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The Masonic

Concert Hall, Performing Arts Venue, and Theater

Nob Hill, San Francisco

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The Masonic

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Ranked #4 for concert halls in 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, 2018
I 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.
Upvoted Feb 11
Clarice LouieJuly 9, 2015
Been here 25+ times
The concerts. The renovation of the auditorium. The mosaic history of the building is fascinating. It is now associated with Live Nation.
Upvoted 3 days ago
Lisa S.July 22, 2012
Don'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.
Kendal CockrelAugust 15, 2018
Great 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, 2016
The VIP lounge and staff overall are exceptional. Heads up: legally they can't serve a cocktail neat. Ask for another glass. :-)
Holly RossJanuary 3, 2017
The 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.
JasonAugust 14, 2016
If 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, 2015
Very 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.
Joey CombsMarch 24, 2016
Cool 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).
Kaylen ParkerSeptember 27, 2019
The intimacy of the floor space was super nice. And the building itself is awesome, I felt like I was walking up the red carpet.
Don NimuraMarch 16, 2018
Park on the lower level 5 and you pop right out of the garage after your concert.
Don NimuraMarch 9, 2018
Park 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.
Steven KayeSeptember 30, 2016
Concessions outside the concert spaces - a lifesaver for people like me who foolishly walked up Taylor.
Aaron AtkinsJanuary 4, 2016
The music was phenomenal, very intimate venue with a great sound system.
Ryan TamaresJanuary 6, 2019
While the view from almost any seat is great, seats are not so comfy, cf. Davies Symphony Hall etc
Ashley LDecember 2, 2010
Very 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!
Bianca CappellettiSeptember 23, 2015
Amazing acoustics!!! Nice staff and a great experience! Cozy theater!
Garrett StoffelOctober 1, 2014
Beautiful auditorium. Great venue to rock out, or relax and see a great show.
kumi monsterMarch 8, 2019
Been here 25+ times
concerts, conventions, all sorts of things to see here.parking is $$$ though!
Christian BakerApril 12, 2016
There is no bad seat in the venue, so overpay for floor seats with that knowledge.
Alex SilarajsJuly 19, 2023
Really expensive since the renovation, but a good spot to see a favorite band.
Rachel RothJune 24, 2017
For balcony seats, get central ones as the sound isn't as good off to the side.
Keith SmithJanuary 28, 2019
Intimate feel for a larger venue.
Asha ServiaDecember 5, 2010
Park 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!
Graham GeiselmanApril 9, 2015
Awesome little small/midsize venue. Not a bad seat in the house!
Nigel YorkOctober 9, 2016
United 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.
Omer GelbardDecember 17, 2017
Great view from every seat
jansen cMarch 28, 2019
Pretty much no bad seats in the lower level
Austin WangOctober 26, 2021
Street parking is near impossible around here. Use public transit if you can help it.
Eric CastroDecember 12, 2014
This 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.
ShirleyNovember 30, 2010
Event 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.
J TNovember 5, 2016
The acoustics are quite bad - the Steven Wilson concert was extremely loud and jarring. It drove me nuts.
X-tina 🦄July 26, 2015
Feels like an intimate setting. Great view of the band.
Rich YannaconeDecember 31, 2015
Great sound and waitresses!
Bennett W WongNovember 13, 2014
Definitely another venue to turn to for holding concerts or graduation ceremonies.
Emily LimonOctober 22, 2014
Been here 50+ times
Best Temple of Tunes in all of SF.
BillyNovember 30, 2014
Beautiful auditorium. They close the bar about halfway through the final act though :/
Ben RussoApril 28, 2015
Rock out to great bands here.
creatrix tiaraOctober 13, 2013
concession stand food is overpriced - eat before you get in here!
Larry McCainJune 10, 2012
Get here early to get a good seat!
Steve CollinsSeptember 14, 2018
Great venue!
CarolynMarch 17, 2019
Horribly slow security. Get there much earlier than you need to
Vivek Venkatram2 weeks ago
Laufey The Goddess Tour
Greg LoweSeptember 30, 2016
Live music
Stephanie LoftusDecember 3, 2011
Parking garage was oversold and the spaces are tiny. Ughhh
Daniel GordonNovember 16, 2011
smoking porch outside, just ask an attendant where it is
Mike MinorSeptember 28, 2011
Right side of entry doors is an elevator. Not a good place to get jammed up.
Evelyn GApril 27, 2010
This place can get a bit drafty - bring a sweater!
ValleyGirlOctober 15, 2011
Il Volo performed here!
James the Wine GuyMay 10, 2011
Parking fee is shockingly $$$$.

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