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Private Parties & Milestones · San Francisco

Make the occasion feel like you.

Celebrate a birthday, anniversary, reunion or personal milestone at Broadway Studios in San Francisco. Start with the people, music and feeling you want for the night.

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

Milestones and formals, remembered here.

Our client archive includes anniversary celebrations and private social gatherings.

From our client archive

Time magazine’s 80th anniversary

Our archived client list records Time magazine’s 80th-anniversary event, an example of an organization marking a milestone at Broadway Studios.

Broadway Studios’ archived special-event client list

From our client archive

University and social formals

The archive also records a Gamma Phi Beta sorority formal, part of the venue’s history of private social gatherings.

Broadway Studios’ archived special-event client list

Make it your own

Make room for the moments.

Birthdays & anniversaries

Share the guest list, age range and whether you picture dinner, dancing or both.

Reunions & homecomings

Plan time to reconnect, with room for conversation, photos and a few shared memories.

A party with a program

Bring your idea for speeches, a performance or a surprise. We’ll discuss how it fits the evening.

Tell us your idea

A clear starting point

You don’t need a finished plan.

A rough date window, guest count and budget help us find the right scope. We’ll work through food, beverage, entertainment and setup after the first conversation.

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.

Parking & Directions
Can we bring decorations or entertainment?

Tell us what you have in mind and who would supply it. We’ll confirm installation, access, timing and any additional costs before you book suppliers.

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.

Can we book the full building?

A full building buyout is available. We’ll discuss the use of each floor with you.

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