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The Old Globe Theatre

1363 Old Globe Way · San Diego, CA

Why you should go…

Built for the 1935 California Pacific International Exposition and rebuilt after a 1978 fire, the Old Globe stages a mix of Shakespeare, musicals, and new plays across three stages tucked into Balboa Park. Several Broadway-bound shows have had their first productions here.

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Good to know

General theatre & events guidance

Habits that pay off across this whole category, not rules for this one venue. Always check the official site for the specifics.

  • Curtain time is firm

    Latecomers are commonly held at the back until a scene break, so build in a buffer.

  • Study the seating chart

    Price and sightline vary a lot within the same house. A few rows back can be the better seat.

  • Rush and lottery seats exist

    Many venues release same-day tickets at a discount if you are flexible about where you sit.

  • Arrive with time to spare

    Parking, bag check, and finding your row all take longer than you think on a full house.

What's around here?

The closest stops to The Old Globe Theatre, ordered by straight-line distance.

  • Museums
    Family Favorite

    San Diego Natural History Museum

    Under $25

    Southern California's oldest scientific institution, known locally as "The Nat," with dinosaur fossils and giant-screen films.

    Steps awaySwitch it up: Museums

  • Museums
    Family Favorite

    San Diego Model Railroad Museum

    Under $25

    Balboa Park museum with large-scale model train layouts recreating Southern California railroad history.

    Steps awaySwitch it up: Museums

  • Attractions
    Iconic

    San Diego Zoo

    $50+

    One of the world's best-known zoos, set in lush Balboa Park with pandas' longtime legacy and a canopy tram.

    0.2 mi awaySwitch it up: Attractions

  • Attractions
    Local Gem

    Spanish Village Art Center

    Free

    A 1935 exposition village in Balboa Park with working studios where local artists create and sell their art.

    0.2 mi awaySwitch it up: Attractions

  • Sport & Outdoor
    Local Gem

    Balboa Park

    Free

    A 1,200-acre urban park packed with Spanish Colonial architecture, gardens, and more than a dozen museums.

    0.4 mi awaySwitch it up: Sport & Outdoor

  • Tours
    Outdoor Adventure

    Weekend Outside

    $50+

    San Diego area tour operator running all inclusive weekend outdoor trips.

    1.3 mi awaySwitch it up: Tours