With a capacity of 1,335 seats, the historic Balboa Theatre features a Main Floor Orchestra and upper level Loge and Balcony sections.
In general, late arrivals for performances will be required to remain in the lobby areas until an appropriate seating break in the performance, as determined by the show management or producers. This may be for a few minutes for an opening number, or it may extend for the entire first act of the performance. The ushers in the lobby will inform you when you are able to enter the theatre. Lobby monitors, which live broadcast performances, are available to view most on-stage performances.
The Balboa Theatre has the following seating sections:
Located on the main floor and the closest seating to the stage. With a capacity of 811 seats, the Orchestra features a large center seating section with additional seating in right (even-numbered) and left (odd-numbered) wing sections.
During specific performances when the Orchestra Pit or Extended stage is not required, two additional Rows (AA and BB) may be added in front of Row A.
Located on the second level, this section extends over Row N of the Orchestra and is comprised of 5 Rows (A through E) and a total of 159 seats. There is no wheelchair accessible seating in the Loge.
Located directly behind the Loge section, on the 2nd level, this section is comprised of 13 Rows (F through T) of fixed seating, totaling 365 seats. All Balcony seats require stair access and are not wheelchair accessible. Due to the historic nature of the Theatre, Balcony seating offers less leg room than available in the Orchestra and Loge levels. Guests with walking difficulties or other mobility issues should not select a Balcony seat.
The Orchestra has 12 Wheelchair-Accessible spaces (five in Row H and seven each in Row X) in addition to 12 companion spaces. In addition, a total of 13 side Transfer Seats are in the right and left aisles. Comprised of 25 permanent rows and three removable rows (two in front, one in rear), all seats in the Orchestra section are accessible without utilizing stairs.
Level 2A elevator access on the East side provides access to Loge A, seats 1-19, without stairs. All other seats in the level 2A section require the use of stairs.
Please call Ticketing Services at 619.615.4180 or email us at ticketing@sandiegotheatres.org for additional information or assistance with special seating requests.
