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California Theatre

SoFA

Step into a lavishly restored 1920s movie palace where the acoustics are as stunning as the Spanish Mission details. From opera to comedy, every seat feels close to the action in this gorgeously intimate downtown landmark.

Intimate performing arts
Historic architecture
Spanish Mission style
Excellent acoustics

Tips

🏛️"the finest theater in California"
🎭"Not a bad seat in the house"
🍪fresh cookies at intermission

California Theatre

345 S 1st St, San Jose, CA 95113, USA

Upcoming at California Theatre

Friday, Jul 3
South FIRST FRIDAYS

South FIRST FRIDAYS

July 3 at 7pm

SoFA District transforms into an open-air gallery crawl on the first Friday of every month. Wander between contemporary art spaces, catch live performances, and soak up San Jose's creative pulse with fellow night owls.

Sunday, Sep 13
Don Giovanni

Don Giovanni

September 13 at 2pm

Mozart's Don Giovanni returns after 12 years as a visceral thriller about a charismatic anti-hero's reckoning. This dark tale of seduction and supernatural justice unfolds in one of the Bay Area's most beautiful historic theaters.

Sunday, Nov 15
Fiddler on the Roof

Fiddler on the Roof

November 15 at 2pm

Tevye's daughters are falling in love, and tradition is crumbling around him. Opera San Jose brings this beloved musical to the California Theatre with full orchestra and a cast that'll have you humming "Sunrise, Sunset" for days.