San Jose California Entertainment & Events

Night Life

• BackBeat, The
  777 Lawrence Expressway • San Jose, CA 95110
  408-241-0777
  This nightclub offers live music, dancing, banquet facilities, and full course dinners. The dress code is somewhat relaxed on Wednesdays and Thursdays. An event planner is available.

• Club Max
  2050 Gateway Place • San Jose, CA 95110
  408-437-2164
  This nightclub features dancing, karaoke, live music, and prize giveaways.

• Club Miami
  177 Santa Clara Street • San Jose, CA 95110
  408-279-3670
  A festive nightclub which offers live bands, top 40 music by a DJ, and Latino dancing, including Salsa, Merenge, and Cumbias. Salsa dance lessons are provided on Thursday nights.

• Dos Locos Cantina
  150 First Street • San Jose, CA 95110
  408-993-9616
  Home of the world famous 32 ounce Schooner Margaritas, this bar also features the largest selection of tequilas in San Jose, dancing, and a patio for drinking or smoking.

Concerts & Performances

• Center for the Performing Arts
  255 Almaden Boulevard • San Jose, CA 95110
  408-277-3900
  This 2,665 seat theater features full performance productions and it is used most of the year by local performing art groups.

• San Jose Chamber Music Society
  72 Fifth Street • San Jose, CA 95110
  408-286-5111
  The most idyllic venue for chamber music in the South Bay, this society offers a regular seven concert Sunday evening series, including the Bay Area's favorites, as well as pieces from around the world. more...

• Ballet San Jose Silicon Valley
  40 First Street • San Jose, CA 95110
  408-228-2820
  This ballet company presents four to six fine theatrical ballet and modern dance productions each year. more...

• Children's Musical Theater
  1401 Parkmoor Avenue • San Jose, CA 95126
  Suite 100
  408-288-5437
  A premiere children's theatre company for ages six to twenty that presents eight musical shows annually at various venues in the South Bay. more...

• San Jose Dance Theatre
  753 Ninth Street • San Jose, CA 95110
  408-293-5665
  A professional dance company offering numerous educational programs, ballet classes, and annual community dances, including "The Nutcracker" and "Men Dancing." more...

• Opera San Jose
  2149 Paragon Drive • San Jose, CA 95110
  408-437-4450
  This professional regional opera company presents four productions during their September to May season, as well as offers educational programs for adults and youths. more...

• San Jose Symphonic Choir
  308 First Street • San Jose, CA 95110
  408-879-9709
  Established in 1924, this is the Bay Area's oldest choral organization and it presents three concerts per season featuring great master music, modern music, and works by local composers. more...

• American Musical Theatre of San Jose
  1717 Technology Drive • San Jose, CA 95110
  408-453-7100
  One of the Bay Area's most popular musical theatres, this theatre presents full production and concert versions of well known Broadway shows. more...

• Arte Flamenco de San Jose
  386 First Street • San Jose, CA 95110
  408-971-2783
  Exciting Flamenco dance company which entertains and educates the community with a full season of Flamenco performances and concerts. more...

Plays & Productions

• San Jose Repertory Theatre
  101 Paseo de San Antonio • San Jose, CA 95110
  408-367-7266
  This award-winning premiere theatre is the South Bay's only resident professional theatre company. Performances range from dramas to comedies. more...

Flea Markets

• San Jose Flea Market
  1590 Berryessa Road • San Jose, CA 95133
  408-453-1110
  This flea market has over 2,000 sellers to choose from with many items being sold, including collectibles, arts, crafts, comic books, jewelry, clothing, shoes, furniture, and tools. There are also over 25 restaurants, many snack carts, and two new playgrounds and a carousel for children.

Festivals & Fairs

• San Jose International Mariachi Festival
  1700 Alum Rock Avenue • San Jose, CA 95110
  This four day July festival encompasses a concert, conference, and a special Mass in three different locales.

• Vietnamese Spring Festival & Parade
  621 Tully Road • San Jose, CA 95111
  408-292-8283
  This event draws an estimated attendance of more than 50,000 people. With continued support, marketing campaign and media exposure, the attendance is expected to grow at a faster pace each year. Founded in 1999, the Vietnamese Spring Parade has expanded from less than 40 entries to over 100 entries to include decorated floats, dragon and lion dancers, multiple marching bands, famous entertainers, cultural groups, non-profit organizations, students from schools and universities throughout the Bay Area, local businesses and corporate sponsors. The parade’s theme emphasizes the richness of our ethnic diversity highlighting Vietnamese and Asian cultures.  more...

• San Jose Jazz Festival
  476 Park Avenue • San Jose, CA 95110
  408-961-5816
  San Jose Jazz, renowned for producing one of the finest jazz festivals in the U.S. which drew over 100,000 in 2008, also produces a variety of other jazz concert series as well as numerous jazz concerts and events more...

• Oktoberfest
  1628 West Campbell Avenue • San Jose, CA 95008
  Campbell, CA
  408-378-6252
  This festival draws over 40,000 people so come early and expect to stay all day as you visit over 100 arts and crafts booths. Vendors offerings include traditional creations such as jewelry, photography, paintings and wood crafts. Spaten Beer representatives will be pouring an official Oktoberfest beer dating back to 1810 and the days of King Ludwig. German foods, including many types of Bratwurst, plus German potato salad and sauerkraut and red cabbage will delight the taste buds.  more...

• Campbell Highland Games And Celtic Gathering
  1580 Hamilton Ave • San Jose, CACampbell Moose Lodge
  408-219-9264
  Currently planned events include a ceilidh on April 4 (details on our web site), pouring beer at the Campbell “Boogie on the Bayou”, a Highland Dance competition and Celtic Concert on June 20th followed by the Kirkin' o' the Tartans at Pyresbyterian Church of Los Gatos on the morning of the 21st, and the “Brew-Ha-Ha” (you’re just going to have to wonder what that is until we announce it).  more...

Sporting Events

• San Jose Earthquakes
  3550 Stevens Creek Boulevard, Suite 200 • San Jose, CA 95110
  408-260-6300
  Feel the excitement of major league soccer at the Spartan Stadium and have a great family time in an exciting atmosphere. more...

• San Jose Arena
  525 Santa Clara Street • San Jose, CA 95110
  408-ACE-2121
  A multipurpose year round sports and entertainment facility featuring family shows, concerts, and world class events, such as the National Hockey League All-Star Game, Men's NCAA Regional Basketball Championships, Women's NCAA Basketball Championships, and National Figure Skating Championships.

• Compaq Center at San Jose
  525 Santa Clara Street • San Jose, CA 95110
  408-977-4730
  Watch the Sharks and their NHL rivals in action at this center. The club and grill are open for all Sharks' games. more...

• San Jose Giants
  588 Alma Avenue • San Jose, CA 95110
  408-297-1435
  The Giants bring Class A Minor League baseball to the Silicon Valley. Every game features the famous Turkey Mike's BBQ. more...

• San Jose SaberCats
  600 Brokaw Road • San Jose, CA 95110
  408-573-5577
  See exciting professional arena football by the SaberCats. Their season runs from April through August. more...