Castro Theatre
theaterHistoric movie palace and performance venue in San Francisco's Castro District, built in 1922. It seats about 1,150 for films (1,400 for concerts) and is known for its landmark Art Deco marquee, historic pipe organ, and role as an LGBTQ+ cultural center.
Upcoming Events (19)
Qveen Herby
Qveen Herby blasts into The Castro for the Isle of Qveen Tour, backed by THOT SQUAD, delivering razor-sharp rap-pop, glossy visuals, and a fearless, glittering club-night energy that lights up San Francisco's vibrant scene.
Horse Meat Disco
Horse Meat Disco brings a retro-disco fever to The Castro in San Francisco on June 6, 2026 at 7:00 PM, with STARDELLA., CarrieOnDisco and DJ M3. Expect high-energy dance grooves, glittering visuals, and a legendary nightclub experience in an iconic venue.
Ecstatic Chanting with Jai Uttal & Friends
Experience ecstatic chanting with Jai Uttal & Friends at The Castro Room. A devotional evening of kirtan and world music led by Jai Uttal, offering intimate vocal harmonies and trance-inducing rhythms.
I’m With Her
I'm With Her lights up The Castro in San Francisco with luminous harmonies on the Sing Me Alive Tour 2026, weaving intimate folk-pop in a historic, chandelier-lit venue.
The Crane Wives – ACT II
The Crane Wives – ACT II at The Castro in the SF Bay Area blends soaring harmonies and folk-rock storytelling, with a special guest appearance by Yasmin Williams adding luminous fingerpicked guitar.
Frameline50
Frameline50 at The Castro in San Francisco’s storied Castro district delivers LGBTQ cinema’s bold premieres and intimate Q&As, weaving community, history, and fearless storytelling through a vibrant festival night.
Hedwig & The Angry Inch
Hedwig and the Angry Inch returns to The Castro for a 25th anniversary 35mm screening, with John Cameron Mitchell live on stage alongside Skip The Needle for a fearless cabaret-rock extravaganza.
Kim Gordon
Kim Gordon headlines a live show at The Castro in San Francisco, delivering cutting-edge indie/alternative rock at an iconic venue with sharp guitars, captivating vocals, and an adventurous, intimate concert experience.
Hedwig and the Angry Inch
Screening Hedwig and the Angry Inch as part of the 25th Anniversary Movie Tour, with special guest John Cameron Mitchell. The Castro hosts an iconic, high-energy film night that blends glam-rock bravado with intimate storytelling.
The Breeders
The Breeders light up The Castro for two electric nights, San Francisco's iconic queer landmark pulsing with jangly guitars, punchy hooks, and an indie roar fans dub a matchless weekend.
Josh Thomas: Jiggle Jiggle
Josh Thomas brings his stand-up show Jiggle Jiggle to The Castro Theatre in San Francisco, delivering sharp storytelling, fearless humor, and witty observations in an iconic, intimate theater setting.
The Growlers
The Growlers melt The Castro with two electric nights in San Francisco's iconic neighborhood, blending surf-punk swagger, neon vibes and a sun-drenched, late-night festival mood.
Melanie C
Pop icon Melanie C brings her world tour to The Castro in San Francisco, delivering signature Spice Girls hits and contemporary pop anthems with high-energy vocals in the iconic, intimate venue.
Aldous Harding
An intimate evening as Aldous Harding, the acclaimed singer-songwriter, headlines The Castro in San Francisco with haunting indie folk melodies and hypnotic vocals that linger long after the final note.
Sammy Rae & The Friends
Sammy Rae & The Friends headline the Castro Theatre in San Francisco for an energetic pop-soul night, with Melt opening. The show promises punchy hooks, rich harmonies, and a vibrant, audience-friendly atmosphere at the iconic, historic venue.
Jacob Collier: Light For Days Tour
Jacob Collier brings his Light For Days Tour to The Castro for intimate solo performances, delivering intricate harmonies, inventive arrangements, and breathtaking virtuosity in a warm, intimate venue.
Iron & Wine
Iron & Wine brings intimate folk warmth to The Castro in the SF Bay Area, where mellow strings meet whispered stories, anchored by Ken Pomeroy’s opening set in a historic, acoustically rich venue.
Daði Freyr
Icelandic synth-pop star Daði Freyr headlines The Castro Theatre in San Francisco on Oct 29, 2026 at 8:00 PM, with BRÍET opening. A high-energy night of catchy melodies, neon-pop hooks, and crowd-friendly anthems inside the iconic, storied venue.
Ólafur Arnalds
Ólafur Arnalds performs at The Castro, weaving intimate piano, strings and ethereal electronics into a moody, expansive set—an intimate night of contemporary classical music in San Francisco.