Copley Symphony Hall
Since 1984, the Copley Symphony Hall has been home to the
San Diego Symphony
. The venue's Jacobs Music Center auditorium also plays host to a variety of cultural events. Past lineups have included musical performances by
Lang Lang
,
Joyce Yang
and
Avi Avital
. The Copley Symphony Hall first opened as a movie theatre in 1929. As a tribute to those roots, the venue holds the annual Fox Theatre Film Series in which the orchestra performs a movie score while the film plays on the auditorium's big screen. When attending a performance at the Copley Symphony Hall, you'll be surrounded by the beauty of its 1920s architecture while enjoying modern comfort and conveniences added during a 2015 renovation. For your chance to take in a Copley Symphony Hall show, purchase tickets at StubHub.
The Jacobs Music Center at the Copley Symphony Hall can normally hold 2,231 people. For some events, the addition of 39 extra chairs at the front of the auditorium can bring the total capacity up to 2,270 people.
To access the hall by trolley, take the MTS Blue Line or Orange line to the Fifth Avenue Station. For bus access, use one of the stops on Fifth Avenue, Fourth Avenue or Broadway.
The venue does not have its own lot, but on-street parking is available in the area. Metered spots are often free after 6 p.m. and on Sundays. There are two open garages nearby as well.
For the best view and good acoustics, purchase tickets for the Grand Tier. This is the front section of the upper level, and it looks right out over the stage. The sound is even better at the very back of the balcony, but your view won't be as clear.
Snake Oil Cocktail Co. offers snacks and drinks, including alcoholic beverages, in both the upper and lower lobbies of the Jacobs Music Center. You can take drinks with tightly fitting lids into most performances, but food cannot go past the lobby. Nearby restaurants include Soleluna Cafe and Grant Grill.
Children of all ages may attend family concerts, but those 2 years and under must sit on a parent's lap. For other performances, all children must have their own ticketed seats. Some shows are open to children ages 2 and up while others are restricted to ages 5 and up.
The Jacobs Music Center has wheelchair-accessible seating and restrooms. An elevator runs between the two floors. Aside from the Grand Tier, all balcony seating requires the use of stairs.