Fox Performing Arts Center
Riverside, CA
By Simir Shah
★★★★★4.5(2,094 Google reviews)
What parents say
AI summary of 4 Google reviews — not a first-hand visit. How we write these
A restored 1929 theater. Reviewers mention plenty of restrooms, clear signage, concessions, and a lot of stairs between levels. One who sat upstairs found the speakers switched off, so sound varies by seat. It sits in walkable downtown Riverside with food a few steps away.
A beautifully restored 1929 downtown theater — the Mission Revival landmark where Gone with the Wind was famously first previewed — now hosting concerts, comedy and family shows. Check the calendar for kid-friendly performances and pair it with a stroll to the nearby Mission Inn.
Good for
- Ages 10+
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3801 Mission Inn Avenue, Riverside, CA 92501, USA
Hours via Google — confirm before a special trip.
Varies by show
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What visitors say
- Alfredo Garcia Jr★★★★★
Outstanding venue! We came to see the Jose Maria Napoleon Concert on 24 Apr 26. Place is decorated 1929 decor Spanish Colonial. Holds 1600 foljs! Plenty of bars and restrooms. Acoustics are great!
4 months ago
- Lorenzo Warfel★★★★★
EXCELLENT VENUE & SERVICE! The Fox Theater has the same retro vibes as LA’s Pantages Theater. It’s got dim lights, classic fuzzy red seats, and plenty of concession areas. The restrooms are easy to find and there’s excellent signage across the theater. I love the amount of stairs you find here, it gives a regal feel and “elevated” experience (see what I did there!). Snacks looked good and there’s plenty of alcohol options. If you’re feeling extra spendy and want to enter the building early, you can spend $30 for VIP entry to the bar and a special waiting area. My only issue with this venue is the speakers. We came for “Benise: 25 Years of Passion!”, we sat upstairs only to find that the speakers were totally off! It greatly affected the experience and sound quality. The upstairs crowd was dead, I’m guessing this was a factor? The Fox is right next to the Game/Food Lab, it’s a perfect hub of activity on a Saturday night. There’s an exit at The Fox which leads you right up to the Food Lab’s entrance! We stopped for ice cream after the show. I’m really impressed with The Fox’s location, it’s right in the heart of Downtown Riverside and a plethora of hotels.
11 months ago
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