Louise M. Davies Symphony Hall is one of The 13 Best Places for Musicians in Civic Center, San Francisco.

1. Louise M. Davies Symphony Hall

9.3
201 Van Ness Ave (btwn Grove & Hayes St), San Francisco, CA
Concert Hall · Civic Center · 83 tips and reviews

San Francisco SymphonySan Francisco Symphony: Order a yummy cocktail at the bar just before the concert starts, and the bartender will have it ready for you when intermission starts.

Andrew S.Andrew Sandler: Amazing venue for live music.

Wilson F.Wilson Favre-Delerue: Excellent acoustics in lovely concert hall. Truly a joy for classical music lovers.

Rickshaw Stop is one of The 13 Best Places for Musicians in Civic Center, San Francisco.

2. Rickshaw Stop

8.4
155 Fell St (btwn Franklin & Van Ness), San Francisco, CA
Rock Club · Civic Center · 76 tips and reviews

Carina A.Carina Andersen: Cool relaxed concert venue with decent drinks and prices.

Russell Allen E.Russell Allen Esmus: Fun music venue - drinks, dancing, & live music tucked between Van Ness and Franklin on Fell. My favorite time was when I saw Moving Units. Lookout for the purple tentacles painted across the front.

Jacob H.Jacob H: Awesome venue for any live band. Get tickets before they sell out, especially for Thursday's popscene. Drink specials are legit, and the bartenders are surprisingly nice & friendly.

SFJazz Center is one of The 13 Best Places for Musicians in Civic Center, San Francisco.

3. SFJazz Center

9.4
201 Franklin St (at Fell St), San Francisco, CA
Jazz and Blues Venue · Civic Center · 53 tips and reviews

MarkMark: One of the finest venues for live jazz in North America. Sightlines and sound quality are impeccable.

Baris B.Baris Baser: Such a good venue, not one crappy seat in the venue. World class musicians. So close to everything. Can't go wrong.

Travel + LeisureTravel + Leisure: The $64 million, 35,000-square-foot SF Jazz Center is America’s first stand-alone space for jazz, with a 700-seat auditorium designed to evoke both a club and concert hall.

Mr. Tipple's Recording Studio is one of The 13 Best Places for Musicians in Civic Center, San Francisco.

4. Mr. Tipple's Recording Studio

8.5
39 Fell St, San Francisco, CA
Cocktail Bar · Civic Center · 41 tips and reviews

Frances R.Frances Rabbitt: Great atmosphere & live music! Wide range of cocktail options, also.

David H.David Holtz: Live jazz! Great cocktails!

Staff PicksStaff Picks: Trending this week is Mr Tipple's Recording Studio for craft cocktails, live jazz, and delicious food every night. Grab a BBQ Pulled-Mushroom sandwich while you enjoy the music. Read more.

San Francisco Conservatory of Music is one of The 13 Best Places for Musicians in Civic Center, San Francisco.

5. San Francisco Conservatory of Music

8.7
50 Oak St (btwn Van Ness Ave & Franklin St), San Francisco, CA
Music School · Civic Center · 8 tips and reviews

Ting S.Ting S: SFCM has three halls, go support young musicians by attending to those free admission concerts.

Ashley S.Ashley Seaton: Check out the calendar at www.sfcm.com-- there is almost always an awesome, FREE concert going on! Read more.

Martita G.Martita G: Free classical music recitals, lectures, masterclasses and performances every day. I'm a student here and can vouch that there are some great musicians at this school!

Bill Graham Civic Auditorium is one of The 13 Best Places for Musicians in Civic Center, San Francisco.

6. Bill Graham Civic Auditorium

7.7
99 Grove St (btwn Larkin & Polk St), San Francisco, CA
Music Venue · Civic Center · 57 tips and reviews

Livia C.Livia Ching Gerring: The auditorium staff have water and cots for tired or blissed out concert goers after the show. Love you Bill Graham!!

Bennett W W.Bennett W Wong: A popular spot perfect event venue for graduation ceremonies and concerts!

__: Good venue for concerts. The view is also nice from the balcony.

Herbst Theater is one of The 13 Best Places for Musicians in Civic Center, San Francisco.

7. Herbst Theater

9.1
401 Van Ness Ave (at McAllister St), San Francisco, CA
Concert Hall · Civic Center · 9 tips and reviews

Bennett W W.Bennett W Wong: Nice facility for concerts

nora w.nora walker: Lovely theater - great acoustics. But fair warning the house lights go from 0-60 - SO BRIGHT!! 😎

Carol S.Carol Satterthwaite: Small and elegant. Great acoustics.

Off the Grid: UN Plaza is one of The 13 Best Places for Musicians in Civic Center, San Francisco.

8. Off the Grid: UN Plaza

2 Marina Blvd Bldg C Rm C370 (btwn 7th & 8th St), San Francisco, CA
Street Food Gathering · Civic Center · 17 tips and reviews

eytaneytan: Lunch among food trucks, live music, hippies, junkies, yuppies & art vendors. Another reason I still love San Francisco.

eytaneytan: Lunch among food trucks, live music, yuppies, junkies, hippies. Another reason I still love San Francisco.

Darlene K.Darlene King: If you order the BLT Slider from Whipput be careful when biting into it.... The yummy Roma Tomato pops and the juices it has been marinating in squirt everywhere. Super yummy though!

Muka is one of The 13 Best Places for Musicians in Civic Center, San Francisco.

9. Muka

370 Grove St (at Gough St), San Francisco, CA
Bar · Civic Center · 35 tips and reviews

MukaMuka: Early Cinco De mayo This Sunday May4 Coffee, Cocktail Live Music & DJ'S 11AM to 10PM Read more.

Meghan M.Meghan Mcgarry: Sangria on tap. Cold brew coffee on tap. Great place for drinks any time of the day

Gilt CityGilt City: 26-year-old Jean-luc Kayigire opened this subterranean late-night lounge in honor of his mother, Muka, and to highlight two of his favorite indulgences: drinking and dessert.

Boxing Room is one of The 13 Best Places for Musicians in Civic Center, San Francisco.

10. Boxing Room

399 Grove St (at Gough St), San Francisco, CA
Southern Food Restaurant · Civic Center · 185 tips and reviews

SarahSarah: Brunch + live music = 💛

zSha A.zSha A: Boxing Room: used to make boxes in the space back in the day. Absinthe ownership. good food. good value. wine on tap. fantastic desserts.

ThrillistThrillist: Score some delicious Southern food including honest-to-goodness fried gator. It’ll (cap’n) hook you. Read more.

The Grove is one of The 13 Best Places for Musicians in Civic Center, San Francisco.

11. The Grove

301 Hayes St (at Franklin St), San Francisco, CA
Café · Civic Center · 144 tips and reviews

Ori S.Ori Shadmon: An excellent light meal after a concert

Matt R.Matt Richardson: There's so much to choose from here, but the Chicken Enchiladas are my favorite. They make a fantastic affogato too.

Mark T.Mark Tutschulte: The girl sitting across from me is super hott. Still waiting for my food so I don't have a tip about that yet.

War Memorial Opera House is one of The 13 Best Places for Musicians in Civic Center, San Francisco.

12. War Memorial Opera House

9.0
301 Van Ness Ave (at Grove St), San Francisco, CA
Opera House · 100 tips and reviews

Lou K.Lou Kostura: What a beautiful venue the old opera house is outstanding architecture, wonderful acoustics, downfall if you are a tall or larger person the seats are very narrow and the leg room in nonexistent

The Ritz-CarltonThe Ritz-Carlton: Did you know that the San Francisco War Memorial Opera House is where the United Nations held its first meeting in the spring of 1945?

Kevin G.Kevin Gough: stop by the bar before the performance + pre-order your drinks for intermission. when you come out they'll be waiting for you - no need to stand in line.

Lers Ros Thai is one of The 13 Best Places for Musicians in Civic Center, San Francisco.

13. Lers Ros Thai

7.8
307 Hayes St (btwn Gough & Franklin St), San Francisco, CA
Thai Restaurant · Civic Center · 100 tips and reviews

Alexander K.Alexander Kouznetsov: Good place to go after the symphony concert. It's kitchen closes late at 10:45pm

Rachel D.Rachel Davey: The papaya salad is amazing!! Ask them to make it spicy! We also had amazing yellow chicken curry and satay chicken also amazing!!

Jenny S.Jenny Seeger: The service is absolutely horrible.