symphony Store located above the box office for CDs, DVDs and fun, quality unique music related gifts.