Saenger Theatre
The Saenger Theatre has been called the Grand Dame of Palafox, but the Saenger Theatre is much more than a Great Lady; she is a survivor. Opened in 1925, its Spanish Baroque architecture, in opulent Rococo style took nearly thirteen months to complete.
In the early years the Saenger hosted a colorful array of Vaudeville-type road shows, Broadway plays, and silent screen classics. Later years saw use as a movie house until 1975 when the aging edifice closed its doors. That same year ABC Southeastern Theatres donated the building to the City of Pensacola as a cultural affairs center.
In 1995, the Saenger Theatre underwent major renovations including doubling the size of the lobby, providing better accommodations for persons with disabilities and restoring the lobby to the grand scale of its historic past.
Located in the heart of downtown Pensacola, the Saenger Theatre can supply the equipment, trained theatre staff, and the ambiance to showcase a variety of shows such as: Pensacola Symphony Orchestra, Harry Connick Jr., David Copperfield, John Tesh, Wynton Marsalis, Ziggy Marley, CATS and Sesame Street
General
General
- ADA Compliant
- Concessions
- Food/Beverage Service
- Meeting Facilities
Accommodation Amenities
Accommodation Amenities
- Guest Rooms: 4
- Disability Accessible
- Free Internet/Wi-Fi
- Meeting Space
- Wedding/Reception Venue
- Baggage Handling
Meeting Space
Meeting Space
Facility Description
This recently renovated building is rich in history, as it has stood its ground in downtown Pensacola since 1925. The Spanish architecture offers a beautiful backdrop where a variety of events can be held, whether in the theatre or in the new meeting space. The Saenger Theatre is situated among art galleries, museums, shops and restaurants
- Largest Room: 3000 sq. ft.
- Classroom Capacity: 208
- Reception Capacity: 300
- Banquet Capacity: 250
- Theater Capacity: 350
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Events
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Downtown Pensacola 118 South Palafox Place Pensacola, Florida 32502 (850) 595-3880
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