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About San Gabriel Mission Playhouse
Welcome to the San Gabriel Mission Playhouse—a historic Mission Revival style performing arts venue in the heart of San Gabriel. With a capacity typically cited around 1,387 seats, this intimate yet grand theater has hosted legends like Tony Bennett and BB King, and has served as a versatile film/TV location. Whether you’re catching a concert, play, or special event, we’ve got you covered with practical details to help you secure your seats with ease.
Located at 320 South Mission Drive, this iconic venue blends classic architecture with modern accessibility. Below you’ll find seating information, parking details, transit options, and trusted nearby hotels and restaurants to make your visit seamless.
Plan ahead by checking the program date you want to attend—each event is treated as a standalone experience. For venue specifics like seating sections and on-site parking, refer to the details below. If you’re traveling from out of town, we’ve highlighted affiliate hotel and dining partners to simplify your trip. Remember, you can rely on us for straightforward ticket purchasing and reliable service—we’re like having a friend in the business who’s got you covered.
- Address: 320 South Mission Drive, San Gabriel, CA 91776
- Capacity: approximately 1,035–1,380 seats
- Parking: On-site private lot with 178 spaces; current event parking the best available price; multiple public lots nearby; free on non-performance days
- Transit: In the Mission District with nearby bus service and the San Gabriel Park & Ride facility at 532 W Mission Dr
- Nearby hotels: The Jordan San Gabriel, Curio Collection by Hilton (111 W Valley Blvd, ~1.0–1.5 miles); Sheraton Los Angeles San Gabriel (303 E Valley Blvd)
To maximize your experience, consider booking with our trusted partners for comfortable stays and convenient dining near the venue. If you’re curious about the theater’s history, the Playhouse originally hosted the Mission Play (1927–1932), was renamed San Gabriel Civic Auditorium in 1945, and returned to the Mission Playhouse in 2007.
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Seating, Parking & Venue Information
- Address: 320 South Mission Drive, San Gabriel, CA 91776
- Venue type: historic performing-arts theater (Mission Revival style)
- Capacity: approximately 1,035–1,380 seats; widely cited as 1,387-seat
- Parking: on-site private lot with 178 spaces; current event parking $15; multiple public lots nearby; free on non-performance days
- Transit: located in the Mission District with nearby bus service and a San Gabriel Park & Ride facility (532 W Mission Dr)
- Nearby hotels: The Jordan San Gabriel, Curio Collection by Hilton (111 W Valley Blvd, ~1.0–1.5 miles away); Sheraton Los Angeles San Gabriel (303 E Valley Blvd)
- Notable history/events: site of the original Mission Play (1927–1932); hosted famous performers (Tony Bennett, BB King, Lilly Tomlin, Tippi Hedren); used as a film/TV location; renamed San Gabriel Civic Auditorium in 1945 and back to Mission Playhouse in 2007