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Susan and Phil Hammer Theatre Center

Wedding venue in San Jose, California

About Susan and Phil Hammer Theatre Center

Located in downtown San José, the Hammer Theatre Center is a university-operated performance and event venue with indoor and outdoor spaces available for rent. The Sobrato Auditorium seats 516 and includes orchestra, parterre, and balcony sections. Hammer4 Studio accommodates up to 120 for events and can be arranged for receptions, meetings, rehearsals, or performances. Smaller gathering options include the Main Lobby for up to 80, Curtain Call Café for up to 40, and Mercury News Lounge for up to 20. The Rooftop Terrace accommodates up to 120 for outdoor receptions and parties. The theatre provides technical facilities and ticketing services; food and beverage service is provided by Spartan Eats, with outside catering subject to its first right of refusal and at least 30 days’ notice.

The facts

Guests
20–516 guests
Price
Up to $4,000
Pricing note
FY 2026–27 rates effective July 1, 2026 vary by space, event type, and renter category. Market, nonprofit, SJSU sponsored/self-support, and SJSU academic rates are published; labor, equipment, and other charges may apply. A 50% non-refundable deposit of estimated event expenses is required at contract signing; requests made less than 30 days before the event may incur a 5% rush booking fee.
Setting
Indoor & outdoor
Last updated
November 2026

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