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2018-2019 Season
The Marriage of Figaro
Rigoletto
One Amazing Night 2019
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Three Decembers
All Is Calm - The Christmas Truce of 1914
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SAN DIEGO CIVIC THEATRE

1100 3rd Ave (Corner of Third Ave and B Street)
San Diego, CA 92101

Venue Performances:
The Marriage of Figaro, Rigoletto, and Carmen.

THE PATRICK HENRY PHAME! THEATRE

6702 Wandermere Drive
San Diego, CA 92120

Venue Performances:
Three Decembers

BALBOA THEATRE

868 Fourth Avenue
San Diego, CA 92101

Venue Performances:
One Amazing Night 2019
Stephen Costello and Stephen Powell with the San Diego Symphony

Please note: Westfield Horton Plaza parking and policies have changed. Click on the "Parking" button for more information.

Transportation Options

San Diego Opera Caravan

Join The “Car-Free” crowd! The Opera Caravan is an exclusive motor coach service from North County to San Diego Opera. Opera Caravan service is available to the Sunday matinee of the Main Stage performances from Carlsbad (Carlsbad Dove Library: 1775 Dove Lane, Carlsbad 92011) and from Rancho Bernardo (16916 Hierba Dr. The Remington 2, San Diego, 92128): $30.00 for subscribers, $35.00 for non-subscribers.

For Opera Caravan inquiries, please contact Matt Kissel at (619) 533-7018 or Matt.Kissel@sdopera.org.

Taking the Trolley

The Trolley stops just behind the Civic Theatre. The Coaster stops at Santa Fe Station, just 5 blocks away and connects with the Trolley (with free transfers). For more information, schedules, prices and accessibility options, call San Diego Transit at (619) 234-1060 or visit www.sdcommute.com. For ADA certification call (877) 232-7433.

Taking Amtrak

Ride in luxury to Santa Fe Station, just blocks away from the San Diego Civic Theatre for Main Stage productions. For a complete list of destinations, routes and schedules for the Pacific Surfliner® visit Amtrak.com or call 1 (800) USA-RAIL. Amtrak Pacific Surfliner® runs 11 roundtrips a day from Los Angeles and points in between but please note, the last trains leave San Diego at 9:15pm.

Directions to the San Diego Civic Theatre

From North of Downtown – Take I-5 South to the Civic Center/Front Street exit. Exit and remain in the left lane, taking the Second Avenue fork. At the end of the exit, turn right onto Second Avenue and continue straight for two blocks to the San Diego Concourse/Civic Center Plaza parking garage directly ahead.

From South of Downtown – Take I-5 North to the B Street/Pershing Street exit. Take B Street left/west and continue to Third Avenue; turn right, then immediately turn left into the San Diego Concourse parking garage.

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San Diego Civic Theatre Parking

San Diego Concourse and Civic Center Plaza parking garages are adjacent to the theatre and Event Fees start at $10 on performance nights (subject to change). A number of surface lots are also located within a 4 block radius of the theatre.

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Blue Square San Diego Civic Theatre Red Square Trolley Stop Green Square Parking

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Directions to the Balboa Theatre

Traveling South on Interstate 5 — Take I-5 South to the Front Street / Civic Center exit off-ramp. At fork, stay to the right on to Front Street. Turn left on Broadway to 2nd Avenue. Turn right on Broadway Circle & follow around to NBC Building Garage entrance on left.

Traveling North on Interstate 5 — Take I-5 North to the 6th Avenue off-ramp. Turn left on 6th Avenue to Broadway. Turn right on Broadway to 2nd Avenue. Turn left on Broadway Circle & follow around to NBC Building Garage entrance on left.

Traveling South on Interstate 15 or 163 — Take I-15 South to 163 South. 163 South becomes 10th Avenue. Take 10th Avenue to Broadway. Turn right on Broadway to 2nd Avenue. Turn left on Broadway Circle & follow around to NBC Building Garage entrance on left.

Traveling West on Highway 94 — Take 94 West to downtown—94 West becomes F Street. Take F Street to 7th Avenue. Right on 7th Avenue to Broadway. Left on Broadway to 2nd Avenue. Turn left on Broadway Circle & follow around to NBC Building Garage entrance on left.

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Balboa Theatre Parking

NBC Building Garage at 225 Broadway
This underground facility offers easy access to the Balboa Theatre avoiding the heavy traffic & congestion on 4th Avenue. Enter Broadway Circle from the intersection of 2nd Ave. and Broadway and follow around to the garage entrance down-ramp on the left, directly across from the Levi’s Store. Height limit: of 6 feet, 8 inches. Rates: Monday – Friday after 5:30pm – $10.00 per vehicle; flat rate Saturday & Sunday – $10.00 per vehicle.

Westfield Horton Plaza
Horton Plaza Parking Tickets (issued from machines at entry) will be validated in the Balboa Theatre Lobby during your show. Validated tickets, when presented to Booth Attendant at exit, will allow patrons to pay flat $10 rate (validation good for 6 hours of parking).

Please note: if you do not purchase advance parking or validate your ticket at the theatre...

Westfield Horton Plaza Parking is FREE for the first hour only. After this time, the current rate charged at exit is $2.00 for every 15 minutes (daily maximum charge = $48.00). Westfield Horton Plaza Parking Garage rates are subject to change at any time.

For any additional Ace Parking Lot information, contact Ace Parking at: (619) 233-6624

Directions to the Jacobs Music Center - Copley Symphony Hall

From North of Downtown on I-5: As you come into downtown San Diego, exit 10th Avenue, and turn right on B Street. Symphony Hall is on the NE corner of 7th and B.

From South of Downtown on I-5: As you approach downtown San Diego, exit Pershing/B Street, and make a left off the freeway to B Street. Symphony Hall is on the NE corner of 7th and B.

From North of Downtown on Hwy. 163: Take Hwy. 163 all the way into downtown San Diego, where it turns into 10th Avenue, and turn right on B Street. Symphony Hall is on the NE corner of 7th and B.

From I-8 West or East: Exit to Hwy. 163 South, and follow the directions above.

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Directions to the The Patrick Henry High Arts, Media and Entertainment (PHAME) Performing Arts Center

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Directions to the Lyceum Stage Theatre

Traveling South on Interstate 5

5 South to the Front Street / Civic Center off ramp
At the fork, stay to the right onto Front Street
Turn left on Broadway
Turn right on 4th Avenue and the garage entrance on the right at F Street

Traveling North on Interstate 5

5 North to the 6th Avenue off-ramp
Turn left on 6th Avenue toward Broadway
Turn right on Ash Street
Turn left on 4th Avenue and the garage entrance on the right at F Street

Traveling South on Interstate 15 or 163

15 South to 163 South
163 South becomes 10th Avenue
Continue on 10th Avenue and make a right on F Street
F Street will end at the Horton Plaza Parking Garage entrance at 4th Avenue.

Traveling West on Highway 94

94 West to downtown—94 West becomes F street
F Street will end at the Horton Plaza Parking Garage entrance at 4th Avenue.

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Jacobs Music Center - Copley Symphony Hall Parking

Metered street parking; Meters are free after 6pm Mon-Sat and all day Sunday. Be sure to crimp your wheels when parking on an incline, as this does get frequently enforced downtown.
Several Parking lots are located on 8th and 9th Avenues.
Parking is available on all concert afternoons and evenings in the Parking Palace garage, located at the NW corner of 6th and A. Cost $5.
Symphony Towers Parking Garage - self-parking rate is $15 in the Symphony Towers parking garage above the concert hall; Enter garage from 7th Avenue. (Rate is valid after 5:00pm any concert evening, valid from 12 noon to midnight on matinee concert weekends, and an additional flat fee of $10 will be applied for vehicles exiting after midnight.)

Lyceum Parking

WESTFIELD HORTON PLAZA GARAGE – 4th Ave Entrance
Enter Garage from 4th Ave just South of Balboa Theatre Follow entrance lanes, then turn Right & continue to 3rd level to park. Horton Plaza Parking Tickets (issued from machines at entry) may be validated in the Lyceum Theatres Lobby during your show. Validation will allow patrons to pay flat $8 rate.

PLEASE NOTE: IF YOU DO NOT VALIDATE YOUR TICKET AT THE THEATRE…
Westfield Horton Plaza Parking is FREE for the first hour only. After this time, the current rate charged at exit is $2.00 for every 15 minutes. (daily maximum charge = $48.00). Westfield Horton Plaza Parking Garage rates are subject to change at any time. For any additional ABM Parking information, contact ABM Parking at: (619) 233-1491

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