Recognised as one of the most sacred performance halls in the country, Pasadena Civic Auditorium is a historically acclaimed work of genius. It comes with 3,029 seats and has hosted many distinguished events such as world class ballet performances, Broadway musicals, celebrity speakers, symphony orchestras in addition to the Prime Time Emmy Awards and the People’s Choice Awards.
Built in 1931, Pasadena Civic Auditorium opened its gates in 1932. The main floor comes with 1,922 permanent seats with 98 installable orchestra pit seats. The loge accommodates 560 while the upper balcony seats 449 making the overall capacity a staggering 3,029.
One of the main features at Pasadena Civic Auditorium is the classic Gold Room which is positioned on the second floor. It provides an impressive setting for small scale receptions, meetings and even dinner parties that can hold a total number of 300 guests.
A part of the Pasadena Centre, The Pasadena Civic is a perfect combination of the long established traditions and the contemporary. It is a living symbol that reflects the excellence and exquisiteness of this fine city.
In February, 1932 the new Pasadena Civic Auditorium was devoted to the people of Pasadena whose hard work made the creation of this attractive and valuable building possible. Over the years, The Civic has hosted a large number of community events like Graduations, Rose Queen Ceremonies, benefit concerts, speeches by eminent persons and numerous programs for children.
Following the creation of the Pasadena Centre during the 1970s, Pasadena Civic Auditorium transformed itself to a comprehensive convention centre which included an exhibition building, conference building, a hotel and convenient parking facilities.
Today this distinctive masterpiece is home for world renowned ballet performances, musical comedy, symphony and even television programs. The Civic has also hosted numerous world class orchestras such as the London Philharmonic, New York Philharmonic and the Los Angeles Philharmonic. Known to be the best venue for ballet, the Civic hosted the dance program for the Olympic Arts Festival in 1984, the San Francisco Ballet, repeating engagements of the American Ballet theatre and Dance Theatre of Harlem.
There are many hotels in Pasadena that are positioned with easy reach to the Pasadena Civic Auditorium. Both performers and Travellers who wish to explore and view some great performances at the Auditorium can easily plan their stay at any of the nearby Pasadena hotels. For instance, Langham Hotel Pasadena is an ideal place to stay for those seeking comfort, style and convenience amidst a superb location.