Crest Sacramento

Crest Sacramento The Crest Theatre is a historic theater located in downtown Sacramento, just blocks from the State Capital and the Sacramento Convention Center.
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Tickets for movies and events can be purchased at www.cresttheater.com or in person at our box office. The Crest Theatre is a historic theater located in downtown Sacramento, California, just blocks from the State Capital, the Sacramento Convention Center, and the new Sacramento Kings basketball arena. It was originally opened in 1912 as the Empress Theatre, a vaudeville palace. It later operated

as the Hippodrome theatre. On September 14, 1946, the Hippodrome’s marquee suddenly fell to the pavement below, killing a bystander. Shortly after the tragedy, in 1949, the building was completely remodeled and revamped to its current form as the art deco Crest Theatre. During the 1950s and 1960s, it was one of the premier first-run movie palaces in the Sacramento area. In the 1970s, it was reduced to mostly sub-run fare and eventually closed in the early 1980s. Several attempts were made to revive the theatre, ultimately succeeding in 1986. A fire in a neighboring building consumed a portion of the property in 1993, causing smoke damage but sparing the theatre. The fire insurance settlement, combined with redevelopment grants provided by the City of Sacramento, allowed for most of the restoration of the historic theatre and construction of two basement screening rooms. The restoration continued in 2009, including refurbishment of the brilliant neon marquee. The basement screening rooms were closed in 2013, reportedly due to a change in movie viewing habits and the high expense associated with converting 35 mm film projection to DCP compliant digital projection. The theater is currently undergoing a modernization project that includes conversion of the basement screening rooms into an on-site full service restaurant (Empress Tavern), installation of high speed internet for the ticketing system, structural upgrades to support concert sound and lighting systems, installation of DCP compliant digital movie projection, and replacement of the 65-year old HVAC system. The theater retains its ability to showcase 35 mm film, and remains operational during this on-going project, hosting community events, concerts, and exhibiting foreign and independent films.

07/14/2026

CONCERT ANNOUNCEMENT!! 📣

TOAST is coming BACK to The Crest Theater in SACRAMENTO, CA on Wednesday, November 18! 🎸

This show completely SOLD OUT last year, so grab your seats before it's too late! 🎫 🎫

We are excited to see our friends again and celebrate the timless music of BREAD together in Sacramento! 💥

Daruma is showing this Thursday at the Crest in recognition of Disability Pride Month!
07/14/2026

Daruma is showing this Thursday at the Crest in recognition of Disability Pride Month!

“Daruma” explores the power of perspective on physical limitations

What's Next at the Crest for the week of July 13 - July 17.Sacramento has officially reached hot season. Cool down this ...
07/13/2026

What's Next at the Crest for the week of July 13 - July 17.

Sacramento has officially reached hot season. Cool down this week watching $2 classic movies in a beautiful, historic (and air conditioned) theater

7/10 Repo Man - Monday @ 7pm

7/14 Earth Girls are Easy - Tuesday @ 7pm

🌮 Head downstairs before the movie for the Chanasbbq kitchen takeover happening Alchemist Events at Empress Tavern from 5-8pm

7/15 We Are Still Here - Wednesday @ 8pm [FREE]

7/16 Daruma - Thursday @ 7pm [SPECIAL SCREENING]

7/17 The Thing - Friday @ 7pm

Doors, box office, and concessions open 1 hour before showtime. Tickets available at cresttheater.com

¡Ven a ver a Mocedades en vivo en el Crest Theatre el sábado 3 de octubre!Mocedades es una de las agrupaciones vocales m...
07/13/2026

¡Ven a ver a Mocedades en vivo en el Crest Theatre el sábado 3 de octubre!

Mocedades es una de las agrupaciones vocales mas emblematicas de la musica en español. Formado en bilbao, españa, el grupo alcanzo reconocimiento internacional en la decada de los setenta gracias a su inconfundible estilo, armonias vocales y canciones que se convirtieron en clasicos de varias generaciones.

Su consagracion mundial llego con eres tú, tema con el que representaron a españa en el festival de eurovision de 1973 y que se convirtio en UN exito internacional, alcanzando los primeros lugares de popularidad en europa, america latina y estados unidos. A lo largo de su trayectoria Han interpretado inolvidables exitos como tomame o dejame, amor de hombre, quien te cantara, la otra españa y el vendedor, entre muchos mas.

English description

Mocedades is one of the most iconic vocal groups in the spanish-speaking world. Formed in bilbao, Spain, the group rose to international fame in the 1970s thanks to their unmistakable vocal harmonies, timeless songs, and elegant musical style.

Their worldwide breakthrough came with eres tu, the song that represented Spain at the 1973 eurovision song contest and became a global hit, reaching the top of the charts across europe, Latin America, and the United States. Throughout their remarkable career, mocedades has recorded countless classics, including tomame o dejame, amor de hombre, quien te cantara, la otra españa, and el vendedor.

🎼: Mocedades
📅: Saturday, October 3, 2026
📍: 1013 K Street, Downtown Sacramento
⏰: Show starts @ 7:00 pm
🍿: Doors open @ 6:00 pm
🎟️: via CrestTheater.com or Ticketmaster

Watch The Thing for $2 this Friday, July 17 at the Crest!Americans at a base in Antarctica are terrorized by an otherwor...
07/12/2026

Watch The Thing for $2 this Friday, July 17 at the Crest!

Americans at a base in Antarctica are terrorized by an otherworldly creature that can shapeshift into the form of anything it kills.

🎥: The Thing
📅: Friday, July 17
📍: 1013 K Street, Downtown Sacramento
⏰: Show starts @ 7:00 pm
🍿: Doors open @ 6:00 pm
🎟️: $2 via CrestTheater.com or Ticketmaster

Watch Earth Girls are Easy for $2 at the Crest this upcoming Tuesday, July 14!If it's been longer than 48 business hours...
07/12/2026

Watch Earth Girls are Easy for $2 at the Crest this upcoming Tuesday, July 14!

If it's been longer than 48 business hours since you've last seen Earth Girls are Easy on the big screen, please report to the Crest this Tuesday for a $2 movie experience that will last a lifetime. This comedy is quite the *journey* and we hope you'll join us for the ride.

🎥: Earth Girls are Easy
📅: Tuesday, July 14
📍: 1013 K Street, Downtown Sacramento
⏰: Show starts @ 7:00 pm
🍿: Doors open @ 6:00 pm
🌮: Tacos and more from 5pm-8pm at the Chanasbbq popup downstairs at Alchemist Events at Empress Tavern
🎟️: $2 via CrestTheater.com or Ticketmaster

Sacramento cinema fans: here's everything playing in July at the Crest!7/1 Animatrix7/2 The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie7...
07/12/2026

Sacramento cinema fans: here's everything playing in July at the Crest!

7/1 Animatrix
7/2 The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie
7/3 Independence Day
7/6 The Crow
7/7 Hundreds of Beavers
7/8 Heavy Metal
7/9 The Wiz
7/10 Full Metal Jacket
7/13 Repo Man
7/14 Earth Girls are Easy
7/15 *We are Still Here [Free at the box office]
7/16 *DARUMA Film Screening [open captioned]
7/17 The Thing
7/20 The Fisher King
7/21 Romy & Michele's High School Reunion
7/22 Perfect Blue [content warning]
7/23 P*e Wee's Big Adventure
7/24 Close Encounters of the Third Kind
7/27 They Live
7/28 Mars Attacks
7/29 A Scanner Darkly
7/30 CREST CLOSED FOR PRIVATE EVENT
7/31 Reservoir Dogs

📍: 1013 K Street, Downtown Sacramento
⏰: All movies start @ 7:00 pm
🚪: Doors open @ 6:00 pm
🎟️: $2 via CrestTheater.com or Ticketmaster
🍿: Our popcorn is very good. Cristela Alonzo says so.

*Special Screenings have their own pricing

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1013 K Street
Sacramento, CA
95814

Telephone

+19164763356

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