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Palace of Fine Arts Theatre

Wedding venue in San Francisco, California

About Palace of Fine Arts Theatre

The Palace of Fine Arts Theatre is a performing arts theatre at 3301 Lyon Street in San Francisco, opened in 1970 within the historic Palace of Fine Arts landmark. The main auditorium seats 960 in continental-style rows with wide seats and cascading red curtains. It is equipped with a Meyer Sound system, a house lighting plot that includes moving lights, and a sprung stage floor suited to dance. The expansive lobby can accommodate receptions of up to 350 guests, with specific fire permits and approval. The theatre is rented to select organizations for concerts, dance productions, community events, corporate meetings and other special events. A park-facing photo prep room is also available for rent, and Cow Hollow Catering is the preferred provider of concessions and catering.

The facts

Guests
Up to 960 guests
Pricing note
Rental rates are not published for the theatre itself; the renter FAQ says daily rental rates top out at $7,000, depending on technical needs and load-in, presentation and load-out timing. The photo prep room is listed at $50 to $100 per hour. Hourly and daily figures are different units, so no min or max is set.
Setting
Indoor
Last updated
November 2026

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  • Listed on WeddingWire (checked November 2026)
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