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 (48)
CMAT @ Castro Theatre
CMAT performs at the Castro Theatre in San Francisco, delivering an infectious indie-pop set in the iconic historic venue. Expect a lively night with soaring melodies, witty stage presence, and a warm, intimate vibe inside the Art Deco surroundings.
Fantastic Planet
Fantastic Planet screens at The Castro in the SF Bay Area, with a live organ prelude by David Hegarty turning the classic sci-fi animation into a grand, organ-driven evening that lingers after the credits.
Naomi Watanabe
Naomi Watanabe lights up The Castro in San Francisco with flamboyant, high-energy comedy, sharp cultural savvy and glittering cosplay, making the iconic venue crackle with laughter.
Functional Flow for Everyone: Yoga with Jason Crandell
Join renowned yoga instructor Jason Crandell for a hands-on session at The Castro Room, exploring anatomy, sequencing, and contemporary techniques for a sustainable practice. This workshop demystifies functional flow and provides practical cues for all levels to elevate your daily practice.
69th San Francisco International Film Festival
The Castro hosts the 69th San Francisco International Film Festival in the Bay Area, with organist David Hegarty warming the stage before the screening and SFFILM's bold lineup.
Alice Phoebe Lou
Alice Phoebe Lou headlines The Castro in the San Francisco Bay Area, weaving intimate indie folk and smoky vocals with John Andrews & The Yawns providing live backing for a night of hypnotic, soulful riffs.
Jessica Kirson
Jessica Kirson headlines The Castro with fearless, boundary-pushing wit; an early show added by popular demand promises a packed Bay Area night of sharp, fearless laughs.
The Celluloid Closet
Screening of The Celluloid Closet at The Castro with organist David Hegarty and special guests for the 30th anniversary 4K restoration.
Jonathan Van Ness: Hot & Healed
Jonathan Van Ness brings Hot & Healed to The Castro, a gleefully candid night of humor and heart in San Francisco's iconic LGBT venue, sparkling with razor wit and warm storytelling.
Kundalini Activation Process
Experience Kundalini Activation with Stella Liu in an intimate Castro Room session. This guided practice blends breath, mantra, and subtle movement to awaken energy and calm the mind in a warm, supportive setting.
Poolside
Poolside at The Castro in the SF Bay Area brings sunny, laid-back indie-electronic vibes, with Thunder Jackson on drums adding a breezy, retro glow to a legendary pink-walled theater.
Poolside
Poolside performs a laid-back nu-disco/electronic live set at the historic Castro Theatre in San Francisco for a late-night concert experience.
Fire Elemental Sound Bath
Fire Elemental Sound Bath at The Castro Room features Caitlin Ryan guiding a calming, elemental-inspired sound immersion. An intimate indoor experience designed to unwind the mind, relax the body, and recharge through resonant tones and mindful listening.
Micro-Dosing Hope: A Community Practice (No Mushrooms, Only Hope)
Pete Guinosso leads a mushroom-free community practice at The Castro Room, exploring hopeful mindfulness techniques and collective resilience. A welcoming, educational workshop for adults to share practices, breathe together, and cultivate everyday hope.
José González
Jose González headlines a folk concert at The Castro in San Francisco as part of the Against The Dying Of The Light Tour, with Abby Sage.
Star Wars: Episode V—The Empire Strikes Back
Relive a galaxy far, far away as Star Wars: Episode V—The Empire Strikes Back lights up the Castro Theatre in San Francisco, a grand, retro cinema night that weds timeless score with the Castro's velvet charm.
69th San Francisco International Film Festival — Closing Night
Closing night of the 69th SF International Film Festival at The Castro, celebrating Star Wars Day with Star Wars: Episode V—The Empire Strikes Back.
Contact Improvisation Class + Jam
Join Merrick Jacob for a Contact Improvisation class and jam at The Castro Room. This movement-based workshop explores weight-sharing, momentum, listening, and spontaneous partnering in a welcoming space. All levels welcome; a live jam finishes the session.
The 29th San Francisco Silent Film Festival
The Castro hosts the 29th San Francisco Silent Film Festival, showcasing silent cinema with curated screenings and live musical accompaniment, delivering a communal dive into film history in the heart of the Bay Area.
The New Pornographers
The New Pornographers light up The Castro in the SF Bay Area with gleaming power-pop hooks and buoyant harmonies, joined by Will Sheff of Okkervil River for an extra indie-charm boost.
Indigo Girls
Indigo Girls light up The Castro for two magical nights in San Francisco, a harmonically rich folk-rock duel of warmth and electricity, drawing a loyal Bay Area crowd into the theatre's historic glow.
Santigold
Santigold storms The Castro with genre-defying alt-pop and fearless electro swagger, turning San Francisco's legendary venue into a kaleidoscopic carnival of punchy beats and dancefloor magic.
Lucy Dacus
Lucy Dacus brings two intimate, powerful nights to The Castro in the SF Bay Area, with Luna Li joining for shimmering indie-rock moments that glow beneath the venue's brick-arch charm.
Queer Men’s Sangha
Join a welcoming queer men's yoga sangha led by Darren Main at The Castro Room. A mindful, inclusive yoga practice for gay men that blends breath, movement, and community in a supportive space.
Radiant Heart Breathwork, Cacao, & Sound Healing Ceremony
Immerse in a nurturing session blending breathwork, ceremonial cacao, and sound healing at The Castro Room. A guided practice of breathwork, cacao ritual, and resonant sounds aims to release stress, deepen presence, and leave you feeling refreshed and centered.
Pop-up: Vinyasa Flow with Dana Damara
Join Dana Damara for a Pop-up Vinyasa Flow at The Castro Room. This all-level yoga session weaves breath with fluid sequencing in a welcoming indoor studio, offering alignment cues, mindful movement, and a relaxed, community vibe.
Breathwork + Sound Healing
Experience a calming breathwork and sound healing session led by Dana Damara at The Castro Room. The intimate, indoor wellness workshop blends mindful breathing with resonant sounds to reduce stress and cultivate presence in a soothing setting.
Robby Hoffman
Robby Hoffman headlines The Castro Theatre in the SF Bay Area with an early show that crackles with sharp social wit, rapid-fire punchlines, and a glow of classic San Francisco comedy soul.
Spirit of Yin: A Medicinal Movement Art
Spirit of Yin is a medicinal movement art piece led by Ashley Lauren. Set in The Castro Room, this intimate performance blends meditative movement with expressive choreography to explore balance, healing, and the body's energy through motion.
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.
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.
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.
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.