The Castro Theatre
theaterHistoric 1922 movie palace in San Francisco’s Castro neighborhood used for film screenings, live music, comedy, and special events. Noted for its lavish interior blending Spanish, Asian, Italian and Art Deco influences, a restored proscenium and marquee, and the installation of a world-class digital organ following a major rehabilitation.
Upcoming Events (50)
Kim Petras
Kim Petras headlines a pop concert at The Castro in San Francisco on March 15, 2026.
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
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.
Perfume Genius
Perfume Genius headlines The Castro in San Francisco for the Glory Tour, with Storefront Church.
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.
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.
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 – 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.
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.
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.
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.
Lucy Dacus
Indie singer-songwriter Lucy Dacus performs at The Castro in San Francisco with Luna Li on May 18, 2026.
Robby Hoffman
Robby Hoffman headlines an early stand-up show at The Castro in San Francisco.
Qveen Herby
Qveen Herby live at The Castro in San Francisco as part of the Isle of Qveen Tour with THOT SQUAD.
I’m With Her
I’m With Her performs live at The Castro in San Francisco on June 7, 2026, as part of the Sing Me Alive Tour.
The Crane Wives – ACT II
The Crane Wives perform ACT II at The Castro with guest Yasmin Williams in San Francisco.
Frameline50
Frameline50 presents LGBTQ cinema screenings at The Castro.
Hedwig & The Angry Inch
Hedwig & The Angry Inch with a 25th Anniversary 35mm screening and live performance by John Cameron Mitchell.
The Breeders
Indie-rock band The Breeders perform two nights at The Castro Theatre.
The Growlers
The Growlers perform a two-night rock concert at The Castro Theatre in San Francisco.
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.