"After being dark for years, one of San Francisco's most beloved landmarks is finally back. This Friday, the fully restored Castro Theatre will celebrate its grand reopening with a short official ribbon cutting, marking the start of a new era for the historic venue. Led by Another Planet Entertainment , the massive rehabilitation preserves the theater's legendary beauty while upgrading it for modern performances - including standing-room concerts for the first time ever."
"The Castro Grand Reopening Ribbon Cutting When: Friday, February 6, 2026 at 5:45 pmWhere: Castro Theatre, 429 Castro St., SF Who: SF Mayor Daniel Lurie , SF Board President Rafael Mandelman , State Senator Scott Wiener , APE CEO Gregg Perloff, community leaders & more The ribbon cutting will take place just before the Castro's first public event: a benefit screening of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert , supporting the Castro Benefit District."
"What's New Inside (and Out) The reopening showcases stunning restorations and major upgrades, including: Restored original ceiling artwork, sgraffito murals & a long-hidden historic proscenium Revived neon blade sign, marquee & modernized iconic chandelier The world's largest and most versatile digital organ New HVAC system, more restrooms & full ADA accessibility throughout Flexible setup for films, comedy, live music & standing-room shows"
The Castro Theatre reopens Friday, February 6, 2026, with an official ribbon cutting at 5:45 pm attended by Mayor Daniel Lurie, Board President Rafael Mandelman, State Senator Scott Wiener, APE CEO Gregg Perloff, and community leaders. Led by Another Planet Entertainment, the rehabilitation preserved original decorative features while introducing modern amenities. Restorations include ceiling artwork, sgraffito murals, a long-hidden proscenium, a revived neon blade sign, marquee, and a modernized chandelier. Technical upgrades add the world's largest digital organ, new HVAC, additional restrooms, full ADA accessibility, and flexible configurations for film, comedy, live music, and standing-room concerts. The reopening opens with a benefit screening of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert to support the Castro Benefit District. The theater was built in 1922 and designed by Timothy Pfleuger and has long served as a cultural center for San Francisco's LGBTQ+ community.
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