Theaters in San Diego

Browse Broadway theaters, performing arts centers, and opera houses in San Diego.

Updated: July 18, 2026

13 Theatres

San Diego has 224 upcoming shows across Broadway theaters, opera houses, and performing arts centers. Next up: July 21, 2026 at Donald and Darlene Shiley Stage - The Old Globe. Tickets start at $104, averaging $205. Updated July 18, 2026.

The most complete guide to live theaters in San Diego for 2026–2027.

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Browse theaters, performing arts centers, and opera houses hosting Broadway, musicals, plays, and live performances across San Diego.

#	Venue	Theatre	Current Event
1	San Diego Civic Theatre Capacity: 2967 \| San Diego	109	Hell's Kitchen - The Musical Aug11,20267:30 PM	Upcoming Events
2	Lowell Davies Festival Theatre - The Old Globe San Diego	25	Much Ado About Nothing Aug02,20268:00 PM	Upcoming Events
3	Joseph Clayes III Stage at Cygnet Theatre San Diego	23	Dear Evan Hansen Sep09,20267:00 PM	Upcoming Events
4	Sheila & Hughes Potiker Theatre at Mandell Weiss Center La Jolla	17	The Family Album Jul24,20267:30 PM	Upcoming Events
5	Donald and Darlene Shiley Stage - The Old Globe Capacity: 615 \| San Diego	16	North By Northwest Jul21,20267:00 PM	Upcoming Events
6	Balboa Theatre - San Diego Capacity: 1335 \| San Diego	10	Little Shop of Horrors Aug15,20267:00 PM	Upcoming Events
7	Boulevard Hall San Diego	5	Serial Killer Speakeasy Aug28,20266:00 PM	Upcoming Events
8	Sheryl and Harvey White Theatre - The Old Globe San Diego	3	Cyrano - Play Jul24,20267:00 PM	Upcoming Events
9	Joan and Irwin Jacobs Music Center San Diego	2	Nutcracker! Magical Christmas Ballet Dec15,20267:00 PM	Upcoming Events
10	The Observatory - North Park Capacity: 1100 \| San Diego	2	John Cameron Mitchell Sep20,20266:00 PM	Upcoming Events

All Theaters in San Diego

Find theaters by location, venue type, capacity, neighborhood, or upcoming performances. Explore venue details, seating information, and live performance schedules.

Balboa Theatre - San Diego

San Diego, CA

Theatre

Upcoming Events: 10

Next Event: Aug 15, 2026

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Boulevard Hall

San Diego, CA

Live Entertainment Venue

Upcoming Events: 5

Next Event: Aug 28, 2026

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Donald and Darlene Shiley Stage - The Old Globe

San Diego, CA

Live Entertainment Venue

Upcoming Events: 15

Next Event: Jul 21, 2026

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Epstein Family Amphitheater

La Jolla, CA

Theatre

Upcoming Events: 1

Next Event: Aug 09, 2026

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Joan and Irwin Jacobs Music Center

San Diego, CA

Arena

Upcoming Events: 2

Next Event: Dec 15, 2026

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Joseph Clayes III Stage at Cygnet Theatre

San Diego, CA

Theatre

Upcoming Events: 21

Next Event: Sep 09, 2026

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Lowell Davies Festival Theatre - The Old Globe

San Diego, CA

Theatre

Upcoming Events: 25

Next Event: Aug 02, 2026

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Main Room at Mic Drop Comedy

San Diego, CA

Live Entertainment Venue

Upcoming Events: 1

Next Event: Oct 03, 2026

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San Diego Civic Theatre

San Diego, CA

Theatre

Upcoming Events: 113

Next Event: Aug 11, 2026

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Sheila & Hughes Potiker Theatre at Mandell Weiss Center

La Jolla, CA

Theatre

Upcoming Events: 20

Next Event: Jul 24, 2026

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Sheryl and Harvey White Theatre - The Old Globe

San Diego, CA

Theatre

Upcoming Events: 4

Next Event: Jul 24, 2026

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The Observatory - North Park

San Diego, CA

Live Entertainment Venue

Upcoming Events: 2

Next Event: Sep 20, 2026

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Theaters by Type

🎭 Broadway Theaters

Venues hosting Broadway productions, musicals, and touring shows.

🏛️ Performing Arts Centers

Multi-purpose venues for theater, dance, music, and live entertainment.

🎼 Concert Halls

Classical music, orchestra performances, and special events.

🩰 Ballet Venues

Ballet productions, dance performances, and cultural events.

🎶 Opera Houses

Opera productions, classical performances, and special programs.

🎬 Historic Theaters

Landmark venues hosting live performances and special events.

🎟️ Regional Theaters

Professional productions, touring shows, and local performances.

🎨 Cultural Centers

Theater, music, dance, and community arts programming.

Theater Venue Types

Where Live Performances Take Place

Venue Type	Events
Broadway Theaters	Broadway shows and touring productions
Performing Arts Centers	Theater, dance, music, and cultural events
Concert Halls	Classical music and orchestra performances
Opera Houses	Opera and vocal performances
Ballet Venues	Dance and ballet productions
Regional Theaters	Plays, musicals, and local productions
Historic Theaters	Live entertainment and special events
Cultural Centers	Arts programming and community events

About Theaters

Performing Arts Venues in San Diego

Theaters in San Diego include Broadway venues, performing arts centers, opera houses, concert halls, ballet venues, and cultural institutions. Explore locations throughout the region hosting musicals, plays, dance performances, opera, orchestral concerts, and other live entertainment.

Upcoming Shows at San Diego Venues

See what's on at the venues listed below — Broadway shows, ballet, and live events happening soon across San Diego.

Jul
21
2026
7:00 PM
Tue
MUSICAL / PLAY
High Demand
North By Northwest
North By Northwest
Donald and Darlene Shiley Stage - The Old Globe • 615 seats
Donald and Darlene Shiley Stage - The Old Globe
92112, 1363 Old Globe Way San Diego, CA92112, 1363 Old Globe Way San Diego, CA, US
From $178Avg. price ~ $2052 tickets remaining!
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Jul
23
2026
7:00 PM
Thu
MUSICAL / PLAY
Best Value
North By Northwest
North By Northwest
Donald and Darlene Shiley Stage - The Old Globe • 615 seats
Donald and Darlene Shiley Stage - The Old Globe
92112, 1363 Old Globe Way San Diego, CA92112, 1363 Old Globe Way San Diego, CA, US
From $104Avg. price ~ $15016 tickets remaining!
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Jul
24
2026
7:00 PM
Fri
MUSICAL / PLAY
Cyrano - Play
Cyrano - Play
Sheryl and Harvey White Theatre - The Old Globe
Sheryl and Harvey White Theatre - The Old Globe
92101, 1362 Old Globe Way San Diego, CA92101, 1362 Old Globe Way San Diego, CA, US
From $148Avg. price ~ $1712 tickets remaining!
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Jul
24
2026
7:00 PM
Fri
MUSICAL / PLAY
Best Value
North By Northwest
North By Northwest
Donald and Darlene Shiley Stage - The Old Globe • 615 seats
Donald and Darlene Shiley Stage - The Old Globe
92112, 1363 Old Globe Way San Diego, CA92112, 1363 Old Globe Way San Diego, CA, US
From $104Avg. price ~ $15420 tickets remaining!
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Jul
24
2026
7:30 PM
Fri
MUSICAL / PLAY
The Family Album
The Family Album
Sheila & Hughes Potiker Theatre at Mandell Weiss Center
Sheila & Hughes Potiker Theatre at Mandell Weiss Center
92093, 9500 Gilman Drive La Jolla, CA92093, 9500 Gilman Drive La Jolla, CA, US
From $119Avg. price ~ $1372 tickets remaining!
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San Diego Theaters FAQ

Common Questions About Theaters

What types of theaters are included?

The directory includes Broadway theaters, performing arts centers, opera houses, concert halls, ballet venues, regional theaters, and cultural centers.

Can I see upcoming performances at each venue?

Yes. Theater pages include upcoming shows, performance schedules, dates, and ticket information when available.

Are theaters located only in San Diego?

No. Listings may include nearby suburbs, cultural districts, and regional performing arts destinations.

What events take place at performing arts centers?

Performing arts centers may host Broadway shows, plays, ballet, opera, concerts, comedy shows, and special events.

Do theater pages include seating information?

Many venue pages include seating details, accessibility information, venue capacity, and ticket options.

Are opera houses and ballet venues included?

Yes. Opera houses, ballet theaters, and dance venues are included when available.

Can I find historic theaters?

Yes. Historic and landmark theaters hosting live performances may be featured.

How often are theater listings updated?

Venue information and performance schedules are updated regularly as new events are announced.