Santa Cruz is a hub for exciting live entertainment. We've analyzed our sales data to bring you the most popular theater events so you can easily plan your next outing.

Top Theater Events in Santa Cruz This Weekend

Planning your weekend? There are 33 theater events happening around Santa Cruz this weekend! Here are the most popular theater events happening in Santa Cruz from Thursday to Sunday. Don't miss out on the action!

Event Name	Date	Venue	Lowest Price
The Phantom of the Opera	Jun 4	Orpheum Theatre - San Francisco	$135
The Phantom of the Opera	Jun 5	Orpheum Theatre - San Francisco	$201
Back To The Future - Theatrical Production	Jun 5	San Jose Center For The Performing Arts	$102
The Phantom of the Opera	Jun 6	Orpheum Theatre - San Francisco	$244
Back To The Future - Theatrical Production	Jun 6	San Jose Center For The Performing Arts	$58
Back To The Future - Theatrical Production	Jun 7	San Jose Center For The Performing Arts	$83
The Phantom of the Opera	Jun 7	Orpheum Theatre - San Francisco	$245
Ballet School Performing Arts: Demonstration - (All or Mostly Youth Performers)	Jun 7	Hofmann Theatre at Lesher Center for the Arts	$80
Back To The Future - Theatrical Production	Jun 7	San Jose Center For The Performing Arts	$48
The Lunchbox	Jun 7	Roda Theatre at Berkeley Repertory Theatre	$111

Top 2026 Summer Theater Events in Santa Cruz

Summer is the perfect time for live events in Santa Cruz! Check out this list of the top theater events happening from May through September.

Event Name	Date	Venue	Lowest Price
The Phantom of the Opera	Jun 4	Orpheum Theatre - San Francisco	$135
Back To The Future - Theatrical Production	Jun 7	San Jose Center For The Performing Arts	$83
The Phantom of the Opera	Jun 18	Orpheum Theatre - San Francisco	$240
The Phantom of the Opera	Jun 21	Orpheum Theatre - San Francisco	$248
Dracula - Ballet at Its Darkest	Jul 11	Orpheum Theatre - San Francisco	$118
Dracula - Ballet at Its Darkest	Jul 12	Orpheum Theatre - San Francisco	$102
Beauty and The Beast	Jul 18	Orpheum Theatre - San Francisco	$104
The Sound Of Music	Jul 21	San Jose Center For The Performing Arts	$104
Beauty and The Beast	Sep 13	San Jose Center For The Performing Arts	$87
Beauty and The Beast	Sep 13	San Jose Center For The Performing Arts	$78

Cheap Things to Do in Santa Cruz This Weekend (Under $100)

Looking for fun in Santa Cruz that won't break the bank? You've come to the right place. This list features the best-selling theater events this weekend with tickets under $100.

Event Name	Date	Venue	Lowest Price
Back To The Future - Theatrical Production	Jun 4	San Jose Center For The Performing Arts	$59
Ballet School Performing Arts: Demonstration - (All or Mostly Youth Performers)	Jun 6	Hofmann Theatre at Lesher Center for the Arts	$87
Ballet School Performing Arts: Demonstration - (All or Mostly Youth Performers)	Jun 6	Hofmann Theatre at Lesher Center for the Arts	$87
The Laramie Project	Jun 6	Coastal Repertory Theatre	$70
Back To The Future - Theatrical Production	Jun 6	San Jose Center For The Performing Arts	$58
Ballet School Performing Arts: Demonstration - (All or Mostly Youth Performers)	Jun 7	Hofmann Theatre at Lesher Center for the Arts	$80
Back To The Future - Theatrical Production	Jun 7	San Jose Center For The Performing Arts	$83
Ballet School Performing Arts: Demonstration - (All or Mostly Youth Performers)	Jun 7	Hofmann Theatre at Lesher Center for the Arts	$80
The Laramie Project	Jun 7	Coastal Repertory Theatre	$70
Back To The Future - Theatrical Production	Jun 7	San Jose Center For The Performing Arts	$48