Fort Mason Center for Arts & Culture (Cowell Theater)
conference centerMulti-use cultural and event center on San Francisco’s waterfront that houses theaters, galleries, conference and meeting spaces, and nonprofit tenants; regularly hosts concerts, festivals, conferences, and community events with capacities varying by individual space.
Upcoming Events (21)
Shiva Ahmadi: Crown Of Flames
Haines Gallery presents Shiva Ahmadi's Crown Of Flames, a second solo exhibition at Fort Mason Center for Arts & Culture in San Francisco. The show spotlights the Iranian American artist's bold contemporary works across a sunlit gallery, offering a fresh look at his fiery imagery
Long Now Talk Series 2026
The Long Now Foundation presents a multi-year lecture series at Fort Mason Center's Cowell Theater (Pier 2), inviting audiences to explore long-term thinking, future histories, and science-informed ideas in a premier San Francisco arts venue.
Long Now Talk: Melody Jue: Ocean Memory
Melody Jue presents 'Ocean Memory' at Fort Mason's Cowell Theater on Mar 18 in a Long Now talk exploring the cultural, ecological and temporal dimensions of the ocean and how memory shapes human–ocean relationships.
Magic Theatre & Play On Shakespeare: Macbeth
Magic Theatre teams with Play On Shakespeare for a new translation of Macbeth at Fort Mason Center, delivering a bold, contemporary take on Shakespeare's tragedy in an intimate theatre setting.
Fort Mason Farmers' Market
Year-round weekly farmers' market at Fort Mason Center offering local produce, artisanal goods and food stalls in a casual, family-friendly outdoor setting in San Francisco.
Fort Mason Farmers' Market
Year-round weekly farmers' market at Fort Mason Center offering local produce, artisanal goods and food stalls in a casual, family-friendly outdoor setting in San Francisco.
Long Now Talk: Eric Ries: Incorruptible by Design
Eric Ries presents "Incorruptible by Design" at the Long Now Foundation's Cowell Theater, exploring resilient and accountable system design for technology, startups, and institutions.
Fort Mason Friday Night Market
Fort Mason Friday Night Market is a free monthly night bazaar at Fort Mason Center (Apr 17, 2026) featuring 50+ craft vendors, 20+ food trucks, live music, DJs and creative workshops, curated by West Coast Craft and Off The Grid.
Claire Webb & Nina Miolane — Long Now Talk
Claire Webb and Nina Miolane present a Long Now Foundation talk on scientific and technological perspectives at Fort Mason's Cowell Theater, exploring long-term thinking and research implications.
Long Now Talk: Bayo Akomolafe: The Untimely
Bayo Akomolafe presents “The Untimely” at Long Now, a public lecture exploring nonlinear time, futures, and ecological/decolonial thought at Fort Mason's Cowell Theater.
WCC WAVES May ‘26
An all-in-one-day vintage market staged by West Coast Craft at Fort Mason’s Gateway Pavilion, May 9, 2026, 11am–6pm. Browse clothing, design objects, and nostalgic housewares from indie vendors in a breezy craft-market atmosphere.
Fort Mason Friday Night Market
Monthly Fort Mason Friday Night Market brings 50+ craft vendors, 20+ food trucks, live music, DJs, and creative workshops to Fort Mason Center in San Francisco.
Fort Mason Night Market: May
Fort Mason Night Market is an outdoor evening market at Fort Mason Center, pairing craft stalls, street-food vendors, and live music in a vibrant waterfront setting. A collaborative event by Fort Mason Center for Arts & Culture, Off the Grid, and West Coast Craft.
West Coast Craft Summer '26 – Day 1
Day 1 of West Coast Craft Summer '26 brings 275+ artist and designer craftspeople to the indoor Festival Pavilion at Fort Mason Center in San Francisco. Explore a curated showcase of handmade goods—from pottery and textiles to jewelry and woodworking—in a vibrant, design-forward market.
Fort Mason Friday Night Market
Monthly Fort Mason Night Market with 50+ craft vendors, 20+ food trucks, live music, DJs, and creative workshops at Fort Mason Center.
Fort Mason Friday Night Market
Monthly Fort Mason night market featuring 50+ craft vendors, 20+ food trucks, live music, DJs, and creative workshops; free admission.
Fort Mason Friday Night Market
Fort Mason Friday Night Market blasts San Francisco's waterfront with 50+ craft vendors, 20+ food trucks, live music, DJs, and creative workshops, curated by West Coast Craft and Off The Grid—free and festive.
Experience theater, food and art at SF's Fort Mason Center
Experience a mix of theater performances, food offerings and art installations at San Francisco's Fort Mason Center, a cultural hub with both indoor and outdoor programming for visitors and locals.
Fort Mason Night Market
Fort Mason Night Market brings a lively outdoor bazaar to San Francisco, spotlighting local makers and indie crafts at Fort Mason Center. Stroll among vendor stalls, sample street food, and soak up waterfront ambiance in a casual, family-friendly evening market.
WCC WAVES
WCC WAVES at Fort Mason Center showcases West Coast Craft's handmade goods from Bay Area artisans. Browse unique crafts, meet makers, and enjoy a waterfront market vibe in a historic San Francisco venue.
Festival Pavilion
The Festival Pavilion at Fort Mason Center is a flexible waterfront venue in San Francisco, ideal for festivals, performances, and cultural events. This iconic space blends indoor covered areas with open-air charm and views of the bay, making it a standout setting for large gatherings.