Segerstrom Hall at Segerstrom Center for the Arts

Venue Profile

Costa Mesa, CA · 2994 capacity · Indoor · Updated September 2026

Segerstrom Hall is the largest room at Segerstrom Center for the Arts, the performing arts campus on Town Center Drive in Costa Mesa, a short walk east of South Coast Plaza. The opera house style theater seats 2,994 and opened in September 1986, making it the original anchor of the campus.

The hall was designed by architect Charles Lawrence and is used mainly for large productions, including touring Broadway musicals and ballet, along with concerts and special events that need a big stage and a full proscenium. The center describes itself as marking 40 years of programming in Orange County in 2026.

For a first visit, plan to park in the Center Tower Parking Structure beside the hall; parking is $15, and accessible spaces are on every level. Security may inspect anything larger than a small clutch, so leaving large bags in the car saves time at the door. Every guest needs a ticket regardless of age.

Know Before You Go

  • Venue type: Theater
  • Opened: 1986
  • Operator: Segerstrom Center for the Arts (nonprofit)
  • Programming: Touring Broadway musicals, ballet and dance, and concerts
  • Ages: Varies by show (every patron needs a ticket; babies in arms not admitted)
  • Phone: (714) 556-2787

This profile is part of The 824 Journal Guide to Live Music Venues in Los Angeles and Orange County.

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Sources

Photo: NPDOC via Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 2.0

Venue Details

Address
600 Town Center Drive
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
City, State
Costa Mesa, CA
Capacity
2994
Indoor / Outdoor
Indoor
Standing / Seated
Seated
Parking
Parking is $15 in the Center Tower Parking Structure on Sunflower Avenue, with $30 valet available on Town Center Drive.
Phone
(714) 556-2787

Amenities

Bag Policy
Backpacks, large bags, suitcases and luggage are not allowed, and anything larger than a small clutch or wallet is subject to a security inspection.

https://www.scfta.org/about-us/faqs/safety-security

Photographer's FAQ

Camera Policy
Professional audio and video recording devices are prohibited; patrons should follow any photo instructions given for individual performances.

https://www.scfta.org/about-us/faqs/safety-security

Links

Official WebsiteMap & Directions