Grand Theater Rental

Making up the entire ground floor, the Grand Theater Rental is an excellent option for exhibits and large performances.

• 6,000 square feet
• 800 maximum capacity
• 450 seated

Lobby

With large windows facing lively Mission Street, the lobby is an unparalleled space for hosting a spectrum of events. It is ideal for small functions, pop up retail and showcases.

• 800 square feet
• 80 capacity
• 50 seated

Half Theater Rental

Including the main stage, lobby, and bar, the Half Theater Rental is perfect for performances, small conferences, and special events.

• 4,000 square feet
• 400 maximum capacity
• 250 seated

Classroom

The classroom is equipped with a 85” screen and small soundsystem, making it perfect for smaller meetings and workshops.

• 250 square feet
• 30 capacity

Host your next event in the heart of culture, art, and technology

Looking for a distinctive venue for your next event? Gray Area provides more than just a rental—it’s a cultural experience.

Our theater features permanent interactive art by renowned artist Rafael Lozano-Hemmer and a gallery with rotating exhibitions by local and international artists. Hosting your event here means immersing your guests in the creative ecosystem of the Bay Area.

Gray Area is located in the historic Grand Theater, built in 1940. We offer modern sound, light, and visual capabilities, fiber internet, and full bar packages. The 10,000 square foot San Francisco landmark is a versatile venue available for performances, conferences, and exhibitions.

Community Partnership Rental Program

Gray Area is proud to offer a community rentals program to organizations with nonprofit 501(c)3 status to leverage our space for community support and social good. Events or organizations that qualify for this program must satisfy one or more of the following program goals:

1) to serve the local Mission District community
2) to elevate and organize around issues of social justice
3) to support, or increase visibility of, underserved communities
4) to advance under-supported fields in the arts and/or in technology

Benefits of the community rentals program include listing on the Gray Area website, digital marketing, and discounted gear and rental fees. Past program recipients include: Mission Cultural Center, El Tecolote, Let's Take Action, Dawson Dance SF, CounterPulse, CCA, BAVC, and more.

COVID-19 Updates

Our team is working hard to keep a safe environment:
• Intimate: Restricted capacity to allow for social distancing.
• Air Circulation: New increased ventilation in the lobby and performance space.
• Cleanliness: New enhanced cleaning policy; we are fully sanitizing the entire facility every day and providing hand sanitizer.

* Please note any interaction with the general public poses an elevated risk of being exposed to COVID-19 and we cannot guarantee that you will not be exposed while in attendance at the event. We are following state and federal guidance, and doing everything we can to minimize risk to our guests.