Top SoMa Holiday Party Venues

• Spaces for 200-250 Guests

This versatile event space is ideal for hackathons, workshops, conferences, corporate off-sites, product demos, and team training sessions. Designed for both functionality and ambiance, the venue features a spacious main area and multiple breakout rooms, offering a flexible setup for diverse event needs. Located in San Francisco’s vibrant SoMa neighborhood, this full-production venue is equipped with premium AV, including a large LED wall and a Bose sound system. • Main Event Room: Large & customizable open space for up to 250 guest seated. • Workshop Room: Accommodates up to 40 attendees. • Podcast Room: Ideal for recording sessions, with acoustic treatment and recording equipment available upon request. Equipped with Blackmagic cameras and Shure SM7B microphones. • Breakout Rooms: 8 separate breakout spaces, accommodating 4 to 10 people each, adaptable for various team setups. Amenities: • LED wall for dynamic visuals • Bose sound system for clear, immersive audio • Livestream studio setup • Wheelchair accessible • Kitchen area with fridge and microwave • Private rooms for focused discussions • Ethernet and high-speed Wi-Fi (1Gb up & down) • Ample electrical outlets On-Demand Services: • Our team provides end-to-end event management, including live streaming and recording capabilities for high-quality content capture.

• Spaces for 30-700 Guests
• 2 Restaurants
• 2 Outdoor Spaces

Chambers is the ideal meeting spot for any occasion, since it is conveniently located in the heart of the city, just 3 blocks from the San Francisco Civic Center and 6 streets from Union Square. Smaller parties feel pleasant in any of our little corners, even though we have ample capacity to accommodate celebrations of 700 or more attendees. Our Spaces The Horseshoe: The horseshoe is the focal point of our lounge and is ideal for informal meetings of 5-30 people. This location, which is just next to our DJ Booth and Lounge Bar, can serve as a semi-private home base for your party. The Lounge: This is where the party takes place! Our lounge has a capacity of 20-150 people and can be rented out on a semi-exclusive or full-exclusive basis. To suit any type of event, there is a complete bar, DJ booth, and an 80" flat screen television. The Patio: Drink in the gorgeous view of the pool and palm trees in our private oasis while enjoying cocktails at our super secret pop-up bar! Worried about Karl the Fog? We have wind barriers and outside heaters that will keep you comfortable while you enjoy the party. Each patio can fit up to 40-50 seated guests. The Courtyard: The pool-side courtyard, which can hold gatherings of up to 500 people and can be customized to fulfill practically any purpose, is ideal for bigger scale events. There is a fire pit and two independent cabanas that may be set up for smaller, more intimate gatherings. Seated dinners can fit up to 250 guests. Chambers Buyout- Can’t decide on which space? Rent out the whole venue! Max capacity is 700 guests.

• Spaces for 1,000 Guests

With its beautiful and classy décor, attractive and sophisticated interior and a heap of production details, The Grand Nightclub redefines nightlife entertainment in San Francisco. The club strives to bring a unique nightclub experience to the Bay Area with the high level of energy that can be found all over the club from its lavish VIP table seating to the five levels that are all available for clubgoers to get their partying on. At The Grand Nightclub, guests are sure to immerse themselves in the ultimate nightclub experience. Its high-budget production strives to craft the most lux night for its guests. Come spend a night here to experience the full revelry that is The Grand Nightclub in San Francisco!

• Spaces for 300-350 Guests

Eve Nightclub & Event Space offers 3,000 square feet of timeless elegance making Eve one of the most desirable spots in San Francisco. Consisting of attractive interiors, sophisticated decor and an intimate floor plan, Eve boasts new elevated VIP seating for maximum visibility of the party, two fully-stocked bars, and unprecedented nightclub production. Located centerstage of this ultra-chic venue is a state-of-the-art DJ Booth that delivers cutting edge music with impeccable sound. Eve’s Garden outdoor bar offers a change of environment and allows guests to party under the stars. Eve’s unique layout offers a stunningly versatile event space that can host corporate functions, holiday parties, product launches, fundraisers, company offsite meetings, conferences, fashion shows and cocktail receptions. Let our expert staff tailor a personalized evening to accommodate all your special needs.

Host your next wedding, seminar, conference, social event or executive meeting amid 32,000 square feet of flexible indoor venues—including a 9,000-square-foot ballroom that can accommodate up to 1,200 guests—at Hyatt Regency San Francisco Downtown SOMA. Our award-winning executive chef is on-hand to prepare custom banquet and catering menus sure to dazzle your guests for any occasion.

• Spaces for 200 Guests

A sleek, modern event space, bar, and lounge in the heart of San Francisco. Designed to deliver an unforgettable experience, our venue features stunning visuals, state-of-the-art lighting and sound, and a fully customizable atmosphere to bring any vision to life. Whether you’re planning an intimate gathering or a high-energy celebration, the space adapts seamlessly to your needs. Perfect for: Networking Events, Convention Mixers, Birthday Celebrations, Wedding Receptions, Holiday Parties, DJ or Live Music events, and any other occasion worth celebrating! Conveniently located just three blocks from the iconic Moscone Center, our venue is an ideal choice for conference after-parties and corporate gatherings.

• Spaces for 58-80 Guests
• 1 Restaurant
• 1 Hotel

Nestled in the heart of San Francisco, the Jeanne D’arc Event Space offers a unique setting for your next event. Located within the historic Cornell Hotel de France, this space once housed the beloved Jeanne D’arc restaurant, known for its French cuisine and medieval-inspired ambiance. The venue’s medieval charm, combined with modern amenities, makes it the ideal location for intimate gatherings, corporate events, parties, or special celebrations. With a fully equipped kitchen and the flexibility to bring your own catering, we ensure that your event is seamless and unforgettable. With a capacity of up to 80 guests, this venue blends old-world European elegance with contemporary comfort, offering the perfect atmosphere for a memorable occasion. Whether you're hosting a cocktail party, business meeting, or birthday celebration, our team is here to bring your vision to life.

• Spaces for 50-500 Guests
• 3 Event Spaces

Alloy Collective creates event experiences that allow guests to forget where they are. We are a fully customizable event venue, an arts & innovation hub, and a community-oriented collaborative workspace located in San Francisco. Whether you’re looking to host a product demo, a professional networking event, or a private food tasting, Alloy is the space for you. With three separate floors, including rooftop access with breathtaking views of the San Francisco skyline, Alloy Collective is perfect for hosting a small get together or a large gathering. Alloy Collective is much more than a venue — it’s an experience. With a modern architectural flare and the capacity for customization, Alloy Collective aims to be an event production service that is truly one of a kind. We are a team made up of unique creative professionals breaking the industry boundaries to design exceptional experiences for top cliental nationwide. Pricing based on venue rental rates and production services.

• Spaces for 60-350 Guests
• 1 Rooftop
• 1 Theater
• 3 Event Spaces

Set in San Francisco’s SoMa neighborhood, Chorus Theater offers a versatile venue for concerts, corporate events, film screenings, performances, and private celebrations. The historic theater features a spacious auditorium, professional stage, advanced audiovisual capabilities, and flexible event layouts that accommodate a wide range of gatherings. Blending classic architectural character with modern production amenities, the venue provides a distinctive backdrop for both intimate events and large-scale productions. Its central location and adaptable spaces make Chorus Theater a memorable destination for events in the heart of San Francisco.

• Spaces for 6-900 Guests
• 1 Ballroom
• 3 Landmarks
• 3 Total Spaces

The Avalon SF, is more than just a venue – it's the return of a San Francisco icon. Once a stage for movements and music that shaped a generation, The Avalon is open for new ideas, new connections, and the next wave of history. Equipped with flexible spaces, modern amenities, advanced technological capabilities and 30k+ sq ft across 3 levels, The Avalon is the perfect canvas for events of every style and scale.

• Spaces for 100-500 Guests
• 1 Event Space

Established in 1993 in downtown San Francisco, 111 Minna Gallery is in the business of Art and Leisure. The gallery showcases a unique blend of local and international artists, world-class DJ’s, live performance, and film screenings in an elegantly urban and ever-changing 4,000 square foot space. The gallery is open to the public and nightly on a rotating schedule for special events large enough for 500 people. The space evokes the dramatic effect of an urban industrial warehouse with 16ft high walls, floor to ceiling windows facing out on 2nd Street, exposed piping overhead, original hardwood floors, and monthly rotating art exhibitions. With 4,700 square feet of open space, 111 Minna Gallery can support two independent events – accommodating groups from 50-500. Each space has a fully stocked bar, sound system, separate entrances, and a raised stage. 111 Minna Gallery is perfect for clients wishing to host events in conjunction with conferences at Moscone Center.

• Spaces for 120-140 Guests

524 Union Street, formerly the Paper Doll, a designated San Francisco landmark; an original hidden gem full of magic, ready for your special event, wedding dinners, birthdays, corporate events, pop ups and more. Located in a Victorian, 524 captures European charms and Bohemian ambience along the Barbary Coast trail in the heart of thriving post pandemic North Beach, steps from Coit Tower and Washington Square Park. Featuring two separate dining rooms and bars, raised stage areas, equipped kitchen, door to door loading, corner front and private San Francisco alley entry way, rustic details, stain glass, a working fireplace, and more. The Paper Doll is noted as the first LGBTQ restaurant, and a front line of civil rights and 524 Union Street is one of the oldest pre-earthquake locations for food and drink.

• Spaces for 15-200 Guests
• 2 Restaurants

Aphotic, from the Greek “without light,” makes reference to the layer of the ocean that receives less than 1% of sunlight. Located in SoMa and walking distance from The Moscone Center, Aphotic is a best practice seafood restaurant from Chef Peter Hemsley focused on transparency and traceability, providing the freshest direct-sourced seafood and highlighting the best of California’s bounties.

• Spaces for 40-250 Guests
• 3 Restaurants
• 1 Outdoor
• 1 Event Space

Mars Bar Restaurant is a great venue located south of market in SF. We have a huge back area that is perfect for bands, DJ's, birthdays, banquets, and many other celebrations. We have two outside patios. The garden patio and the larger under the big top tented patio. The tented patio can be configured for events that are casual to full blown elegance. We love small events as well as large ones. Any questions, please just ask. Thanks

• Spaces for 200-4,000 Guests
• 5 Event Spaces

Whether you’re planning an intimate COVID-compliant gathering, a virtual event, or seeking a location for filming without a live audience, the Exploratorium has great options for you. Our team of event professionals is here to brainstorm with you, navigate safety-minded options, and create memorable experiences for you and your guests. Located in the vibrant heart of the historic Embarcadero, the Exploratorium is an imaginative setting for just about any event, from intimate meetings to spectacular parties. You can have it all: Rent the entire Exploratorium facility and get spectacular waterfront views of San Francisco and the Bay, a lively landscape of hundreds of interactive exhibits, flexible event spaces, superb catering, and skilled staff. With our gallery bundle options, you can craft the perfect museum selection for your event. Whether you’re looking for a progressive celebration with distinct spaces for your cocktail reception, dinner, and dessert or planning an entertaining reception, we are happy to help you find the perfect fit.

• Spaces for 2-80 Guests
• 5 Event Spaces

The Newhall Nest is a unique and multifunctional event space in San Francisco's Financial District, perched atop a historic jewel. Our 4,000-square-foot private event space is perfect for a variety of occasions! The loft-style layout and well-appointed furnishings of our penthouse make it ideal for weddings, corporate parties, and private events! Our event area offers breathtaking, towering city views through wrap-around windows and a 2,000 square foot top terrace, no matter what the occasion. Our private event facility can accommodate up to 80 people, and we also provide overnight lodging. If you're thinking of having a rooftop wedding, our private rooftop will be the ideal location. We assist clients create wedding memories that will last a lifetime at the Newhall Nest. We can assist you in planning the wedding of your dreams, whether it is an interior wedding venue or a rooftop wedding for up to 80 guests. While immersed in the heart of San Francisco, our venue offers breathtaking views of the Bay. This 4,000-square-foot space, which includes a 2,000-square-foot roof deck, is the ideal setting to celebrate the start of your married life together. Please contact us today for further information or to reserve your special date! It's critical to be able to get a private event site for your wedding reception in these age of social distancing. With this in mind, we've created the ideal environment for a safe and responsible celebration. Why should you have to give up your sense of style and comfort because of current health concerns? While you enjoy the wedding of your dreams, our crew will ensure the ultimate safety of your guests. Thank you for considering the Newhall Nest as a venue for your special occasion!

• Spaces for 240-900 Guests
• 3 Event Spaces

You have arrived at San Francisco's most architecturally stunning venue. Astonish your guests and host an event that will be remembered for years to come. This versatile San Francisco landmark offers three separate venues, each with unique architectural characteristics and an array of accompanying rooms. Whether you are planning the wedding of your dreams, a corporate seminar, an elaborate reunion, or a celebratory bar or bat mitzvah, you will find The Regency Center to be a distinctive and imaginative choice. We invite you and your guests to relax and indulge yourselves in this exceptional venue, and let us demonstrate why we are the ideal setting for your next special event.

• Spaces for 8-160 Guests
• 11 Hotels
• 11 Ballrooms

The Clift Royal Sonesta Hotel is a century-old gem. Originally opened by Frederick C. Clift in February 1915, the hotel has been an ever-evolving classic, drawing guests from all over the world. In January 2020, after an extensive renovation, guests will be welcomed by sophisticated and modern changes signifying a reawakening of the hotel’s original craftsmanship fused with modern day San Francisco. Designed for beauty, adaptability and convenience, The Clift has become a place that celebrates the past and embraces a rapidly evolving future. The updated ambiance engages traditional touches while enveloping the beauty of the City by the Bay. The iconic Redwood Room has been polished and refreshed, preserving its storied history and seductive ambiance. Other updates include the introduction of a new eatery and café; newly renovated function space to include a light-filled general session space with soaring two-story, floor-to-ceiling windows; and completion of the façade work on the exterior of the building. Located walking distance from San Francisco’s shopping and financial districts, The Clift has long been considered one of the world’s best hotels.

• Spaces for 40-1,200 Guests
• 4 Hotels
• 4 Ballrooms
• 1 Outdoor

In the heart of the city, steps from the Financial District and Moscone Convention Center, the 5-star luxury property, the Four Seasons San Francisco, offers an exceptional setting for your wedding, celebration, or meeting. Your guests will enjoy our newly renovated guest rooms when they stay at Four Seasons San Francisco, decorated in calming shades of white, blue, and grey. The Four Seasons San Francisco offers gorgeous views of the city, and you and your guests will appreciate very last detail from our attentive staff. At Four Seasons San Francisco, you will find exceptional settings including 15,000 sqft of newly renovated meeting and event space, including an outdoor terrace, for business meetings and gala banquets, along with a staff dedicated to making your event in San Francisco a success. If planning your wedding at Four Seasons San Francisco, our event-planning staff will work with you directly to make sure all of your event dreams come to life. The Veranda ballroom at Four Seasons San Francisco offers floor-to-ceiling windows, plus a gorgeous terrace perfect for cocktails and mingling. The staff at Four Seasons San Francisco can also arrange photography, florals, linens, and any other amenity or event professional you might need for your special day.