Interested in booking a show?

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We host: music, comedy, theater, film, literary events, improv, cabaret, spoken word, dance and more.

We also offer Theater Rentals for parties, special events, video shoots etc.


All Local Artists:

  • Minimum Documented Draw50-135 at TLC San Francisco.
  • Performance Format: Typically, a 2-set format with one intermission. This can be 50 minutes + 50 minutes or 60 minutes + 40 minutes, totaling 100 minutes of performance time.
  • Co-Bill Booking: Performers are responsible for booking their own co-bill acts, whether they be bands, musicians, comics, films, actors, or poets.
  • Promotion: Performers should have their own promotional efforts in place and also collaborate with our PR team.

Agents, Touring Artists, and Promoters:

We host a diverse array of performances including comedy, music, dance, poetry, and more. Unlike traditional music venues, we do not book opening acts directly. While we can offer suggestions, we require you to arrange for a local opener based in either San Francisco or Santa Rosa.

  • Booking Local Openers: You are responsible for booking a local opener if needed. The headliner and opener should agree on how to split the artist portion of the payout.
  • Line-Up Completion: Ensure that the complete line-up is finalized 8-10 weeks before the performance date. We do not put incomplete line-ups on sale.
  • Performance Draw Requirements: Touring artists with a documented draw of 60 or more in San Francisco are eligible to perform two sets in an “Evening with” format. Without this documented draw, a local opener is mandatory.
  • Promotion: Performers should have their own promotional efforts in place and also collaborate with our PR team.

Music Showcases:

Volume/Band Parameters if not already Acoustic/Low Volume


Comedy Showcases:

We provide the theater and infrastructure and general promotions of our monthly calendar with features on each performance. We are not Comedy Promoters. 

If not local, please take into consideration whether it’s best to pair up with a comedy promoter or if the Touring Comic’s draw can carry the whole show.

*Thank you for your collaboration. We look forward to showcasing your talent and working with you.


SAN FRANCISCO CAPACITY | TERMS | TIMELINE:

CAPACITY: 135 (100 seated+35 standing) 

TERMS: Door Deal = 70% Artists / 30% TLC (after House Expenses)

House Expenses:

$225 (standard) $275 (early load-in/theater productions)

$250-300 (10+ performers/costumes with glitter or feathers, etc. requiring extra janitorial services/other miscellaneous changes).

If total Sales $ is less than House Expenses: TLC retains gross amount of door sales.  Artists never pay out to meet house expenses.

Evening Shows: Load in 6:30, Doors 7:30pm. Show: 8 / 8:15-10:30pm with one intermission.

Sunday Matinée: Load in 3:00pm, Doors 4:00pm. Show 4:30 /4:45-7pm with one intermission.

TLC San Francisco has an in-house acoustic piano and a rear screen projector with 7 ft x 7 ft screen.

Stage size = 14 ft deep x 14 ft wide w/ ADA accessible stage ramp (30″ wide/600 lb capacity).


We have a 30 mile radius clause:

No other shows 3 weeks before or after

Exceptions made for performances that are not listed or promoted on your social media or calendar.


How to Book A Show:

The Lost Church books shows approx. 3 months in advance.

Email booking@thelostchurch.org 

Subject line should include:

Location (SF or SR theater) + Performer Names and DATE you are requesting.

Body of Email

  1. complete line-up
  2. date range requested
  3. websites and brief description of the showcase

If music: include a weblink to music or video 

If comedy, improv or theater: please include a video

Please do not send attachments!

Our Booking Agent will get back to you as soon as possible if your inquiry meets our criteria.


The Lost Church Provides:

  • The Theater: An eclectic blend of a dark, haunted Victorian manor meets Weimar Cabaret/Speakeasy.
  • Sound:
    • PA system with Behringer X2222USB Board
    • 8 snake inputs from the stage
    • (2) BOSE Speaker/Monitor Towers
    • 5 SM58 mics & stands
    • 5 Mono DIs
    • 1 mini-jack adapter for playing backing tracks from your device
    • Recommended amps under 25 watts
    • Minimal lightly played drum kits and light percussion are welcome
  • Lighting:
    • Full lighting board in San Francisco
    • Simple stage lighting in Santa Rosa
  • Personnel: Host and sound person on-site
  • Promotions:
    • Social media promotions managed by a dedicated TLC Social Media/Community Manager, including posts and ads
    • Advertising in select local media (digital and radio)
    • Press releases to local media
    • Local internet listings
    • Monthly in-house calendar distributed in the neighborhood and city, and displayed as posters and handbills
    • Promotion in the Lost Church Bulletin (6,800+ weekly subscribers)
  • Support:
    • Fiscal sponsorship for recurring series promoters applying for grants
    • Ticketing service available through our websites: