The Melody of San Francisco hosts corporate offsites, dinners, all-hands meetings, holiday parties, private parties and weddings for up to 350 guests. It occupies a former church at 906 Broadway, in the North Beach area of San Francisco, and is a designated San Francisco Historic Landmark. It has three spaces: the Main Hall, the Underground Studio and the Backyard.
Seminars and company events
The venue describes itself as a turnkey space for receptions, offsites, dinners, all-hands meetings, product launches, conferences and holiday parties. The Main Hall covers 7,500 square feet. It holds 350 for a reception, 220 in theatre style or 120 at banquet rounds. It has a wireless microphone package, a projector screen with pre-set projectors, an in-house PA system, customizable architectural and stage lighting, music-reactive ceiling lighting and wireless internet.
The Underground Studio covers 3,500 square feet with brick walls, a concrete floor and iron columns. It takes 250 for a reception, 150 in theatre style or 100 at banquet rounds, and suits workshops, team building, productions or back-of-house staging during large events.
The venue lists a ground-floor load-in zone and a large storage room off the studio. Event hours run from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Weddings and receptions
The Melody has hosted weddings for more than 140 years. It offers two packages. The ceremony package covers a four-hour rental, full venue audio with wireless microphones, custom architectural lighting, a champagne toast and 100 chairs. The ceremony and reception package covers a 12-hour rental, audio, lighting, tables and chairs for up to 120 guests, linens, a four-hour open bar and a buffet dinner for 120 guests. A photographer and printed signage are available as add-ons.
Rooms and capacities
The Main Hall provides 350 reception, 220 theatre and 120 banquet places. The Underground Studio provides 250 reception, 150 theatre and 100 banquet places. The Backyard covers 700 square feet and holds 75, and is a private outdoor area separated from the Main Hall for cocktail hours, networking and team activities. Furniture on site includes lounge vignettes, two movable bars, 180 padded chairs and cocktail tables. The pipe organ can be played with permission.
Catering
The venue works with an in-house beverage service partner. For food, furniture, decor, valet, florals and media, it keeps a preferred vendor list. The wedding ceremony and reception package includes a buffet dinner.
History and setting
The building was a church and has hosted gatherings since 1880. It keeps tall ceilings and stained glass windows. It shares a block with Ina Coolbrith Park, which has views of Alcatraz, Coit Tower and the skyline. The venue is managed by Escape the Routine.
Getting there
The address is 906 Broadway, San Francisco. The venue describes the neighborhood as walkable.
