Marin Center Facilities Rental

Cultural Services

The Marin Center is an outstanding venue for entertainment, meetings, and special events. The 55-acre campus includes a park and a 14-acre lagoon adjacent to the Marin County Civic Center in San Rafael, California.  Learn more about this world-class facility.

The Marin Veterans’ Memorial Auditorium will be closed for seismic retrofitting and unavailable from May 2023 through June 2024. Please inquire to see if your event can be accommodated within the Exhibit Hall.

To check for availability, submit a Rental Inquiry Form via the following link.

Rental Inquiry Form

Reservations are honored in the order they are received.

Below you will find information regarding each venue at Marin Center, including rental rates, fee schedules, rules & regulations, and box office services information.

Exhibit Hall

22,500sqft; 178ft long by 118ft wide;
capacity: 1000 dining;
up to 2000 theater seating;
up to 5000 standing.

Fairgrounds

14 acres including lagoon,
lawns, and garden areas.
Capacity of 6,000.

Meeting room small image

The Meeting Rooms accommodate from 20 to 150,
and are located adjacent to the Exhibit Hall and Showcase Theater.

Marin Veterans' Memorial Auditorium

The Marin Veterans’ Memorial Auditorium will be closed for seismic retrofitting and unavailable from May 2023 through June 2024. Please inquire to see if your event can be accommodated within the Exhibit Hall.
Seats: 2,001.
The auditorium has a 60-foot proscenium
fully equipped with theatrical lighting,
dimming, and sound system.

Showcase Theater

Seats: 348.
The theater has a 40-foot proscenium
fully equipped with theatrical lighting,
dimming, and sound system.