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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Civic Auditorium Background Information
Press Release: Jan. 10, 2023- City issues request for letters of interest for the revitalization of the Civic Auditorium

March 2024 Update:  The city received four proposals in response to the Request for Letters of Interest issued in January. City staff is currently reviewing the proposals and following up with questions and additional due diligence. Staff plans to present an update to the City Council in a closed session meeting in late spring to get direction on further negotiations.  Following that direction, staff would take a request to City Council to enter into  an exclusive negation agreement with a selected proposer and seek public input.