Balboa Theatre
Upcoming Events (31)
The Super Mario Galaxy Movie
Jurassic Park
Dead Lover
Screening of 'Dead Lover' at the Balboa Theatre on April 3, 2026 — an evening film presentation in San Diego for cinema fans and the curious.
Shogun Assassin
Grizzly Man
Comedy At The Balboa: Keith Johnson
Keith Johnson headlines Comedy At The Balboa at Balboa Theatre, delivering a sharp, crowd-pleasing stand-up set in a historic venue. An entertaining evening of jokes, stories, and lively banter.
Experiment In Terror
Pee Wee's Big Adventure
Screening of Pee-wee's Big Adventure at Balboa Theatre, a beloved 1980s comedy in a classic cinema setting. A family-friendly night of retro humor at 7:00 PM UTC on April 13, 2026.
Pig Hunt (35mm)
A 35mm film screening of Pig Hunt at the historic Balboa Theatre, offering a tactile retro cinema experience with warm projector glow and immersive sound—perfect for fans of cult horror cinema.
The Witches of Eastwick
Screening of The Witches of Eastwick (1987) at Balboa Theatre, a stylish darkly comic fantasy starring Cher, Susan Sarandon, and Michelle Pfeiffer, directed by George Miller. Classic cinema night in a historic venue.
The Adventures of Buckaroo Banzai Across the 8th Dimension
Film screening of the cult sci-fi adventure Buckaroo Banzai Across the 8th Dimension at Balboa Theatre. A retro, neon-soaked night for fans, featuring quirky dialogue, wild set-pieces, and the offbeat charm that made this 1980s classic a beloved cult favorite.
The Color Purple
Screening of The Color Purple at Balboa Theatre, a 1985 cinema classic shown on the big screen in a historic venue, offering powerful performances and an immersive film experience for audiences.
La Mission
La Mission screens at Balboa Theatre in an intimate cinematic evening. This powerful feature explores family, identity, and community with bold performances and heartfelt storytelling in a historic venue.
Fruitvale Station
A powerful drama screening of Fruitvale Station at Balboa Theatre, offering a heartfelt, timely portrait of Oakland life through Oscar Grant's story, with intimate performances and a provocative look at justice and hope.
Beetlejuice
Screening of Tim Burton's Beetlejuice (1988) at Balboa Theatre. A cult-classic dark comedy with zany ghosts and iconic performances on a grand historic screen—perfect for cinema lovers of offbeat, inventive humor.
Cocoon (1985)
Experience a classic sci-fi drama as Cocoon (1985) returns to the Balboa Theatre for a special screening. This nostalgic tale of friendship and wonder unfolds on the historic cinema's big screen, ideal for film lovers and families alike.
The Conversation
Screening of The Conversation at Balboa Theatre, a classic dialogue-driven thriller shown in a historic cinema. An intimate, cinephile-friendly evening that highlights sharp suspense and Coppola-era storytelling on the big screen.
The Fugitive
Screening of the classic thriller The Fugitive at Balboa Theatre on April 17, 2026, at 9:00 PM. A pulse-pounding pursuit starring Harrison Ford, set in a vintage indoor cinema with a downtown vibe.
Star Wars: Episode VI - Return of the Jedi
Screening of Star Wars: Episode VI - Return of the Jedi at Balboa Theatre. A family-friendly, nostalgic sci-fi night in a historic venue, featuring iconic space battles, memorable characters, and cinematic magic.