San Luis Obispo County has become a unique stop for countless entertainers, artists, and cultural touring events. You’ll never lack for fun nightlife.
There are a variety of frequent performances including new acts you won’t want to miss and well known favorites. You can choose from comedy, Broadway shows, classical and contemporary music and dance.
SLO county offers a year ’round dinner theatre, a year ’round comedy murder-mystery dinner, and a seasonal Cabaret Group. SLO County also hosts a professional symphony, an annual Mozart Festival (30+ Years!). The Performing Arts Center in SLO and the Clark Center in Arroyo Grande also hosts many touring acts.
Priority Listings
Performing Arts Center
San Luis Obispo, CA 93407-0441
Phone: (805) 756-2787
Tollfree: (888) 233-2787
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Offering flexible, state-of-the-art meeting and banquet spaces configured over four levels. Host an intimate Board Meeting for 2 to 32 in the elegance of the Founders Lounge,… more >>
San Luis Obispo Symphony
"It's not the big city ... it just sounds like it." See the Events Calendar" for our active schedule, including our annual Pops Concert, held outdoors next to the Pacific, on… more >>
Clark Center for the Performing Arts
Since opening in 2002, the Clark Center for the Performing Arts has become the Central Coast’s premier venue for world-class, professional performing arts in an intimate setting.… more >>
Standard Listings
Cal Poly Arts
San Luis Obispo, CA 93407
Phone: (805) 756-7111
Tollfree: (888) 233-2787
Fax: (805) 756-5656
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Presenting touring performing events throughout the year. Music, dance, plays, concerts, ballet, comedy, speakers. Check "Calendar of Events" for listings. more >>
Central Coast Renaissance Festival
San Luis Obispo, CA 93428
Phone: (805) 927-0199
Tollfree: (800) 688-1477
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Enjoy our annual Festival in July. Authentic music, delicious food and drink & unique crafts. See a real, full contact joust, period comedy, plays, dances & spectacles, including… more >>
Central Coast Shakespeare Festival
Outdoor Summer repertory theater. 2008 season cancelled. 2009 will probably present Shakespeare's "The Tempest" and one other great classical work. 2007 presented the drama "Richard… more >>
Festival Mozaic
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
Phone: (805) 781-3009
Tollfree: (877) 881-8899
Fax: (805) 781-3011
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Year round performances featuring a Summer Festival with internationally acclaimed artists and music. In Missions, wineries and other beautiful venues. Formerly known as SLO… more >>
Gold Coast Barbershop Chorus
Let us sing for you! Experience the beautiful ringing chords and great sounds of barbershop harmony presented by the members of the chorus or one of their entertaining quartets. more >>
Great American Melodrama
Live professional theater with song, dance, comedy reviews. Plays year 'round. Family entertainment. Check "Calendar of Events" for schedule. Film services. Food & wine available. more >>
Murder in Mind Productions
Interactive Murder Mystery Dinner Theatre performed by Professional Actors at the Spyglass Inn Restaurant in Shell Beach and select locations throughout San Luis Obispo and Santa… more >>
Opera San Luis Obispo
Suite 208
San Luis Obispo, CA 93405
Phone: (805) 541-5369
Fax: (805) 541-5384
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Delivering professional opera to SLO County for 23 years. Experience the passion and heartbreak of the world's most popular opera, "Madama Butterfly" on March 27 & 28, 2009.… more >>
Otter Productions, Inc.
Concert and live music event production & promotion. Check "Calendar of Events" for our offerings. more >>
Paso Robles Event Center
Paso Robles, CA 93446
Phone: (805) 239-0655
Tollfree: (800) 909-3247
Fax: (805) 238-5308
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Many events throughout year, including annual county fair with top-name entertainment, exhibits, horse & livestock show, and carnival. Facilities rental for events. more >>
Pewter Plough Playhouse & Cafe
"The Jewel Box of Community Theatres" presenting live plays year round. See "Calendar" for details. more >>
San Luis Obispo Folk Music Society (SLOFOLKS)
Bringing high-quality live music to the Central Coast. Performances in wineries and other venues. See our website and Calendar of Events for more information. more >>
San Luis Obispo International Film Festival
Every March, showing features, documentaries, shorts and animation from around the world, with filmmaking workshops, Q & A's and celebrity receptions and awards nights. Check… more >>
San Luis Obispo Little Theatre
See "Events Calendar" for our active schedule. Long-time local community theatre providing quality year round theatrical productions. more >>
San Luis Obispo Vocal Arts Ensemble
A 50-60 voice community adult choir with world-wide acclaim. Concerts in leading local venues, including PAC and SLO Mission. Check website for locations & dates. more >>
