The Castro Theatre
Getting around
Nearest transit
- Castro Street & 17th Street — 1 min walk · bus stop
- Castro — 1 min walk · light_rail
- Church Street & 18th Street — 7 min walk · light_rail
- Church — 9 min walk · light_rail
- Church Street & Market Street — 10 min walk · light_rail
- Duboce Avenue & Church Street — 12 min walk · light_rail
Parking nearby
- Car park — 1 min walk
- 18th Street / Collingwood Lot — 2 min walk
- Most Holy Redeemer Parking Lot — 4 min walk
- Randall Museum — 6 min walk
- Walgreens & Live Fit Gym Underground Parking Garage — 8 min walk
Eat & drink nearby
- Pizzalicious — 1 min walk · fast food
- Hot Cookie — 1 min walk · fast food
- Cafe de Casa — 1 min walk · cafe
- Orphan Andy's — 1 min walk · restaurant
- Twin Peaks Tavern — 1 min walk · bar
- Thailand Restaurant — 1 min walk · restaurant
Surroundings from OpenStreetMap contributors, licensed under ODbL. Walking times are estimates.
Upcoming Events
The Moth GrandSLAM Championship
The Moth GrandSLAM ChampionshipThe Moth GrandSLAM is the ultimate storytelling championship, inviting winners from The Moth's open-mic StorySLAMs back to the stage to battle for the crown. With a full...
Paul Cauthen
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Rodrigo y Gabriela - OurHome Tour
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Jorja Smith
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Hamilton Leithauser + Rostam: The Joint Tour
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DANNA- THE BEDROOM SESSIONS US TOUR
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BERTHA: Grateful Drag The World's First All-Drag Grateful Dead Tribute
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LEGENDS AWARDS
LEGENDS AWARDSThe Academy's annual Legends Awards returns November 22 for a night of celebration and giving thanks at the iconic Castro Theatre. The Legends Awards honors extraordinary people whose co...
LA BOLA NEGRA
LA BOLA NEGRALA BOLA NEGRA From Cannes-winning directors Javier Calvo and Javier Ambrossi --- popularly known as Los Javis --- La Bola Negra follows three generations of men across pivotal moments in ...
The Music of Hey Arnold! Live! Feat. Jim Lang and The PS 118 AllStars
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Dweezil Zappa DZ20: Like Father, Like Son
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Julio Torres: Something New (18+)
Transfers are disabled until October 30, 2026 at 8pm.
SMALL TOWN GAY BAR hosted by Peaches Christ
SMALL TOWN GAY BAR hosted by Peaches ChristSMALL TOWN GAY BAR hosted by PEACHES CHRIST
CAMERON WINTER AT CARNEGIE HALL PRESENTED IN 35MM
CAMERON WINTER AT CARNEGIE HALL IN 35MMCAMERON WINTER AT CARNEGIE HALL PRESENTED IN 35MM Cameron Winter, in December 2025, after a months-long sold-out tour with his band Geese, returned to New York t...
Sandra Bernhard - "Caught Off Guard"
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Marc Maron: Yammering into the Void Tour - Live Special Taping! 7pm
18+ recommended
Marc Maron: Yammering into the Void Tour - Live Special Taping! 9:30pm
18+ recommended
Circle Jerks X Repo Man
The night will start with a Circle Jerks set, followed by a Q&A with director Alex Cox, Keith Morris, and Zander Schloss (Kevin the Nerd and Circle Jerks bassist), then a screening of the cult classic...
Angine de Poitrine
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Frost Children
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BEA ARTHUR: THE DOCUMENTARY - “I've Done Everything Except Porn"
BEA ARTHUR: THE DOCUMENTARYBEA ARTHUR: THE DOCUMENTARY - , "rdquo" -> I've Done Everything Except Porn" Thank you for being a friend to the ultimate comedic icon, Bea Arthur! Join us at the historic C...
RANGO 15th Anniversary in 35MM
RANGO 15th Anniversary in 35MMRANGO 15th Anniversary in 35MM | PG 1h 47m Bring the whole family to celebrate the 15th Anniversary of Gore Verbinski's meta-existential masterpiece, Rango (2011) with th...
A History Worth Repeating: Songs and Stories from Lucius
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Tiny Habits - The Keepers Tour
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Yaelokre
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Syd - Early Entry VIP Upgrade
Syd: Beard Tour
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Venna
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David Archuleta: The Warm Me Up Holiday Tour
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Alyssa Edwards - A Very Alyssa Christmas (18+)
18 & Over Only
BITTER CHRISTMAS
BITTER CHRISTMASBITTER CHRISTMAS | R 1h 52m Join us at the historic Castro Theatre, for a festive holiday screening of Bitter Christmas, from acclaimed Spanish director and master of queer cinema, Ped...
FEMALE TROUBLE IN 35MM
FEMALE TROUBLE IN 35MMFEMALE TROUBLE | NC-17 John Waters' cult masterpiece Female Trouble is crashing back onto the big screen in glorious 35mm at the historic Castro Theatre. Experience the ultimate ...
SF Gay Men's Chorus Holiday Spectacular: Home for the Holidays - 3pm
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SF Gay Men's Chorus Holiday Spectacular: Home for the Holidays - 530pm
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SF Gay Men's Chorus Holiday Spectacular: Home for the Holidays - 8pm
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SLEEPAWAY CAMP: THE MIDNIGHT MASS EXPERIENCE
SLEEPAWAY CAMP: THE MIDNIGHT MASS EXPERIENCESLEEPAWAY CAMP: THE MIDNIGHT MASS EXPERIENCE Join cult filmmaker and drag icon Peaches Christ, Sleepaway Camp star Felissa Rose, and filmmaker and podcaster...
2001: A SPACE ODYSSEY in 70MM
2001: A SPACE ODYSSEY in 70MM2001: A SPACE ODYSSEY in 70MM An imposing black structure provides a connection between the past and the future in this enigmatic adaptation of a short story by revered sc...
CHICAGO 25th ANNIVERSARY SING-ALONG Feat. LADY CAMDEN
CHICAGO 25th ANNIVERSARY SING-ALONGCHICAGO 25th ANNIVERSARY SING-ALONG | PG-13 Celebrate a quarter-century of jazz, murder, and show-stopping glamour with a special 25th Anniversary Singalong Screenin...
STS9 - 2-DAY TICKET (18+)
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STS9 - 1/15 (18+)
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STS9 - 1/16 (18+)
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DJ Meredith Marks: YOU. CAN. DANCE. Tour
Transfers are disabled until December 20, 2026 at 8pm.
Portugal. The Man: IN THE MOUNTAIN IN THE CLOUD - 15 Year Anniversary
$1 from every ticket sold goes to support Portugal. The Man?s community initiatives Pass The Mic and Frances Changed My Life. Pass The Mic is focused on building community resilience, empathy, and awa...
Stamptown with Zach Zucker (18+ recommended)
18+ recommended Sold Out Run: Edinburgh Fringe (2017-2026) Sold Out Run: Soho Theatre (2018-2026) Fresh off the release of their debut Netflix special, Stamptown returns to San Francisco for a special...
Wolf Parade
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Andrea Gibson's Love Letter From The Afterlife
with Megan Falley, the Goosebump Orchestra, and extremely special guests