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Visiting Balboa Theatre: what to know before you go

868 Fourth Avenue, San Diego, CA 92101, United States

Balboa Theatre is a theatre building in San Diego, open since 1924, with room for about 1,339 people.

Most dates fall on Saturday and Sunday.

The busiest month ahead is December 2026, with 13 dates.

4 public transport stops are within walking distance (Train); the nearest is Fifth Avenue station, 300 m away.

Balboa Theatre

Key facts

Type of venue
Theatre building
Capacity
1,339
Opened
1924
Address
868 Fourth Avenue, San Diego, CA 92101, United States
Upcoming events
50
Busiest days
Saturday, Sunday

Balboa Theatre, month by month

  • November 202612 dates, including Bluey's Big Play, Tusk: The Classic Fleetwood Mac Tribute and Dan and Phil: Hard Launch World Tour
  • December 202613 dates, including The Hip Hop Nutcracker (Touring), World Ballet Company: The Nutcracker and Formidable! Aznavour - A Spectacular Musical Celebration Of Charles Az
  • January 20276 dates, including Beth Hart, Tim Dillon and William Shatner with screening of Star Trek ll: The Wrath of Khan
  • February 20278 dates, including Bianca Del Rio: It Gets Bitter - World Comedy Tour, KODO One Earth Tour 2027: LUMINANCE and Piaf! The Show
  • March 20277 dates, including RuPaul's Drag Race Werq the World Tour, Stanley Clarke & Hiromi With PUBLIQuartet: The Music Of Chick Corea and ALOK: Eat Pray Leave Tour
  • April 20274 dates, including Alice in Wonderland by International Ballet Stars, Heather McMahan: Burning Down The House Tour and Yohay Sponder: Genesis

Ticket prices

What the programme holds: Concerts (16), Comedy (16), Plays & Musicals (8), Dance (6) and Talks & Lectures (2).

Arriving by public transport

  • Fifth Avenue stationTrain300 m
    4 min walk
  • Seaport Village Trolley StationTrain730 m
    9 min walk
  • Park & Market stationTrain780 m
    10 min walk
  • CoasterTrain850 m
    11 min walk

Arriving by car

4 car parks within walking distance; the nearest is 100 m from the venue.

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Balboa Theatre: practical questions

How many people fit in Balboa Theatre?

Balboa Theatre has a capacity of about 1,339; the figure for a given show depends on its layout.

When did Balboa Theatre open?

Balboa Theatre opened in 1924.

What is the nearest stop to Balboa Theatre?

Fifth Avenue station (Train), 300 m away – about 4 min on foot.

Can I park near Balboa Theatre?

Yes, 4 car parks are mapped nearby, the closest 100 m away.

What kind of events does Balboa Theatre host?

Upcoming dates by category: Concerts (16), Comedy (16), Plays & Musicals (8) and Dance (6).

Which month has the most events at Balboa Theatre?

December 2026, with 13 dates, including The Hip Hop Nutcracker (Touring) and World Ballet Company: The Nutcracker.

Which other venues are close to Balboa Theatre?

Voodoo Room at the House of Blues San Diego (300 m), Music Box (850 m), House of Blues San Diego (250 m) and LionTree Arena (150 m).

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