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About Henry J. Kaiser Center for the Arts
Located at 10 10th Street in Oakland, the Henry J. Kaiser Center for the Arts is a revitalized cultural hub housed in a building with deep local history. Formerly known as the Oakland Civic Auditorium and Kaiser Convention Center, the venue reopened in 2024 after renovations and now combines multiple performance spaces under one roof: the HJK Arena, Calvin Simmons Theater, North Stage Ballroom, Lakeview Club, and the Gold Room. Whether you’re in town for a concert, a lecture, a theater production, or a special event, we’ve got you covered with seating insights, parking options, transit access, and nearby hotel and dining recommendations.
From historic performances by legends like Elvis Presley in the original era to MLK Jr.’s historic speeches, this site holds a storied place in Oakland’s cultural landscape. Today, it’s a modern, multi-space venue designed to host a wide range of events with comfortable, configurable seating and flexible event spaces. Let us help you secure your seats and plan your visit with practical details and trusted partner recommendations.
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Seating, Parking & Venue Information
- Address: 10 10th Street, Oakland, CA 94607.
- Former names: Oakland Civic Auditorium (1914–1984); Kaiser Convention Center (1984–2023).
- Current name adopted in 2023; reopened to the public in 2024 after renovation.
- Venue composition: HJK Arena (2,000 cap), Calvin Simmons Theater (1,350 cap), North Stage Ballroom (229 cap), Lakeview Club (150 cap), Gold Room (225 cap).
- Seating/space details: Calvin Simmons Theater is a 1,350-seat proscenium space; other venues include a 25,000 sq ft arena and multiple ballrooms.
- Parking and transit: Onsite Lakeview Car Park (186 spots); Fallon Lot (38); Lake Merritt Station Parking Lot (106); OMCA Parking Garage (167); Alco Park Garage (767); Madison Lot (74); Bart access two blocks away (Lake Merritt Station); multiple AC Transit stops nearby.
- Nearby hotels: Oakland Marriott City Center (1001 Broadway); Courtyard Oakland Downtown (988 Broadway); The Washington Inn (495 10th Street).
- Notable events/renaming: Elvis Presley performed at the original Oakland Civic Auditorium; MLK Jr spoke there for the Emancipation Proclamation anniversary; the venue hosted the Ringling Brothers Circus, Oakland Symphony, and other historic events; reopened post-renovation in 2024 as Henry J. Kaiser Center for the Arts.