The Regency Ballroom

Review venue policies before attending to ensure compliance with entry requirements.

• Re-Entry & Smoking: No re-entry is permitted once guests exit the building. Smoking, including e-cigarettes and vaping devices, isn’t allowed inside the venue.³
• Payment Options: The box office and concessions accept cash, Visa, MasterCard, and American Express.⁴
• Prohibited Items: Outside food and beverages, professional cameras, weapons, and other restricted items aren’t permitted inside the venue.³ Refer to the policy page for the most current guidance on prohibited items.
• Age Restrictions: Many events are all ages, though select shows may be 18+ or 21+. Always confirm age requirements on the event listing before attending.³

For the most up-to-date guidance and regulations, including bag policies, refer to the official Regency Ballroom policy page.³

The Regency Ballroom is located in the heart of San Francisco.⁶ For larger-scale productions, nearby venues operate on a different tier of capacity and scope.

• Great American Music Hall: The venue lies in the Tenderloin neighborhood of San Francisco, a hub for theaters. With a capacity of around 700, it suits shows where closeness matters — the kind where the room adds atmosphere to the night, not just hosts it.⁸
• The Warfield: This San Francisco venue traces its origins to a vaudeville and movie palace opened in 1922, and it retains much of that character today. Its 2,250-person capacity gives touring artists room for a substantial crowd while keeping the performance indoors and relatively focused.¹⁰
• Chase Center: This Mission Bay arena was developed as a modern entertainment complex hosting NBA games and arena tours.¹¹ It anchors the city’s large-event calendar and has a seating capacity of approximately 18,000.¹²

The Regency Ballroom is located at 1300 Van Ness Avenue in San Francisco.⁵ While it sits on a major corridor, parking can be limited, especially close to showtime.

Public Transportation: The venue is served by San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency (SFMTA) bus routes along Van Ness Avenue, and nearby Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) stations connect riders from surrounding communities.⁵

Driving: Those who are driving can navigate to 1300 Van Ness Ave, San Francisco, CA 94109.

Nearby parking options include:

• Sutter Place Garage: 1375 Sutter St, San Francisco, CA 94109
• Polk Bush Garage: 1399 Bush St, San Francisco, CA 94109

Guests can typically purchase beer, wine, cocktails, and non-alcoholic beverages at on-site bars.³

If you're looking for a full meal, it’s best to eat before you arrive. The Civic Center and nearby Polk Street area offer plenty of options within walking distance, which makes pre-show planning less of a chore.

The building that houses the Regency Ballroom dates back to 1909. Designed in the tradition of early 20th-century Scottish Rite temple architecture, the structure blends Gothic, Neoclassical, and Beaux-Arts elements.²

Over time, the property evolved into a multi-room event complex anchored by the main ballroom. The primary ballroom is large enough to feel energetically charged and small enough to keep the performance close.²