Events AT SWEDISH AMERICAN HALL
Swedish American Hall is a registered San Francisco historic landmark, built in 1907 by architect August Nordin. The space boasts beautiful Arts+Crafts style architecture combined with modern amenities, centrally located at SF’s bustling Upper Market/Castro border. Swedish American Hall contains unique event spaces and a speakeasy style bar, Cafe du Nord, that can be activated individually or combined for a multi-faceted event experience.
Stretching the boundaries of entertaining your guests, our historic mixed-use event space and live music venue in the heart of the Castro boasts four distinctively different spaces that can be leveraged upon in a variety of exciting combinations limited by the imagination.
From intimate rooms to host creative brain storming sessions, to our grand hall to bring the best minds together, the Swedish American Hall has you covered.
Our venue, an enclave of vibrant cultural patronage that is a bit exclusive, and a bit of a secret, accommodates 50 to 500 of your guests that would be thrilled by our unique offerings.
Capacities & AMENITIES
ROOM
Freja Hall
Balder Hall
Odin Hall
Cafe du Nord
Total
STANDING RECEPTION
300
120
150
260
700
BANQUET
SEATING
180
60
90
100
400
THEATER
SEATING
250
100
120
150
500
CLASSROOM
SEATING
120
50
60
80
310
Capacities are estimates only.
Maximum guest count will be determined by the event flow and room layout. Banquet seating is based on 60” round tables seating 10 people per table. Our venue can accommodate up to 700 guests. However, due to fire marshall restrictions, total guest counts may vary based on event setup, furniture, etc.
Full 10 hour rentals include:
Basic wifi connectivity
Central heating
Post event janitorial
Vendor prep areas
On-site venue manager
Tables for up to 150 guests*
Chairs for up to 200 guests*
Built in A/V accommodations
Dimmable indoor lighting
Built in platform stage
* Ten 60” rounds, six 8’ tables, and 200 natural wood folding chairs. No linens provided. Please order all linens through your rental company. Labor charges of $250 + tax may apply for furniture setup.
EVENT PARTNERS
We've teamed up with the very best in food and drink, lighting/audio-visual services, and décor to provide you with an expert range of services and in-house amenities.
Together, we’ll support you every step of the way, ensuring all the details of your wedding, party, or private event are taken care of and your vision is realized.
AUDIO/VISUAL
our in-house partner
Got Light is the Bay Area’s premier wedding and event design production team with over 35 years of event experience.
The Swedish American Hall is exclusively partnered with Got Light on all things light and sound to bring guests cutting edge audiovisual technology featuring state-of-the-art lighting, video, audio, drape, staging, and more.
Dramatic uplighting
Intelligent lighting packages
Custom logo projection
Pattern/texture projection
Accent lighting
Table pin spotting
Dance, band & concert lighting
Illuminated décor & chandeliers
CATERING
our preferred catering vendors
The Swedish American Hall has a preferred catering list. Aligned with our values, we have carefully selected the following San Francisco caterers for their reputation, attention to detail, outstanding cuisine, and commitment to service and sustainability.
You may work with any of the following selected caterers for your event.
RENTALS
Bright Event Rentals is the Swedish American Hall’s preferred rental partner.
Known for their wide range of equipment and event rental services, excellence in event décor, and attention to detail, Bright’s event specialists will ensure that your vision is realized from design to delivery.
