Rent a theater in SoMa, San Francisco, CA

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Frequently Asked Questions

Pricing and popularity information in this section is based on proprietary Peerspace booking data, reflecting recent booking activity and the latest data available through February 2026.

How popular are theaters in SoMa?

Our local hosts have welcomed 76779 people into their theaters with reviews averaging 4.8 stars. Most even said they would book again -- about 99%.

How much does a theater cost to rent in SoMa?

Theaters in SoMa average $413 per hour to rent, but it’s easy to spend less or more depending on what you’re looking for. For a space on the smaller side, expect to spend closer to $201, whereas larger venues run about $750 per hour.

How long do people rent theaters in SoMa?

Most theaters are scheduled for 6 hours, with 214 people in attendance. You’ll find the most theaters starting between 2:00 PM and 3:00 PM.

Reviews for theaters

Alyssa A.
Financial District Theater Event Space
Where do I begin with how fabulous this experience was? Ok - for starters, our own private lounge and theater for our employee appreciation party! WOW!!! Next, the staff!! I was not expecting to have so much assistance with our party. Thank goodness they were there and made it all go...
Casie C.
Downtown Boardroom and meeting space in Jackson Square
Great space! Great host! Fit 25 people theater style comfortably
Patrick C.
8,000 Sq Ft. Airy & Modern Design Production Space
into the space. The hosts were very accommodating and allowed us to use in-house furniture to set-up for our panel discussion with theater style seating. Our team booked enough prep time to come in and make the adjustments we needed in the space to make it work for...
Kari C.
Historic Chinatown 430-seat Live Theater Venue
to work with. He was very helpful throughout the entire booking journey and throughout our video shoot helping with the lighting, stage, etc. The theater is absolutely beautiful and I look forward to seeing a performance there myself...
Melissa D.
Bright, Airy SOMA Space for Breakout or Popup
This is a beautiful space. The location was perfect for our needs. It is a bit small - we had theater seating for 60 and it was tight. And the AV facilities are very basic. However, it was a great venue for our event. Madeline, venue contact, was wonderful to work...
Julian D.
Downtown black box theater
hosted a cabaret-style musical show at the larger of the two Shelton Theaters. I’m glad that Matt Shelton suggested I stop in the week before, as I realized what I was working with. I really suggest visiting the space if you have particular sound specifications, as they rely...
Brady F.
Downtown black box theater
owner, Matt, was very accommodating and responsive to inquiries. Our party was on a quiet Tuesday night so Matt opened up one of the theaters for us as well. The location (one block from Union Square) was very convenient for our guests and the theater's charm was well worth...
Jerry G.
Downtown black box theater
just had my 60th Birthday party at this theater and had the best time ever. I can't say enough about how great the venue is and how helpful and accommodating Matt and Tim were to make sure my party was a success. All my guests commented on how much...
Blair H.
Financial District Theater Event Space
mic that runs through the house PA, for announcements). The location is great to draw people to the room. The lounge adjacent to the theater is a great place to let people chat, eat, and drink prior to a show and at intermission. I highly recommend checking out the Variety...
Rena L.
Downtown Theater for Off-sites
The theater was a great space for our offsite. We would happily use this space again
Mandy M.
Downtown black box theater
work with! He was very friendly, responsive and accommodating, and the space got a lot of compliments. I would definitely recommend the black box theater...
Laura M.
Historic Chinatown 430-seat Live Theater Venue
Gorgeous theater and perfect for our event
Shriya N.
Downtown Rehearsal / Event / Workshop Space
The space was great for a theater-style setup and Ashley & the team were very helpful. It is tough to find like others said because of the maze up the stairs - and checking in at the security desk can be a blocking point - but the room itself worked well...
Richard S.
Downtown black box theater
An excellent theater with friendly hosts. Would absolutely rent again for a film showing or comedy performance
Aj S.
Downtown Theater for Off-sites
This space is amazing! Matt and his team are very accommodating and easy to work with. This is my second time renting the theater and I'll definitely be back. The space is fun and quirky and helps make my work training classes more comfortable and lively. Remember that you...
Jeff S.
Downtown black box theater
The Black Box Theater is oozing with charm and character. We hosted a private screening of a documentary here and it was the perfect spot. Matt is great and was incredibly helpful in helping me put this event together...
Melissa S.
Unique Presentation Auditorium with Full A/V
group of maybe 35 people. We used the front bar/restaurant area for the first hour to eat/drink and then moved into the attached theater. Everything from planning (figuring out the menu, checking out the space) to setting things up when we got there felt seamless - they've obviously done this...
Heidi T.
Brilliant SoMa Gallery
We used the space for a company offsite. It was great space that met our needs. The upstairs was used with theater style seats for sessions. We used the downstairs space for breakouts and meals. Tony was super responsive and helpful...
Michael T.
The Lost Church: Vintage Style North Beach Theater for Video and Photo Shoots.
Fantastic venue and space. The Theater has a one of a kind look and vibe. The host of the space was wonderful to work with and really went beyond in helping us out. Highly recommend venue...
Audra W.
Downtown black box theater
This is by far the best Peerspace space I've ever booked. The theater is lovely, fun, comfortable and super-flexible. It's a fantastic alternative to the usual board room-style rental, and I especially love that the rental fees go to support the theater. As a bonus, it...
Updated February 19, 2026Our data is refreshed in real time using booking trends, verified guest reviews, and direct partner updates — with additional quality checks from our team.