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  • Ambassador Auditorium
  • 131 South Saint John Avenue
    Pasadena, CA 91105

Lectures begin at 8:00 pm

We’re proud to enter our 27th season in the Pasadena community! Our Pasadena Distinguished Speaker Series evenings are held at the Ambassador Auditorium, located on the historic Ambassador College campus. The Ambassador was notably referred to as “The Carnegie Hall of the West” during the period between 1974-1995 as it hosted some of the most internationally renowned singers and performers. With its stunning architectural design and accompanying reflection pool, you’ll feel as if you’re entering a modern Greek temple! Before attending a #SpeakersLA night, we recommend dining at a local favorite like Il Fornaio, Malbec Argentinean cuisine, The Parkway Grill, Arroyo Chop House or True Food Kitchen!

The Ambassador Auditorium will be the new Pasadena home of the Distinguished Speakers Series of Southern California
The Distinguished Speaker Series of Southern California with take place on this stage.

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Upcoming Speakers

Tickets

All 6 evenings
Section AA (reserved)$660
Section A (reserved)$530
Section B (reserved)$450

Renewals Only

Parking

Parking packages may be purchased when ordering tickets. Limited spaces available.

Pre-paid parking for all six evenings - limited availability
Reserved covered parkingStructure next to the Auditorium$100
Accessible (ADA) parking - for those with handicap placardsSurface parking lot adjacent to the Auditorium$100

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Pricing Chart

Seating chart for Pasadena Ambassador
  • Section AA: Orchestra level Rows AA-L
  • Section A: Orchestra level Rows M–W
  • Section B: Balcony level Rows AA–JJ

Map

Directions

From the West on the Pasadena Freeway (110):
Exit at Orange Grove Blvd., go North (turn left) and proceed six traffic lights to Green Street. Turn right onto Green Street and park on the street, or go on Green St. and turn right onto St. John Ave. and park on the street or in the parking structure.

From the East on the Foothill Freeway (210):
Exit at Orange Grove Blvd. via the Ventura Freeway (134). Go South (turn left) on Orange Grove, then turn left at the second traffic light onto Green Street and park on the street, or go on Green St. and turn right onto St. John Ave. and park on the street or in the parking structure.

From the Ventura Freeway (134):
Exit at Orange Grove Blvd. and proceed straight onto Colorado Blvd. Turn right at the first traffic light onto St. John Ave., and park on St. John, in the parking structure, or circle the campus and park on Green Street.

North on the Foothill Freeway (210):
Take the Colorado Blvd. exit, proceed straight onto St. John Ave., and park on St. John Ave., in the parking structure, or circle the campus and park on Green Street.

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