The Historic Balboa Theatre
A historic venue for grand events
This beautifully restored theatre in the Gaslamp Quarter offers a unique venue for events, accommodating up to 1,200 guests. With its stunning architecture and state-of-the-art sound system, it's perfect for concerts, presentations, and large gatherings. Pricing varies based on event type.
Read more…
The Historic Balboa Theatre Theatre in 868 Fourth Ave, San Diego, CA 92101, USA accommodates up to 1200 guests, 12,000 sqft of usable space. $10,000 avg. price for typical events. Popular for Concerts, Theatrical Performances, Corporate Events. Amenities include Stage, Sound system, Lighting, Seating, Concessions. Request a quote to check availability, packages, and date holds. The location offers convenient access for guests and vendors, with flexible layouts to suit seated dinners, cocktail receptions, and hybrid programs.
Main Venue Type
Theatre
Secondary Venue Types
Event SpacePerformance Venue
Best for:
ConcertsTheatrical PerformancesCorporate Events
Amenities
StageSound systemLightingSeatingConcessions
Rating: 4.7/5 (2,110 Google reviews)
- 5.0/5:
Beautiful concert venue! To save on parking, we parked in the neighborhood above Little Italy and walked about 20 minutes down to the venue. It was way less stressful than trying to find a parking spot downtown! Our concert started at 8:00pm and even though the ticket distributor recommended arriving at 7:00, we walked up to security around 7:45 and there was no line, no wait, and a super easy walk up to our seats. The staff and security kept walkways clear and flow of traffic smooth. Our seats were way up in the nosebleeds but we didn’t mind! The sound quality was still great and we had a wonderful time. If you are sensitive to loud noise/heavy bass, bring a pair of ear plugs because it gets LOUD! Bathrooms are clean and well-maintained. We thought getting out from the very top balcony of the venue would take forever, but with the many exit options, it only took about 20 minutes to get outside. Great work Balboa Theater team! We hope to visit this venue again sometime soon.
– Melia
- 5.0/5:
Took my family to see Justin Willman show last night and the staff here is amazing. The ushers were so friendly and helpful, ensuring that everyone had everything they needed to enjoy the show. The space was super clean, they truly know what they are doing.
– Martin
- 5.0/5:
First time at the Balboa theater. Theater is very well kept and managed. Sound Quality was good. The seats were comfy. There was a good ambience in being there. I attended a sold out show. I would return again for another performance.
– Anthony Lundquist
Photo credit(s): Balboa Theatre, Road King, S A Chasen
