San Francisco nightclub Temple SF blames its closure on “financial difficulties due to economic changes within our industry.”
San Fransisco nightlife will have one fewer destination starting on May 25. World-famous nightclub Temple SF will discontinue operations on that date, apparently owing to shifts in the live music and entertainment landscape.
The San Francisco Standard reports that Temple SF’s management revealed as much in a WARN notice submitted to the California Department of Employment Development. In part, it reads, “For the last several months Temple Nightclub has experienced financial difficulties due to economic changes within our industry. In the past years we have taken action to adapt to this new market with new processes. Unfortunately, this action has not resulted in increased profitability.”
The closure will impact 86 employees. Temple SF has shared plans to pay them all out fairly, including any benefits accrued during their tenure.
Located at 540 Howard Street in San Francisco’s SoMa neighborhood, Temple SF opened its doors in 2007. Early on, its Blade Runner, Tron and Burning Man-inspired decor struck a chord with the city’s tech professionals, and it billed EDM artists like Alesso and 3LAU along with more mainstream names like Lil Jon. Its final run of events includes nights headlined by the likes of Flux Pavilion, DJ Shabazz, and HYO.
In 2017, the Temple brand expanded to include Temple Denver — and last year, it broke ground on a Los Angeles location. At the time of writing, there is no indication whether the factors contributing to Temple SF’s closure will also affect the other two establishments.
Temple SF’s letter closed out on a grateful note. “Finally, I want to thank you for all that you have done for Temple Nightclub,” it reads. “Your contributions to what we have achieved over the years has been invaluable. I wish you all the very best for your future.“
