Venue Rental

The California Center for the Arts, Escondido (CCAE) offers a dynamic collection of indoor and outdoor rental venues designed for performances, festivals, corporate events, community celebrations, weddings, and live entertainment.

CCAE is home to two world-class performance venues — the intimate 404-seat Center Theater and the stunning 1,523-seat Concert Hall — both known for having some of the finest acoustics in Southern California. From national touring productions and concerts to dance recitals, lectures, recordings, and community performances, our theaters provide a professional and versatile setting for events of all sizes.

Expanding beyond our indoor venues, the Rotary Centennial Stage offers a professional-grade mobile outdoor stage ideal for festivals, concerts, large-scale community events, and off-site activations. Designed for flexibility and efficient deployment, the stage allows CCAE to bring arts and entertainment experiences throughout the region.

More than just a theater

CCAE’s campus includes a conference center, contemporary art museum, open-air courtyards, lawn spaces, banquet facilities, and catering services that allow event organizers to create complete guest experiences. From VIP receptions and pre-show dinners to outdoor festivals and corporate gatherings, our diverse venues can be tailored to fit a wide range of event needs.

Whether you’re planning a theatrical production, concert, fundraiser, lecture, wedding, festival, or private event, CCAE’s experienced and dedicated staff can help bring your vision to life.

No matter what kind of event you envision, the Center’s experienced and dedicated staff can make it happen.

Concert Hall rental rates include discounts for non-profit 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organizations. Download our Center Theater Tech Specs, and Concert Hall Tech Specs (PDF), Center Theater Instrument Schedule (PDF), and  Center Theater Light Plot (PDF) to learn more.