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Nigh impossible to describe, but absolutely delightful to experience. The Edwardian Ball is an elegant and whimsical celebration of art, music, theatre, fashion, technology, circus, and the beloved creations of the late, great author and illustrator Edward Gorey.
Set in a re-imagined “Edwardian Era,” this multi-city, multi-media extravaganza has grown over the past TWENTY SIX years from an underground club party into an internationally recognized festival of the arts, now operating with the blessing of The Edward Gorey Charitable Trust.
WHO, WHAT & WHERE?
Attendees traveling from across the nation and from all corners of the globe flock to this West Coast celebration for a delightful blend of ballroom dancing, live music, riveting stage shows, DJs and dancing, fine art installations, an award-winning vendor bazaar, mystical and nonsensical oddities, absinthe cocktails, steam machinery, parlour games, alluring sideshows, and much more. All ages are welcome and appropriate in this darkly humorous and elegant setting, where literary aficionados rub elbows with chimney sweeps, where the sensual meets the bizarre, where historically accurate Edwardian re-creationists waltz through the steam-powered tea garden… where the only guiding rule is that you join in on the fun!
The Venue
859 O'Farrell Street, San Francisco
Is there parking at the venue?
There is no reserved parking at The Great American Music Hall (GAMH). There are plenty of public and private parking lots in the vicinity. There is also limited street parking. GAMH can validate parking for the 1000 Van Ness Garage which is located at Polk & O’Farrell, half a block away from GAMH. Please check their updated hours here.
Is there public transportation near the venue?
Public transportation is a great way to get to the Great American Music Hall. Several Muni bus lines serve the surrounding neighborhood, including the 38/38R Geary and 49 Van Ness/Mission. The venue is also accessible from downtown BART and Muni Metro stations with a short bus connection or walk.