Top San Jose Experiential Activation Venues

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Description: There’s a reason people light up when they talk about SVN West. This one-of-a-kind venue is located at the famous Market Street and South Van Ness Avenue intersection, and stretches across three flowing levels, including a massive rooftop terrace. It offers over 100,000 square feet of highly flexible event space that can become just about anything you need it to be. The venue is perfect for corporate events, conferences, trade shows, product launches, concerts, brand activations, galas, and private events. SVN West provides one of the most unique venues in San Francisco for events that people will actually remember for years to come. Service: Event Venue In SF Number of Employees: 39 Payment Method: Invoice Business Hours: Mon-Sun: Open 24 Hours

• Spaces for 3,000-4,000 Guests
• 1 Event Space

We’re gonna rock your world – and those of your guests – when you book your event at svn west, san francisco’s hip new performance and corporate event venue. Conveniently located at the intersection of sf’s two main thoroughfares (south van ness and market), svn west’s open floor plan offers maximum versatility with over 100,000 square feet of event space on three levels, including a spacious outdoor rooftop. Formerly the home of the Fillmore West and Carousel Ballroom, SVN West amps up any event through three floors of raw venue space that are steeped in musical history. The main hall, reverently named Carousel, showcased dozens of concerts during its brief operation from 1968 to 1971, including musical legends like the Grateful Dead, Fleetwood Mac, Elton John, B.B. King, Miles Davis, Aretha Franklin, and more. Conveniently located at the intersection of SF’s two main thoroughfares (South Van Ness and Market), SVN West features over 100,000 sq. ft. of event space. The open floor plan offers maximum versatility and includes Carousel and its adjacent rooftop, along with a spacious mezzanine and additional ground floor event space. The space dates back to the late 1920’s when El Patio Ballroom opened there, hosting swing and big band musicians like Les Brown, Woody Herman, Stan Kenton, and Harry James. At some point, it became the Carousel Ballroom which operated up until 1968 when Bill Graham took it over. After about six months, he changed the name to Fillmore West (Fillmore East being his auditorium in New York City) which hosted some of the biggest names in rock and roll during its brief three year run. FEATURES - Top Floor Square Footage: Carousel (22,900) and Rooftop  (16,500) - Middle Floor Square Footage: (14,400) - First Floor: Showroom (25,300) and Auxiliary (15,900) - Capacity up to 4,000 - Power and WiFi capabilities -Inside loading/unloading and drop-off AMENITIES - Handicapped Accessible - Outdoor Function Area - Outside Catering Allowed - Wireless Internet/Wi-Fi

• Spaces for 120 Guests

Legendary locations are just the beginning. From chic suites in the city center to sumptuous villas on a secluded Caribbean beach, from poolside cocktails at dusk to two-hour massages in private cabanas, every setting is one of a kind. Viceroy reinterprets history, traditions, and modernity in innovative, uniquely timeless ways. Yet, within each individual environment, certain qualities are welcomingly consistent. Creativity, comfort, and service all make the signature Viceroy experience, where guest needs are always anticipated and graciously accommodated. Equally constant are the accolades earned by our distinctive hotels, including the pages of Conde Nast Traveler, Travel + Leisure, Departures, New York Times, and Vogue.

Tank 18 offers a space with over 6,000 square feet, that is ideal for your private party. Their layout features a large bar and a flexible floor plan that can transform to fit your vision. At Tank 18, Wine. Food. Fun. are the three simple words that are their driving force. Their in-house catering team can provide you with the best quality service for an unforgettable evening.

• Spaces for 60-1,550 Guests
• 7 Museums
• 1 Theater
• 7 Total Spaces

Host your event at one of San Francisco’s unique cultural landmarks! Conveniently located in downtown San Francisco, The Contemporary Jewish Museum’s (The CJM) dynamic facility, designed by renowned architect Daniel Libeskind, offers beautiful spaces for all types of special events. Perfect for cocktail parties, seated dinners, wedding receptions, bar/bat mitzvah celebrations, lectures, film screenings, and meetings. The CJM’s proximity to Moscone Center makes it an excellent location for convention-related events.

• Spaces for 90-1,000 Guests
• 2 Restaurants
• 1 Bar
• 7 Total Spaces

A timeless icon where original architecture and authentic elements pair with classically inspired, modern décor. Originally established in 1875, the Palace was San Francisco’s first premier luxury hotel and the largest in the world. Throughout her lifetime as a landmark of the city, the Palace Hotel has witnessed history and evolved with the times. Weddings Exchange vows in a venue that carries your voice. Our three ballrooms are airy, elegant and dignified. Walk down the aisle at Sunset Court, our long hall with a glass dome. Sit under crystal chandeliers at Grand Ballroom, offering 9,000 square feet of reception space. Tailor your catering and remember the important moments with AV equipment such as video cameras. Our expert planners create a seamless wedding experience. Our wedding specialists will create an exquisitely authentic celebration for you, ensuring everything from invitations to flowers and menus to décor is taken care of. Custom Personal Touches When you choose to host your event at the Palace Hotel, you will enjoy unequaled service by our expert wedding specialists. Our team looks forward to collaborating with you on inspired, bespoke arrangements that will precisely meet the needs of you and your guests. Inquire about custom-designed wedding packages featuring loyalty award points, complimentary luxury accommodations and more.

• Spaces for 1,824-2,300 Guests
• 1 Theater

Discover the magic of San Francisco’s historic and storied venue, located in the heart of Downtown on Market Street. The Warfield has been a beloved institution for nearly 100 years and your next special event could be a part of history. Our ultimate concert venue is available for a broad range of Special Events, including: Tech Events Award Shows Product Launches Holiday Parties Corporate Meetings Summits Conferences Galas Third-Party Promoter Events + more! With the help of The Warfield’s best-in-class event + production team, you’ll always have peace of mind when bringing your vision to life. Plan with confidence and take advantage of the exceptional concert stage, sound, lighting, LED screens and Vintage Analog Marquee.

• Spaces for 800 Guests

Located right in the heart of San Francisco, City View at Metreon is newly renovated and suited to host receptions, conferences, and everything else in between. Metreon is remodeled and more upscale than before, the city view has over 31,000 square feet of space that can host anywhere from 200 to 2,000 guests. The City View at Metreon has a magnificent view of the skyline and an outdoor terrace unlike any other making it the perfect venue to host any event.

• Spaces for 180 Guests

A mission-style building from 1910, Hotel Shattuck Plaza is a downtown Berkeley landmark. Reflecting California's architectural heritage and re-designed with a contemporary aesthetic, this historic boutique hotel is the jewel of Downtown Berkeley. Around the corner from the BART to San Francisco, and two blocks from UC Berkeley, our hotel is surrounded by wonderful shops, theaters and dining. Savor local, farm-fresh California food at ZINO Restaurant and sip craft cocktails in the Lounge. Recharge with a workout in the fitness center, stay connected with free Wi-Fi, and convene in dynamic meeting spaces. Passionate about green hospitality, we are an eco-friendly hotel where modern luxury is always in harmony with the planet.

• Spaces for 260-700 Guests
• 2 Museums
• 2 Landmarks

The San Francisco Mint, which was built to serve a rapidly growing city and a thriving regional economy, is a historic community gathering place that is now available for private events. This classical revivalist venue, which is just a coin toss away from the Moscone Center in downtown San Francisco, has been renovated to accommodate modern productions while maintaining its historical grandeur. The San Francisco Mint, with its 92,000 square feet of space, promises to provide an unrivaled experience for your next corporate event, gala, wedding, or private party! Take a look at some of the many different applications for this iconic landmark in the gallery below. There are five floors of usable indoor space with a capacity of 999 people and 30 foot high ceilings. The Main Floor has ornate double ballrooms and breakout rooms as well as coat check and green rooms. The Vault Level has industrial gold vaults and an ore mill. The exclusive 4,000 square foot interior courtyard has gaslight chandeliers that can be tuned to any color. There is on-site management. There is a public parking lot on the corner of 5th and Mission with power and Wi-Fi capabilities.

• Spaces for 500 Guests

A 16-floor vertical village for frontier technologies and creative arts.

• Spaces for 3,600 Guests
• 1 Event Space

An extraordinary opportunity awaits you at the San Francisco waterfront—a collection of open and flexible spaces on the iconic Embarcadero, ready to be a canvas for your creativity. Whether large or intimate, a corporate conference or a holiday bash, your next occasion can be one people talk about for years to come. It starts this moment. Let your imagination loose and your ideas percolate. The venues of Metro Events can make your vision a reality. Unadorned, this raw space resembles a vintage train station. Decked out for your event, Pier 29 can take on any number of looks; hip media function, glamorous awards gala, high-tech product launch, inspiring seminar. Add adjacent Pier 27 to expand the possibilities.

A sustainable sanctuary inspired by Northern California’s stunning landscape and central to the Embarcadero. Our urban oasis is the perfect home base to embrace the area’s iconic culinary influence, harbor history, and dynamic daylife.

• Spaces for 7-200 Guests
• 1 Restaurant
• 1 Bar
• 18 Total Spaces

Located in downtown San Francisco, The Jay offers a design-forward hotel experience rooted in creativity and community. The property features thoughtfully curated interiors, flexible event spaces, and modern guest accommodations. With its urban energy and refined atmosphere, The Jay provides a distinctive backdrop for meetings, receptions, and social gatherings.

• Spaces for 45-1,000 Guests
• 4 Event Spaces

Housed in a historic two-story warehouse, Mezzanine SF features large expanses of unobstructed wall space, soaring ceilings and immense skylights. Mezzanine SF is an adaptable venue that measures over 12,000 square feet with mezzanine levels that can be divided into smaller, more intimate spaces. The versatile space accommodates events ranging from small gatherings to large scale productions including product launches, corporate receptions, sit-down dinners, photography / video shoots, fashion shows, art shows, film screenings, and dances parties. Capacities for events at Mezzanine SF range from 75 to 1,000. Mezzanine SF offers a full-service professional event staff and all the services necessary for the creation and execution of your event, including but not limited to catering, audio, lighting, entertainment booking, management, and custom décor. Mint Plaza (located immediately adjacent to Mezzanine SF), is also available for those who wish to host joint indoor/outdoor events or tented and open-air events.

• Spaces for 116-577 Guests
• 3 Event Spaces

The Village is a fully customizable San Francisco event venue for all your event needs. This space a 17,000sf state-of-the-art facility featuring 3 floors of event space, 1,100 person capacity, 1,000 mbps of internet and easy access for load-ins. This ideally located San Francisco venue is designed specifically to help bring to life your event ideas by providing integrated in-house catering and production services.

• Spaces for 10-500 Guests
• 5 Hotels
• 5 Ballrooms
• 1 Meeting Space

Rising 21 stories above San Francisco's famed Union Square, the JW Marriott San Francisco Union Square places guests in the heart of one of the world's most dazzling gateway cities. Our ideal location and redefined style of luxury awaits your celebration. Newly renovated, our accommodations applaud the hotel's iconic architecture and history of elegance. We have thoughtfully crafted a richness of experiences, with associates who will guide you on an elegant journey that begins the second you arrive. Featuring 15 event rooms totaling 16,648 square feet of space, our venue can accommodate ceremonies and receptions of all sizes. Our wedding specialist, exceptional culinary team and experienced associates will provide you and your guests with personalized services to ensure everything you imagined is realized to perfection.