Wed April 24th Open 11 AM–5 PM
With our flexible spaces, beautiful settings, and prime location in the heart of San Francisco’s most dynamic district, Yerba Buena Center for the Arts is the ideal venue for a wide variety of events from receptions to presentations to multi-day conferences.
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Blue Shield of California Theater at YBCA
Contemporary proscenium theater with traditional two-tier seating & lobbies. Seated 757.
YBCA Forum
Modern, flexible 6,700 sq ft space with 29’ high tension-grid ceiling. Seated 450, Standing 850.
Screening Room
An intimate auditorium with fixed seating and state-of-the-art projection equipment. Seated 81 + 8 ADA.
Grand Lobby
YBCA’s main entrance for our box office, galleries, Forum venue, and offices. Standing 350.
Rates & Policies
Galleries & Forum Building (GFB)
Forum Standard Access (8am to 11pm)
$10,000 per day
Forum Premium Rate
$13,500 per day
Grand Lobby**
$4,500 per day
Lounge**
$600 per day
Screening Room**
$2,000 per day
**This space is rented in conjunction with Forum and/or Theater only.
Blue Shield of California Theater Building
Main Auditorium & Stage (8am to 11pm standard access)
$12,000 per day
Theater Premium
$15,000 per day
Venue and Building Access Times
All venue rental fees are based on standard building access times of 8:00am to 11:00pm. Access may be extended with prior approval by YBCA’s Events staff, and is subject to additional fees.
YBCA control/rover security team operates onsite from 8:00am–8:00pm on Monday–Tuesday, so additional hourly security fees apply for building access after 8pm on those days.
Public Access (Grand Lobby)
YBCA’s Grand Lobby is not available for private rental during public access hours. Shared use or after-hours private events are permitted, and your YBCA Event Manager shall specify the time, location, and options for early setup.
The Grand Lobby is available for private rentals from 6PM daily, or 8PM on Thursday.
Discounted Rates
Reduced licensing fees are available for organizations that qualify as tax exempt pursuant to section 501(c)3 of the Internal Revenue Code. Documentation of 501(c)3 status is required for application of fees. Additional fees for Expanded Access still apply.
Venue Use Policy
To learn more about YBCA’s reservation and licensing process, along with venue policies, please download our full Venues Use Policy document.
YBCA Venues Use Policy (PDF)