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About Island Tent

Island Tent is an outdoor, tented island space within the Marin Center complex in San Rafael, CA. Known for hosting headliner concerts during the Marin County Fair and other events branded as Island Stage, this versatile venue seats up to 2,000 guests on the island space, with the overall outdoor venues on site accommodating up to 12,000 attendees. Seating is generally first-come, non-assigned, and access to Island Tent typically begins at 6:00 PM (2:00 PM on July 4). The space may close if capacity is reached. Whether you’re catching a Marin County Fair headliner or a TreasureFest flavor, we’ve got you covered with practical tips to secure your seats and plan your visit.

Island Tent sits at Marin Center, 10 Avenue of the Flags, San Rafael, CA 94903. Free on-site parking is available, with parking lots included in outdoor-venue rentals. The venue is near the Marin Civic Center SMART station and is accessible by local transit and buses, making it convenient to reach without a car. For your stay beyond the show, consider nearby hotels such as Embassy Suites by Hilton San Rafael Marin County, Marin Hilltop Hotel in Novato, and Residence Inn by Marriott Novato. We’ve highlighted affiliate partner options for easy booking and dining choices near the venue to help you plan a smooth visit. When you secure your tickets through us, you’ll be getting a straightforward, no-hassle experience—like having a friend in the business. TRUSTED, dependable, and ready when you are.

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Seating, Parking & Venue Information

  • Address: Island Tent is at Marin Center, 10 Avenue of the Flags, San Rafael, CA 94903.
  • Venue type: outdoor, tented island space within the Fairgrounds, Lagoon Park and Island complex.
  • Capacity: Island space capacity is 2,000; overall outdoor venues on site total up to 12,000.
  • Seating: seating is generally first-come, non-assigned; during the Marin County Fair access to Island Tent begins at 6pm (2pm on July 4) and the Island may close if capacity is reached (some events branded as Island Stage).
  • Parking: free on-site parking; parking lots are included with outdoor-venue rentals.
  • Transit: near the Marin Civic Center SMART station; accessible by local transit and buses.
  • Nearby hotels: Embassy Suites by Hilton San Rafael Marin County; Marin Hilltop Hotel (Novato); Residence Inn by Marriott Novato.
  • Notable events: Marin County Fair uses Island Tent/Island Stage for headliner concerts; TreasureFest has been hosted at Marin Center in the past.
  • Renaming note: Island Tent remains the common name, but some fair events use Island Stage branding for headliner performances.