NEVADA THEATRE

NEVADA CITY, CA

The Nevada Theatre is the oldest, continuously operated theatre venue on the west coast of the United States.

Over 155 years of history, live performance, music, film, and theatre in Nevada County, CA.

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October 2026

Reno Tahoe Comedy presents Frankie Marcos

Friday, October 2, shows at 6:00 pm and 8:30 pm Frankie Marcos is an international headlining stand-up comedian and actor originally from San Jose, California. He is the winner of the prestigious 2024 San Francisco International Comedy Competition, joining legendary alumni like Robin Williams, Ellen DeGeneres, and Louis C.K. Frankie has performed at major festivals […]
02 Oct
6:00 pm
Nevada Theatre
401 Broad St, Nevada City, CA 95959
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Truth or Dare presents Monsters & Martinis

Saturday, October 3rd @ 9:00 pm Five years of glitter. Five years of goosebumps. Five years of making Halloween just a little bit hotter. Join Truth or Dare Productions for our 5th Annual Monsters & Martinis, an unforgettable evening of burlesque, cabaret, comedy, and Halloween magic at the historic Nevada Theatre. Every year we raise the bar, […]
03 Oct
9:00 pm
Nevada Theatre
401 Broad St, Nevada City, CA 95959
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Aruba ala Nar presents The Gold Country World Dance Showcase

Sunday, October 4, at 2:00pm Since 2014 these shows have been drawing performers and audiences from all over California and Beyond! We feature different performers/dances at each show. Commonly seen are Egyptian Middle Eastern Belly Dance, Hula, Bollywood, Vintage American Belly Dance, Latin, Fusion, Theatrical presentations and much more. It truly is a trip around […]
04 Oct
2:00 pm
Nevada Theatre
401 Broad St, Nevada City, CA 95959
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Paul Emery presents Laughter Shocktober

Thursday, October 8, 7:30pm Laughter Shock improv returns to Nevada City LIVE! with Laughter Shocktober! They said “never summon what you can’t put back.” We did it anyway. Laughter Shock, Nevada County’s most dangerously unrehearsed improv troupe returns to crawl out of the crypt for one night of comedy. So unscripted, we can’t legally promise […]
08 Oct
7:30 am
Nevada Theatre
401 Broad St, Nevada City, CA 95959
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Paul Emery presents Those Darn Accordions

Friday, October 9, 7:30 pm Think you know what an accordion sounds like? Think again. San Francisco’s legendary accordion-rockers Those Darn Accordions are ready to rock Nevada City when they take the stage at the historic Nevada Theatre on Friday, October 9 Fronted by singer, songwriter and accordionist Paul Rogers, Those Darn Accordions have spent decades […]
09 Oct
7:30 pm
Nevada Theatre
401 Broad St, Nevada City, CA 95959
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Paul Emery presents Justin Farren with Paul Emery and Peter Wilson Opening

Saturday, October 10, 7:30pm Justin Farren was raised on the outskirts of Sacramento. Riding bikes up dirt hills with his brother and the neighbor kids. He was always a person of intense focus. The story goes that he learned to read at three, and ride a motorized dirt bike at four. But legends are common […]
10 Oct
7:30 pm
Nevada Theatre
401 Broad St, Nevada City, CA 95959
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Paul Emery presents True Stories: Celebrating Bill Gainer’s Poetry and Literary Legacy

Sunday, October 11, 2:00pm Paul Emery, Julie Valin, and Todd Cirillo wish to invite the community to take part in this extraordinary tribute and celebration of Bill Gainer: his poetry, words and enduring contributions to the literary community of Nevada County and beyond. The event will feature performances of Bill’s poetry by Julie Valin, Matt […]
11 Oct
2:00 pm
Nevada Theatre
401 Broad St, Nevada City, CA 95959
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Paul Emery presents The Rocky Horror Picture Show

Friday, Saturday & Sunday, October 16-18 Presented with Untamed Productions & the Onyx Theatre Friday at 7:30pm TWO SHOWS SATURDAY! 7:30 and 11:00pm Sunday 7:00pm Rated R – Children under the age of 17 must be in the company of a guardian PLEASE NO RICE, GLITTER, CONFETTI, OR POPPERS This October, come out and celebrate […]
16 Oct
7:30 pm
Nevada Theatre
401 Broad St, Nevada City, CA 95959
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Paul Emery presents The Rocky Horror Picture Show

Friday, Saturday & Sunday, October 16-18 Presented with Untamed Productions & the Onyx Theatre Friday at 7:30pm TWO SHOWS SATURDAY! 7:30 and 11:00pm Sunday 7:00pm Rated R – Children under the age of 17 must be in the company of a guardian PLEASE NO RICE, GLITTER, CONFETTI, OR POPPERS This October, come out and celebrate […]
17 Oct
7:30 pm
Nevada Theatre
401 Broad St, Nevada City, CA 95959
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Paul Emery presents The Rocky Horror Picture Show

Friday, Saturday & Sunday, October 16-18 Presented with Untamed Productions & the Onyx Theatre Friday at 7:30pm TWO SHOWS SATURDAY! 7:30 and 11:00pm Sunday 7:00pm Rated R – Children under the age of 17 must be in the company of a guardian PLEASE NO RICE, GLITTER, CONFETTI, OR POPPERS This October, come out and celebrate […]
17 Oct
11:00 pm
Nevada Theatre
401 Broad St, Nevada City, CA 95959
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