The Palace Theater

About The Palace Theater

Housed in a space that’s been a Chinese theatre, The Palace Theater isn’t a blank room you decorate. It’s a fully built 1920s world, with secret entrances, live casino tables, a cabaret stage, and a resident crew who help direct the night alongside you. Weddings here range from an intimate ceremony in the Main Bar to a 350-guest takeover of the full venue, with signature touches like a hidden bookshelf reveal for your first look, a live jazz trio, and an aerialist if you want one. Past couples have described the experience as more affordable than they expected given the scale of production.

Services Offered

Available services that can be provided by The Palace TheaterServices & amenities

  • Bar services
  • Catering services
  • Clean up
  • Dance floor
  • Dressing room / Bridal Suite
  • Event coordinator
  • Event rentals
  • Event staff
  • Liability insurance
  • Lighting/Sound
  • On-site accommodations
  • Service staff
  • Set up
  • Wedding cake services
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Wifi

Transportation & access

  • Self parking – street parking costs
  • Self parking – paid
  • Valet – paid
  • Wheelchair accessible

Rentals

  • Chiavari Chairs
  • Flatware
  • Glassware
  • Lighting
  • Linens
  • Sound / AV

 

Pricing & Packages

Full wedding packages (ceremony and reception) start at $15,000. A dedicated wedding package for 100 to 200 guests starts at $289 per person and includes venue access, full production support (lighting, sound, staging), catering, and a hosted bar. Smaller room rentals are also available for more intimate weddings. Contact us for a custom quote based on guest count and room selection.

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. The Cabaret & Gas Lamp Lounge handles full ceremony-to-reception flow for up to 195 seated guests, and smaller ceremonies can be held in the Main Bar for something more intimate.

All facilities are wheelchair accessible, with ramps at the main and side entrances and hearing-impaired fire alarm lights throughout.

We create fully custom wedding experiences, so your timeline can be tailored to your needs. We recommend a minimum of 5 hours to comfortably accommodate your ceremony and reception. If you’d like, you can extend your booking to include getting ready on-site, additional time for photos, a first look (featuring our signature hidden bookshelf reveal), and family portraits. You also have the option to continue the celebration with an after-party—either in the same space or by transitioning to another area within our venue.

Yes. The Cabaret & Gas Lamp Lounge handles full ceremony-to-reception flow for up to 195 seated guests, and smaller ceremonies can be held in the Main Bar for something more intimate.

It’s run as an immersive theatrical space, not a rented room. Weddings include a resident cast and crew, custom entrance experiences, and production elements usually reserved for live shows.

Outside catering can be coordinated directly with the venue’s team. A corkage fee applies to outside wine.

Up to 350 seated across the full venue, with individual rooms ranging from an intimate 70-guest bar space to a 195 to 200 guest cabaret room.

Where the party starts—our lively main bar, complete with a stage, piano, and the perfect vibe for celebration!

Our main bar is a vibrant space ideal for wedding receptions and mingling. With copper tin ceilings, red brick walls, and an open layout, it invites guests to socialize and enjoy the atmosphere. A small stage and upright piano provide the perfect setting for a jazz trio or live singer, adding a personal touch to your celebration. This bar serves as the heart of the party, offering a stylish, lively environment where your guests can unwind and enjoy the festivities.

Guest capacity

  • Up to 70 Seated
  • Up to 80 Standing

Square footage

1,000

Ideal for: Wedding reception, Wedding shower, Welcome party, Farewell brunch, Couples luncheon, Cocktail hour, Engagement party, After party, Elopement

Included in this room:

  • Fully equipped wet bar
  • Player piano
  • 8’ wide stage with microphone

 

Roll the dice and raise the stakes—our extravagant casino is the ultimate fun for your guests!

Our extravagant casino is where the action is! It can be book in addition to either the Main Bar, Cabaret & Gas Lamp Lounge, or part of the Full Venue. Perfect as an activity for guests, our experienced dealers will teach players everything from the basics to advance strategy. So, whether you are competing for prizes or just playing for fun, everyone is sure to have a good time!

Guest capacity

  • Up to 10 Seated
  • Up to 60 Standing

Square footage: 500

Ideal for: Wedding reception, Wedding shower, Welcome party, Farewell brunch, Couples luncheon, Cocktail hour, Engagement party, After party, Elopement

Included in this room:

  • 2 Period authentic black jack tables
  • 1 Hand crafted craps tables
  • 1 Roulette table (All tables are booked separately from the room)
  • Tiffany-style lighting

The Crown Jewel of the Palace Theater!

The Cabaret Room at The Palace Theater offers a versatile space with great sightlines for your ceremony or reception. Equipped with full lighting and sound, it’s perfect for live performances, a six-piece jazz band, or even an aerialist. The dance pit is ideal for a DJ party, with options like a light bar, fog machine, mirror ball, a bubble machine, and much more. This stylish, intimate room ensures your wedding day is filled with unforgettable moments and plenty of entertainment options.

Guest capacity

  • Up to 195 Seated
  • Up to 200 Standing

Square footage: 2,500

Ideal for: Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Wedding shower, Cocktail hour, Engagement party, After party, Elopement

Included in this room:

  • Hardwood dance floor
  • 17’ wide stage with footlights
  • Full lighting, sound and AV systems
  • Spotlight
  • Video projector & screen
  • Podium & microphone
  • Raised band/DJ platform
  • Baby Grand piano

Host’s cancellation of the Event will result in charges as follows:

  • Notice given less than 30 days prior to event: 100% of the Fees
  • Notice given 31-60 days prior to event: 75% of the Fees
  • Notice given 61-90 days prior to event: 50% of the Fees
  • Notice given 91-120 days prior to event: 25% of the Fees
  • Notice given more than 120 days prior to event: 10% of the Fees Palace
  • Events shall have the right to cancel the Event at least 90 days prior to Event Date, and upon cancellation shall provide immediate refund of all Fees paid by Host.

At a Glance

644 Broadway, San Francisco, CA

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Love from Offbeat Couples

BEST WEDDING EVER!!!!!!
The Palace Theater was an ABSOLUTE DREAM to work with for our wedding. From the very first interaction with Damaris, the entire team was so kind, accommodating, and knowledgeable. They went above and beyond to make our vision a reality, accommodating our requests with a positive and creative attitude.

The production team was incredibly attentive and supportive throughout the entire event, ensuring that every detail was executed to perfection. The musical cues, video presentation, and special touches like letting us use our moon cut-out were exactly as we envisioned. We couldn’t imagine having our wedding anywhere else – this place is pure magic!

Thank you Damaris and everyone else who made our day so incredibly special. It was better than I ever could have dreamed!!!!!!

– Brianna F.

There’s no wedding venue like it! We absolutely loved having our wedding at the Palace Theater. It’s such a unique and beautiful venue, with something for everyone. We wanted ourselves and our guests to get to enjoy ourselves the way each person wants to, and that is absolutely the experience we had.

Our guests were blown away by the environment and range of vibes/activities. The best way we could describe it is fun. We literally have pictures of our guests with jaws dropped as they walked into the cabaret and they learned there was more to the venue. The drinks are excellent and the food options are amazing, we loved supporting other local businesses. Between the cabaret, the casino, the jazz bar, the speakeasy within the speakeasy, the photo booth, and the tarot reader, there’s nothing we would change if we were to do it again.

There’s such a range of offerings that you can customize to make it your own. The team there is amazing to work and ideate with in setting up the wedding of our dreams. It felt like they were genuinely having fun planning it with us. Damaris and Geoff were awesome. Also, they have a package that can add an external day-of planner from a partner company, and since we did our ceremony elsewhere, this was huge for making our day perfect and stress-free.

Our guests still tell us about how much they loved the experience. We had such an incredible time. Our wedding really felt like it fit us, if you’re looking to have a wedding or event that feels more like you, this is the place to do it.

– Robyn N.