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The Masonic
Concert Hall, Performing Arts Venue, and Theater
Nob Hill, San Francisco
"Great venue, especially for more intimate shows."(5 Tips)
"If you've got balcony seats, good luck - the stairs are fierce."(3 Tips)
"Beautiful auditorium."(2 Tips)"Great view from every seat"(5 Tips)
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MaxMarch 9, 2018I love the Masonic. Great venue. I HATE that they jack up parking to $35 during events. Plan ahead and park down the street a block.
The concerts. The renovation of the auditorium. The mosaic history of the building is fascinating. It is now associated with Live Nation.Upvoted Oct 3
Lisa S.July 22, 2012Don't sit at either end of row W in the lower section. The floor of row V doesn't slope down until the 3rd seat in, so the people sitting in row V block the view of row W.Upvoted 3 weeks ago- Kendal CockrelAugust 15, 2018Great venue, especially for more intimate shows. No re-entry so if you're looking to buy merch after a show, go straight to the merch table instead of getting herded out with the rest of the crowd.
WendyramaDecember 11, 2016The VIP lounge and staff overall are exceptional. Heads up: legally they can't serve a cocktail neat. Ask for another glass. :-)
JasonAugust 14, 2016If you're just there for a comedian show, save yourselves a few bucks and snag an upper balcony seat on either far side. You'll see them just as well as any other seat.
JD MaloneAugust 31, 2015Very intimate place with great views. Staff is rather blah though. They close the bar half way through the last act so get there during intermission.
Don NimuraMarch 9, 2018Park on Level 5 of the parking lot and you'll pop right out on Pine. Beats the heck out of trying to get of the top exit with all the pedestrians walking by.
Holly RossJanuary 3, 2017The only issue (as always) are the super-agro (garage? parking?) attendants. I'm disabled, and don't move super fast - maybe don't yell at me to "move it," Slow your roll, bros.
Kaylen ParkerSeptember 27, 2019The intimacy of the floor space was super nice. And the building itself is awesome, I felt like I was walking up the red carpet.
Steven KayeSeptember 30, 2016Concessions outside the concert spaces - a lifesaver for people like me who foolishly walked up Taylor.
- Don NimuraMarch 16, 2018Park on the lower level 5 and you pop right out of the garage after your concert.
Joey CombsMarch 24, 2016Cool venue, although the drinks are kinda pricey. If you love Sierra Nevada they have at least 4 beers to choose from (I think they're a sponsor).
- Garrett StoffelOctober 1, 2014Beautiful auditorium. Great venue to rock out, or relax and see a great show.
Nigel YorkOctober 9, 2016United Nations and it's birth were ratified here and The Fairmont and likely the mystery house which is as obvious as the church and it's NWO agenda and exploit of Manifest Destiny art. Real. Yes.
Rachel RothJune 24, 2017For balcony seats, get central ones as the sound isn't as good off to the side.
Ryan TamaresJanuary 6, 2019While the view from almost any seat is great, seats are not so comfy, cf. Davies Symphony Hall etc
Bianca CappellettiSeptember 23, 2015Amazing acoustics!!! Nice staff and a great experience! Cozy theater!- Asha ServiaDecember 5, 2010Park at the Grace Cathedral across the street, slightly cheaper and you get to be in a gorgeous building. If you've got balcony seats, good luck - the stairs are fierce. Happy Birthday Margaret Cho!
Austin WangOctober 26, 2021Street parking is near impossible around here. Use public transit if you can help it.
Christian BakerApril 12, 2016There is no bad seat in the venue, so overpay for floor seats with that knowledge.
Alex SilarajsJuly 19, 2023Really expensive since the renovation, but a good spot to see a favorite band.
Ashley LDecember 2, 2010Very nice,intimate venue. Parking available in their lot for a large fee! I parked @ the sutter stockton garage which is a walk but totally reasonable for only $8!
concerts, conventions, all sorts of things to see here.parking is $$$ though!
ShirleyNovember 30, 2010Event Parking $30 - try and avoid parking all the way at the bottom as you're the last to get out.NOTE: Parking vendors check your tickets again which was the reason it took over 30mins to get out.
Eric CastroDecember 12, 2014This is a poor concert venue, in part because of the physical design, and in (large) part because of the house staff. If possible, see your concert anywhere else.
Bennett W WongNovember 13, 2014Definitely another venue to turn to for holding concerts or graduation ceremonies.
BillyNovember 30, 2014Beautiful auditorium. They close the bar about halfway through the final act though :/
J TNovember 5, 2016The acoustics are quite bad - the Steven Wilson concert was extremely loud and jarring. It drove me nuts.
Mike MinorSeptember 28, 2011Right side of entry doors is an elevator. Not a good place to get jammed up.
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The Masonic
1111 California St (btwn Jones & Taylor)
San Francisco, CA 94108
United States
San Francisco, CA 94108
United States
Closed until 8:00 AM (Show more)
- Mon–Fri
- 8:00 AM–5:00 PM
(415) 776-7457
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