Cowell Theater
Wedding venue in San Francisco, California
About Cowell Theater
Cowell Theater is a 437-seat waterfront theater at the north end of Pier 2, adjacent to Gateway Pavilion. The fully equipped space is used for performances, film screenings, lectures and other events, and Fort Mason Center also offers its campus venues for weddings and social events. The theater has professional lighting, sound and projection systems, five backstage dressing rooms, high-speed internet and wheelchair access with assistive listening devices. Its stage measures 40 by 31 feet, with 20-foot wings. The theater can be combined with the adjacent Gateway Pavilion for receptions or multi-space programming.
The facts
- Guests
- Up to 437 guests
- Setting
- Indoor
- Last updated
- November 2026
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On the big wedding guides
- Not listed on Zola (checked November 2026)
How to reach Cowell Theater
- Website: fortmason.org/venuerental/cowell-theater?id=1
- Phone: (415) 345-7557
- Address: Pier 2, Fort Mason Center for Arts & Culture
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