The California Theatre of the Performing Arts is a historic venue in downtown San Bernardino, designed to accommodate orchestral performances. Its long performance history and central location make it a destination for live shows, with ticketing and arrival details worth checking before you go.
- Location: 562 West 4th Street, San Bernardino, CA 92401
- Venue: A historic downtown theatre designed for orchestral performances
- Tickets: The theatre directs visitors to Ticketmaster
About the California Theatre
The California Theatre of the Performing Arts opened in 1928 and has a distinct connection to performer Will Rogers.
Built between 1927 and 1928, the theatre opened under Fox West Coast Theaters on August 15, 1928. Will Rogers gave his last public performance there on June 28, 1935. Two murals of Rogers, painted by Ken Twitchell in 1997, appear on the east and west facades.
The San Bernardino Symphony describes the venue as a historic downtown theatre designed to accommodate orchestral performances. It performs most of its subscription concerts there.
Find performances and buy tickets
The theatre’s website publishes season information and directs visitors to Ticketmaster for tickets.
Check the theatre’s current listings for performance details, then use Ticketmaster for ticket purchases. For questions about tickets, the box-office phone number is (909) 885-8263. The box office is open Monday through Friday, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., and closed on holidays.
If you need to collect tickets, will-call opens one hour before showtime on the day of a performance. Before the show day, you can collect tickets during regular box-office hours. Cash, Visa, American Express, Discover, and Mastercard are accepted; an ATM is available in the lobby.
Arrival, entry, and accessibility
Plan to arrive with a ticket for every patron, and check access and venue policies before setting out.
Wheelchair seating is at the rear of Orchestra Section B and in front of Orchestra Sections AA and CC. Contact the box office for more information about seating arrangements. Hearing-impaired devices are available with a driver’s license or other ID card.
Latecomers are seated at an appropriate point during the performance at theatre management’s discretion. Every patron needs a ticket regardless of age or seating requirements, and bringing infants 24 months old or younger is not encouraged.
Concessions are available, but outside food and beverages are prohibited. Smoking and audio or video recording devices, including cell phones, are also prohibited.
How do you get from Colton to the theatre?
From Colton, the theatre is about an 8-minute drive from Colton Inn.
The venue is at 562 West 4th Street in San Bernardino. The Harris Building in San Bernardino is another downtown landmark. If you’re driving, parking is available in a structure across the street and in limited spaces in the rear lot.
The San Bernardino Symphony describes the structure as security-patrolled and located off E Street; parking is also available behind the theatre and on the street in front.
Pay close attention to posted restrictions: the lot directly west of the theatre is reserved for customers of adjacent stores and parking there may lead to a ticket or towing. Observe restricted-parking and towing signs wherever you leave your car.
Plan an evening around showtime
Use the scheduled performance time to plan your ticket collection and arrival, since late seating is at management’s discretion.
If you need to pick up tickets on show day, allow for will-call opening one hour before showtime. For other box-office visits, check the weekday hours and holiday closure policy. The theatre’s website and Ticketmaster are the places to confirm current performance, ticket, and venue details; check the official site before you go.
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FAQs
Where is the California Theatre of the Performing Arts?
It is at 562 West 4th Street, San Bernardino, CA 92401.
Where can you buy tickets?
The theatre’s website directs visitors to Ticketmaster for tickets and publishes season information.
Is parking available at the theatre?
Parking options include a structure across the street, limited parking behind the theatre, and street parking in front. Avoid the lot directly west of the venue, which is reserved for adjacent-store customers.