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Private Events at Swedish American Hall

Private events in a San Francisco landmark since 1907. Carved wood, tall windows and Freja Hall, a grand main room made for long tables and a late last dance. Add full-service catering with our partners and a craft cocktail bar.

The Details

Room | Standing Reception | Banquet Seating | Theater Seating | Classroom Seating Freja Hall | 300 | 150 | 225 | 120 Balder Hall | 100 | 70 | 100 | 50 Cafe du Nord | 320 | 80 | 100 | 80
*Capacities are estimates and may be limited by the building’s maximum occupancy.
Your maximum guest count depends on the event flow and room layout. Banquet seating is based on 60” round tables of 10. Swedish American Hall holds up to 300 guests and Cafe du Nord up to 320, or 620 across both. Fire marshal limits mean your total can vary with your setup, furniture and other details.
  • Tables for up to 150 guests*

  • Chairs for up to 200 guests*

  • Built-in A/V

  • Dimmable indoor lighting

  • Built-in platform stage

  • Basic Wi-Fi

  • Central heating

  • Post-event janitorial

  • Vendor prep areas

  • On-site venue manager

Full 10-hour rentals include

*Ten 60” rounds, six 8’ tables and 200 natural wood folding chairs. Linens are not included; please order them through your rental company. Furniture setup may carry a labor charge of $250 + tax.
Floor plan of Freja Hall with dimensions marked in feet: 43 feet by 42 feet, and sectioned off areas including a bar, an entrance from downstairs, an elevator, and coat check. Adjacent rooms include Balder Hall and restrooms.

Let's start planning

Tell us what you're planning. Our events team can set up a tour, check your date or put together a custom proposal.