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Fundraisers & Galas · San Francisco

Bring people together around your cause.

Host a benefit, fundraising dinner or community gala at Broadway Studios in San Francisco. Shape the evening around your mission, guests and the moment you want them to share.

See what’s happened here

A previous room layout. Furniture and production details are confirmed for each event.

Let’s make a plan

What’s your idea?

Just your idea, name and email to get started.

Add a few details Optional

A rough estimate is fine.

No commitment. No date reserved yet.

We’ll reply about your event. Privacy

Prefer email? Let’s talk.

A place with a track record

A history of gathering for a cause.

Community benefits are part of the venue’s story.

May 4, 2001

Jamestown Jam

The Noe Valley Voice listed the fifth annual Jamestown Jam at Broadway Studios: a dance party benefiting the Jamestown Community Center.

Read the archived community calendar

From our client archive

Benefits for national and local nonprofits

Our archived client list identifies fundraising events for the American Cancer Society, American Heart Association, American Red Cross and Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, alongside local community causes.

Broadway Studios’ archived special-event client list

Make it your own

Make the mission part of the evening.

Benefit performances

Build a program around music, comedy or a live presentation, with time for the cause.

Gala dinners

Plan tables, remarks and fundraising moments so guests can follow the whole evening.

Auctions & supporter receptions

Tell us about auction displays, check-in, donation activities and how guests will move through the room.

Tell us your idea

A clear starting point

Work backward from your fundraising plan.

Share the format, expected attendance and venue budget. We’ll review the event costs and logistics so you can evaluate the fit before moving forward.

Explore all spaces & options

Room-rental starting rates

Room rates cover the selected space, a 5-hour event window, and the house sound and lighting system. Operators, food, beverage and service charge are extra.

On Broadway — WeekdayFrom $4,500

On Broadway — Friday/SaturdayFrom $7,500

Full building — WeekdayFrom $7,500

Full building — Friday/SaturdayFrom $11,500

The Mab — WeekdayFrom $3,500

The Mab — Friday/SaturdayFrom $5,500

Starting points, with the final scope and price confirmed in your proposal. An inquiry doesn’t reserve a date.

Good to know

A few useful answers.

Something specific on your mind? Include it in your inquiry. We’ll check the details with you.

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Are nonprofit discounts or donated space available?

Tell us about your organization and the event budget. We’ll discuss what may be possible; discounts or donated services are not automatic.

Can we have an auction or fundraising appeal?

Include it in the program and tell us about displays, microphones, payment stations or other needs. Your organization manages its fundraising and donor arrangements.

How many people can the rooms accommodate?

Upstairs: 450 standing, 400 theatre, 300 banquet. Ground floor: 300 standing, 100 classroom, 50 U-shaped lounge. Property: 12,000 sq. ft. Confirm the event layout.

Which space has step-free access?

The Mab, the separate ground-floor venue at 443 Broadway, has step-free wheelchair access and is 21+. Upstairs at 435 Broadway is reached by stairs. There is no step-free route or elevator to the upstairs venue.

Can guests under 21 attend?

On Broadway, upstairs at 435 Broadway, welcomes all ages. The Mab, the separate ground-floor venue at 443 Broadway, has step-free wheelchair access and is 21+.

Can we see the space first?

Start with your event idea, date window, guest count and budget. Once we’ve discussed the fit, we can arrange a walkthrough by email.

Your next gathering, here

Let’s make it happen.

Share the idea. We’ll help you work out the space and the next step.

Let’s plan your event