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A jewel in the crown of San Diego, the historic Spreckels Theatre, which opened in 1912, is an arts venue located in the heart of Downtown.

The 1,463-seat theater first operated as a vaudeville house, then as a movie palace and now as a place to showcase live performances.

Spreckels has hosted world renowned soloists; top theatrical productions; star attractions; first run films; touring acts; international companies for music, theatre, and dance: celebrated comics; and more.

Spreckels Theatre was designated a National Historic Site in 1973.