Bill Graham Civic | Parking and Directions

Parking

There is limited parking around the Bill Graham Civic Auditorium. Please plan accordingly to allow for the time necessary to find parking, as well as the time it may take to walk the necessary distance to the venue. We encourage the use of public transportation!

We don’t own or operate any lots or parking structures in the area, but you can find a few garages surrounding the venue. The Civic Center Garage is located nearby on McAllister between Polk and Larkin and they charge a flat rate during events.

Directions and Transportation

The Bill Graham Civic Auditorium is located at 99 Grove Street in San Francisco, CA

If you choose to drive to the venue, please plan ahead and arrive early. There is typically heavy traffic in and out of the event area, so motorists are strongly encouraged to carpool and allow for extra travel time. We highly encourage the use of public transportation as both BART and MUNI have services within walking distance to the venue.

Driving from the South Bay and San Francisco:

  • North on Interstate 101.
  • Take the Civic Center exit to 9th Street.
  • Travel north on 9th.
  • This street turns into Larkin Street as it crosses Market Street.
  • Take Larkin one block to Grove Street.
  • Bill Graham Civic Auditorium is on your left.

Driving from the East Bay:

  • Take the Bay Bridge towards San Francisco.
  • Take the Civic Center exit to 9th Street.
  • Travel north on 9th.
  • This street turns into Larkin Street as it crosses Market Street.
  • Take Larkin one block to Grove Street. Turn left on Grove.
  • Bill Graham Civic Auditorium is on your left.

From the North Bay:

  • Take the Golden Gate Bridge towards San Francisco.
  • Take the Lombard Street exit to Van Ness Avenue.
  • Turn right on Van Ness and travel south to Grove Street.
  • Turn left on Grove Street.
  • Bill Graham Civic Auditorium is on your right.

Before you drive, consider one of these travel alternatives:

BIKE

If you choose to bike to the show, bike racks are located just outside the venue.

BART, MUNI OR METRO

  • Exit at the Civic Center Station.
  • Once in the station, exit at 8th and Market (look for the blue drawing of City Hall).
  • At the top of the Stairs, you are on Grove St.
  • Walk one block west on Grove to the Bill Graham Civic Auditorium.
  • Bill Graham Civic Auditorium is on your left.

Visit www.bart.gov to find schedules and your nearest Bart Station.

CALTRAIN

  • From the Caltrain Station (Fourth & Townsend Streets).
  • Across Fourth Street from the station, catch the #42 bus.
  • The bus will eventually proceed to and along Van Ness Avenue.
  • Disembark at Van Ness and Hayes Streets.
  • Walk West on Hayes (away from Van Ness).
  • Turn left on Polk Street and right on Grove Street.
  • Bill Graham Civic Auditorium is on your right.

or

Catch the 83X Mid-Market Express from the Caltrain Station to Civic Center Station
(Commute periods only, Monday through Friday | 7-11 a.m. and 4- 8 p.m.)

WALK

If you are in the area, take a nice walk through San Francisco to the Bill Graham Civic Auditorium.

CARPOOL

We encourage that if you do drive, that you carpool.