About

 

What is SoundBox?

In the small entry room, you move past a curtain, through an unknown door. It’s like you scored a backstage pass. Time to explore.

Turn the corner, find the bar: there’s craft cocktails and small bites. Video projections flash on the walls. All eyes go to the stage, ready for the show to start.

And then the music. Live music—it’s just so good. Pounding beats, otherworldly chants come from all the corners of the space. Close your eyes: it sounds like you’re in a cathedral, and then an underground club. Unique and stimulating and totally different.

A Place for People Who Love Music

Contact

PHONE

415-503-5299

Directions

300 Franklin Street  |  San Francisco, CA 94102

VIA PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION

Public transit is highly recommended for getting to SoundBox. The venue is easily accessible via BART, MUNI Metro, and several bus lines. Use 511.org for detailed route planning.

BART

Take any BART line to the the Civic Center BART Station and walk via Market Street and Hayes Street. The entrance to SoundBox is on the northeast corner at Hayes and Franklin. (Approximately 11 minutes walking time.)

MUNI Metro

Take the M, S, K, N, or J lines to the Van Ness Street MUNI Metro Station. Walk north on Vas Ness to Hayes. Turn left and continue one block to Franklin. (Approximately 5 minutes walking time.)

Bus

Several city bus lines are within a 5-minute walk of SoundBox. Use stops for the 47, 49, or 90 on Van Ness, the 21 on Hayes, or the 16x at Fell and Gough.

 

DRIVING

Parking is often limited in the Hayes Valley and Civic Center neighborhoods. Allow extra time when driving.

From the Penninsula

Take 101 North, and use the Mission Street/Duboce Avenue exit. Continue north on Van Ness Avenue. Turn left on Grove or McAllister for parking.

From the North Bay

Use 101 South, turning south onto Van Ness Avenue. Turn right on Grove or McAllister for parking.

From the East Bay

Take 80 West, and use the Ninth Street/Civic Center exit. Take 9th Street to Grove for parking.

Parking

Street parking is limited. Recommended parking garages:
Performing Arts Garage, 360 Grove Street
Civic Center Garage between Polk, Larkin, Grove and McAllister.

Accessibility

Seating at SoundBox is limited and is available on a first-come, first-served basis. To accommodate patrons in wheelchairs or patrons with disabilities, we hold a limited amount of seats at every performance. These seats are released 5 minutes before the performance begins. Please contact Patron Services at 415-864-6000 if you have any questions or would like to make prior arrangements.