The Merced Theatre

The Merced Theatre Keep up-to-date on events happening at The Art Kamangar Center at The Merced Theatre. Brown. It was and still is treasured by the people of Merced County.
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The Merced Theatre opened on October 31st , 1931 with the world premier of Local Boy Makes Good staring Joe E. The building was constructed over the previous nine months at a cost of $380,000.00. For the next 47 years it would serve the Merced community in a wide variety of ways including concerts, graduations, dance performances, weddings and of course, movies. The Tower is the most recognized l

andmark in Merced. The Theatre was designed by the Reid Brothers , prestigious architects from San Francisco for the Golden State Theatre Corporation, and boasted 1,645 seats with the first air conditioning for any building in the County. The City of Merced had a population of only 7,066 at the time. We believe the Theatre is the last project completed by the Reid Brothers as one of them died 3 months after the opening. The Theatre building includes five retail spaces and ten second-floor apartments on the Main Street frontage. What made the Theatre so special was the Theatre's interior. Sitting in the Theatre was like being in a Spanish castle courtyard with blue skies and even a cloud machine. In 2002 the City of Merced Redevelopment Agency purchased the Theatre Building. Since that time the Merced Theatre Foundation has leased the Theatre from the City and is responsible for day to day operations. Theatre two remained operational for several years and the Foundation held monthly movies and other events by arrangement. Funding for this Project has been provided in part by the California Cultural and Historical Endowment.

SUNDAY, JUNE 21 | 3 PMTickets on sale NOW at MercedTheatre.org!
05/30/2026

SUNDAY, JUNE 21 | 3 PM
Tickets on sale NOW at MercedTheatre.org!

FRIDAY, JUNE 5, Movies in the Park will be screening CARS 3 for FREE!!! Movie starts at 7 PM, but doors open at 6 PM and...
05/30/2026

FRIDAY, JUNE 5, Movies in the Park will be screening CARS 3 for FREE!!! Movie starts at 7 PM, but doors open at 6 PM and believe me - you'll wanna be here for doors, especially if you like puppet shows! Starting at 6 PM you'll have the chance to enjoy a set of performances by the Magicbox Players, and you'll even have an opportunity to make your own puppet!

We hope to see you there!

05/27/2026
ROCK OF AGES 2026DANCE EXPLOSION STUDIOS' 19TH ANNUAL DANCE RECITALSUNDAY, JUNE 21 | 3 PMTICKETS ON SALE SOON AT MERCEDT...
05/27/2026

ROCK OF AGES 2026
DANCE EXPLOSION STUDIOS' 19TH ANNUAL DANCE RECITAL
SUNDAY, JUNE 21 | 3 PM
TICKETS ON SALE SOON AT MERCEDTHEATRE.ORG!

BROADWAY BEATS & MOVIE MELODIESSTUDIO SHOWCASE 2026FRIDAY, JUNE 19 | 7 PMTICKETS ON SALE NOW AT MERCEDTHEATRE.ORG!The Mo...
05/26/2026

BROADWAY BEATS & MOVIE MELODIES
STUDIO SHOWCASE 2026
FRIDAY, JUNE 19 | 7 PM
TICKETS ON SALE NOW AT MERCEDTHEATRE.ORG!

The Movement Lab Dance Studio is excited to announce our 2026 Showcase theme… Join us for “Broadway Beats and Movie Melodies” on Friday, June 19th at 7:00 PM at the Merced Theatre!

We are thrilled for our hard working dancers to take the stage and showcase the growth and talent they’ve developed during this session of classes. Get ready for an incredible display of acting skills, performance, power, and quality! Join us on another evening of supporting the arts & young story tellers to epic musicals and popular movies!

05/23/2026

You’re telling me a BOBCAT opera’d this house? Find out what’s so shocking at The Ghost in the Opera House, presented by UC Merced Children’s Opera! Doors open at 10:30 am and the show starts at 11 am. The best part? It’s completely FREE!!!

to when Kellie Pickler was at the Merced Theatre!! What a fun night!! Did you attend this show??
05/21/2026

to when Kellie Pickler was at the Merced Theatre!! What a fun night!! Did you attend this show??

05/20/2026

A ghostly good time is headed to the Merced Theatre! Join us for a FREE performance of “The Ghost in the Opera House” on May 23 at 11am. This lively children’s opera brings together UC Merced students and professional opera singers for a musical adventure full of mystery, laughter, and fun for all ages. Bring the family and enjoy this one-of-a-kind community event!

2026 UC Merced Children’s Opera: “The Ghost in the Opera House”
FREE Community Performance!
Saturday, May 23, 2026 at 11 AM
The Art Kamangar Center at the Merced Theatre
301 W. Main St, Downtown Merced

No ticket required! Doors will open at 10:30 AM

The UC Merced Children’s Opera 2026 production of “The Ghost in the Opera House” is presented in partnership with the Merced County Office of Education (MCOE), with generous support from the Central Valley Opportunity Fund (CVOF), the Coastal Community Foundation, and the Merced Education Foundation.

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301 W Main Street
Merced, CA
95340

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Tuesday 1pm - 5pm
Wednesday 1pm - 5pm
Thursday 1pm - 5pm
Friday 1pm - 5pm

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+12093810500

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