Current home of Lightning in a Bottle music festival
Venue Category: Kern
Rooster’s Honky Tonk Bar
In the land of Buck Owens there lives a Honky Tonk bar…
Dignity Health Arena
Experience the vibrant heart of Bakersfield’s premier event destination! The Dignity Health Arena, Theater and Convention Center stands as a remarkable multipurpose venue that offers an exceptional space for concerts, conferences, sporting events, and community gatherings. This state-of-the-art facility boasts modern architectural design with versatile interior spaces that can accommodate a wide range of events, from intimate performances to large-scale conventions.
Located in the bustling downtown area, the venue is surrounded by a dynamic urban landscape with easy access to local restaurants, hotels, and cultural attractions. Visitors can enjoy the convenience of being centrally situated, with numerous dining and entertainment options just steps away from the venue.
Formerly known as:
- Bakersfield Civic Auditorium (1962-1980)
- Bakersfield Convention Center (1980-1998)
- Centennial Garden & Convention Center (1998-2005)
- Rabobank Theater & Convention Center (2005-2019)
- Mechanics Bank Theater & Convention Center (2019-March 2025)
Tower Theater
The Tower Theater in Fresno, California is located on the corner of North Wishon and East Olive, in the heart of the historic arts & entertainment mecca of Central California. The original Tower was originally a Fox Theatre when it opened in fateful 1939. The dramatic architectural featured backlighted etched green glass panels, and sculptured aluminum fittings throughout its art deco presence. This building is completely restored and is the only 1930’s suburban theater extant designed by Los Angeles architect S. Charles Lee (1899-1990).
The Historic Bakersfield Fox Theater
Art Deco theater in downtown Bakersfield that opened on Christmas Day 1930, showcasing performances, comedy, community events, and concerts. Seating capacity of 1500.
Strummer’s
Named in honor of deceased punk rock visionary & frontman of The Clash Joe Strummer, this new concert hall/restaurant/bar/club located in the progressive Tower Arts District of Fresno is custom built to cater to Fresno’s diverse community. Strummer’s offers eclectic programming, quality music, incredibly tasty eats, thirst quenching drinks, and hip decor, in a beyond friendly atmosphere.
