Balboa Theatre

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Balboa Theatre is a historic vaudeville and movie theater featuring preserved architectural details from its 1924 origins. long_description_potoo
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Oct 24

PERFORMANCES Balboa Theatre, Downtown San Diego 868 Fourth Ave, San Diego Saturday, October 24, 2026 at 7:30pm Sunday, October 25, 2026 at 2:00pm FREE pre-performance lecture begins 45 minutes prior to each performance TICKETS Director's Circle: $99 Premium: $86 Standard Plus: $73 Standard: $59 Basic: $39 PROGRAM Light Rain (San Diego Premiere) Choreography: Gerald Arpino (1981)Music by Douglas Adams and Russ Gauthier (1981) Ash Choreography: Peter Martins (1991)Music: Ash by Michael Torke (1989) Concerto Barocco Choreography: George Balanchine (1941)Music: Concerto for Two Violins in D minor, BWV 1043 by Johann Sebastian Bach

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Oct 25

PERFORMANCES Balboa Theatre, Downtown San Diego 868 Fourth Ave, San Diego Saturday, October 24, 2026 at 7:30pm Sunday, October 25, 2026 at 2:00pm FREE pre-performance lecture begins 45 minutes prior to each performance TICKETS Director's Circle: $99 Premium: $86 Standard Plus: $73 Standard: $59 Basic: $39 PROGRAM Light Rain (San Diego Premiere) Choreography: Gerald Arpino (1981)Music by Douglas Adams and Russ Gauthier (1981) Ash Choreography: Peter Martins (1991)Music: Ash by Michael Torke (1989) Concerto Barocco Choreography: George Balanchine (1941)Music: Concerto for Two Violins in D minor, BWV 1043 by Johann Sebastian Bach

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Oct 26·7:00 PM

PERFORMANCES Balboa Theatre, Downtown San Diego 868 Fourth Ave, San Diego Saturday, October 24, 2026 at 7:30pm Sunday, October 25, 2026 at 2:00pm FREE pre-performance lecture begins 45 minutes prior to each performance TICKETS Director's Circle: $99 Premium: $86 Standard Plus: $73 Standard: $59 Basic: $39 PROGRAM Light Rain (San Diego Premiere) Choreography: Gerald Arpino (1981)Music by Douglas Adams and Russ Gauthier (1981) Ash Choreography: Peter Martins (1991)Music: Ash by Michael Torke (1989) Concerto Barocco Choreography: George Balanchine (1941)Music: Concerto for Two Violins in D minor, BWV 1043 by Johann Sebastian Bach

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The atmosphere feels nostalgic and grand, especially during special events like silent film screenings. A live organ player provides a classic touch to the cinematic experience.ambiance_potoo

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Visitors highlight the unique experience of watching silent films accompanied by a live organist and note how beautifully the historic venue is maintained.reviews_potoo

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Details

Downtown
868 4th Ave, San Diego, CA 92101
sandiegotheatres.org
+1 619-615-4000

About

Built in 1924, this venue is a landmark listed on the National Register of Historic Places. It has served as a prominent vaudeville and movie house for a century, preserving the charm of early 20th-century entertainment.story_potoo