Castro Valley Center for the Arts

Castro Valley Center for the Arts is a modern performing arts venue located in Castro Valley, California, designed to host a wide range of cultural and community events. The venue accommodates concerts, dance performances, theater productions, and lecture-based programmes, serving as a key cultural hub within the region.

The facility’s main performance space, the Erma & Owen Smith Theatre, is a 522-seat auditorium equipped with advanced sound systems, LED lighting, and a sprung dance floor suitable for classical and contemporary performances. In addition, the venue includes an exhibition hall for smaller gatherings, along with amenities such as a green room, dressing rooms, and a spacious lobby, supporting both performers and audiences.

Operated within the Castro Valley Unified School District framework, the center hosts over 100 events annually, ranging from local community productions to professional touring acts. With an accessible location, on-site box office services, and ample parking, the venue continues to support diverse performing arts programming in the Bay Area.