The
Palace of Fine Arts Theatre
3301 Lyon St., San Francisco, CA 94123
The Palace of Fine Arts was originally designed by Bernard Maybeck for the Panama Pacific Exposition in 1915. It was restored in the 1960's and the elegant Palace of Fine Arts Theatre, with seating for 1000 was added in 1970. Superb sound and excellent sight lines make the theatre one of San Francisco's premier venues for music.
SEATING CHART (pdf)
MAP (pdf)
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PARKING
Free parking.
DIRECTIONS
The PFA Theatre is located at Bay and Lyon Streets
From the North Bay
From the north bay area, take US 101 South across the Golden Gate Bridge to
the Marina exit. Turn right at the first street, which is Lyon street. This
will take you to the parking area.
From the East Bay
From the east bay area, take the Bay Bridge to the ninth street exit. Turn
right on ninth street. Turn left after three blocks onto Hayes street. Continue
on Hayes for three blocks and turn right on Franklin street. Follow Franklin
for approximately two miles to Lombard Street and turn left. Follow Lombard
for approximately 1 1/2 miles until you see a green & ìPalace of Fine
Artsî highway sign on the right side of the road. Turn right at the sign.
This is Lyon street. Go one block and turn left into the parking area.
From the South Bay via 280
Take 280 North and exit on 19th Avenue. Follow 19th Avenue towards the
Golden Gate Bridge. Get in the right hand lane after exiting the McArthur
tunnel. Turn right at the Downtown/Marina exit. Go approximately 1/4 mile
and veer left to the Marina exit. Turn right at the first street, which is
Lyon street. This will take you to the parking area.
From the South Bay via 101
Take 101 North towards the Golden Gate Bridge. Exit at Ninth Street. Turn
left after three blocks onto Hayes street. Continue on Hayes for three blocks
and turn right on Franklin street. Follow Franklin for approximately two miles
to Lombard Street and turn left. Follow Lombard for approximately 1 1/2 miles
until you see a green ìPalace of Fine Artsî highway sign on the right side
of the raod. Turn right at the sign. This is Lyon street. Go one block and
turn left into the parking area.
By Public Transportation
From Fishermanís Wharf take the #30
Stockton bus. From other locations, Muni
busses #22,
28, 29,
41, 43,
45, and many
Golden Gate Transit busses stop
nearby.