Balboa Theatre - San Diego

Balboa Theatre - San Diego Balboa Theatre is downtown's award-winning and historic home of music, comedy, dance, and more! Refurbished and reopened in 2008.

Built in 1924, the Balboa Theatre was an elegant vaudeville and movie palace in downtown San Diego. Special Coverage & Design Awards won by the Balboa Theatre Restoration. Most of these were awarded in 2008-2009:
Alonzo Award (Downtown Partnership)
Orchid Award
Save Our Heritage Organization (SOHO)
City of San Diego Historical Resources Board (HRB)
AIA California
California Preservation Foundatio

n (CPF)
Best of San Diego 2008, Urban Restoration, San Diego Magazine
2008 Reconstruction & Renovation Awards, Platinum, Building Design + Construction
American Public Works Association Project of the Year Award (San Diego Chapter)
AIA West Mountain Region
AIA Ohio
Contract Interiors Award – Restoration, Building Design + Construction
Overall Top Project – Restoration, California Construction
Sources + Design publication – January/February issue
In League – League of Historic American Theatres - Fall issue

07/24/2024

Tickets are on sale now for Atsuko Okatsuka at Balboa Theatre on Friday, October 18! Atsuko will tackle making friends as an adult and the façade of marriage now that she's completely matured and needs no improvement 😉 Grab your tickets now at https://bit.ly/4c7jmMy

It's SD Pride Weekend! Catch us in the parade today, marching with Broadway San Diego ❤️ To celebrate, we've opened a sp...
07/20/2024

It's SD Pride Weekend! Catch us in the parade today, marching with Broadway San Diego ❤️ To celebrate, we've opened a special Pride presale for two NEW shows! 🎟️ Use code: PRIDE to save your seats for...

🎁 Ana Gasteyer: Sugar and Booze - December 18, 2024 - https://bit.ly/AnaGasteyerSD2024
Actor, singer, and SNL alum Ana Gasteyer will raise a toast to the season of spirits and sweets with this perfect cocktail of mid-century holiday classics, delightful original tunes, and inimitable comedy.
🚀 The Rocket Man Show, starring Rus Anderson - April 6, 2025 - https://bit.ly/RocketManShowSD25
Master performer Rus Anderson — Elton John’s official 70’s body double in the ‘Farewell Yellow Brick Road’ world tour — pilots a night of greatest hits, gorgeous costumes and fierce piano playing.

Walk into the room purse first 👛 on August 8 for Sibling Rivalry, a live podcast featuring Bob The Drag Queen and Monet ...
07/19/2024

Walk into the room purse first 👛 on August 8 for Sibling Rivalry, a live podcast featuring Bob The Drag Queen and Monet X Change! To celebrate San Diego Pride this weekend, you can get up to $10 off your tickets with code: SDPRIDE at https://bit.ly/SiblingRivalrySanDiego 🎟️ Catch us in the parade tomorrow, marching with our friends at Broadway San Diego!

Chicago-born comedian and actor DeRay Davis has been seen on Netflix, VH1, Comedy Central, and more - and on October 25,...
07/18/2024

Chicago-born comedian and actor DeRay Davis has been seen on Netflix, VH1, Comedy Central, and more - and on October 25, he'll bring his new show "Apologies in Advance" to San Diego!

The presale is open now at https://bit.ly/3WosSFN with code: SDDAVIS 🎟️ General sales begin Friday.

This 2024-25 season, our partners at ArtPower at UC San Diego will bring a fascinating and insightful lineup of speakers...
07/16/2024

This 2024-25 season, our partners at ArtPower at UC San Diego will bring a fascinating and insightful lineup of speakers to Balboa Theatre 🎟️ Secure your seats today!

🔱 ArtPOWER UCSD presents...
Comfort: An Evening With Yotam Ottolenghi - October 9 - https://bit.ly/4bO6bz0
An Evening With Fran Lebowitz - January 23 - https://bit.ly/3y8HCit
Ira Glass: Seven Things I've Learned - February 8 - https://bit.ly/4bInMIL
An Evening With David Sedaris - May 8 - https://bit.ly/462qp73

Our partners at La Jolla Music Society will bring some fantastic shows to Balboa Theatre as part of their 2024-25 season...
07/15/2024

Our partners at La Jolla Music Society will bring some fantastic shows to Balboa Theatre as part of their 2024-25 season! Tickets are now on sale via ticketmaster.com and sandiegotheatres.org. We hope you can join us for...

🇲🇽 Aida Cuevas - October 13
🎺 Chris Botti - October 20
🦋 Encanto Sing Along Film in Concert - November 17
🗾 KODO One Earth Tour: Warabe - February 6
💍 Twyla Tharp Dance Diamond Jubilee - February 13
💃 Ballet Folklorico de Mexico de Amalia Hernandez - March 23
🇬🇧 Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain - April 3
🎻 Anne-Sophie Mutter, Pablo Ferrández, and Yefim Bronfman - May 3
🎞️ Louis, A Silent Film with Live Musical Performance by Wynton Marsalis and Cecile Licad - May 18

Our all-new Silent Movie Mondays series is on sale NOW at https://bit.ly/SilentMoviesBalboaTheatre! Experience classic f...
07/12/2024

Our all-new Silent Movie Mondays series is on sale NOW at https://bit.ly/SilentMoviesBalboaTheatre! Experience classic films from 100 years ago in a 100-year-old theatre, accompanied by the best theatre organ players in the country. We hope you can join us for...

🎵 The Phantom of the Opera (1925) starring Lon Chaney - October 28, 2024
🎄 A Roaring '20s Holiday featuring Cops (1922) starring Buster Keaton and Big Business (1929) starring Laurel & Hardy - December 9, 2024
🏔️ The Gold Rush (1925) starring Charlie Chaplin - February 24, 2025
⚔️ The Mark of Zorro (1920) starring Douglas Fairbanks - April 14, 2025
💋 Flesh and the Devil (1926) starring Greta Garbo - June 9, 2025

Purchase the whole series together at https://am.ticketmaster.com/sdtheatres/buy/silentmoviemondays and receive a discount!

07/10/2024

🇲🇽 🎼🎻🎺 “Leyendas del Mariachi", concierto de gala en la International Mariachi Summit, organizada anualmente por Mariachi Scholarship Foundation de Jeff Nevin.

🗓️ Viernes 19 de julio de 2024
⏰ 8:00 p.m.
📍En Balboa Theatre - San Diego, 868 4th Avenue, San Diego, California 92101
🎟️ Para boletos o mayor información 🔗 rb.gy/pp3ejp

👩🏻‍🎓👨🏻‍🎓 El concierto es en beneficio a su programa de becas universitarias.

07/10/2024

Introducing Silent Movie Mondays at the Balboa Theatre, a new series celebrating Balboa Theatre's 100th anniversary! 🎬🎹 Step back in time and enjoy iconic silent films brought to life with live accompaniment by our historic Wonder Morton theatre organ.

Here's the exciting series lineup:
- The Phantom of the Opera (1925) starring Lon Chaney - October 28, 2024
- A Roaring '20s Holiday featuring Cops (1922) starring Buster Keaton and Big Business (1929) starring Laurel & Hardy - December 9, 2024
- The Gold Rush (1925) starring Charlie Chaplin - February 24, 2025
- The Mark of Zorro (1920) starring Douglas Fairbanks - April 14, 2025
- Flesh and the Devil (1926) starring Greta Garbo - June 9, 2025
Purchase individual tickets or save with a series package! 🎟️ VIP seating is available and includes admission to a pre-show discussion with the organist about the history and theme of the film.

🎥 Don't miss this unique chance to revisit the era of silent film with live organ music enhancing every scene — Head to https://www.sandiegotheatres.org/silent-movie-mondays and use code: FILM to get your tickets!

You better not pout, we're telling you why - Jinkx & DeLa are coming to town! 🎁🎄 Their holiday show is full of fabulous ...
07/09/2024

You better not pout, we're telling you why - Jinkx & DeLa are coming to town! 🎁🎄 Their holiday show is full of fabulous spectacle, whip-smart comedy, brand new songs, and annual favorites.
📅 December 17
📍 Balboa Theatre, San Diego
🎟️ Tickets go on sale Friday at https://sandiegotheatres.org/event/2024/12/jinkx-dela-holiday-show

SoCal native Rene Vaca is coming to Balboa Theatre on Saturday, October 12, for a night of standup comedy! Tickets are o...
07/02/2024

SoCal native Rene Vaca is coming to Balboa Theatre on Saturday, October 12, for a night of standup comedy! Tickets are on sale now - save your seats at https://bit.ly/4beDU4B 🎟️

Max Fosh is a YouTuber and comedian with over 4 million followers across social media. His videos are all about finding ...
07/01/2024

Max Fosh is a YouTuber and comedian with over 4 million followers across social media. His videos are all about finding life’s loopholes and exploiting them. How else did he become:
💰 The Richest Man In the World For 7 Minutes?
⁠👨‍👩‍👦 His Parent's Favorite Child (Legally)?
⁠📽️ Technically an Oscar winner?

Join Max for 80 minutes of loophole hunting and exploiting on November 1. Tickets are available now at https://bit.ly/3xBUHkb

Comedian, musician, actor, and podcast host Andrew Santino will bring his new show, Freeze Peach, to San Diego on Saturd...
06/28/2024

Comedian, musician, actor, and podcast host Andrew Santino will bring his new show, Freeze Peach, to San Diego on Saturday, February 1, 2025 🤯 Anyone else feel like this year is flying by?

🎟️ Tickets are on sale now at https://bit.ly/3xtRRxH

On sale now! 📣 Get your tickets for Atsuko Okatsuka: Full Grown Tour at https://bit.ly/4c7jmMyAtsuko Okatsuka is growner...
06/26/2024

On sale now! 📣 Get your tickets for Atsuko Okatsuka: Full Grown Tour at https://bit.ly/4c7jmMy

Atsuko Okatsuka is growner than ever, having completely matured with no improvements needed 😉 She tackles topics from making friends as an adult to the façade of marriage, all in her own artfully-offbeat way.

06/26/2024

See you soon! Which city are you coming to? 👑🤎

🎟️ Pre-Sale: Wednesday June 26th (11AM PST / 2PM EST)
(Stay tuned for code!)

Tickets at ReneVaca.net

Next spring, experience the enchanting tale of Sleeping Beauty brought to life in a mesmerizing ballet accompanied by Tc...
06/25/2024

Next spring, experience the enchanting tale of Sleeping Beauty brought to life in a mesmerizing ballet accompanied by Tchaikovsky's iconic score! On May 11, the State Ballet Theatre of Ukraine will tell the story of Princess Aurora, cursed to a century-long slumber by the evil fairy Carabosse.

🎟️ Tickets for this beautiful production go on sale Friday, but if you don't want to wait, the presale is open now at https://bit.ly/45yHAgn with code: FAIRY 🧚‍♀️

Improv sketch group Foil Arms and Hog will bring their brand-new show, Skittish, to San Diego on November 13! 🎤 This liv...
06/24/2024

Improv sketch group Foil Arms and Hog will bring their brand-new show, Skittish, to San Diego on November 13! 🎤 This live show will mix sketch comedy, audience participation, and improv for a hilarious evening. 🎟️ Presale opens Tuesday at 10 AM with code: IRISH and general sales begin Friday at https://bit.ly/4baGQyQ

With celebrity fans that include Woody Harrelson, Emma Thompson, and Mr. Bean himself, come and see why Foil Arms and Hog have become one of the world's most renowned sketch groups.

Will you be here for San Diego's biggest convention? Matt and Shelby from Girlfriend Reviews will hold a special live sh...
06/21/2024

Will you be here for San Diego's biggest convention? Matt and Shelby from Girlfriend Reviews will hold a special live show at Balboa Theatre on July 26! 🎟️ Tickets are on sale now at https://bit.ly/3RnnLlZ

Step into the hilarious and heartwarming world of the wildly popular YouTube channel as Matt and Shelby take you on a rollercoaster ride through their gaming-filled lives. Audience members will have the chance to participate in interactive games that blend the worlds of gaming and love, promising laughter, surprises, and plenty of lighthearted moments celebrating the joy of gaming and the beauty of relationships.

Take a piece of Balboa Theatre home with you! We've created an exclusive collection of Balboa Theatre's 100th Anniversar...
06/18/2024

Take a piece of Balboa Theatre home with you! We've created an exclusive collection of Balboa Theatre's 100th Anniversary commemorative souvenirs 😍 Whether you're a long-time patron or a new visitor, these keepsakes will serve as reminders of the memories you've made here. Head to https://bit.ly/BalboaTheatreSouvenirs to explore & shop!

06/17/2024

Killer Queen will rock San Diego once again! 🎤 Tickets are on sale now at https://bit.ly/KillerQueenSD2025
🗓️ Saturday, March 29, 2025
🕗 8:00 PM
📍 Balboa Theatre, 868 4th Avenue

Calling all sleuths! 🔍 Cold Case Live is a live exploration into unsolved crime that walks you through the process of so...
06/15/2024

Calling all sleuths! 🔍 Cold Case Live is a live exploration into unsolved crime that walks you through the process of solving a cold case, with the help of in-depth analyses and firsthand investigator insights.

Ready to solve a mystery? Get tickets at https://bit.ly/3xex7dd

Eric Idle, star of stage, screen and crossword puzzle, will perform live at Balboa Theatre on September 27! His new show...
06/14/2024

Eric Idle, star of stage, screen and crossword puzzle, will perform live at Balboa Theatre on September 27! His new show, Always Look on the Bright Side of Life, Live! is a nostalgic one-man musical and contains everything including "Comedy, Music, Philosophy and one fart joke." 🎟️ Tickets just went on sale, so grab yours at https://bit.ly/3KAFzX4

Experience the pinnacle of mariachi music while supporting a great cause! The Mariachi Scholarship Foundation’s 2024 San...
06/13/2024

Experience the pinnacle of mariachi music while supporting a great cause! The Mariachi Scholarship Foundation’s 2024 San Diego International Mariachi Summit Gala Concert will take place on Friday, July 19 at Balboa Theatre 🎺 🎻

The evening will feature performances from Leyendas del Mariachi — former all-star members of the best mariachis in the world including Vargas, Camperos, Nuevo Tecalitlán and more — plus San Diego’s own virtuoso mariachi Mariachi Champaña Nevin, the San Diego Binational Symphony Orchestra, Ballet Folklórico Internacional and guest student mariachis.

Proceeds benefit the Mariachi Scholarship Foundation, promoting mariachi education in San Diego and providing college scholarships. To date, the MSF has awarded more than $600,000 in college scholarships to deserving mariachi and ballet folklórico students in San Diego County. 🎟️ Get your tickets at https://bit.ly/440D3m3

Karli Cadel captured these beautiful shots of San Diego Opera's season closer, Joshua Guerrero and Andrea Carroll in rec...
06/12/2024

Karli Cadel captured these beautiful shots of San Diego Opera's season closer, Joshua Guerrero and Andrea Carroll in recital at Balboa Theatre, on June 8 😍 San Diego Opera has already announced its spectacular lineup for the upcoming 60th Anniversary season - see what's in store at https://www.sdopera.org/2024-2025-season-overview/

It's just 10 days away! 🎸 Blues legend Justin Hayward takes the stage on June 21, supported by the phenomenal English gu...
06/11/2024

It's just 10 days away! 🎸 Blues legend Justin Hayward takes the stage on June 21, supported by the phenomenal English guitarist Mike Dawes ⬆️
⏰ Show Time: 8:00 PM
🎟 Tickets: https://bit.ly/3JfUy88

Mike is not only the opener for Justin Hayward, but also a vital part of his band. Renowned for his incredible ability to compose, arrange, and perform multiple parts simultaneously on a single guitar, Mike's performances have amassed tens of millions of views online. He just announced the release of his third studio album, Galactic Acid, set to drop on August 9.

Don't miss this chance to witness two extraordinary talents in one night. Grab your tickets now!

They're guaranteed to blow your mind...anytime! 🎶 Killer Queen: A Tribute to Queen will return to San Diego on March 29,...
06/10/2024

They're guaranteed to blow your mind...anytime! 🎶 Killer Queen: A Tribute to Queen will return to San Diego on March 29, 2025. The presale is open NOW at https://bit.ly/KillerQueenSD2025 with code: SDTKQ 🎟️ Tickets go on sale to the general public Friday, June 14 @ 10:00 AM.

Formed back in June 1993, Killer Queen played their first public shows at London University, following in the footsteps of the real Queen who had played their first shows there 21 years earlier. By 1995, Killer Queen's UK popularity had grown to such an extent they secured a residency in London's Strand Theatre - the first tribute to have a show in the West End. Since then, the band's reputation has continued to grow as they tour the world bringing the iconic music of Queen to life!

06/07/2024

Patricia Quinn, the original "Magenta," will hit the stage at the Balboa Theatre on October 11 for the 49th Anniversary Tour of The Rocky Horror Picture Show! Don't dream it, be it - grab your tickets now at https://bit.ly/RockyHorrorSanDiego2024 👠

Dave Koz will bring his friends, his sax, and his holiday cheer to San Diego on December 19! 🎷 The tour reunites Koz wit...
06/06/2024

Dave Koz will bring his friends, his sax, and his holiday cheer to San Diego on December 19! 🎷 The tour reunites Koz with long-time musical partner, guitarist/singer Jonathan Butler, and will feature special guests: Saxophonist Vincent Ingala, guitarist Adam Hawley and vocalist Rebecca Jade. You'll hear fresh renditions of timeless Christmas classics – as well as a Chanukah medley – and hits from the group's respective catalogues.

🎟️ Tickets on sale Friday, June 7 @ 10:00 AM at https://bit.ly/3KxL3li

Let's do the Time Warp again! 🎶👠 The Rocky Horror Picture Show returns to Balboa Theatre on October 11, and the presale ...
06/04/2024

Let's do the Time Warp again! 🎶👠 The Rocky Horror Picture Show returns to Balboa Theatre on October 11, and the presale is open NOW at https://bit.ly/RockyHorrorSanDiego2024 with code: MAGENTA 🎟️

A "shadow cast" of actors will perform onstage while the cult classic film plays on the big screen behind them. "Magenta" actor Patricia Quinn will act as the ringleader of the festivities, celebrating nearly 50 years since Rocky was unleashed upon the world! So, come up to the lab (er...theatre) and see what's on the slab! 👄

Buy The Rocky Horror Picture Show 49th Anniversary feat. Patricia Quinn tickets at the Balboa Theatre in San Diego, CA for Oct 11, 2024 at Ticketmaster.

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Built in 1924, the historic Balboa Theatre was an elegant vaudeville and movie palace in the heart of downtown San Diego. The historic theatre reopened in January 2008 with much acclaim from audiences and performers. It has received numerous special awards and recognition from local, state, and national professional organizations.

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