The Magnolia

Visiting The Magnolia

Getting there & parking

General parking is available for FREE on a first come first serve basis off of Magnolia Ave and Civic Center Way at 233 Magnolia Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020. Premier Parking is located on the east side of the theater at 210 E Main St, El Cajon, CA 92020 off of Main Steet and W D Hall Drive. Easy drop-off or pick-up for ridesharing guests is available at the corner of Rea Ave and Sulzfeld Way.

Entry & venue rules

For more information including door times, show times, support acts and other FAQs please visit MagnoliaSanDiego.Com Live Nation and House of Blues Entertainment are committed to providing a safe and secure environment for our guests to enjoy their visit to our Theaters and Clubs. We encourage you to review our safety and security information below prior to arrival at the venue. Please arrive early to the venue to allow enough time for you and your guests to move through the queue and enter the venue. Prior to entering the venue, guests will be searched (wand or walk through metal detection and/or pat-downs) to ensure that none of the restricted items enters the building. We suggest you leave valuable and unnecessary items at home. You may be asked to empty your pockets of all items so that they can be examined. All alcohol and narcotic laws will be strictly enforced. All bags will be searched, no large bags or backpacks will be allowed. Restricted Items: (Keep in mind priority number 1 is to HAVE FUN! Just please do it without the items listed below) No guns, knives, weapons, pepper spray, projectiles of any kind, or any other item that could be used to inflict harm. Replicas of any type of weapon are NOT permitted No drugs, drug paraphernalia or illegal substances of any kind No outside food or drinks No personal video cameras, Go Pros, selfie sticks, drones, masks or laser pointers. No professional audio, video, or audio recording equipment (including detachable lenses, tripods, zooms or commercial use rigs) No unsealed liquids or gels of any kind No jewelry or clothing that could inflict harm No large bags over (10 inches x 10 inches), backpacks, Camelbacks or Bota bags No stuffed animals or toys of any kind This list of prohibited items is subject to change at the discretion of venue management Zero Tolerance for Drug Use or Possession The use or possession of any illegal drugs will not be tolerated anywhere inside or outside the venue. Security personnel and narcotics officers will be working and enforcing all drug related laws. Do not bring any illegal substances to the event as violators will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law. If you are found impaired at the door, security will not allow you to enter the venue. Event staff reserves the right to refuse entry to anyone. Please come with a smile and be prepared to enjoy a fun filled night of music and dancing. Safety and Medical Live Nation is dedicated to providing a safe environment. Public and private security will be present throughout the entire event. The Security Staff will be available to assist your needs including any medical requests. For more information please call: 619-651-2004

Children & age policy

All patrons must have a ticket regardless of age. Some shows may be restricted to certain ages. Please check the venue website for updated information.

Box office

Our box office is open 2 hours prior to door on any show day, as well as Thursday and Friday 10am-4pm. If a show day falls on a Thursday or Friday, we will be open at 10am and remain open until about halfway through the show. Please note that if you have WILL CALL tickets or are on a guest list, your tickets will only be available for pickup on the day of show, 2 hours prior to the scheduled show time.

(619) 651-2004

Our box office is open 2 hours prior to door on any show day, as well as Thursday and Friday 10am-4pm. If a show day falls on a Thursday or Friday, we will be open at 10am and remain open until about halfway through the show. Please note that if you have WILL CALL tickets or are on a guest list, your tickets will only be available for pickup on the day of show, 2 hours prior to the scheduled show time.

Cash, VISA, Mastercard, American Express, and Discover. We do not accept personal checks and gift cards.

Venue information published by the ticket provider. Policies change, so check before you travel.

Getting around

Parking nearby

  • Car park β€” 1 min walk
  • Parking Structure β€” 1 min walk

Eat & drink nearby

  • Mal Al Sham β€” 2 min walk Β· restaurant
  • Ali Baba Family Restaurant β€” 3 min walk Β· restaurant
  • El Cajon Grand Cocktail Lounge β€” 3 min walk Β· bar
  • Sweet & Green β€” 3 min walk Β· cafe
  • Creative Creature Brewing Company β€” 4 min walk Β· pub
  • Main Tap Tavern β€” 4 min walk Β· bar

Surroundings from OpenStreetMap contributors, licensed under ODbL. Walking times are estimates.

Upcoming Events

Derek Hough Dance For The Holidays
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Derek Hough Dance For The Holidays

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Heather McDonald
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Heather McDonald

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Chazz Palminteri
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Chazz Palminteri

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Tribute: The Morgan & Ella Experience - A Tribute to Modern Country
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Tribute: The Morgan & Ella Experience - A Tribute to Modern Country

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Doors: 6:30PM Show: 7:30PM The Morgan and Ella Experience - A Tribute to Modern Country delivers the energy, sound, and atmosphere of two of modern country music's biggest artists in a powerful live c...

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Dweezil Zappa DZ20: Like Father, Like Son
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Dweezil Zappa DZ20: Like Father, Like Son

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Demetri Martin: Standup Comedy for Christmas
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Demetri Martin: Standup Comedy for Christmas

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Alicia Villarreal - Bendita Locura Tour 2026
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Alicia Villarreal - Bendita Locura Tour 2026

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Scott Bradlee's Postmodern Jukebox - The Future Is Vintage World Tour
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Scott Bradlee's Postmodern Jukebox - The Future Is Vintage World Tour

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David Bisbal - Tour Eternos 2026
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David Bisbal - Tour Eternos 2026

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SDGMC -  Jingle Travelog: Holidays Around The World
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Jingle- Travelog: Holidays Around The World
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The Nutcracker - San Diego's Favorite Holiday Tradition
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The Nutcracker - San Diego's Favorite Holiday Tradition

Sat, Dec 19 β€’ 12:00 PM PST
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Doors:12PM Show:1PM *Times and support acts are subject to change* Ages 3 and up welcome San Diego Ballet brings America's favorite holiday event to dazzling life. The Nutcracker features Tchaikovsky'...

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Whos Bad - The Ultimate Michael Jackson Experience
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Whos Bad - The Ultimate Michael Jackson Experience

Fri, Jan 8 β€’ 7:00 PM PST

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Dirt Road - The Jason Aldean Experience
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Dirt Road - The Jason Aldean Experience

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Jodeci - 35th Anniversary Tour of Forever My Lady

Jodeci - 35th Anniversary Tour of Forever My Lady

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Jeff Arcuri: The Road Trip Tour
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Jeff Arcuri: The Road Trip Tour

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Jesse Cook: Forever Live Tour
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Jesse Cook: Forever Live Tour

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Andrea Gibson's Love Letter From The Afterlife
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Andrea Gibson's Love Letter From The Afterlife

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SD Rescue Mission and Mayor Wells: Heart and Soul Jam
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MANIA: The ABBA Tribute
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MANIA: The ABBA Tribute

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