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Welcome to San Jose Civic, the historic performing-arts venue located at 135 West San Carlos Street in downtown San Jose, CA. Operated by San Jose Theaters, this iconic space has hosted legends from Frank Sinatra to Barbra Streisand and The Rolling Stones. With a capacity of 2,850 seats (including 137 accessible spaces) and a maximum general admission capacity of around 3,322, the Civic offers an intimate yet grand setting for concerts, Broadway shows, and special events. Here’s everything you need to know to secure your seats and plan a smooth visit.
Note: Seating charts are available for download on the San Jose Theaters site, and the venue carries a rich history as City National Civic (renamed in 2013 and reverted to San Jose Civic in 2019).
From parking to proximity to transit and a curated selection of nearby hotels and dining, we’ve got you covered. Use our insider tips to reserve your seats with ease, choose convenient parking, and book stays or meals at partner properties to maximize your event experience in downtown San Jose.
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Seating, Parking & Venue Information
- Address: 135 West San Carlos Street, San Jose, CA 95113.
- Capacity: 2,850 seats (137 ADA spaces); maximum GA capacity around 3,322.
- Venue type: historic performing-arts venue (San Jose Civic), operated by San Jose Theaters.
- Seating chart: downloadable seating charts are available on the San Jose Theaters site for San Jose Civic.
- Parking: San Jose Convention Center Parking Garage at 408 Almaden Blvd (color-coded by venue) plus additional lots.
- Transit: direct access to VTA light rail (Convention Center Station) on Blue/Green lines; multiple DASH/bus options nearby.
- Nearby hotels: multiple downtown options (e.g., San Jose Marriott, Hilton San Jose, The Fairmont San Jose, Hyatt Place San Jose Downtown).
- Notable events: hosted legends like Frank Sinatra, The Rolling Stones, Barbra Streisand, Bob Dylan; renamed City National Civic in 2013 and reverted to San Jose Civic in 2019; Parkside Hall behind the Civic was demolished as part of Museum Place.