State-of-the-art 437-seat facility hosting special events that include performing arts & lectures. Fort Mason Center offers 12 unique venues unlike any other with views of Alcatraz and the Golden Gate Bridge, including Cowell Theater. Whether you are hosting a public event or a private event, we are flexible to accommodate your needs. Call us today to learn more! (415) 345-7557 World-class views welcome visitors to the Cowell Theater, located at the north end of Pier 2. Adjacent to San Francisco Art Institute, the 437-seat, fully-equipped theatre provides a unique space for performance art, film, lectures, and more.