San Jose Center for the Performing Arts

San Jose Center for the Performing Arts

The Center for the Performing Arts in San Jose, California is managed and operated by San Jose Theat

You can find out what shows, concerts and events are coming to the Center for the Performing Arts at https://sanjosetheaters.org/center-for-performing-arts. Built in 1972 by the Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation, this Art Deco theater offers large windows throughout the entryways filled with natural light, allowing spectacular views of downtown San Jose. Ample spacing throughout entry areas are ideal

09/27/2024
08/20/2024
Review: Disney’s Frozen 08/20/2024

Review: Disney’s Frozen Broadway in Austin brings all Arendelle’s magic to the Bass

07/26/2024

"A very fun whodunit that strikes contemporary parallels on the way to its grand reveal.” –The New York Times

🔪 Let the game begin and join us for a killer mystery! See CLUE playing at the San Jose Center for the Performing Arts from October 29 - November 3, 2024!

SINGLE TICKET SALES AVAILABLE NOW! https://broadwaysanjose.com/shows/clue/

07/23/2024

If you're disappointed that Ali Wong's first 2 August shows at the San Jose Center for the Performing Arts are already Sold Out, we have good news! As of now, there are still a few tickets left for her added 8/11 show! https://www.ticketmaster.com/ali-wong-live-san-jose-california-08-11-2024/event/1C006085F851847C

07/13/2024

We're excited to announce that we will be returning to San Jose this FALL (11/15/24). The concert will be at the Center for the Performing Arts and is ON SALE NOW.

Get tickets now at: https://sanjosetheaters.org/theaters/center-for-performing-arts/ =you-should-be-dancing-bee-gees-tribute;instance=20241115200000

If you haven't already please consider joining our community-organized fan club "The Bee Hive" for exclusive content, early announcements, future discounts, concert perks, and more.
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07/02/2024

Here's a cool blast from the past...!

Bruce Springsteen played the San Jose Center for the Performing Arts in San Jose, CA (June 29, 1978) & two nights at the Berkeley Community Theatre in Berkeley, CA (June 30 & July 1, 1978) 46 years ago!

06/21/2024
06/14/2024

Avatar fans! 🔥💨🌊🪨

Tickets are NOW ON SALE for The Avatar: The Last Airbender In Concert at the San Jose Center for the Performing Arts for TWO NIGHTS ONLY on November 19 & 20, 2024!

🎟️ Get your tickets before they sell out! https://broadwaysanjose.com/shows/avatar-the-last-airbender-in-concert/

06/05/2024

Due to popular demand, 5 new October dates have been added on the West Coast for the Josh Gates Live! 2024 Tour. 🤠 Tickets on sale this Friday at 10am at LiveNation.com.
📍 Oct 23rd @ Fox Theater– Bakersfield, CA
📍 Oct 24th @ San Jose Center For The Performing Arts – San Jose, CA
📍 Oct 25th @ Luther Burbank Center for the Arts –Santa Rosa, CA
📍 Oct 26th @ Redding Civic Auditorium- Redding, CA
📍 Oct 27th @ Hult Center for Perf Arts- Eugene, OR

05/20/2024

For the first time in forever, Disney's FROZEN is coming to the San Jose Center for the Performing Arts for a chilly adventure from August 21 - September 1! ❄️

🎟️ Presale starts NOW! Use the code LNKH22 before selecting your seats to access the presale. Offer expires on May 27, 2024 at 11:59pm PST.

Bring all of your family and friends and join us for a show worth melting for. ☃️

BUY NOW! https://broadwaysanjose.com/shows/frozen/

Photos from Broadway San Jose's post 04/29/2024
MOULIN ROUGE!, SIX, SHREK & More Set For Broadway San Jose 2024/2025 Season 04/15/2024

MOULIN ROUGE!, SIX, SHREK & More Set For Broadway San Jose 2024/2025 Season Broadway San Jose has announced the six productions that will make up the company's 2024/25 season. The season kicks off with the hilarious murder mystery comedy, CLUE (October 29–November 3, 2024), followed by the reimagined production of SHREK THE MUSICAL (December 17–22, 2024).

Review: MEAN GIRLS Comes to Broadway San Jose 03/20/2024

Review: MEAN GIRLS Comes to Broadway San Jose Tina Fey’s 2004 cult teen classic film MEAN GIRLS, made its way to Broadway in 2018 and has been playing to sold-out houses ever since. The musical is presented as a “Cautionary Tale,” about the cut-throat, caustic social climbing and clamoring that happens in high school where mean girls reig...

03/12/2024

🩷 EIGHT chances to catch MEAN GIRLS at the San Jose Center for the Performing Arts! Take a peek at our schedule to find best availability. It's going to be a little bit dramatic.

Get your tickets now! 🎟️ https://broadwaysanjose.com/shows/mean-girls/

02/02/2024

Happy February! This month, our 4 theaters are scheduled to host "Chicago" (Broadway San Jose), "Rigoletto" (Opera San Jose) + these acts (clockwise from top left): Piyush Mishra, Air Supply, Pablo Alborán & "Whose Live Anyway?" 👏 More info: bit.ly/SJTevents

01/26/2024

Barbra Streisand Fans: While our venue is dark on Friday, 2/2, a special show will be playing at the nearby Montgomery Theater!

Hailed as one of the best Barbra Streisand performers in the world, Rebecca Clark's shows have wowed audiences worldwide. She's performed at "Legends In Concert" in Las Vegas, "Stars In Concert" in Berlin, the Cannes Film Festival & more!

Through live singing, comedic dialogue and playful crowd interaction, Clark captures the character and heart of Streisand, recounting her amazing journey through stage, television and film.

Info/Tix: https://sanjosetheaters.org/event/hello-gorgeous-a-live-tribute-to-barbra-streisand/

12/27/2023

This is Chicago, kid. Here's your 2023- 2024 national tour cast announcement of Chicago! 🎶🎷

Don't miss the show at the San Jose Center for the Performing Arts from February 23 - 25, 2024. 🎭

🎟️ I bet you want to get those tickets, find them now: https://www.ticketmaster.com/chicago-the-musical-touring-tickets/artist/844316?venueId=229426&list_view=1

12/11/2023
11/28/2023
11/24/2023

Happy "Black Friday"! Here's a deal for you....

You can get 25% off "Lord of the Dance" tickets, starting today. Use promo code HOLIDAY to unlock the offer at Ticketmaster. (Offer good until 12/31 or while supplies last.)

Event info: https://sanjosetheaters.org/event/michael-flatleys-lord-of-the-dance-25th-anniversary-tour/

‘How the Grinch Stole Christmas’ musical visits downtown San Jose 11/16/2023

"How The Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical" is here, November 28-December 3! This city's only big enough for ONE Grinch, so come join us!🎄⛄️

More info: sanjosetheaters.org/event/how-the-grinch-stole-christmas-the-musical-broadway-san-jose/

‘How the Grinch Stole Christmas’ musical visits downtown San Jose Broadway San Jose brings “Dr. Seuss’ How The Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical” to the Center for the Performing Arts in San Jose.

11/09/2023

If you think we only host Broadway musicals, think again! 😀 In the next few days, we're hosting comedian Iliza Shlesinger (11/11), "Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse – Live in Concert" (11/13) and humorist David Sedaris (11/14)!

Our Events Calendar: bit.ly/sanjosecpa

07/31/2023

We're looking forward to the National Tour of "Mughal-E-Azam: The Musical" performing here, Aug. 11-13!

(Info/Tix: sanjosetheaters.org/event/mughal-e-azam-the-musical/ )

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Our Story

This venue is managed by San Jose Theaters, a division of Team San Jose. The official website is sanjosetheaters.org/center-for-performing-arts.

The Center for the Performing Arts regularly hosts performances from Broadway San Jose and various organizations. To view the upcoming events calendar, please visit the official website.

Built in 1972 by the Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation, this theater offers large windows throughout the entryways that are filled with natural light. Two interior spaces, the Ridder Lounge and the President’s Club, are natural settings for private receptions and VIP events.


Videos (show all)

Coming to our stage in November: Diego El Cigala! https://www.ticketmaster.com/diego-el-cigala-20-anos-de-san-jose-calif...
Joe Bonamassa - San Jose - July 30, 2018
Derek Hough: Live - The Tour
"Trance" - Shobana
CPA Fountains at Night
Shen Yun 2017

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255 Almaden Boulevard
San Jose, CA
95113

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