Balboa Theatre – 1,339 seating capacity

The historic Balboa Theatre in the Gaslamp Quarter is the site for San Diego Theatres' presentations as well as a performing home for California Ballet, Classics 4 Kids, Mainly Mozart, and other high quality non-profit producing and presenting organizations.

Civic Theatre – 2,967 seating capacity

The San Diego Civic Theatre is the performing home of the San Diego Opera, Broadway/San Diego, and California Ballet. Additionally, it is the venue for various annual community activities such as the Salute to Teachers Awards, San Diego Hospice's Light Up a Life, and USO's Holiday Concert.

The Balboa Theatre and the Civic Theatre may be available for rental for cultural, entertainment, educational, civic, corporate and other special events and activities. While you may first check our website's event calendar to determine scheduled public performances, the lack of an event listing does not necessarily mean that a particular date is open and available for rental. Some of our events are private functions that are not publicized. Additionally other dates may be unavailable due to load-ins, rehearsals, technical requirements, maintenance or other commitments.

Please contact us to discuss your potential event and desired dates. With that information, we will determine availability and feasibility for your contemplated use. Call us at (619) 615–4000 or email us at info@sandiegotheatres.org

To confirm a potential booking, a license agreement must be fully executed, license fees and expense deposits received, and required insurance coverage in place and certificates received.

For detailed information, download our Services & Fees brochure (PDF)

In summary, following are the types of charges for events. These amounts are only representative of typical expenses for a one day, single event and are based upon rates established effective July 2008. An estimate of expenses for your proposed event will be developed upon receipt of specific detailed information on your potential use:

• License Fee (rental):
  • Balboa Theatre:
    Ticketed Event: $3,250
    Non-Ticketed Event: $3,500
  • Civic Theatre:
    Ticketed Event: $6,500 minimum vs. 10% of ticket sales, $8,500 maximum
    Non-Ticketed Event: $7,500
• Front-of-House Staff:
  • Balboa Theatre: $850
  • Civic Theatre: $1,950
• Stage Door Attendant:
  • Balboa Theatre: $300
  • Civic Theatre: $300
• Equipment Rental: Dependent upon equipment needs. Frequently required items include:
  • Concert Grand: $350/day (tunings additional)
  • Followspot: $100/use (plus operator)
  • Internet Access: $40/day (Dressing Rooms)
  • Phone Line: $20/line/day (Dressing Rooms)
  • Washer/Dryer: $65/pair/day
  • Wired Mic: $30/day (first three at no charge)
  • Wireless Mic: $85/day
• Ticketing:
  • Balboa Theatre: $750
  • Civic Theatre: $1,500
• Credit Cards: 4.00% of all credit card transactions
• Ticket Printing: $0.125/ticket printed at ticket office
• Event Sellers: $250
• Stagehands: Stagehands are provided under the terms of collective bargaining agreements with IATSE. Costs are dependent upon the specifics of each event, including production requirements, work schedules, staffing levels, and the event's duration.

Please note:

	1.	For all ticketed events, there is a $2.50 per ticket Facility Fee or Facility Restoration Fee.
	2.	All concessions and beverages are sold by San Diego Theatres. A percentage commission is assessed on the sale of all event-related merchandise. For backstage catering needs, contact our production staff at (619) 615 – 4151 for options and requirements. For all other catering, contact our event & patron manager at (619) 615–4003.
	3.	All tickets must be sold through our Ticketing Services, which includes distribution and sale through our agreement with Ticketmaster.