Theater
| Maximum Capacity: 757
The Blue Shield of California Theater at YBCA has two-tier seating, dual-level lobbies, a spacious stage, great sight lines, and a generous technical inventory. Available for staged presentations, conference sessions, and special performances. The Theater has its own lobby for entrance at 700 Howard Street.
Supported Layouts and Capacities
Seating Capacity
Capacity: 757 People
General Event Space
| Maximum Capacity: 350
With public seating areas and complimentary WiFi, the Grand Lobby is YBCA’s main entrance for our box office, galleries, Forum, and offices. It can also be a shared space for guest registration, networking, and community gatherings.
The Grand Lobby is available for private rentals from 6PM daily, or 8PM on Thursday.
Supported Layouts and Capacities
Reception
Capacity: 350 People
Theater
| Maximum Capacity: 81
Located above the Grand Lobby and Forum, the Screening Room offers fixed seating and state-of-the-art projection equipment for films, simulcasts, and staged presentations. Not a stand-alone venue, the Screening Room rented in conjunction with Forum and/or Theater only.
Supported Layouts and Capacities
Seating Capacity
Capacity: 81 People
General Event Space
| Maximum Capacity: 850
The Forum is a modern, spacious, and flexible 6,700 sq ft space with 29’ high tension-grid ceiling. Available for presentations, receptions, or exhibition space. The Forum can be entered through the YBCA Grand Lobby at 701 Mission Street or through Yerba Buena Gardens.
Supported Layouts and Capacities
Banquet - 8 per
Capacity: 450 People
Reception
Capacity: 850 People
Theater
Capacity: 450 People