On concert nights, the glass-walled Symphony Hall looks lit up and magical as you drive by, just like the music being performed inside. Michael Tilson Thomas is a national treasure and has really made a name for the orchestra, with many award-winning recordings. Worth a stop for music lovers.

I have been going to the SF Symphony on and off for 30 years. I am not a fan of everything, but when they do something right, it is amazing. Everyone has different musical tastes and I think the symphony offers a wide range of musical styles. I would like more new commissions of new work, but I pick and... More

Great performances all the time. You can spend a wonderful evening at a somewhat elevated state of appreciation to all the giants of the greatest form of eternal human self expression. Enjoy

It is a nice building, but you can't compare to European style. The neighborhood is full of beggars and crazy people. Did not feel very pleased.

Bad acoustics, bad customer service, I would recommend that you go anywhere else. These people are arrogant, rude, and have absolutely no talent whatsoever. You WILL be disappointed ;-(

A bit pricey but defiantly worth going to see the SF Symphony or one of the many other venues offered. A beautiful structure.

Esp liked pre-concert lecture w audio illustrations. Made Nielsen symphony much more understandable.

On a short work trip to San Francisco from the UK, we wanted to catch a classical concert by the SFSymphony Orchestra - and what a wonderful performance it was, conducted by the elegant and expressive Christoph Eschenbach. The first half consisted of two arias by Wagner sung exquisitely by baritone Matthias Goerne, especially Wotan's Farewell and Magic Fire Music... More

We sat in the last row of the top balcony and the sound was great and the $50.00/tickets price affordable. We also observed chairs behind the musicians. We found out San Francisco Symphony's center terrace seats are sold for $15 to $20 two hours before the performance; additionally, student rushes may be available for $20. (Call the organization's box office... More