Welcome to the Palace Of Fine Arts Theatre, a historic event venue in San Francisco's Marina District. Built for the 1915 Panama-Pacific International Exposition and opened as a dedicated theatre in 1970, this venue offers a refined and intimate setting for performances, weddings, lectures, and special events. We’ve got you covered with seating details, parking options, transit access, and nearby hotels and dining to help you plan a seamless visit.

Whether you’re attending a show, hosting an event, or planning a trip to the Bay Area, you’ll find this venue approachable and convenient, with reliable access and a rich history that adds character to any program.

Parking is available on-site, and the venue sits within easy reach of multiple Muni routes with convenient connections to BART at Montgomery Street. Nearby hotels like Hotel Drisco, Cow Hollow Inn & Suites, and the Argonaut Hotel offer comfortable stays within a short ride or walk. When you’re ready to book, we’ll guide you through securing your seats at the Palace Of Fine Arts Theatre—a true San Francisco classic that’s built to host memorable events year after year.

For performers and event organizers, the Palace is marketed as a premier venue in partnership materials, underscoring its status as a top-stage destination in the city. The venue provides a scenic, iconic backdrop that suits a wide range of performances and gatherings.

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Seating, Parking & Venue Information

Address: Palace of Fine Arts Theatre, 3301 Lyon Street, San Francisco, CA 94123.
Capacity: 960-seat Palace of Fine Arts Theatre (within a 140,000 sq ft core event space). Floor plan seating map confirms 960 seats.
Venue type: Historic event venue/theatre within the Palace of Fine Arts complex in the Marina District; on-site parking available.
Seating chart: Seating Map.png shows Capacity 960 for the Palace of Fine Arts Theatre.
Parking: On-site parking available at the venue (with directions and parking areas described in official pages).
Transit: Public transit access via SF Muni buses 30, 43, 28, 29; near many routes; BART access via Montgomery Street is feasible with bus connections.
Nearby hotels: Hotel Drisco (~0.8 miles), Cow Hollow Inn & Suites (~0.6 miles), Argonaut Hotel (~1.6 miles) from the Palace.
Notable events hosted: The Palace was built for the 1915 Panama-Pacific International Exposition; the Palace of Fine Arts Theatre opened in 1970; recent notable usage includes events like the Bioneers Conference in 2022.
Demolished or renamed: No demolition; the structure remains as Palace of Fine Arts Theatre; branding pages indicate it is marketed as a 'Non Plus Ultra' venue in partnership materials.