Had an amazing time at The Masonic when we came here for Kesha’s concert in 2017. The venue is in an absolutely beautiful part of the city and has some great views. Architecturally, the space is absolutely awe inspiring. The event staff was great (not necessarily Masonic staff) and getting in and out of the venue was very easy. I hope to see more awesome shows at the Masonic, seems to be smaller groups that utilize this space due to the more limited size of the space.

Great venue for concerts! General admition is standing only but also has balcony seating. Parking is close by, Easy to get in and out of.Very nice place!

Came here last night for Ali Wong stand-up. The show was fabulous & hilarious. 1.5 hours just went by fast. You could grab cocktail or beer or snack before the show. I sat at the balcony & still able to see Ali fine. Huge space inside the Masonic & the getting in process was so quick without hassle. Keep in mind that your phone & smart watch will be locked inside a pouch so if you need to text someone do so beforehand. One star got taken off because of the exiting process after the show ended. No line, no direction where you can unlock the pouch to get your phone. People just everywhere to get their phones out & you will stuck between people for 10 - 15 minutes before you can find someone outside the entrance area to unlock the pouch. Sitting areas are quite small & uncomfortable. But overall, great Ali Wong show.

Great place for a healthy living.... loves a lot.. My favorite Harvest bowl place...

We saw John Oliver here tonight and had a great time. We got in quickly. We were assisted by two staff members to help find our seats easily without even asking. I feel like you would have a good view from anywhere in the building. I loved that it wasnt too large of a space. My only complaint is that the bathroom is far away but even then there was a staff member directing the line telling you right where to go. I would definitely come here again for another event.

Went to Ali Wong and Jesse McCartney here. Nice intimate venue and not so big that you feel like you cant see whats going on from any seat. They dont allow umbrellas inside, FYI so I had to check mine. It was pouring outside so it was worth it--getting it back was pretty efficient.

The place is so beautiful and clean.The staff is really nice and attentive.The bathrooms are clean and near the auditorium. The place is small, so perfect to see your idols. The tickers are expensive but worth it. The seats are really easy to find and chairs really comfy. They have a coat check. Near Bart and Muni stations. Beautiful from the outside and inside. It doesnt matter where you are sitting because everything is so close.

My very first time at the Masonic was to see Ali Wong this past weekend. The venue itself is very nice, however, they really need to work on the admittance process. It was a complete madhouse trying to get into the venue, have our bags checked by security, put our phones into sealed pouches, and then proceed upstairs to the actual venue.No one directs or explains anything, and you feel herded like a giant group of cattle. There is no signage anywhere and you feel overwhelmed until youre finally in the venue and take your seat.If they can get people in and out more smoothly, Id definitely return for another show.

We saw Passion Pit here and had a great time. This building is incredible, good facilities and lots of toilets in the womens restrooms (thanks!!!). The bar even had drink specials, how often does that happen at a music venue this size?

Really nice Auditorium for any kind of function being held. Great layout for our concert social distortion. We had really good balcony seats dead center. Love the VIP lounge away from the actual concert. Great drinks and spread of food layout. Everyone was pretty friendly across the board bartenders, ushers and security. Would definitely return to this venue for a concert. Everyseat in the house was good seat, balcony and even standing room. Plenty of bars all over the venue. One central spot for food though but who wants to eat.

Enjoyed special memories here! Thank you Donnie Cook III (son) for such wonderful precious time we get to enjoy being us. God is great.

We went to see Ali Wong for her second show of the evening. Love the new look from the renovations! The staff were amazing with the sold out crowd. We had floor seats and the view was great!

Party was great but the location was a little little dirty and crowded. The seat were tight and a little worn out. Not a bad place by all means, just minor items. The mens room didnt have any urinals so it was a long line for the men. Fun atmosphere overall.

The auditorium is great but EVERYTHING else is kinda crazy. The older ladies with the walkies are bitter menaces, avoid them at all cost! There were signs throughout (temporary from-the-printer kind of signs) saying photography is prohibited. I was surprised so checked the website and I guess some artists can decide to prohibit for their shows, but I asked anyway and was told no problem. Well see...but I see an old-lady-with-walkie confrontation in my future! Drinks are good but strong (maybe they should require one for the employees!).

Classy venue, immaculately maintained, engaging and friendly staff made for my step daughters first concert pretty spectacular (Dream Theater, 3/24/2019)! Onsite parking is ideal and appreciated. I will absolutely look for more shows here!

Saw Ali Wong here. The show was great, but the ushers and backgrounds support staff werent really showing efficiency or sense of urgency. Our tickets had a curtain call of 9:30 pm, and by 10:15 we were still sitting in line waiting to enter the theater. By the time we were actually inside, 2/3 of the opening act was already over, which tells me that the Masonic failed at their job.Ill definitely eye roll the next time I have to consider coming to a show at the Masonic

Great venue, centrally located in historic downtown San Francisco. Not as large as many other venues, but the seats are comfortable, theres not a bad seat in the house, and theres onsite paid parking. Security was quick and seating was easy to find.

Fine venue. This is my second time here and we came to see John Oliver. Queue was efficient and systematic. Venue rules were not very clear though and I wasn’t able to tell if the venue rules were different from the event rules which would matter to someone if they happened to have their camera equipment...I’d want to know if my gear was at risk for confiscation. Not sure if that’s on them or LiveNation/Ticketmaster. Regardless, we had a great time in a classic SF venue. Floor seats are foldable chairs that are actually decently comfortable.

A big venue with a intamate feel. Good acoustics. Lower seating in the back could have had more staggered levels. Seemed to be looking in to peoples heads sometime. I liked the side-stage standing wings for viewing. Each level has a small full length table to hold your drink. Great view of the stage too. Pubic transit is a must and is in walking distance of the venue.

Such a fun concert . thank you rex orange county.

This place has probably the best acoustic in the city and the entrance is very pretty during day time. The venue hosts concerts as well as conferences.The sound quality is really good if you are going to see a band with 5 musicians or less. If the band is bigger than that, it might feel very load and you find yourself plugging your ears.It is on top of the hill and you can find $35 & $40 parking.Bars are nearby but down hill.

This review is in regards to the box office attendant named Marvin. I came to buy tickets to a show that had been on sale a while (to save on fees), so there was ample availability. The tickets I was interested in were aisle seats, but when I asked for them, Marvin said they weren’t available. I asked for another pair, which he also stated were unavailable. At this point, I asked if he could access the “Aisle Seat Offer” because these seats were classified as that. He stated that yes, he could access all tickets. I then asked if he had any aisle seats available, and he said no. Given there were tens if not over a hundred aisle seats available, I asked if he perhaps was mistaken and could not access the “Aisle Seat Offer”. Marvin then became smug and sarcastic, saying that I must be right even though he works there every Saturday. From that point forward, he would only sarcastically say “you’re right” with every question I asked, then told me he was done answering questions and said I should just buy tickets online. Marvin must be pretty unhappy with his life... why even work in a customer service role, dude?

Great concert place. Went there for a private venue with Andy Grammer. We were so close to him lol.

Beautiful venue. Easy access by taxi. Only a $11 taxi ride from Powell St BART station. Multiple parking garages in the area. Seating for the show was standing room only (bottom) or seated (upper area). The sound guy for the opening act was ok, but thankfully they had it straightened out by the second act. Venue is located directly across the street from Grace Cathedral.

Beautiful venue. Small enough to have unobstructed views of the stage but large enough for a fun concert experience

It felt like I was in a different time once inside. I loved how intimate the lighting was, and the overall care of the place was impeccable.

This is my favorite music venue in SF. It has a beautiful mural on the inside with views of the city. The sound is great, and you’re never too far from the artist. The queue for the line is never too long, and the people working concessions are super friendly.

Pro: fancy marble walls and floors, every seat was good view even in back of balcony, multiple parking garages within walking distance. Restrooms near seating area. Snack bar & wine bars selling food like tacos and pasta burritos. About 20 minute walk from mall & cable car museum if need to kill time.Con: all parking garages in area were about $10/hr or $40/day similar high prices. Didnt notice any nearby restaurants except those built into hotels. Doors open 45 minutes before show so come early to park but entertain yourself elsewhere until event.

I went to see the poet Rupi Kaur perform here. The sound quality was great. The lighting was amazing. The building was beautiful. If you dont do well with stairs this might be a challenge for you. The seats were very small and very close. They felt smaller than the average. The price of concessions was average. Pricey but expected. There werent too many options to choose from and there werent vegan options. I would suggest eating something before you enter.

Venue is amazing. Anywhere you sit/stand is perfect viewing of the artist. Im eating it 4 stars because the food is garbage. I love coheed

The place was great, location is hard if you like to walk. Great space though, had a fun night.

Saw Dream Theater here. Gorgeous building and surprisingly easy to get in and out of with the massive parking garage.

This venue has a very intimate setting but with plenty of space to move around. GA floor with the raised seats in the back is a great touch. Bar prices are higher than usual, they offer food but I ate before entering the venue. Rest rooms are below the venue.

Great venue. Went for Passion Pit and had a blast!

Visited the Masonic for a Sam Harris talk with Yuval Noah Harari. There probably wasn’t a bad seat in the house. I do kind of wish we would have got a seat that had the cocktail table - was a little crammed to sit in the rows but worth every moment.

Great small venue. Very accommodating. Polite helpful staff. Full bars on both levels. Offers a varied line up so you can find a show youd like to see here. Beautiful inside and out. If you havent been here to see a Live Nation show, you really need to come. Trust me..... youll love it!

Awesome location for a concert. No seat is too far from the artist. Interior is beautiful. Good concessions access. The exterior looks more like a museum than a music hall.

Very nice building, Ive been to several events here over the last 5 years and its very spacious and well kept.

Great place to see a show! Wonderful seating, up close and personal! Saw Darren Criss and Lea Michelle there.

Good venue - much bigger than I expected.

This is the headquarters of the flagship California mens fraternity. The building is lovingly maintained and a cultural center for the City. In addition to serving its members statewide, it is a phenomenal place to showcase the arts. Id love to see a concert here.

Cool venue with great performers. If buying tickets to a show, I recommend buying them in person so you have to option of choosing your seat. The lady was very helpful when I went and the seats I got were fantastic. Drinks are expensive though, so make sure you pregame.

Amazing venue- large, yet intimate. Watched from the balcony and it felt like a private concert.

Its a pretty large venue, I guess? Ill be honest, theres not really much to comment .... The chairs are nice? Actually, on that note, dont ever try to reach forwards or lift up your bum slightly off these chairs. They flip back up so quickly, youre definitely gonna be falling on your bum when you try to sit back down.Otherwise, the stage is ... well lit? The washroom has a lot of stalls?yes. good venue.

Great venue for live music. The views are good from the balcony as well as the floor (when its GA). Floor seating is not good at any venue due to the flat floor level. Only gets 3 stars as the sound is not always the best, seats are a bit too small/cramped to enjoy a lively event.

Saw Marc Maron and Luke Short here on 10/26/2019. Show was great. I honestly dont think there is a bad seat in the house. We sat in the balcony and our view was awesome.

Good place for a concert - seating and sound. Easy onsite parking. Expensive beers but there’s a libertarian smoking deck.We saw Nick Mason’s Saucerful of Secrets, and this time we were the younger, not older, people in attendance.

Great venue. Weezer for the NADA conference. Place is great for live music show.

Great location, perfect for venues. Clean, helpful and friendly team members.

We visited the venue for a private work event. The venue was large and we could see Macklamore perfectly.

A fabulous venue! Large enough to have great energy from the audience and small enough that all seats really do have an at least alright view :) Would strongly recommend seeing a live show here. Note: if anyone in your party has mobility issues, book tickets only in ground floor seats since there is no easy elevator access to balcony seats. Enjoy the show!

Splendid atmosphere & layout for contemporary concerts & events

Venue is big, up to 6000 people. Unfortunately acoustic is average, terrible on the sides. It’s okay only on main floor, general admission. Hard to catch a ride share in front of the venue.

Love the small venue feel...I also enjoy the California room when we book. Only thing I would say is to have consistent pricing for drinks

This place is so nice,but I believe the best view is upstairs

Outdated! This place needs major updates! The seats are small and warn out. The only thing I liked was the size because even at the balcony it gives you a great view of the stage.

Great show with Todd Rundgren and utopia. Love the remodel. My only complaint is more restrooms are needed. The sound is lovely and the staff is friendly. Recommended

The seats are quite small, but the floor area has excellent acoustics, way better than the balcony.

It was fine but seats on the floor are very likely to have obstructed views from the tall people in front of you.

Went to Ali Wong show here! Very nice! They serve food and drinks here.

Beautiful mid-century modern auditorium with great service and easy-access to bars that are not quite as expensive as some! You can be a tourist and take the cable car there!

Nice, intimate. Really enjoyed the shows I have seen here.

Great venue in Nob Hill area. I went to see Beck with my friends last year and recently went back to see legendary AIR. Rolling red carpet upon entry. Bar area is right at the front lobby. The stage is nicely built with a sleek modern design & lighting effects. Easy to get to by Bart. They have a box office (open Sats only) where you can grab tickets & avoid service/delivery fees.

Dream Theater concert was great!

Great venue. I was there for Drifts Hypergrowth Summit

Great theater once we got in. Long wait but great show, Ali Wong!

Every seat is a good.seat...I have been on the floor and the balcony. Been here several times tonight Ali Wong Killed it

Nice venue, I saw Demitri matrin here and it was so smooth and overall a great experience.

Best place to see a concert. The venue has underground parking. Very friendly staff. Cant wait to go back.

This is a pretty nice venue. The seating is okay enough for a two hour show and the drink options are plentiful but the food options are very lacking and very bland. Definitely suggest going to nearby restaurant if youre hungry.

It is a nice place i like the auditorium and the staff is real nice to employees and guests.

Classiest venue at SF, not easy to find the restroom, the seats is okay. People dressed up to go to the show, it’s hard to take Uber from the outside, should walk few blocks to get the Uber.

Great venue to see concerts and comedians, in the heart of the city and small enough to have a view from every seat

Amazing small venue. The acoustics were awesome. I saw Niall Horan here and it was an amazing concert. Even when sitting upper level you can see everything perfectly!

Fun older venue. Still enjoy the balcony view the best.

Lousy orchestra seating. Merely adequate sound system. Pathetic ADA support. Bizarre security.

First time visiting, seen shows in many SF venues and had one of the best experiences here! Definitely going back!!

Great venue for a concert. Sound system is perfect. Being short, I prefer the balcony and the view is perfect.

John Oliver pit on a fantastic show...a very sincere and very funny man!

Great venue for a show. Seats are comfortable and the view is great. Best seats are in the balcony. I walked around and if you are not close to the stage get good balcony seat. You will be fine

We went to Kesha and loved it. Obviously it will depend on the show you see, but I love how intimate this venue is. And the lines didn’t take forever to get drinks.

Easy access, great location. Building is pretty cool to explore if you show up early

Right after Ali Wong show, the fire alarm went off and none of the staff had any idea on what to do. In fact one of the staff on Balcony 1 was blocking the fire exit and directing people to regular exit.

Got a VIP box for a show. Great place, good Ushers . Good venue for shows. They offer beer,wine and cocktails. Even some food but didn’t have any food.

Great place to see a show. Seats on balcony 6 gives good view of the scene.

Great close auditorium for bands. Site lines are excellent. Very clean, and easy to move in and about

John Oliver was fantastic! The Masonic however was not. Stood in loooonnggg line for snacks and cocktails to be told snacks listed on boards were at concessions instead. Stood I. Loonnggg liine at concessions to be told they only sold cookies, no other snacks. In what universe do cookies go with a cocktail, wine or beer? Cookies go with milk or coffee neither of which the Masonic sell. Wasted much time but the real issue is why is it the norm to have bad food (or none) when enjoying comedy? The comics, staff and patrons deserve better.

Excellent venue. My friends and I saw Kaleo and this place has awesome acoustics and the standing area did not have a bad spot. Im not that tall and I didnt have a hard time seeing the performance

Plenty of great staff to help guide you were to go.

Oddly intimate for a larger venue. All seats are pretty good

Saw Brian Regan in concert there. Very nice venue. Clean, easy in and out. Bathrooms were 2 flights down though. had a beer..didnt order any food. Nice crowd..we all enjoyed Brian.

Great place for a concert. Good food and great drink selection. Not a bad seat in the house, great sound.

Great place to see a concert, the VIP lounge is a must

Great venue! Stopped by to checkout Korn and it was awesome! Box tickets were good though Floor is totally worth it too.

I do like it. Place is nice and you are able to enjoy the shows. It has lots of parking options if you want to feel safe there. It is located on an area where lots of homeless are around. I do see lots of security around everytime.

No matter what balcony seat its a great view! Youre right up near the stage above.

Champagne reception, friendly staff, live stage entertainment, clean restrooms, photo opportunities, just ok food with mostly high-sugar, high-carbs options, a bit too dark to my taste, but otherwise spacious venue suitable for on-stage performances and company events.

Went for the 93.7 Alice in Wonderland music event. Cant say they offer good acoustic in this music hall. Its small and kinds cozy. The price for drink is way over price. Dont allow outside water bottle insite and a bottle of water is $4. A bit crazy! I dont suggest going early for the music event because they start off with undesired music artis to kill times. I rather go there later next time and spent my time at a bar enjoying some real drinks then go there for the main artists.

Great club, we were there for a private party during the RSA conference and were not disappointed. Its a huge space with a big dance floor and plenty of drinks and areas to hangout in.

Excellent, unique architecture make this a memorable concert venue!***WARNING: THIS IS NOT A CATHEDRAL!!! Google hasnt screened dozens of photos people keep posting to this listing of the Grace Cathedral across the street. If youre walking up to a church, you are NOT at The Masonic! Ill remove this part of my review after Google cleans up their listing. ***Ive seen 3-4 shows here recently and the place is great! Seriously fun, friendly, professional staff all around! Pretty easy entry process, screening is not stressful and again, the people who work here are all very chill and kind.Inside the venue varies from concert to concert as far as setup goes. But its a decent place to enjoy one of your favorite artists!