3 Best Performing Arts Venues in Sacramento and the Gold Country, California

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We've compiled the best of the best in Sacramento and the Gold Country - browse our top choices for the top things to see or do during your stay.

The Sofia

Midtown Fodor's Choice

The long-running B Street Theatre—known for well-staged comedies, dramas, the occasional farce, and productions for children—is the resident company at this industrial-suave performing arts center. The two theaters, plus three rehearsal spaces for workshop productions, also present musicians, solo acts, and speakers.

Crest Theatre

Downtown

It's worth peeking inside the Crest even if you don't catch a show, just to see the foyer's swirling art deco design or dine at the Empress Tavern. The theater's a beloved venue for classic and art-house films, concerts, and other events.

Nevada Theatre

This 1865 redbrick edifice reopened in 2022 after extensive renovations. The West Coast's longest continuously operating theater building, it presents film, comedy, plays, live music, and spoken-word performances.

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