Welcome to The Eli & Edythe Broad Stage, the main performance space at the Santa Monica College Performing Arts Center. Located at 1310 11th Street, Santa Monica, CA 90401, the Broad Stage hosts a diverse lineup—from opera and dance to contemporary performance. The venue offers a welcoming, intimate setting with flexible seating and a robust calendar of local and touring artists. Here, you’ll find practical details to help you plan your visit, secure your seats, and make the most of nearby lodging and dining options.

Whether you’re browsing for a night of high-caliber performance in the great seats Main Stage (some sources list up to the section you want seats) or a more experimental evening in the great seats Edye black box, we’ve got you covered. Read on for seating info, parking, transit, and nearby hotel and restaurant picks to fuel your Santa Monica outing.

The Broad Stage sits on the Santa Monica College campus and is a cornerstone of the cultural scene in Santa Monica and the broader Los Angeles area. In addition to hosting renowned performers—such as opera vocalists, ballet companies, and dance ensembles—the venue features a plaza area for events and social gatherings. For a complete program, check the event pages or Broad Stage calendar. If you’re planning a trip, consider nearby hotels like Shutters on the Beach, Hotel Casa Del Mar, or The Ambrose, along with recommended dining options in walking distance or a quick ride away. For reliable, no-fuss tickets and insider guidance, we’re your point of contact—we’ve got you covered.

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Seating, Parking & Venue Information

Venue: The Eli & Edythe Broad Stage, main performance space within the Santa Monica College Performing Arts Center.
Address: 1310 11th Street, Santa Monica, CA 90401.
Main Stage capacity: about 499 seats (official Santa Monica College page); some sources list up to 537 seats.
Edye: 100-seat black box space for smaller or developmental performances.
Seating chart: Main Stage seating maps are available (sections include Orchestra West/East, Mezzanine, Balcony); images of seating charts are publicly posted by BroadStage.
Parking: Free parking in the lot directly in front of The Broad Stage (limited capacity); metered/street parking nearby; read posted signs for restrictions.
Transit: Public transit options include Big Blue Bus lines (e.g., Line 14), connections to Expo Line, campus shuttles between Santa Monica College campuses.
Nearby hotels: Shutters on the Beach (1 Pico Blvd), Hotel Casa del Mar (1910 Ocean Way), The Ambrose (1255 20th Street).
Notable events hosted: Angela Gheorghiu (Opera, 2023); Westside Ballet Masters of Movement (2025); SMC Global Motion World Dance Company (2025); Woman of the Year in Concert (2025).
Renamed/demolished: The Broad Stage remains active on the SMC campus; it's officially named The Eli & Edythe Broad Stage, with ongoing programming and a surface Plaza; no demolition.