Miles Memorial Playhouse

Located in Reed Park, this historic playhouse has entertained audiences since 1929. Santa Monica Cultural Affairs offers youth programs, as well as the world-class “Fireside at the Miles” performance series every January and February. The rest of the year, the venue is available for rent to local and regional non-profit performing arts companies.

Theater Rental

Rent the Miles Memorial Playhouse

Rental Events Open to the Public

Coming soon...

Downbeat 720 Teen Stage

A twice-monthly open stage for teen performers in all genres. More info.

Meet Me At Reed

Summer outdoor concerts at Reed Park. More info.

Santa Monica Teen Film Festival

Annual festival of works by teen filmmakers from around the globe, presented in conjunction with Studio School. The 14th annual Santa Monica International Teen Film Festival takes place June 22-23, 2019. The festival showcases the creative talents of teen filmmakers and encourages youth to use filmmaking as a form of expression and commentary on the world in which they live. Festival enty information. More info.

Upcoming Events

Getting Here

Train

Take the Expo line to Downtown Santa Monica Station. The playhouse is 8.5 blocks away from the station.

Bus

Take the Big Blue Bus or Metro Bus.


Bikes


Metro Bikes are available at the Downtown Santa Monica Station. Bike racks are available at the playhouse.

Parking

Main Library (4.5 blocks, closes 11pm) or 808 Wilshire (for evening performances)

For evening performances: 
Enter the subterranean parking ramp at 808 Wilshire from LINCOLN BLVD before 8pm. Mention "Miles Playhouse" to the attendant to receive a validated ticket and keep with you. For reentry after lot closure, go to main lobby doors ON WILSHIRE look for the Intercom on the right wall adjacent to the main doors. Press the button and tell security you are “coming from the Miles Playhouse”. The guard will buzz you in. Take the elevator down to the parking area. The pressure of your vehicle at the exit will lift the gate.


Shared Mobility Devices cannot be used around the venue.

The Miles Memorial Playhouse is wheelchair accessible and ADA compliant. If you require any special disability related accommodations (i.e. sign language interpreting, access to an amplified sound system, etc.), please contact us at culture@smgov.net, call us at (310) 458-8350 or TDD: (310) 458-8696 at least 5 days prior to the event.

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