Castro theatre

The Castro Theatre, in San Francisco

The Castro Theatre is a historic cinema and one of the emblems of the Castro district, in San Francisco. The San Francisco audio-guided tour stops here to evoke this movie palace, recognisable by its illuminated marquee.

A movie palace of the 1920s

Inaugurated in the 1920s, the Castro Theatre is a sumptuous movie palace, an emblematic venue of worldwide renown. Its Hispanic-inspired façade and its large illuminated marquee make it a landmark of the district. Inside, the period decor and its organ have marked generations of spectators. A place of screenings, festivals and events, it remains one of the cultural symbols of the Castro.

What to see

You admire the Hispanic-inspired façade and the large illuminated marquee of the Castro Theatre, a landmark of the district. Attending a screening or an event remains the best way to discover its period decor. It is a stop for lovers of cinema and heritage, in the heart of the Castro.

Practical information

The Castro Theatre lies in the heart of the Castro district, in San Francisco, reachable on foot and by public transport. The façade can be freely admired; the screenings and events follow their own programme and access conditions, which vary. It is best to check the agenda before coming.

What is the Castro Theatre?

A sumptuous movie palace of the 1920s, an emblematic venue of the Castro district, recognisable by its Hispanic façade and its large illuminated marquee.

Where is the Castro Theatre?

In the heart of the Castro district, in San Francisco.