Civic Auditorium
The landmark Santa Monica Civic Auditorium opened in 1958 as a public gathering place for cultural, educational, and community events. Designed by noted architect Welton Beckett, the classic Streamline Modern building is the architectural focal point for the southern sector of Santa Monica's Civic Center. Regular operation of the Civic Auditorium was suspended in June 2013, due to the loss of redevelopment funds needed to rehabilitate the facility.
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Council Meeting Oct. 14, 2025 - View the staff report from the Oct. 14 meeting here, and watch the council presentation, discussion and vote here.
Press Release: Oct. 17, 2025 - City broadens pathway for exploring options to restore the Santa Monica Civic Auditorium
Press Release: March 27, 2025 - Economic Growth + Cultural Vitality: City moves forward in pursuing revitalization of historic Civic Auditorium
Press Release: Feb. 3, 2025 - Economic Growth + Cultural Vitality: City continues to seek partnership for future of Civic Auditorium
Press Release: Jan. 10, 2023- City issues request for letters of interest for the revitalization of the Civic Auditorium
Civic Auditorium Background Information