The 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 (50)
Frameline’s Trash Talk with John Waters
Frameline presents a Trash Talk with John Waters at The Castro, with an organ debut by David Hegarty before a screening of Serial Mom.
Amber Mark @ Castro Theatre
Amber Mark performs live with Sherwyn at the historic Castro Theatre in San Francisco for an intimate R&B/soul concert experience.
Amber Mark
Amber Mark headlines a live show at The Castro in San Francisco, with special guest Sherwyn.
Berlin & Beyond Opening: 22 Lengths
The Goethe-Institut San Francisco presents the Berlin & Beyond opening night at The Castro, screening 22 Lengths as part of the festival’s 30th anniversary.
Alaska
Alaska performs a live music show at The Castro in San Francisco on March 20, 2026, at 8:00 PM.
KPop Demon Hunters Sing-Along
KPop Demon Hunters Sing-Along at The Castro—join a casual pop-music night with crowd sing-alongs.
Kill Bill: The Whole Bloody Affair
Screening of Kill Bill: The Whole Bloody Affair in 70mm at The Castro.
CLARA BOW in “IT”
Clara Bow stars in the silent classic It (1927), screened by the San Francisco Silent Film Festival at The Castro.
Father John Misty
Live concert: Father John Misty with Andy Shauf at The Castro in San Francisco.
Father John Misty @ Castro Theatre
Singer-songwriter Father John Misty with opener Andy Shauf plays the historic Castro Theatre in San Francisco on March 24, 2026, for an intimate indie-leaning concert night.
Father John Misty @ Castro Theatre
Singer-songwriter Father John Misty with opener Andy Shauf plays the historic Castro Theatre in San Francisco on March 24, 2026, for an intimate indie-leaning concert night.
Perfume Genius @ Castro Theatre
Perfume Genius brings an intimate, art-pop singer-songwriter performance to the historic Castro Theatre in San Francisco on Mar 26, 2026.
Perfume Genius
Perfume Genius headlines The Castro in San Francisco for the Glory Tour, with Storefront Church.
Tycho @ Castro Theatre
Tycho brings his immersive ambient/electronic live set to the historic Castro Theatre in San Francisco on Mar 28, 2026 for an audiovisual concert experience.
Tycho
Ambient-electronic act Tycho headlines a live show at The Castro Theatre in San Francisco.
Rodgers & Hammerstein’s The Sound of Music Sing-A-Long
A family-friendly sing-along screening of The Sound of Music at The Castro, with an organist performing before the film.
Interstellar
Interstellar screening at The Castro with organist David Hegarty performing before the 70mm feature.
Nick Lowe
Nick Lowe headlines a live concert at The Castro in San Francisco with The Cactus Blossoms on March 31, 2026.
A Deeper Love: The Story of Miss Peppermint
Film screening of A Deeper Love: The Story of Miss Peppermint at The Castro, with organist David Hegarty performing before the screening.
Showgirls
Screening of Showgirls at The Castro Theatre with host Peaches Christ and special guest Gina Gershon.
Peaches Christ & Gina Gershon
Late-night Castro Theatre screening featuring Peaches Christ with special guest Gina Gershon — expect cult-film vibes, live hosting/performances and a possible Q&A in San Francisco.
Lexa Gates
Lexa Gates headlines a live show at The Castro in San Francisco on April 3, 2026, 8:00 PM, presented by APE Concerts.
KÜN @ Castro Theatre
KÜN performs live at San Francisco's historic Castro Theatre on April 5, 2026 — an evening of alt R&B/soul and intimate singer-songwriter-style songs.
The Man Who Fell To Earth
Film screening of The Man Who Fell To Earth with 50th Anniversary 4K restoration and live organ accompaniment.
Gayme Show! with Matt Rogers and Dave Mizzoni
Gayme Show! with Matt Rogers and Dave Mizzoni brings a night of live stand-up comedy to The Castro in San Francisco.
RETURN TO OZ 40th Anniversary in 35MM
40th-anniversary 35mm screening of Return to Oz at The Castro with organist David Hegarty and guests Walter Murch and Jesse Hawthorne Ficks.
Alyssa Edwards
A live drag cabaret show by Alyssa Edwards at the Castro Theatre in San Francisco.
The Princess Bride
The Last Black Man in San Francisco
Screening of The Last Black Man in San Francisco at The Castro, with organist David Hegarty and a special guest appearance by writer-director Joe Talbot.
On Cinema Live - Tim Heidecker and Gregg Turkington
Tim Heidecker and Gregg Turkington bring their On Cinema live show to Castro Theater on April 14, 2026, blending film-panel humor and variety chaos in a full evening of comedy.
On Cinema – The Certified “Five Bags of Popcorn” Tour
Live performance from On Cinema – The Certified 'Five Bags of Popcorn' Tour at The Castro, a comedic film-loving night in San Francisco.
On Cinema Live @ Castro Theatre
Tim Heidecker brings On Cinema Live to Castro Theatre in San Francisco for an evening of live cinema parody, sketches, and audience interaction. A cult favorite showcase, blending TV punchlines with theatrical flair in the iconic venue.
Madonna: Truth or Dare
Screening of Madonna: Truth or Dare at The Castro with an organist performing before the show, celebrating the film's 35th anniversary.
The Format
The Format headlines two nights of LIVE at The Castro in San Francisco, with Phantom Planet and Limbeck.
Fantastic Planet
Screening of the sci-fi animation Fantastic Planet with live organ accompaniment by David Hegarty at The Castro.
Naomi Watanabe
Naomi Watanabe brings live stand-up to The Castro Theatre in San Francisco.
69th San Francisco International Film Festival
The 69th San Francisco International Film Festival at The Castro features organist David Hegarty before the screening.
Alice Phoebe Lou
Live concert: Alice Phoebe Lou performs at The Castro in San Francisco with John Andrews & The Yawns.
Jessica Kirson
Jessica Kirson brings stand-up to The Castro Theatre in an early show added by popular demand.
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 performs his Hot & Healed stand-up tour at The Castro in San Francisco.
Poolside
Poolside with Thunder Jackson performing at The Castro on May 1, 2026.
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.
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
Star Wars: Episode V—The Empire Strikes Back screens at Castro Theatre as part of SFFilm's lineup.
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.
The 29th San Francisco Silent Film Festival
San Francisco Silent Film Festival presents screenings of classic silent films at The Castro.
The New Pornographers
Indie rock fans: The New Pornographers perform live with Will Sheff at The Castro in San Francisco.
Indigo Girls
Indigo Girls perform live at The Castro for a two-night engagement.
Santigold
Santigold headlines a live show at The Castro in San Francisco on May 16, 2026.