Theatre
Charline McCombs Empire Theatre
226 N St Mary's St, San Antonio, TX 78205
The Charline McCombs Empire Theatre, located in downtown San Antonio, Texas, was established in 1914, replacing the former Rische's Opera House. This European palazzo-styled building was the creation of architects Mauran, Russell & Crow of St. Louis and was initially used for vaudeville shows and later as a motion picture theatre. After suffering flood damage in 1921, the building went through...
Majestic Theater
230 E. Houston, San Antonio, TX 78205
(210) 226-5700
Situated in downtown San Antonio, Texas, the Majestic Theatre is a monument to Spanish Mediterranean architecture, constructed in 1929 by John Eberson for Karl Hoblitzelle's Interstate Theatres. Notable features include:
It was the first fully air-conditioned building in Texas and remains an exceptional example of an atmospheric theatre, earning National Historic Landmark status in 1993.
The M...
Aztec Theatre
104 N St Marys St, San Antonio, TX 78205
(210) 812-4355
The Aztec Theatre, nestled in downtown San Antonio, is a historical entertainment hub and the city's oldest theater. Built in 1926, this 1600-capacity venue exemplifies exotic-theme movie palaces from the 1920s, featuring vibrant Meso-American artifacts. Besides hosting events, it is a popular rental choice for private concerts, weddings, corporate events, and business meetings....
Tobin Center for the Performing Arts
100 Auditoirum Circle, San Antonio, TX 78205
(210) 223-8624
The Tobin Center for the Performing Arts, located along the banks of the San Antonio River, is a revitalized historical icon. It's home to the San Antonio Symphony, Opera, and Ballet and houses three diverse venues: a 1,746-seat Performance Hall, a 232-seat Studio Theater, and a 600-seat River Walk Plaza.
The site's versatility is its hallmark. The H-E-B Performance Hall can transform from trad...
San Antonio Symphony
100 Auditoirum Circle, San Antonio, TX 78205
(210) 554-1080
The San Antonio Symphony, a professional orchestra based in San Antonio, Texas, used to offer a diverse range of music from late September to early June. Their artistic staff, led by Music Director Sebastian Lang-Lessing from 2010 to 2020, included 72 full-time musicians who belonged to the International Conference of Symphony and Opera Musicians and the American Federation of Musicians.
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Ballet San Antonio
100 Auditoirum Circle, San Antonio, TX 78205
(210) 223-8624
Ballet San Antonio, located at the Tobin Center for the Performing Arts, is a professional company dedicated to sharing the splendor of dance through diverse performances and outreach programs. Its 2023-2024 season promises laughter, mischief, and magic. With 22 professional dancers, it aims for national recognition while promoting San Antonio's evolving community. It also offers an education prog...
OPERA San Antonio
100 Auditoirum Circle, San Antonio, TX 78205
(210) 673-7270
OPERA San Antonio is committed to preserving opera, making it relevant and accessible to everyone regardless of age or background. It produces high-quality opera and enriches the community through educational and social outreach. The company presents world-class productions and features a range of talent. It also seeks to make a broader societal impact through performances in diverse venues and ed...
Magik Theatre
420 South Alamo, San Antonio, TX 78205
(210) 227-275
The Magik Theatre, a renowned institution based in the historic Beethoven Hall at Hemisfair Park, San Antonio, offers a large, fully-equipped facility with a seating capacity of 594, a spacious lobby, rehearsal space, and several amenities. This historic building, originally built for the Beethoven Männerchor in 1895, has since been redesigned and refurbished, with a significant expansion in ...
Sunken Garden Theatre
3875 N. St. Mary's St., San Antonio, TX 78212
Sunken Garden Theater, a historic open-air amphitheater adjacent to Brackenridge Park, regularly hosts city events, commercial functions, and a variety of performances, including comedy, Shakespearean drama, and concerts from jazz to hard rock. An integral part of San Antonio's cultural history since 1930, is set to undergo significant renovations to preserve its historical features and transform ...
The Public Theater of San Antonio
800 W Ashby Pl, San Antonio, TX 78212
(210) 733-7258
Located in San Pedro Springs Park, the second oldest park in the United States, The San Pedro Playhouse has been a historical landmark since its opening in 1929. Situated just north of downtown San Antonio, the Playhouse includes two performance spaces: the Russell Hill Rogers Theater, seating 350, and the intimate Cellar Theater, accommodating 60. It houses The Public Theater of San Antonio, an o...