Castro Theatre
429 Castro Street, San Francisco, CA 94114
Open · verified by Lumina November 2026
San Francisco's 1922 landmark movie palace, reopened in 2026 after a $41 million renovation. It now books concerts and comedy alongside film events, and hosts the SF Silent Film Festival.
Quick facts
- Type
- Historic, Arts venue
- Address
- 429 Castro Street, San Francisco, CA 94114
- Phone
- (415) 621-6120
- Opened
- 1922
What to expect
On screen
- Live performance
- Special events
- Film festivals
At the theater
- Wheelchair accessible
The story
The Castro opened in June 1922, designed by Timothy Pflueger in a blend of Beaux-Arts and Spanish Baroque styles. It replaced a smaller theater on the same street that dated from 1910. The Art Deco marquee came in 1937, and the building became San Francisco Designated Landmark No. 100. A Wurlitzer organ added in the 1980s was removed in 2015. In January 2022 concert promoter Another Planet Entertainment leased the building to run live music alongside film, and a plan to remove main-floor seating drew a Save the Seats campaign; the balcony seating was kept. After about two years closed for a $41 million rehabilitation, it reopened on February 6, 2026, with a new hybrid organ and restored ceiling art and murals.
Good to know
- Does the Castro still show movies?
- Its site lists music, film, comedy and community events, and the SF Silent Film Festival returns there in March 2027.
- Is it wheelchair accessible?
- The renovated orchestra, stage and dressing areas are described as fully ADA accessible.
- Where is Castro Theatre?
- Castro Theatre is at 429 Castro Street, San Francisco, CA 94114. Phone: (415) 621-6120.
- Is Castro Theatre open?
- Yes. Lumina verified Castro Theatre as open in November 2026. Check the theater's showtimes for today's schedule.
- How do I buy tickets for Castro Theatre?
- Buy tickets directly from the theater using the Showtimes & tickets button on this page. You can also call (415) 621-6120.
- What independent theaters are near Castro Theatre?
- Artists' Television Access in San Francisco (0.8 mi), Presidio Theatre in San Francisco (2.7 mi), and Marina Theater in San Francisco (2.7 mi).
- Artists' Television AccessPresidio TheatreMarina Theater
Getting there
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