Copley Symphony Hall

Copley Symphony Hall is a concert venue in downtown San Diego featuring Spanish Gothic architecture with ornate interior details and multiple seating levels. The space includes a modern acoustic shell designed for optimal sound and seats approximately 2,250 people.

The building opened in 1929 as the Fox Theatre, serving initially as an entertainment cinema palace. In 1984, it became the permanent home of the San Diego Symphony and was adapted for orchestra performances.

The San Diego Symphony uses this space for regular performances, with classical and contemporary works shaping the musical experience. Audiences here connect with a community of listeners that has gathered in this room for many decades.

The hall offers multiple entrances from Symphony Towers and B Street, allowing efficient arrival and movement throughout the space. Visitors should expect limited on-site parking and consider public transit or nearby garages.

Inside the hall sits a massive restored pipe organ from the original 1929 construction, originally installed for silent film accompaniment. This instrument adds a rare sonic dimension to modern symphony performances that is seldom heard elsewhere.

Location: Downtown San Diego

Inception: 1929

Architects: Weeks and Day

Architectural style: Gothic Revival, Spanish Gothic architecture

Capacity: 2248

Address: 1245 7th Avenue, San Diego, CA 92101

Phone: +16192350804

Email: tickets@sandiegosymphony.org

Website: https://sandiegosymphony.org/plan-your-visit/jacobs-music-center

GPS coordinates: 32.71900,-117.15800

Latest update: December 10, 2025 20:02