Presidio Theater
The Verdict
"A 1939 art deco theater at 99 Moraga Avenue, originally the Sixth Corps post theater, restored and reopened in 2019 with about 600 seats. Programming cycles independent film, comedy, music, dance, and lectures. Tickets typically $15 to $50, free PresidiGo shuttle stops at the Main Post."
What you need to know
The Presidio Theatre is a renovated 1939 art deco theater at 99 Moraga Avenue, in the Main Post area of the Presidio. The building was originally built as the post theater for the Army’s Sixth Corps headquarters. After the Army left, it sat unused for years before the Presidio Theatre Performing Arts Center reopened it in 2019. It seats about 600.
What to Expect
The theater is a rental and presenting venue. Programming depends on who’s booking the space: independent film, comedy, music, dance, lectures, and private events all cycle through. Check the calendar at presidiotheatre.org for what’s on a given week.
The room is well maintained, with raked seating and decent acoustics. The lobby and bar areas are open for ticket holders before shows.
Visiting
99 Moraga Avenue, Presidio (Main Post). Events vary; ticket prices typically range from $15 to $50, depending on the production. Check the calendar for current shows.
The Main Post has a few dining options including the Presidio Tunnel Tops area cafes and the historic Officers’ Club; otherwise the Presidio is a National Park site with limited food.
Getting There
The free PresidiGo Downtown Shuttle stops at the Main Post Transit Center, a short walk from the theater. The 43 Masonic Muni bus stops at the Main Post on weekdays. The 28 19th Avenue stops at the Presidio’s western edge. Free parking is available in Main Post lots in the evenings.