The Masonic Seating Chart
The Masonic is a concert hall at 1111 California Street on Nob Hill in San Francisco, across the street from Grace Cathedral. Designed by Albert Roller, it opened in 1958. Wikipedia lists its first name as the Grand Masonic Auditorium and says it was the Nob Hill Masonic Auditorium from 1995 to 2014. Live Nation runs it. In June 2014, Pollstar reported that a remodel would add VIP boxes and remove floor seats, raising capacity from 3,166 to 3,300.
Quick answer
The Masonic holds about 3,300 people, the figure Pollstar reported in 2014 when floor seats were to be removed. Other sources differ: Wikipedia lists 3,481, and Live Nation's event sheet gives 3,000 for a full venue buyout and 2,400 for theater-style private events. We found no official count for seated concerts.
- The two levels are the Floor and the Balcony.
- Some shows seat the floor, and others make it standing room.
- There is no re-entry.
- The cable car stops steps from the door.
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Sections at The Masonic
The Masonic has two seating levels, the main floor and a seated balcony. The section names below are read off Ticketmaster maps for 2026 shows, since we found no seating chart on the venue's own site.
- Floor, seated — sections 1 to 7 and A to C
- Floor, standing — one general admission area at some shows
- Balcony — seated sections 1 to 12 above the floor
- Floor boxes — premium boxes sold through the venue, not shown on Ticketmaster maps
- California Lounge — a private lounge with city views
Best seats at The Masonic
We found no official best-seat guide. Live Nation describes a tiered floor with a seated balcony above it. The two 2026 Ticketmaster maps we checked show two layouts: a seated floor split into sections 1 to 7 and A to C, or one standing floor. Both keep balcony sections 1 to 12, so check which map your show uses before you buy.
Tips before you go
Bags up to 12 by 6 by 12 inches are allowed, and there is no re-entry. Doors usually open one hour before the show, and the box office opens 30 minutes before doors. The California Street cable car stops at California and Taylor, steps from the front entrance.
How to read the The Masonic seating chart
At seated shows, the floor is split into sections 1 to 7 plus A, B and C. At general admission shows, the whole floor is one standing area.
Balcony sections are numbered 1 to 12, and the floor also uses numbers, so a number alone doesn't tell you the level. Check whether your ticket says Floor or Balcony.
Elevators reach the main floor and the balcony. Accessible parking is in the Masonic Center Garage, and elevators run from the garage up to the lobby.
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Pollstar reported that the 2014 remodel would also bring a new stage, new carpet and flooring, and light and art installations. The lobby holds a huge endomosaic window by the artist Emile Norman, which the Masons' magazine lists at 48 by 38 feet.
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Open the seating chart generatorFrequently asked questions
- How many people does The Masonic hold?
- The Masonic holds about 3,300 people, the figure Pollstar reported in 2014 when floor seats were to be removed. Other sources differ: Wikipedia lists 3,481, and Live Nation's event sheet gives 3,000 for a full venue buyout and 2,400 for theater-style private events. We found no official count for seated concerts.
- What are the best seats at The Masonic?
- We found no official best-seat guide. Live Nation describes a tiered floor with a seated balcony above it. The two 2026 Ticketmaster maps we checked show two layouts: a seated floor split into sections 1 to 7 and A to C, or one standing floor. Both keep balcony sections 1 to 12, so check which map your show uses before you buy.
- What sections does The Masonic have?
- Main sections include: Floor, seated — sections 1 to 7 and A to C; Floor, standing — one general admission area at some shows; Balcony — seated sections 1 to 12 above the floor. Full breakdown in the sections list above.
- Where is The Masonic located?
- The Masonic is at 1111 California Street in San Francisco, across from Grace Cathedral on Nob Hill. The Masonic Center Garage is on site and open 24 hours a day, but space is limited.
- How do I plan a private event at The Masonic?
- Live Nation's event sheet lists the auditorium for up to 550 at a banquet or 1,600 at a reception. Plan The Masonic banquet tables in our free chart maker.