Smothers Theatre (Lisa Smith Wengler Center for the Arts)

Venue Profile

Malibu, CA · 450 capacity · Indoor · Updated September 2026

Smothers Theatre is the 450-seat main hall of Pepperdine University’s Lisa Smith Wengler Center for the Arts, on the university’s hillside campus off Pacific Coast Highway in Malibu. The center operates three performance spaces and presents a professional season each year along with student concerts and productions.

The 2026 to 2027 season runs from September through April and includes 27 professional presentations. Music bookings include Mavis Staples, Byrds founder Roger McGuinn, guitarist Andy McKee, International Guitar Night and a Classic Albums Live tribute to the Eagles, with dance by Pilobolus and the Syncopated Ladies.

The box office is open Tuesday through Friday from noon to 5 p.m. Tickets can be refunded up to 24 hours before a performance for a small fee.

Know Before You Go

  • Venue type: Theater
  • Operator: Pepperdine University
  • Programming: Folk, rock, jazz, guitar and classical concerts alongside dance, theatre and student performances
  • Ages: Varies by show
  • Phone: (310) 506-4522

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

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Venue Details

Address
24255 Pacific Coast Hwy.
Malibu, CA 90263
City, State
Malibu, CA
Capacity
450
Indoor / Outdoor
Indoor
Standing / Seated
Seated
Phone
(310) 506-4522

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