SOMArts is an industrial building turned cultural oasis and is part of the city’s thriving arts & culture community. Featuring high ceilings, exposed beams, professional lighting, sound systems, stage with rear projection and a lush garden, SOMArts offers event rentals in one of San Francisco’s most memorable venues.

EVENT SPACE

5810 SQ Ft (incl 1470 sq ft stage) / 650 standing Capacity

SOMArts’ venue can be used as a whole or divided into partitions and is both equipped and permitted to host groups as small as 35 or as large as 650. From art auctions, exhibitions, and fundraisers to black box theater performances, this event rental space is flexible to meet your event needs!

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OUTDOOR SPACE

SOMArts’ outdoor space features a newly renovated garden patio and outdoor lighting. This space is perfect for cocktail hours, small to medium group events, and community gatherings of all kinds.

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Guests walking down the SOMArts' garden patio for an event rental
Event rental dance studio empty with murals by artist Carlos Loarca

DANCE STUDIO

Our sun-drenched dance studio includes a site specific mural by artist Carlos Loarca. The dance studio can be used as a staging area, additional dressing room, meeting or rehearsal space.

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FLOORPLAN

This floorplan shows the full event rentals space relative to the other distinct areas available to our clients: kitchenette/ bar area, lobby, gender-neutral bathrooms, a client office for staging/prep, a dressing room behind the stage and a classroom. The dance studio is upstairs and not currently ADA compliant. The patio is right outside the Main Entrance (indicated in blue type).

SOMArts' event rental space floor plan

Event Rental Packages

Our packages provide our starting price point based on the length of the event and number of days.  Even if you’re not sure whether your event will fit neatly into one of these packages – please submit your request for a quote! There are a number of ways we can try to accommodate your group.

Important: these packages do not include discounts given to non-profits, security (which is determined based on anticipated attendance), nor the refundable damage deposit.

Attendance: 100-150 guests
Event length: 2-3 hours
Pricing starts at $4,549

The Essentials Package is the perfect choice for making your one-day event or pop-up truly memorable! This package includes:

  • Day-long access to the event space (8 hours)
  • Full Audio and Lighting Package
  • Audio technician
  • Set up and load out labor

Attendance: flexible based on our capacity maximums
Event length: 4 hours
Pricing starts at $6,428

The Signature Package offers enhanced customization and event coordination support to elevate your experience. This package includes:

  • Day-long access to the event space (8 hours)
  • Full Audio and Lighting Package
  • Audio technician
  • Set up and load out labor
  • Custom lighting
  • Video projection capabilities
  • Stage manager
  • Janitorial labor and disposal fee

Attendance: Flexible based on our capacity maximums
Event length: All-day or two-day event
Pricing starts at $12,382

The Deluxe Package suits most all-day or two-day events, with all the features of the Signature Package:

  • Day-long access to the event space (for 8 hour events, or 2 half-days)
  • Full Audio and Lighting Package
  • Audio technician
  • Set up and load out labor
  • Custom lighting
  • Video projection capabilities
  • Stage manager
  • Janitorial labor and disposal fee

Enhance your event with our unique SOMArts’ “extras”:

  • Patio/Garden space
  • Dance studio for rehearsals
  • Side Classroom
  • Live streaming to broadcast your event online
  • Event Recording
  • Bar management (typically doable for events under 200 people)
  • Bleacher seating for black box theater layout
  • Outdoor Stage

What SOMArts provides

Expert technical staff
Set-up assistance
Custom event lighting
AV support
Video projections
Pipe and drape
Tables and chairs
Bleacher seating for black box theater layout

Client Testimonials:

“SOMArts has been home to our annual ArtAuction for over 20 years, and we wouldn’t dream of using any other venue! The gallery space at SOMArts is perfect for displaying art, staging musical performances, and creating an accessible and inviting space for our community. The staff have always been extremely helpful and supportive in planning and executing the best event possible. We are proud to be longtime customers of SOMArts!”

Carlos, Coalition on Homelessness

“SOMArts is a phenomenal place for events. The space is very modifiable, and it’s easy to dress the space up or down for your needs. I also love that so many elements are inclusive (A/V, security, etc.), a rarity in event spaces! The staff are knowledgeable and very helpful. We’ve thrown several galas for our non-profit there and will keep returning!”

Sara, Coleman Advocates

“Our experience hosting our annual fundraiser with SOMArts was beyond expectations. We were met with a full team of event support before, during, and after the fundraiser to guide us with planning for food, beverages, live music, a silent auction, and the installation of our art auction. The SOMArts team has a can-do attitude, treats you with abundant hospitality, and helps think of every event detail while planning and executing your event. We had a seamless experience and couldn’t have created such a large-scale, impactful event without their support.”

Katie, EduSkate + SF Skate Club

Past Clients

Asian Pacific Islander Cultural Center (APICC)
Art Span
Bindlestiff Studio
Children’s After School Arts (CASA)
Coalition on Homelessness
Coleman Advocates
Creative Arts Charter School
Eventbrite
Flaming Lotus Girls
Google
International Rescue Committee
Kearny Street Workshop
Molcajete Dominguero
Open Door Legal
Patreon
Peak Design
Post: Ballet
Queer Cultural Center (QCC)
San Francisco SPCA
Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence
Sunski
Synergy School
Transgender Day of Visibility
University of San Francisco

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes–for all public events, we require General Liability Insurance with a minimum coverage of One Million Dollars ($1,000,000) per occurrence. SOMArts and the City and County of San Francisco must be added as additional insured, as SOMArts operates in a city-owned building. Additionally, for organizations renting the space, proof of Workers’ Compensation insurance is required if you have employees.

Our Rental Space has a maximum capacity of 650 people. Please note that capacity decreases as tables, chairs, and other items are added to the space. The patio capacity is 300. When the building is rented in its entirety, it can accommodate up to 900 guests.

SOMArts has a dedicated driveway off of Brannan St and a limited number of parking spaces near the door of our main entrance which, in most cases, can be used during load-in and load-out. If you are using the patio area for your event, then parking at the end of the driveway won’t be possible, but there is a paid parking lot directly across the street that typically has ample spaces for evening events, and there is usually street parking available (metered until 6pm) on Brannan St and 8th/9th St.

We will do our best to accommodate pre-event drop-off needs. You can discuss this with the technical director leading up to your event.

50% of your total rental fee is due upon signing your contract in order to secure your date. The remaining balance is for at least 4 weeks prior to your event.

Every rental includes a full-size PA system with subwoofers, microphones, additional speakers, and accessories. Please note, we do not provide DJ gear, amps, or instruments.

Your rental includes professional lighting for your event space. Lighting references can be found linked here. 

The stage is 35′ wide, 17′ deep, and 3′ high.

Yes, we do have tables and chairs available! You can view our inventory here.

We have a “kitchenette” which includes a sink, refrigerator, and freezer that clients can use during their rental. This space is great for light prep, but no cooking is permitted inside the building. Cooking can happen outside with the necessary fire permits secured before your event.

SOMArts reserves the right to decline any space request for any reason, including a determination that the event does not align with SOMArts’ charitable purpose and mission.