The Castro Theatre
San Francisco's historic movie palace blends lavish architectural details with live music, comedy, and cinema.
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- 429 Castro St
- 4.7 (2690 reviews)
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Timothy PfluegerArchitect
Another Planet EntertainmentOperator
Description
Designed by architect Timothy Pflueger in 1922, the venue features an interior shaped by Spanish, Asian, Italian, and Art Deco influences. Managed by Another Planet Entertainment, the modernized space accommodates standing performances alongside seated cinema and comedy events, backed by updated features including a full cocktail bar and new single-stall and shared-gender bathrooms.
Upcoming events
Haute & Freddy: Big Disgrace TourSep 14 · 20:00 PDTCastro, San FranciscoLuv Language Tour With Jeff BernatSep 15 · 20:00 PDTCastro, San Francisco
The Growlers — live music at The Castro TheatreSep 18 · 20:00 PDTCastro, San FranciscoThe Growlers — live music at The Castro TheatreSep 19 · 20:00 PDTCastro, San FranciscoLane 8 — live music at The Castro TheatreSep 20 · 18:00 PDTCastro, San FranciscoLane 8 - I Made You A New MixtapeSep 20 · 18:00 PDTCastro, San FranciscoSebastien Tellier: Kiss The Beast TourSep 23 · 20:00 PDTCastro, San FranciscoAldous Harding — live music at The Castro TheatreSep 28 · 20:00 PDTCastro, San FranciscoTwin Temple: Satanic Panic, a Drag RitualSep 30 · 20:00 PDTCastro, San FranciscoPEACHES CHRIST presents Satanic Panic, a Drag Ritual with Twin TempleSep 30 · 20:00 PDTCastro, San FranciscoPEACHES CHRIST presents Satanic Panic, a Drag RitualSep 30 · 20:00 PDTCastro, San FranciscoPEACHES CHRIST presents Satanic Panic, a Drag Ritual featuring Twin TempleSep 30 · 20:00 PDTCastro, San FranciscoMichelle Branch: Everywhere And Back Again TourOct 1 · 20:00 PDTCastro, San FranciscoMichelle Branch: Everywhere And Back Again TourOct 2 · 20:00 PDTCastro, San FranciscoPolyglamorous Presents x Castro Street Fair After Party ft Octo OctaOct 4 · 18:00 PDTCastro, San FranciscoSammy Rae & The FriendsOct 6 · 20:00 PDTCastro, San FranciscoSammy Rae & The Friends with MeltOct 6 · 20:00 PDTCastro, San FranciscoSammy Rae & The Friends with special guest MeltOct 6 · 20:00 PDTCastro, San FranciscoSammy Rae & The FriendsOct 7 · 20:00 PDTCastro, San FranciscoSammy Rae & The Friends with MeltOct 7 · 20:00 PDTCastro, San FranciscoSammy Rae & The Friends with special guest MeltOct 7 · 20:00 PDTCastro, San FranciscoEmergency Intercom LiveOct 9 · 20:00 PDTCastro, San Francisco9 to 5: A tribute to Dolly PartonOct 11 · 15:00 PDTCastro, San FranciscoA tribute to Dolly Parton: 9 to 5Oct 11 · 15:00 PDTCastro, San FranciscoJulia Jacklin - North America Tour 2026Oct 23 · 20:00 PDTCastro, San FranciscoJulia Jacklin - North America Tour 2026Oct 24 · 20:00 PDTCastro, San FranciscoFred Armisen: Comedy For Musicians But Everyone Is WelcomeOct 26 · 20:00 PDTCastro, San FranciscoFred Armisen: Comedy For Musicians But Everyone Is WelcomeOct 27 · 20:00 PDTCastro, San FranciscoFred Armisen: Comedy For Musicians But Everyone Is WelcomeOct 28 · 20:00 PDTCastro, San FranciscoClaudio Simonetti’s Goblin Performs Tenebre Live ScoreNov 10 · 19:30 PSTCastro, San FranciscoClaudio Simonetti's Goblin Performs the Live Score to TenebreNov 10 · 19:30 PSTCastro, San FranciscoÓlafur Arnalds — live music at The Castro TheatreNov 11 · 20:00 PSTCastro, San FranciscoÓlafur Arnalds — live music at The Castro TheatreNov 12 · 20:00 PSTCastro, San FranciscoThe Moth GrandSLAM ChampionshipNov 13 · 20:00 PSTCastro, San FranciscoDANNA: THE BEDROOM SESSIONS US TOURNov 20 · 19:00 PSTCastro, San FranciscoThe Music of Hey Arnold Live! Feat. Jim Lang and the PS 118 AllStarsNov 24 · 20:00 PSTCastro, San FranciscoThe Music of Hey Arnold Live! Feat. Jim Lang and the PS 118 AllStarsNov 25 · 20:00 PSTCastro, San FranciscoCameron Winter at Carnegie HallDec 2 · 19:30 PSTCastro, San FranciscoCameron Winter at Carnegie Hall (Presented in 35mm)Dec 2 · 19:30 PSTCastro, San FranciscoMarc Maron: Yammering into the Void TourDec 5 · 19:00 PSTCastro, San FranciscoMarc Maron: Yammering into the Void TourDec 5 · 21:30 PSTCastro, San FranciscoSan Francisco Gay Men's Chorus - Holiday Spectacular: Home for the HolidaysDec 24 · 15:00 PSTCastro, San FranciscoSan Francisco Gay Men's Chorus - Holiday Spectacular: Home for the HolidaysDec 24 · 17:30 PSTCastro, San FranciscoSan Francisco Gay Men's Chorus - Holiday Spectacular: Home for the HolidaysDec 24 · 20:00 PSTCastro, San FranciscoSTS9: REVERIE TOURJan 15 · 20:00 PSTCastro, San FranciscoSTS9: REVERIE TOURJan 16 · 20:00 PSTCastro, San FranciscoCRYSTAL METHYD The Enchanted ForestMar 27 · 21:00 PDTCastro, San Francisco