The San Diego Theatres is one of the most popular performing arts venue in San Diego. In terms of size, it is the largest in the city, with a seating capacity of over 2,900. It is also known to be the home of the leading performing art group such as the California Ballet, San Diego Opera and the La Jolla Chamber Music Society. A part of the San Diego Theatres, the organization that is focused on promoting art and theater and creates awareness of the region's performing arts.

Ticketing bookings for any show at the Civic Theater is done by the San Diego Theatres Ticketing Services that located on the 3rd Avenue of the city's downtown. The fees collected from the ticket prices of every show are used up for the maintenance, repair and improvisation of the building.

To avail discounts on the tickets for the theatrical performances, you should book a little in advance. It is therefore important to have a show schedule which is generally available on the official website of the theater. You can also call up the ticketing services to find out about show details. You can also get discounts on group and seasonal tickets.

There is an advanced sale window at the premises that is open from 10:00am to 6:00 pm from Monday to Friday. For current ticketing, the main events window opens 2 hour prior to the show. So, it is better to be there much before time. At present the theater has only one authorized ticket seller - Ticketmaster, who offers online booking at discounted rates on selected shows.

When researching on how to make the best of your San Diego trip, you are bound to look for good accommodation, good food and good entertainment. Once you have made your choice from San Diego's hotels and motels, you will then train your sights on the entertainment factor. If you are theatre buff then the San Diego Civic Theatre is one place you must not miss. The theatre consists of the Balboa theatre on 868 Fourth Avenue and The Civic theatre itself at 1100 Third Avenue at B Street.

1. How to get to San Diego Civic Theatre

Getting to either one of these theatres is from multiple approaches. Depending on your location you can come in from

- North of Interstate 5

- South of Interstate 55

- South of Interstate 15 (and 163 for Balboa theatre)

- West on Highway 94

You can get detailed road map at http://www.sandiegotheatres.org/directionsparking/

2.How to Get Tickets for the Theatres

There are a number of websites at which you can check on the schedule of events to be held at either theatre. You will also be able to book your tickets online at these websites. One such example is http://www.broadwaysd.com/

You will also be able to do so at the main website of each of the theatres.

3. Websites with Useful Information

A look at the upcoming events at San Diego Civic Theatre

http://entertainment.signonsandiego.com/places/san-diego-civic-theatre/

An online map of the theatre location

http://www.sandiego.org/maps?clientID=16961806111

Seating charts at the theatres

http://www.gotickets.com/venues/ca/san_diego_civic_theatre.php