News

December 28, 2023

2023 In Review

A look back at the highlights of 2023 including multiple world premieres, the launch of a residency program, and the 3rd annual Panto in the Presidio.

May 12, 2023

Sleeping Beauty Returns!

Holiday magic returns to the Presidio Theatre in 2023 with Sleeping Beauty the Panto, back by popular demand.

April 18, 2023

World premiere of Solaz

Flamenco artist La Tania and the Presidio Theatre present the world premiere of Solaz, a new multimedia flamenco work July 21-23, inspired by the extraordinary history of the Egyptian Temple of Debod.

January 19, 2023

World Premiere of Sojourner ZY

An original play written by Eugenie Chan with shadow theater by ShadowLight Productions and live music by the Paul Dresher Ensemble. March 2–5.

January 17, 2023

Idris Ackamoor Celebrates 50th Anniversary

Presidio Theatre and Cultural Odyssey present Idris Ackamoor & The Pyramids 50th Anniversary Celebration: Afro Futuristic Dreams. Free to the public March 17 & 18.

December 15, 2022

Spring 2023 Season of Music, Dance, and Theatre

The Presidio Theatre’s Spring  2023 season of music, dance and theater will feature nine diverse events from February 26 through July 23 on the historic Main Post in San Francisco. Featured artists and groups include Lúnasa, ShadowLight and Paul Dresher Ensemble, Idris Ackamoor & The Pyramids, Robert Moses’ Kin, SFArtsED Players, Lamplighters, New Century Chamber…

November 10, 2022

Panto for Beginners

It might surprise US theater lovers to learn that British Pantomime (affectionately called panto) has been around for over 150 years, and is arguably the most popular holiday theater event in the English-speaking world.

August 1, 2022

August is free!

The Presidio Theatre presents free outdoor music in the plaza and indoor film screenings this August.

July 6, 2022

Presidio Theatre 2022 Fall Season Announced

Presidio Theatre 2022 Fall Seasons features important work by artists examining historical and contemporary issues of race, climate change and the power of popular and traditional cultures. 

Lineup includes New Century Chamber Orchestra, Brian Copeland, Dancing Earth, Films by Judith Ehrlich, and Stroll Down Penny Lane.

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