San Jose Center for the Performing Arts

San Jose Center for the Performing Arts

255 S Almaden Blvd
San Jose
California
Category: Event Venues, Music Venues, and Theaters
Tags: bar, concessions, courtyard, event space, lobby, lounge, performing arts center, and rehearsal space

Description

The San Jose Center for the Performing Arts is a performing arts venue located in downtown San Jose, CA. Built in 1972 by the Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation, this one-of-a-kind theater features large windows, providing plenty of natural light and spectacular views. The Center for the Performing Arts is managed and operated by San Jose Theaters, a division of Team San Jose. It regularly hosts productions from Broadway San Jose, San Jose Dance Theatre, and other organizations.

The 150-capacity Ridder Lounge, located adjacent to an outdoor courtyard, is equipped with built-in concessions and a bar area. The swanky President’s Club, just off the main entrance, also features a bar and can accommodate up to 50 guests.

Spotlight

Capacity: 2K+
Amenities:
  • stage
  • sound
  • lights
  • video
  • projector
  • dressing rooms
Live Performance:
  • music
  • comedy
  • spoken word
  • dance
  • theater
Talent Pool:
  • local
  • national
  • touring

Details

Max Capacity: 2,677

Venue Map

San Jose
California
USA

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