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from$105/hr
Tons of natural light, skylights, soaring ceilings!

SoMa, San Francisco, CA

4.9(356)
Venue capacity icon20

Meeting Room

Available 7-days a week | 7:30AM-7:30PM Converted warehouse and former photographer’s studio with 17’ ceilings, two massive skylights, galley-style kitchen with Bosch dishwasher, plus new refrigerator and electric cooktop. Double-seater tree swing and four indoor bike racks. (Note: the large blue rug shown in the...
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from$250/hr
The Hub - Executive Board Room

Union Square, San Francisco, CA

4.8(18)
Venue capacity icon30

Boardroom

The Hub (Hub 1 & Hub 2 combined - 765 sq ft) is perfect for executive meetings. Our room is fully furnished in boardroom style with centralized tabletop power outlets and Eames Style AG Management office chairs. - Complimentary Fiber Optic WiFi with no limitation...
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from$150/hr
NE Mission Off-Site Space in Photo Studio

Mission District, San Francisco, CA

5.0(475)
Venue capacity icon20

Flex Space

A bright, creative, and inspired environment for your next business meeting, presentation, workshop, or offsite think session. Located in the North East part of San Francisco's Mission District the studio is a stand-alone, single unit building with a one-car garage and easy street level access...
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from$150/hr
Harry M. Smith Conference Room at Union Square

Lower Nob Hill, San Francisco, CA

4.9(471)
Venue capacity icon45

Event Space

...floor: https://www.peerspace.com/pages/listings/59a09bd7ac4ef26902a2ce6f OPTIMAL USE OF SPACE We've had excellent feed back from clients who've chosen our space. Trainings | Lectures | Fundraisers | Workshops | Motivational gatherings...
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from$399/hr
Design District Villa with Multiple Breakout Rooms

Potrero Hill, San Francisco, CA

4.9(65)
Venue capacity icon150

Lounge

Welcome to Villa Fontine San Francisco! We have just completed a refresh to include the following: New images are coming soon! -Interior repainting -Refinishing the hardwood floors -New zoned Sonos sound system -Phillips Hue lighting system -New roller shades throughout -New heating systems, -Four new...
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from$98/hr
Vibrant and Whimsical Space with Stunning Views on Union Square

Lower Nob Hill, San Francisco, CA

4.8(420)
Venue capacity icon20

Meeting Room

We are excited to announce that we have reopened for bookings. We have closely followed the City and County of San Francisco reopening policies. We diligently observe Covid-19 guidelines from the CDC and are enacting strict cleanliness and social distancing standards allowing no more than...
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from$120/hr
Lots of Light Mission Loft

Mission District, San Francisco, CA

5.0(344)
Venue capacity icon16

Flex Space

Brainstorming, quarterly meetings, team building, and other such activities have proven to be creatively inspiring in this old-school brick and timber space. Four skylights fill it with light, and the large wooden plank floors add warmth and charm. Add (my) award-winning photographic artwork, and you've...
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from$1,800/hr
Historic Downtown San Francisco Event Space

Union Square, San Francisco, CA

Venue capacity icon291

Event Space

...We’re centrally located in downtown San Francisco with easy access to public transportation on both local and regional systems. Individually, the Lecture Hall has a capacity for 106 attendees and the Conference Room has a capacity of 30-44 attendees. The Storefront Café and...
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from$190/hr
Team Offsite/ Retreat: Outdoor and Indoor Meeting Space: Potrero Hill Garden Pavilion

Potrero Hill, San Francisco, CA

5.0(155)
Venue capacity icon16

House

You are invited to enjoy a business offsite space like no other here in the City. The Garden Pavilion is comfortable and elegant and perfect for the most casual meeting to the most polished presentation to a relaxing mini-retreat. You will have use of the...
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Pricing and popularity information in this section is based on proprietary data from bookings made on Peerspace from 2016-2024.

Host an unforgettable event at San Francisco lecture halls

Ideal for classes, seminars, workshops, and other events, a traditional lecture space in San Francisco typically consists of an expansive room filled with many rows of seats facing a massive stage at the front. A number of lecture halls in the city are located within universities or colleges, while others may be standalone venues rented out for corporate functions like conferences, product launches, and training sessions. To accommodate these events, most lecture venues in San Francisco feature advanced A/V equipment, custom lighting options, and high-speed Wi-Fi connectivity, in addition to ample seating capacity and superior acoustics. Less traditional lecture spaces can include flexible event venues, conference rooms, and even lofts that provide a unique atmosphere for any occasion.

Explore where to host a lecture in San Francisco

The City by the Bay is the melting pot of innovation and cultural diversity, making it an ideal location to host a lecture. When searching for the right venue to host a lecture, downtown SF should be on top of your list. Whether you're educating an audience about the latest technological developments or presenting findings on various social issues, the downtown area boasts some of the most innovative spaces designed specifically for lectures — from theaters to spacious studios — with supportive amenities to create an unforgettable experience for everyone involved. Home to University of California, San Francisco (UCSF), Parnassus Heights is a picturesque neighborhood located in the heart of the city. This beautiful community boasts a broad array of stunning architecture and historic landmarks, as well as first-rate lecture halls situated within the campus of UCSF. No matter if you're on the hunt for a small lecture space or a large auditorium for a lecture, San Francisco has it all.

Book unique places to host a lecture in San Francisco

San Francisco offers an incredible range of lecture halls that cater to any audience size or style, whether you're an entrepreneur seeking to share your latest business strategy or a professor looking to deliver a thought-provoking speech on contemporary art. When researching lecture halls, be sure to consider factors such as location, capacity, amenities, and rental rates. From historic theaters with ornate decor and state-of-the-art sound systems to modern event spaces with floor-to-ceiling windows and panoramic views of the skyline, there are plenty of venues to consider when hosting a lecture in the Bay Area. And depending on your topic and audience, you may also want to consider alternative venues like cafes or coworking spaces that can provide an intimate setting while still offering necessary amenities for a great turnout.

Reviews for lecture halls

Shinya W.
NE Mission Off-Site Space in Photo Studio
for my event that lasted a week - we didn't have a single problem occur while using the space. I've held workshops and lectures in the space, and everything worked perfectly...
Oona B.
Harry M. Smith Conference Room at Union Square
we had, we received a response immediately. The space appeared exactly as advertised. It's beautiful! It was a workshop and some rather informal lectures on entrepreneurship...
Oona B.
Harry M. Smith Conference Room at Union Square
direct also during the day when questions occurred. It is convenient that Starbucks is just around the corner, too. The acoustics are good for lectures and we became aware one more that the location is really outstanding...
Wilmer B.
Pac Heights Presentation Space
The host and the space were perfect to work with for our event. Great space to hold workshops and lectures
Stephen A.
Mountain retreat 5 mins from downtown Redwood City.
annual participants from the Bay Area (western New York cultural center with its own symphony orchestra, opera company, ballet company, music school, and legendary lectures by world class experts, preceding Ted Talks by 120 years. Food was excellent. Staff went above and beyond expectations. And we could walk away without...
Erin A.
Historic Chinatown Venue with an Awesome View
this space twice, and both times well exceeded our expectations!! I will definitely book this space again, perfect for medium-sized groups, facilitation, or lectures! Jenny is incredibly accommodating and helpful - when I was running late for set-up she took care of setting everything up, including the projector. The...
Leah S.
Warm bookstore and art gallery (Mission district)
We had a wonderful time using Adobe Books as a venue for our lecture/ discussion. The staff were warm, communicative, and easy to work with- I would absolutely recommend...
Jeanie M.
Iconic North Beach Gathering Space | Manilatown Heritage Foundation
use for an invited speaker to present to our group of 45. This space was ideal. The chairs were set up on arrival in lecture style with the screen, data projector and audio ready to go. Location was very convenient and easy to find. Clean and tidy facilities and heaps...

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