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Cerritos Center for the Performing Arts
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Cerritos Center for the Performing Arts

Cerritos, CA

★★★★★4.8(1,626 Google reviews)

This acclaimed Center Court Drive venue books Broadway touring shows, dance, comedy and family-friendly concerts, and parking is always free. Check the season calendar for kid-appropriate titles, since programming ranges from jazz to full musicals. Seats near the front put younger kids right in the action for lively shows.

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  • Ages 10+

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18000 Park Plaza Dr, Cerritos, CA 90703, USA

(562) 916-8500

Closed nowToday: Closed

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Mountains, desert & beyondCerritosHistoric district

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What visitors say

  • Stephen Burgess★★★★★

    The Cerritos Center is a premier venue. Parking is seamless, and the staff are exceptionally professional. Inside, the acoustics are flawless and the viewpoints are perfect from every comfortable seat. A sophisticated, world-class experience in every category. Highly recommended.

    8 months ago

  • Alison S★★★★★

    Both rock 'n' roll concerts I attended here sounded fantastic (I sat in row 3 and row 4). Bathroom has many stalls to accommodate guests. Parking is free and easy. Staff is friendly. Just beware the price of a glass of wine if you order a double lol.

    8 months ago

  • Christina Han★★★★★

    This is such a beautiful performing arts center — one of the best venues in Southern California! The theater has a stunning European-style design with elegant balconies on both sides of the stage, making you feel like you’re watching a show in a classic opera house. The acoustics are excellent, and every seat offers a great view of the stage. The atmosphere is warm and sophisticated, perfect for concerts, musicals, or orchestral performances. The staff members are very friendly and helpful, and the entire place is clean and well maintained. Parking is super convenient with plenty of spaces available around the venue, and getting in and out is smooth even after big events. Overall, an amazing venue — classy, comfortable, and enjoyable every time I visit. Highly recommend for anyone who loves live performances!

    9 months ago

  • Kyriss Starr★★★★

    First time going to the jazz Christmas concert. The building itself is gorgeous. The performance was very cool if you're into jazz. I appreciated how the performers made some of the songs personalized to the occasion and location. Definitely, will keep this location in mind for future events.

    7 months ago

  • Tinesha Wirt★★★★

    This is a beautiful venue/ theater. Very spacious and comfortable. You are able to view the stage from all angles unless someone tall sits in front of you, of course. I went there to see Howard Hewitt and Morris Day and the Time perform. My daughter was one of Mr. Hewitt's backup singers. Awesome performance held by all. I recommend this place for concerts, banquets and weddings. Overall- 👍🏿👍🏿👍🏿👍🏿 Minor difficulty with sound.

    a year ago

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