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Sunset Center Tickets

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by-the-Sea: Historic Performing Arts Venue, 71

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About Sunset Center

Sunset Center is Carmel-by-the-Sea’s beloved historic performing arts venue, offering a versatile auditorium that can be configured with fixed seating or a movable pit/thrust arrangement. Located at San Carlos St at Ninth Ave, this cultural hub hosts renowned events like the Carmel Bach Festival and performances by the Monterey Symphony, making it a centerpiece of Carmel’s arts scene.

Whether you’re attending a concert, theater production, or festival, we’ve got you covered with practical details, nearby accommodations, and easy ways to secure your seats.

Plan ahead with reliable parking options, nearby dining, and comfortable transit choices. We’ve highlighted affiliate partner picks for hotels and restaurants to help you make the most of your Carmel visit. From the free Sunset Center North Lot on 8th Ave to public street parking on San Carlos Street, you’ll find convenient options. Local transit includes Monterey-Salinas Transit Route 5, plus seasonal shuttles or trolleys in Carmel. For a full seating view, download the official seating chart from Sunset Center’s site.

Good to know

Seating, Parking & Venue Information

  • Capacity: 718-seat auditorium (includes a fixed seating arrangement and a movable seating area for pit/thrust configurations).
  • Address/Location: San Carlos St at Ninth Ave, Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA 93921.
  • Venue type: Historic performing arts center/theater (Sunset Center).
  • Seating chart: Seating Chart available as a download PDF from the official site.
  • Parking: Free Sunset Center North Lot on 8th Ave; additional free parking in San Carlos Street Parking area; accessible parking spaces available.
  • Transit: Served by Monterey-Salinas Transit Route 5 (Sunset Center listed as a point of interest); Carmel area also features local shuttle/trolley options seasonally.
  • Nearby hotels: Numerous options within a short walk, e.g., La Playa Hotel, Le Petit Pali, Hotel Carmel, and other downtown Carmel properties.
  • Notable events hosted: Home to the Carmel Bach Festival and a regular venue for Monterey Symphony concerts and other major performances.
  • Rename/demolition status: Not demolished; originated as Sunset School and was repurposed/renamed Sunset Center as the cultural venue.