Intimate and Inviting
With its distinctive contemporary architecture, the Theatre offers an attractive setting for performances, meetings and other special events. A spacious courtyard entrance, two-story lobby and private patio create an airy and inviting atmosphere.
Located for Convenience
Centrally located between San Francisco and Sacramento in the Vacaville Cultural Center, the Vacaville Performing Arts Theatre is convenient to the I-80 freeway. Numerous restaurants and exciting shopping experiences are just a few minutes away.
With Features and Enhancements
The Vacaville Performing Arts Theatre boasts an 80′ x 40′ stage with 40′ x 20′ proscenium. Acclaimed for the quality of its world class acoustics and excellent sight lines, the Theatre is equipped with professional sound and lighting systems, a full orchestra pit for 32 musicians, two large dressing rooms, and a professional height fly system to accomodate full-sized scenery. The Theatre also offers a nine-foot Kawai concert grand piano, 75 musician chairs, music stands, short throw Christie 20,600 lumens projector, moving and specialty lights, hazers, geysers, foggers, Marley floor, conductor’s podium and lecterns to support business, educational, or performance needs.
Our History
Since its Grand Opening in April of 1993, the Vacaville Performing Arts Theatre has hosted a variety of activities, including:
• Popular headlining entertainers
• Symphony and chamber music
• Dance–including ballet, ethnic, modern, jazz, and children’s productions
• Comedy
• Live theatre–including musicals, dramas, one-man shows, and children’s theatre
• Business meetings and community events
Among the many nationally and internationally known entertainers to grace the Theatre’s stage are Debbie Reynolds, Lou Rawls, The Smothers Brothers, Tony Orlando, Easton Corbin, The Preservation Hall Jazz Band, Wynonna Judd, The Jimmy Dorsey Orchestra, The Glenn Miller Orchestra, The Massenkoff Russian Folk Festival, Clint Black, St. Petersburg Ballet, Boyz II Men, Rich Little, Mariachi Sol de Mexico, Lonestar, Duke Ellington Orchestra, Wilson Phillips, Kathy Mattea, Art Garfunkle, Smokey Robinson, and George Winston.
The Theatre is currently home to many local stars from Vacaville Ballet Company, Solano Symphony Orchestra, Starbound Theatre, Elevate Dance Center, Will C. Wood Lively Arts, Solano Community Players, Vacaville High School, Todd Productions, Bliss Urban Arts Center and Chapkis Dance Family. The Theatre is also host to a variety of annual community events honoring seniors and youth alike.
The Vacaville Performing Arts Theatre is a City owned and supported venue located in the Vacaville Cultural Center at 1010 Ulatis Drive. Box Office hours are Tuesday through Friday, 12 pm to 5 pm and one hour before all ticketed shows.
Tickets are available by phone at 707.469.4013, in person or by clicking HERE.