Galleries for Rent in San Francisco, CA

The cost of galleries averages around $400 hire fee per hour. The final price will depend on location, size, amenities, and demand. Some venues also offer additional packages that include catering, AV equipment, or additional services. Take a look at the usual price ranges in San Francisco, based on Tagvenue data from November 2025:

Based on the popularity and user ratings on Tagvenue (updated November 2025), the best options include:

• The Whole Venue at The American Bookbinders Museum in South of Market (SOMA) - rated 5/5
  Our user said: ‘What a cool venue! We rented the ABM for two evenings/events back to back.’

• Mirus Gallery San Francisco at Zen Compound in South of Market (SOMA) - rated 5/5
  Venue said: Encompassing multiple venues, all inter-connected in the same building, Zen Compound is home to Temple Nightclub, LVL Nightclub, Mirus Art Gallery, EcoSystem Coworking, The Café & Art Bar and Skyline Rooftop.

• The Lounge at Chambers at the Phoenix in Tenderloin - rated 4.8/5
  Our user said: ‘Truly a 10/10 experience. I’d book again in a heartbeat.’

You'll find galleries in various sizes, from smaller spots to larger venues; keep in mind that the type of space and your chosen layout will affect the capacity! Below you can see the typical venue sizes in San Francisco, together with the standard prices in each size range, based on Tagvenue data (November 2025):

These are the venues within 0.5 mi from central San Francisco, available to book on Tagvenue:

• Mirus Gallery San Francisco at Zen Compound on 540 Howard Street - 0.3 mi from center.
  Venue said: Encompassing multiple venues, all inter-connected in the same building, Zen Compound is home to Temple Nightclub, LVL Nightclub, Mirus Art Gallery, EcoSystem Coworking, The Café & Art Bar and Skyline Rooftop.
• Zappa Room at 111 Minna Gallery on 111 Minna Street - 0.4 mi from center.
  Venue said: The Zappa Room, named in honor of the iconic Frank Zappa, is a versatile meeting area suitable for gatherings. In theater-style seating, it can accommodate up to 200 individuals.
• Event Room at Iron Horse Cockatils on 25 Maiden Lane - 0.5 mi from center.
  Venue said: Experience the perfect event venue with Iron Horse Cocktails, a bar that radiates a relaxing atmosphere and offers beautiful art furniture, a stained-glass window, and art on the walls.

San Francisco has many gallery venues, including upscale art spaces like those around Union Square and South of Market (SOMA), where you can host high-profile events in sleek, contemporary surroundings. The Mission District also has creative, independent galleries like The Producer's Loft Studio and Bazart, which are great for smaller gatherings or community events. Other standout locations include North Beach, known for its artsy vibe, and Chinatown, where you'll find characterful venues like Bluestream Wines and Gallery.

Totally. Most gallery venues in SF are used to hosting exhibitions and creative events, so bringing in your own pieces is expected. Some spaces are more flexible than others, especially in the Mission or SOMA—places like Galleria Boheme are used to folks doing DIY setups. Just give the venue a heads-up if you're drilling, hanging or moving stuff around.

Pretty much any vibe you're going for. Want something casual and private? Hunt & Gather or Little Raven Gallery caps out around 30 people, which is great for smaller exhibitions, networking or meet-and-greets. Throwing something bigger, like an opening night or branded launch? Venues like 111 Minna Gallery or Cityview Event Hall hold large parties. There's something for quiet sipping and chatting or full-on party mode.

Not every gallery is high-end and has high prices. There are solid options under $300/hour (some even under $100), especially in Chinatown, the Mission, or the Inner Sunset. Places like Honey Art Gallery or Clarion Performing Arts Center give you real charm without blowing your budget. Filter by price on Tagvenue, and you'll see there are deals to be had.