The Tower Theatre for the Performing Arts in Fresno's Tower District

The crown jewel of Fresno's hottest nightlife neighborhood, the Tower Theatre lends its name to an area which has been a community focus of arts and entertainment for generations.

Opened in 1939 as a 20th Century Fox Movie House the theater was restored in 1990 and reopened as a center for the performing arts. In 1992, the theatre was placed on the National Register of Historic Places. Considered to be the finest facility of its kind in California, the Tower Theatre boasts an authentic art deco theme throughout the interior and exterior. The covered foyer of Italian Terrazo, as well as the adjoining lobby with its beautiful historic Carvarts glass etching, serve as a mingling area for patrons between acts. It is also conveniently available for refreshments or concession sales.

Anchored by the theatre, the Tower District has seen a booming resurgence through the 90's, with many new restaurants and clubs opening within a four mile radius. The theatre is located at the central intersection of Wishon and Olive avenues, relatively close to the Fresno-Yosemite International Air Terminal, freeway access, and major hotels.

The theatre is a 1940's moderne deco masterpiece. Located directly adjacent on either side of the theatre are Palomino's Restaurant, Tower Dogs, and just across the street is Roger Rocka's Dinner Theatre. Within a short walking distance are Livingstone's Bar & Grill, The 2nd Space Theatre, Grandmarie's Chicken Pie Shop, Sequoia Brewing Company, Irene's Cafe, Starbuck's Coffee, Veni Vidi Vici, Cuca's, Me-n-Ed's Pizza Parlor, and many other great Tower District dining spots.

~ TOWER THEATRE EVENTS ~

FOR SHOW INFORMATION
AND TICKET RESERVATIONS CALL
(559) 485-9050
Tickets Available Online
and at the
Tower Theatre Box Office
Monday-Friday 10:00 a.m - 5:00 p.m.
Closed Saturday and Sunday.
Box Office opens at 12:00 Noon on Show Days.

Tower Theatre Seating Chart

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February 5, 2010 - 7:30 p.m.
Doors open at 6:30

Tickets can be purchased by calling The Tower Theatre Box Office:
485-9050. Hours are Mon - Fri, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at The Tower Theatre
on the corner of Olive & Wishon or online.

~~February 13, 2010 - 7:00 p.m.~~
NEW SHOW DATE!
Saturday, March 20, 2010
Doors open at 6:15

Tickets can be purchased by calling The Tower Theatre Box Office:
485-9050. Hours are Mon - Fri, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at The Tower Theatre
on the corner of Olive & Wishon or online.

February 24, 2010 - 8:00 p.m.

The
David Sanborn Trio
featuring Joey DeFrancesco

Tickets can be purchased by calling The Tower Theatre Box Office:
485-9050. Hours are Mon - Fri, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at The Tower Theatre
on the corner of Olive & Wishon or online.

February 27, 2010 - 7:00 p.m.

Miss Fresno County 2010
Scholarship Pageant

Tickets can be purchased by calling The Tower Theatre Box Office:
485-9050. Hours are Mon - Fri, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at The Tower Theatre
on the corner of Olive & Wishon or online.

March 13, 2010 - 7:30 p.m.

RADAGUN

Tickets can be purchased by calling The Tower Theatre Box Office:
485-9050. Hours are Mon - Fri, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at The Tower Theatre
on the corner of Olive & Wishon or online.

April 10, 2010 - 8:00 p.m.

HEARTBREAKER
with special guest
CARAVANSERAI

Caravanserai performs "She's Not There"

Tickets can be purchased by calling The Tower Theatre Box Office:
485-9050. Hours are Mon - Fri, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at The Tower Theatre
on the corner of Olive & Wishon or online.

April 19, 2010 - 8:00 p.m.
Doors open at 7:00

Bruce Cockburn

Tickets can be purchased by calling The Tower Theatre Box Office:
485-9050. Hours are Mon - Fri, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at The Tower Theatre
on the corner of Olive & Wishon or online.

April 24, 2010 - 8:00 p.m.
Doors open at 7:00

40Watt Hype
CD Release Party

Tickets can be purchased by calling The Tower Theatre Box Office:
485-9050. Hours are Mon - Fri, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at The Tower Theatre
on the corner of Olive & Wishon or online.

April 25, 2010 - 7:00 p.m.
Doors open at 6:00

Leon Redbone

Tickets can be purchased by calling The Tower Theatre Box Office:
485-9050. Hours are Mon - Fri, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at The Tower Theatre
on the corner of Olive & Wishon or online.

May 8, 2010 - 8:00 p.m.
May 9, 2010 - 2:00 p.m.

Tickets can be purchased by calling The Tower Theatre Box Office:
485-9050. Hours are Mon - Fri, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at The Tower Theatre
on the corner of Olive & Wishon or online.

May 14, 2010 - 8:00 p.m.
Doors open at 7:00

SECOND SHOW ADDED!
May 21, 2010 - 8:00 p.m.

Straight No Chaser

Tickets can be purchased by calling The Tower Theatre Box Office:
485-9050. Hours are Mon - Fri, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at The Tower Theatre
on the corner of Olive & Wishon or online.

May 23, 2010 - 7:00 p.m.

1964
The Tribute

"1964" is not affiliated with or endorsed by Apple Corps Ltd.

Tickets can be purchased by calling The Tower Theatre Box Office:
485-9050. Hours are Mon - Fri, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at The Tower Theatre
on the corner of Olive & Wishon or online.

July 13, 2010 - 8:00 p.m.

Nuevo Flamenco Guitar Master
Ottmar Liebert

Tickets can be purchased by calling The Tower Theatre Box Office:
485-9050. Hours are Mon - Fri, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at The Tower Theatre
on the corner of Olive & Wishon or online.

Check the Fresno Filmworks Website for upcoming
movies playing at the Tower Theatre!

Visit the Fresno Reel Pride Website
for upcoming movies and Film Festivals.

Friends of the
The Tower Theatre for the Performing Arts:

Visit the California Theatre Center
for upcoming Plays and Performances.

Visit the American Theatre Arts for Youth
for upcoming Shows and Musicals.

Visit the Artspower National Touring Theatre,
ArtsPower’s productions speak to the rewards associated with
overcoming adversity and of the American ideals
of freedom and respect for others.

Delicious Tower Dogs

Tickets for all shows are on sale now at the Tower Theatre Box Office.
We accept all major credit cards.

DIRECTIONS & LOCATION
The Tower Theatre is located at
815 E.Olive Avenue in Fresno, CA 93728

From the North, take Olive Avenue exit off freeway 99. Turn left on Olive and go East, past Roeding Park two miles into the Tower District to the intersection of Olive and Wishon.

From the South, after passing downtown Fresno, take the 168 exit, go 1/2 mile to Van Ness/Fulton exit, once off highway go across Fulton to Van Ness, turn left, go one mile north to Olive, then left to the Theatre at Olive and Wishon.

From the Fresno-Yosemite Int'l Airport, take McKinley Avenue west to Wishon, turn left on Wishon and go 1/2 mile south to the Theatre. See our Tower Theatre Location Map.