San Jose Civic

San Jose Civic
Exterior of the Civic & Montgomery Theater in 2017
Map
Former namesSan Jose Municipal Auditorium (planning/construction)
San Jose Civic Auditorium (1933–2013)
City National Civic (2013–19)
Address135 W San Carlos St
San Jose, CA 95113
LocationDowntown San Jose
Coordinates37°19′52″N 121°53′25″W / 37.330987°N 121.890168°W / 37.330987; -121.890168
Public transitSanta Clara Valley Transportation Authority Blue Line (VTA) Green Line (VTA) Convention Center
OwnerCity of San Jose
Operator
Capacity3,036
Construction
Broke ground1934 (1934)
OpenedJuly 14, 1936 (1936-07-14)
Construction cost$530,515
($12.1 million in 2023 dollars[1])
ArchitectBinder & Curtis
Project managerWorley & Company
General contractorThomas Construction
Main contractorsSwenson Construction
Tenants
Santa Clara Broncos (NCAA) (1951–75)
SJSU Spartans (NCAA) (1961–76, 1979–89)
San Jose Diablos (IVA) (1979)
San Jose Golddiggers (MLV) (1987–89)
Website
Venue Website
Building details
General information
Renovated2009-12
Renovation cost$25 million
($35.5 million in 2023 dollars[1])
Renovating team
Architect(s)ELS Architecture
Other designers
  • National Electric Pro
  • Advanced Design Consultants
  • The Shalleck Collaborative
  • BBI Engineering
Main contractorGarden City Construction

The San Jose Civic (formerly known as the San Jose Civic Auditorium and City National Civic) is a former arena, currently operating as a theatre and concert venue, located in downtown San Jose, California. The venue is owned by the City of San Jose, is managed by Team San Jose[2] and is booked by Nederlander Concerts.[3] The auditorium seats 3,036 which can be expanded up to 3,326 in a general admission setting.[4]

  1. ^ a b 1634–1699: McCusker, J. J. (1997). How Much Is That in Real Money? A Historical Price Index for Use as a Deflator of Money Values in the Economy of the United States: Addenda et Corrigenda (PDF). American Antiquarian Society. 1700–1799: McCusker, J. J. (1992). How Much Is That in Real Money? A Historical Price Index for Use as a Deflator of Money Values in the Economy of the United States (PDF). American Antiquarian Society. 1800–present: Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis. "Consumer Price Index (estimate) 1800–". Retrieved February 29, 2024.
  2. ^ Van Zandt, Jack (December 20, 2007). "Refurbished Civic Auditorium Requires New Management". San Jose Inside. Metro Newspapers. Archived from the original on February 16, 2020. Retrieved February 16, 2020.
  3. ^ "Team San Jose and Nederlander Concerts Partner to Promote and Produce Events at the Historic Civic Auditorium" (Press release). San Jose, California: San Jose Convention & Visitors Bureau. PR Web. February 13, 2009. Archived from the original on February 16, 2020. Retrieved February 16, 2020.
  4. ^ "San Jose Civic". Visit San Jose. September 7, 2017. Archived from the original on February 16, 2020. Retrieved February 16, 2020.