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101 Paseo De San Antonio, San José, CA 95113

http://hammertheatre.com/

The Hammer Theater Center (HT) is as a modern performance venue in the heart of downtown San José operated by the university and owned by the City of San José. The theater serves San José’s community and the university through programming that features student, local, and international talent. The Hammer’s mission is to serve the community through works that illustrate the unique culture of creativity, diversity, and innovation in Silicon Valley.

Named for former mayor Susan Hammer and husband Phil Hammer, The Hammer Theater Center contains:

  • Sobrato Auditorium: 516-seat, tiered main auditorium, stage and orchestra pit
  • Hammer4 Studio: 120-seat black box performance venue
  • Curtain Call Cafe: 40-person bar and food venue on the ground floor
  • Mercury News Lounge: 20-person venue on the second floor
  • Rooftop Terrace: 120-person capacity space with downtown skyline views


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Hammer Theater Center, as seen from the Paseo with production posters surrounding the box office.

Hammer Theater Center, as seen from the Paseo with production posters surrounding the box office.