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Sam Smith to Reopen San Francisco’s Castro Theatre With Eight-Night February Residency

Tickets go on sale Oct. 7 via Ticketmaster following a $41 million upgrade that modernized the landmark after contentious seating changes.

The Castro Theatre blade sign is lit after getting an upgrade. The venue is scheduled to officially reopen in February.
Singer and songwriter Sam Smith may be the first act to perform at the Castro Theatre when it reopens in February 2026.
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Overview

  • The residency spans Feb. 10–21 across eight shows at the 103-year-old venue in the Castro district.
  • Titled “To Be Free: San Francisco,” the run echoes Smith’s latest single and marks the theater’s first programming since early 2024.
  • The theater returns after a two-year renovation with restored ceiling artwork, a reinstalled chandelier, upgraded HVAC and AV systems, added restrooms, and expanded ADA access.
  • The orchestra seats were removed and the raked floor was flattened for motorized seating platforms approved by the Board of Supervisors and the Historic Preservation Commission to allow flexible film and standing events.
  • Another Planet Entertainment, which has managed the venue since 2022, set on-sale for 10 a.m. on Oct. 7 via Ticketmaster and projects more than 200,000 annual visitors.