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San Jose Civic
Comment on Facebook Built in 1936, the Civic Auditorium is a Spanish Mission-style dual-level auditorium that hosts a variety of events including performing arts, general assembly, community and sporting events. Located directly across the street from the San Jose McEnery Convention Center, it features 3,060 seats and four meeting rooms. The Civic Auditorium provides additional exhibit and general assembly space in conjunction with the Convention Center and Parkside Hall.
As a long-standing, major concert venue, it has hosted such legends as the Rolling Stones, The Who, Bob Dylan, Jefferson Airplane, Frank Sinatra, Barbara Streisand, The Grateful Dead and the Beach Boys. Big band leaders Duke Ellington and Harry James have also appeared. In recent years, it has featured music acts including Beck, Interpol, Switchfoot, Reliant K, Snoop Dog and My Chemical Romance.
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San Jose Civic
135 W. San Carlos Street
San Jose, CA 95113
Phone: 800-SAN-JOSE | Fax: 408-277-3535 |
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Upcoming Events
| 06/22/12 |
Kris Kristofferson - United Farm Workers Benefit Concert
San Jose Civic
Presented by San Jose Civic
at San Jose Civic
June 22, 2012
Kris Kristofferson returns to the essentials of his finely honed craft on his latest album, Closer to the Bone.? Like the master singer-songwriter's 2006 bow, This Old Road, the new album is produced by Grammy Award winner Don Was. In the last decade, the now 73-year-old Kristofferson has been on a vigorous schedule of international solo appearances.
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| 06/30/12 |
Dukes of September Rhythm Revue featuring Donald Fagen, Michael McDonald and Boz Scaggs
San Jose Civic
Presented by Nederlander Concerts
at San Jose Civic
June 30, 2012
Following the fervent reception of their previous tour in summer/fall of 2010, Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriters Donald Fagen, Michael McDonald and Boz Scaggs are hitting the road again this summer as "The Dukes of September Rhythm Revue." To the delight of fans, the three hit-making artists will appear on stage, together as one band, to perform a show consisting of their signature mix of blue-eyed soul, rock, jazz and R&B. Rolling Stone has described the show as...
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07/20/12- 07/21/12 |
Il Divo - Classical-Crossover Quartet
San Jose Civic
Presented by San Jose Civic
at San Jose Civic
July 20-July 21, 2012
The Il Divo 2012 world tour, the group's fourth, follows the release of the quartet's latest album, Wicked Game, and provides a new mark of achievement for the signature vocal blend and unique operatic arrangements which have captivated millions and launched a classical-crossover sensation.
The Il Divo world concert tour will see this phenomenal quartet--Carlos Marin, Sebastien Izambard, David Miller, and Urs Buhler--in a new show designed by Creative Director Brian Burke...
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| 07/22/12 |
Getting Strong – The Wiggles Live in Concert
San Jose Civic
Presented by Ticketmaster
at San Jose Civic
July 22, 2012
The original Fab Four from Down Under are back! The Wiggles summer tour will reunite Anthony, Jeff, and Murray with Yellow Wiggle Greg Page as they perform together again for the first time in five years. Come "Follow the Leader" and dance the "Hot Potato" with The Wiggles, Captain Feathersword, Dorothy the Dinosaur, Henry the Octopus, Wags the Dog, and all the Wiggly Dancers when they are Getting Strong in San Jose!
Come and wiggle in the aisles for...
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| 07/24/12 |
Yanni - Concert Tour
San Jose Civic
Presented by Broadway San Jose
at San Jose Civic
July 24, 2012
Legendary composer and performer Yanni's contemporary symphonic music has inspired millions of fans around the world. In concert, his passionate, soaring melodies and lush orchestration create a spirited and uplifting musical experience like no other. Yanni kicks off a world tour on April 17 with a North American itinerary, which makes a stop at the San Jose Civic on July 24.
Following the completion of the North American dates, Yanni will tour South America in fall 2012. In...
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| 08/14/12 |
Yes - Progressive Rock
San Jose Civic
Presented by Nederlander Concerts
at San Jose Civic
August 14, 2012
Grammy award winning, ground-breaking progressive rock band Yes will return to the road this summer. The band will perform 24 very special live concerts with a stop at the San Jose Civic on August 14th. Yes features a line-up of guitarist Steve Howe, bassist Chris Squire, drummer Alan White, keyboardist Geoff Downes and new lead singer Jon Davison. One of the greatest rock bands of all time, Yes' live show is not to be missed. Special guest Procol Harum will also perform. For all on-sale...
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| 09/08/12 |
Crosby, Stills & Nash - Summer Concert Tour
San Jose Civic
Presented by Nederlander Concerts
at San Jose Civic
September 8, 2012
Crosby, Stills & Nash have announced an extensive U.S. summer tour, and will be making a return visit to the San Jose Civic on Saturday, September 8th. Crosby, Stills & Nash will be donating $1 from each ticket sold on the U.S. Summer Tour to charity. In addition, special benefit seats will be available for purchase through The Guacamole Fund (www.guacfund.org). VIP packages are also available at www.crosbystillsnash.com.
The players accompanying Crosby, Stills &...
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| 11/17/12 |
The Fresh Beat Band Live in Concert - Preschool Music
San Jose Civic
Presented by Nederlander Concerts
at San Jose Civic
November 17, 2012
The Fresh Beat Band, Nickelodeon's popular preschool music group and stars of the hit TV series of the same name, are adding a second leg to their current sold-out nationwide concert tour and will play the San Jose Civic on Saturday, November 17. More than 200,000 fans have seen the live show by the end of the first run making it one of this year's most successful music tours.
"The Fresh Beat Band Live in Concert tour has ignited a fan frenzy and we're thrilled that...
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Upcoming Events
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Upcoming Events
| 06/22/12 |
Kris Kristofferson - United Farm Workers Benefit Concert
San Jose Civic
Presented by San Jose Civic
at San Jose Civic
June 22, 2012
Kris Kristofferson returns to the essentials of his finely honed craft on his latest album, Closer to the Bone.? Like the master singer-songwriter's 2006 bow, This Old Road, the new album is produced by Grammy Award winner Don Was. In the last decade, the now 73-year-old Kristofferson has been on a vigorous schedule of international solo appearances.
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| 06/30/12 |
Dukes of September Rhythm Revue featuring Donald Fagen, Michael McDonald and Boz Scaggs
San Jose Civic
Presented by Nederlander Concerts
at San Jose Civic
June 30, 2012
Following the fervent reception of their previous tour in summer/fall of 2010, Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriters Donald Fagen, Michael McDonald and Boz Scaggs are hitting the road again this summer as "The Dukes of September Rhythm Revue." To the delight of fans, the three hit-making artists will appear on stage, together as one band, to perform a show consisting of their signature mix of blue-eyed soul, rock, jazz and R&B. Rolling Stone has described the show as...
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07/20/12- 07/21/12 |
Il Divo - Classical-Crossover Quartet
San Jose Civic
Presented by San Jose Civic
at San Jose Civic
July 20-July 21, 2012
The Il Divo 2012 world tour, the group's fourth, follows the release of the quartet's latest album, Wicked Game, and provides a new mark of achievement for the signature vocal blend and unique operatic arrangements which have captivated millions and launched a classical-crossover sensation.
The Il Divo world concert tour will see this phenomenal quartet--Carlos Marin, Sebastien Izambard, David Miller, and Urs Buhler--in a new show designed by Creative Director Brian Burke...
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| 07/22/12 |
Getting Strong – The Wiggles Live in Concert
San Jose Civic
Presented by Ticketmaster
at San Jose Civic
July 22, 2012
The original Fab Four from Down Under are back! The Wiggles summer tour will reunite Anthony, Jeff, and Murray with Yellow Wiggle Greg Page as they perform together again for the first time in five years. Come "Follow the Leader" and dance the "Hot Potato" with The Wiggles, Captain Feathersword, Dorothy the Dinosaur, Henry the Octopus, Wags the Dog, and all the Wiggly Dancers when they are Getting Strong in San Jose!
Come and wiggle in the aisles for...
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| 07/24/12 |
Yanni - Concert Tour
San Jose Civic
Presented by Broadway San Jose
at San Jose Civic
July 24, 2012
Legendary composer and performer Yanni's contemporary symphonic music has inspired millions of fans around the world. In concert, his passionate, soaring melodies and lush orchestration create a spirited and uplifting musical experience like no other. Yanni kicks off a world tour on April 17 with a North American itinerary, which makes a stop at the San Jose Civic on July 24.
Following the completion of the North American dates, Yanni will tour South America in fall 2012. In...
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| 08/14/12 |
Yes - Progressive Rock
San Jose Civic
Presented by Nederlander Concerts
at San Jose Civic
August 14, 2012
Grammy award winning, ground-breaking progressive rock band Yes will return to the road this summer. The band will perform 24 very special live concerts with a stop at the San Jose Civic on August 14th. Yes features a line-up of guitarist Steve Howe, bassist Chris Squire, drummer Alan White, keyboardist Geoff Downes and new lead singer Jon Davison. One of the greatest rock bands of all time, Yes' live show is not to be missed. Special guest Procol Harum will also perform. For all on-sale...
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| 09/08/12 |
Crosby, Stills & Nash - Summer Concert Tour
San Jose Civic
Presented by Nederlander Concerts
at San Jose Civic
September 8, 2012
Crosby, Stills & Nash have announced an extensive U.S. summer tour, and will be making a return visit to the San Jose Civic on Saturday, September 8th. Crosby, Stills & Nash will be donating $1 from each ticket sold on the U.S. Summer Tour to charity. In addition, special benefit seats will be available for purchase through The Guacamole Fund (www.guacfund.org). VIP packages are also available at www.crosbystillsnash.com.
The players accompanying Crosby, Stills &...
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| 11/17/12 |
The Fresh Beat Band Live in Concert - Preschool Music
San Jose Civic
Presented by Nederlander Concerts
at San Jose Civic
November 17, 2012
The Fresh Beat Band, Nickelodeon's popular preschool music group and stars of the hit TV series of the same name, are adding a second leg to their current sold-out nationwide concert tour and will play the San Jose Civic on Saturday, November 17. More than 200,000 fans have seen the live show by the end of the first run making it one of this year's most successful music tours.
"The Fresh Beat Band Live in Concert tour has ignited a fan frenzy and we're thrilled that...
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