Balboa Theatre, Historic theater in Gaslamp Quarter, San Diego, United States
The Balboa Theatre features classical architectural elements throughout its structure, with a main orchestra floor and additional balcony sections that seat 1,339 patrons.
Opening its doors in 1924, the Balboa Theatre earned recognition on the National Register of Historic Places for its architectural design and contribution to entertainment.
The theater serves as a central venue for the San Diego Opera, San Diego Symphony, Golden State Ballet, and numerous performing arts organizations.
Located at 868 Fourth Avenue, the theater provides wheelchair accessibility in the orchestra section and offers multiple transportation options including the San Diego Trolley.
The theater maintains original seating arrangements where house right sections contain even-numbered seats while house left sections feature odd-numbered seat configurations.
Location: San Diego
Inception: 1924
Official opening: 1924
Capacity: 1339
Address: 854 Fourth Avenue, San Diego, CA 92101
GPS coordinates: 32.71442,-117.16128
Latest update: May 16, 2025 13:33
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