The Masonic Seating Chart

Sections at The Masonic

The Masonic's seating bowl is organized into the following main sections. Section layout differs by event — a sports configuration and a concert configuration of the same arena are not the same chart.

• Floor — general admission standing or reserved seating
• Lower terrace — front of the elevated rear seating
• Upper terrace — back rows of the bowl
• Box and VIP areas — premium side seating

Best seats at The Masonic

For seated shows, center floor rows about a dozen back are the prime spot, while the front of the lower terrace lifts you for a clear head-on view. For standing nights, center floor 20 feet back balances closeness and sightline.

Tips before you go

The room converts between standing and seated, so confirm your show's layout when buying. It sits atop Nob Hill near the cable car lines, so transit or rideshare beats the steep-hill parking hunt. Doors open to lobby views worth arriving early for.

How to read the The Masonic seating chart

The Masonic seats 3,300 on stacked levels facing the stage, so reading the chart means thinking in tiers rather than rings. The orchestra — the main floor — sits closest to the stage; above it the mezzanine and then the balcony step back and up, and box seats line the sides. Lower row letters are nearer the stage, center sections face it square on, and side sections trade a straight view for a lower price.

Three things decide a The Masonic seat: how far from the stage you are, whether you sit center or off toward a side aisle, and which level you are on. For a theater this size, the value sweet spot is usually the front of the mezzanine at center — an unobstructed, elevated view of the whole stage without orchestra-row prices. Watch for overhang and any "partial view" note on your seat, and cross-check the official The Masonic map before you buy.

Building a seating chart for an event at The Masonic

Hosting a suite night, a group outing, or a private event in the San Francisco area? A seating chart keeps the group organized before you ever reach the gates. Map your party onto tables that mirror the suite or section layout, assign each guest a spot, and export a PDF so everyone knows where they sit. For a private event in a banquet space near The Masonic, the same tool lays out rounds, banquet tables, and head tables, then prints a chart the venue's event-services team can work from. Capacity at The Masonic runs to 3,300 for its main configuration, but most private events use a fraction of that in a club, suite, or adjacent hospitality space — exactly the scale the maker below is built for.

Frequently asked questions

How many seats does The Masonic hold?

The Masonic has a capacity of 3,300 seats. Capacity varies by event configuration — a concert may use floor seating that a basketball game doesn't, and a private buyout uses a different count than a public event.

What are the best seats at The Masonic?

For seated shows, center floor rows about a dozen back are the prime spot, while the front of the lower terrace lifts you for a clear head-on view. For standing nights, center floor 20 feet back balances closeness and sightline.

What sections does The Masonic have?

Main sections include: Floor — general admission standing or reserved seating; Lower terrace — front of the elevated rear seating; Upper terrace — back rows of the bowl. Full breakdown in the sections list above.

Where is The Masonic located?

The Masonic is in San Francisco, California. Check the venue's official website for the exact address, parking options, and public transit access closest to your seat section.

How do I plan a private event at The Masonic?

For private events, build a seating chart that maps to the venue's section layout using the Seat Chart App maker below. Drop tables to match your event's footprint within the venue's space, assign guests, and export a PDF to share with the venue's event-services team.

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