Seating chart
Event example: for Dan and Phil for reference only
Open original chart (opens in a new tab)Source: Ticketmaster (opens in a new tab)Source checked Oct 4, 2026
About this venue
Balboa Theatre is a theater at 868 Fourth Avenue. No cameras, video or audio recording. Please be considerate to other patrons & refrain from cell phone use during shows. Late seating only at appropriate break. No outside food or beverages allowed.
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Event-day answers for Balboa Theatre
- Bag12 × 6 × 12 inMax, permitted bagOther styles and exceptions below
- ParkSee optionsChoose your parking before leaving
- ArriveCheck door timeUse your ticket’s doors or check-in time
- Get therePlan route + returnDirections and transport options below
FanProof verdictFor stair-free Balboa seating, Orchestra Rows A–Z use sloping walkways. Elevator stop 2A also reaches Loge Row A, seats 1–19; other Loge and Balcony seats require stairs. Wheelchair spaces are in Orchestra Rows H and X, so select those rather than assuming every elevator-served seat has wheelchair space.
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What do you need to know?
Getting inBag size checker · Full entry policy
Bags & entry
San Diego Theatres’ bag maximum is 12 × 6 × 12 inches. There is NO bag/coat/personal-item check. Confirm necessary medical/infant supplies, permitted styles and your actual Balboa show.
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Balboa Theatre bag size limit
Permitted bag
up to12 × 6 × 12 in
Ordinary bag maximum shown.
No bag, coat or personal-item check is offered.
Confirm permitted styles, necessary supplies and your actual show.
Drawings are not to scale or an orientation guide. Check every side against the venue’s listed measurements.
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Will my bag fit?
Pick a bag to compare it with Balboa Theatre's published limit.
Dimensions only: bag type, contents, material and screening rules still apply. Preset sizes are typical, not your exact bag. Security staff make the final call at the gate.
Events, tickets & arrival timeline
Your event day
Travel time
- 11:45 AMLeave30 minutes to get there, then into the gates by your arrival time.
- 12:15 PMArrivePlanning estimate: 45 minutes before start. Check your ticket for doors and check-in times.
- 1:00 PMStartListed start time. Doors usually open earlier; check your ticket.
- AfterGetting homeCheck your ride or last train home
Times are in the venue's local time.
- Venue details
- Venue typeTheaterCapacityNot publishedno reliable fixed total in the reviewed venue record; event configuration may vary
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Getting thereArrival timing, parking, transit and getting home
Localtime
Transit & the journey home
Use the entrance at 868 Fourth Avenue, San Diego, CA 92101.
Confirm return service and last departures for your event’s finish time.
Parking
Parking At A Glance
- Best option
- For Balboa Theatre events, we recommend parking at the 225 Building Garage at 225 Broadway Circle. This underground facility offers easy access to the Balboa Theatre entrance and you can avoid the heavy traffic congestion frequently encountered on Fourth Avenue.
Location
868 Fourth Avenue
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Seats & views
Accessibility
Balboa’s wheelchair locations are ORCHESTRA ROW H (house-right entry) and ROW X; orchestra A–Z uses sloping, step-free walkways. Elevator stop 2A reaches LOGE ROW A seats 1–19 without stairs, but wheelchair locations are NOT offered in loge/balcony. Other upper seats require stairs. Free RF listening headsets are first come with photo ID; T-coil-compatible devices are currently unavailable. Confirm the exact seat/route via ticketing@sandiegotheatres.org.
Find your section
Seating maps & views
Match the layout to your event before choosing seats. Stage position, floor seating, standing areas, and available sections can change.
Real photos from the seats
Browse Balboa Theatre photos by section and compare the sightlines, railings, and stage views. Check the event and photo date; zoom can make the stage look closer.
View seat photos on A View From My Seat (opens in a new tab)Event example: for Dan and Phil for reference only
Seating & atmosphere notes
Inside the Venue At A Glance
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MixedCurrent event inventory
All ages must have their own ticket in same section as parent / adult. Please be considerate & use discretion when bringing young children to any theatre event. Check with San Diego Theatres at icketing@sandiegotheatres.org for any age-specific restrictions or questions. The event page is the source for the room, seating format, and doors.
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PositiveAccessibility check
Accessible, Wheelchair & Companion Seating available on Orchestra level. Convertible Arm Aisle Transfer Seats available on Orchestra Level for mobility impaired patrons. Ticket Office Hours: Balboa Theatre Event Windows (868 Fourth Avenue) open 2 hours prior to curtain on event day only.
Inside the venuePayment, water and the atmosphere
Payment
San Diego Theatres says ALL TICKET PURCHASES are CASHLESS. Confirm accepted card/wallet brands and concession/merchandise methods separately.
Water & drinks
San Diego Theatres prohibits ordinary outside food/beverages. No ordinary sealed-water or empty-bottle exception is stated. Coordinate necessary medical/infant liquids and your actual Balboa show.
The experience
- Watch out for: No cameras, video or audio recording. Please be considerate to other patrons & refrain from cell phone use during shows. Late seating only at appropriate break. No outside food or beverages allowed.
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