After an extensive $41 million renovation led by Another Planet Entertainment (APE), San Francisco’s legendary Castro Theatre is set to reopen its doors in February 2026, ushering in a dazzling new era of music, film, and community. Leading the charge is none other than Sam Smith, who will headline a twenty-night residency titled “To Be Free: San Francisco.”
The grand reopening marks a milestone for one of the city’s most cherished cultural landmarks, blending its cinematic heritage with a fresh slate of live performances and events that celebrate the diversity and creative spirit of the Bay Area.
APE announced the first wave of shows today (Nov. 4), featuring a remarkable mix of artists including Amber Mark, Alaska, Father John Misty, Jonathan Van Ness, Lucy Dacus, The Breeders, and Santigold, with more to come. Highlights include two-night runs from Father John Misty (March 24–25), The Format (April 16–17), and Lucy Dacus (May 18–19).
In addition to live music and comedy, the Castro will continue to honor its roots in film, helping celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the Frameline Film Festival from June 17–27, 2026.
Tickets for all announced shows go on sale November 7 at 10 a.m. PT at thecastro.com.
The Castro Theatre is pleased to welcome:
February 10 Sam Smith – SOLD OUT
February 11 Sam Smith – SOLD OUT
February 13 Sam Smith – SOLD OUT
February 14 Sam Smith – SOLD OUT
February 17 Sam Smith – SOLD OUT
February 18 Sam Smith – SOLD OUT
February 20 Sam Smith – SOLD OUT
February 21 Sam Smith – SOLD OUT
February 24 Sam Smith – SOLD OUT
February 25 Sam Smith – SOLD OUT
February 27 Sam Smith – SOLD OUT
February 28 Sam Smith – SOLD OUT
March 3 Sam Smith – SOLD OUT
March 4 Sam Smith – SOLD OUT
March 6 Sam Smith – SOLD OUT
March 7 Sam Smith – SOLD OUT
March 10 Sam Smith – SOLD OUT
March 11 Sam Smith – SOLD OUT
March 13 Sam Smith – SOLD OUT
March 14 Sam Smith – SOLD OUT
March 18 Amber Mark
March 20 Alaska
March 21 49th & Main
March 24 Father John Misty
March 25 Father John Misty
March 26 Perfume Genius
March 28 Tycho
March 31 Nick Lowe
April 8 Gayme Show w/ Matt Rogers and Dave Mizzoni
April 11 Alyssa Edwards
April 14 On Cinema Live! w/ Tim Heidecker and Gregg Turkington
April 16 The Format
April 17 The Format
April 18 Vandelux
April 19 CMAT
April 25 Alice Phoebe Lou
April 26 Jessica Kirson
April 28 MARO
April 30 Jonathan Van Ness
May 3 José González
May 16 Santigold
May 18 Lucy Dacus
May 19 Lucy Dacus
August 22 The Breeders
June 17-27 Frameline Film Festival *screenings TBA
