Pasadena

Lectures begin at 7:30 pm

We’re proud to enter our 29th season in the Pasadena community! Our Pasadena Distinguished Speaker Series evenings are held at the Pasadena Civic Auditorium. The historic Mediterranean Revival architecture inspired Pasadena Civic Auditorium opened in 1932 and is one of the most revered performance halls in the nation. A treasure of Los Angeles’s arts and culture scene, the historic 3,000-seat Pasadena Civic Auditorium presents a proud tradition of excellence and timeless grace. Before attending a #SpeakersLA night, we recommend dining at a local favorite like Smitty’s Grill, The Parkway Grill, Arroyo Chop House, Tokyo Wako, Lunasia Dim Sum House, Ruth’s Chris Steak House, and Mi Piace.

Pasadena Civic Auditorium
Pasadena Civic Auditorium
Pasadena Civic Auditorium

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2025-2026 Distinguished Speakers

Remaining 2024-2025 Speakers

Tickets

All 6 evenings
Section AA (reserved)$660
Section A (reserved)$510
Section BB (reserved)$420
Section B (reserved)$384
Section C (reserved)$270

Please note that there is a $10.00 service charge that will be added to all orders.

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Special Gift

Subscribers purchasing a seat in Section AA and Section A will receive a free copy of Sanna Marin’s upcoming book – Hope in Action: A Memoir About the Courage to Lead. (Every patron in these sections will receive a book.)

Parking

The Pasadena Civic Auditorium’s subterranean parking structure and its 600 spaces are shared with Hotel Dena. There are two entrances, (a) on Euclid Avenue, and (b) Marengo Avenue, both between Green Street and Cordova Street.

If you are using a Mobile GPS, enter this address for the most direct route: 175 South Euclid Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91101

Parking Lot cost: Daily flat parking rate of $15. Parking tickets are for one entry only and are not valid for in and out parking. Credit card and contactless payment only. The parking structure has a height restriction of 6′ 6″.

Electric Vehicles: There are 8 EV charging stations available for electric cars. The stations can be used for the duration of your visit.

There are 2,500 additional parking spaces across the street and within one block of the Pasadena Civic Auditorium.

Pricing Chart

Pasadena Civic Auditorium Seating Chart
  • Section AA: Orchestra Level Rows 1-4 and A-L
  • Section A: Orchestra Level Rows M-U and Loge Level Left Center, Center, and Right Center Rows A-D
  • Section BB: Orchestra Level Rows V-Z and Loge Level Left and Right Rows A and B
  • Section B: Orchestra Level Left Center and Right Center Rows AA-DD and Center Rows AA-FF. Loge Level Left Center, Center, and Right Center Rows E-H
  • Section C: Orchestra Level Left and Right Rows AA-KK and Left and Right Center Rows EE-GG. Loge Level Left and Right Rows C-H
  • *Please note: The Loge and Balcony Overhang is directly above Orchestra Rows S-KK

Map

Directions

From the 210 westbound: Take the 210 freeway west to the Fair Oaks/Marengo exit. Turn left on Marengo and proceed 4 blocks to Green Street. Turn left onto Green Street, the Pasadena Convention Center is located on the right hand side at 300 E. Green.

From the 210 southbound: Take the 210 freeway south to the Colorado Blvd exit on to St John Ave. Continue south on St John past Colorado Blvd and turn left onto Green Street. Travel five blocks east on Green Street. The Pasadena Convention Center is located on the right hand side at 300 E. Green.

From the 134 eastbound: Take the 134 east to the 210 east and exit at Fair Oaks/Marengo. Turn right on Marengo and proceed 4 blocks to Green Street. Turn left onto Green Street. The Pasadena Convention Center is located on the right hand side at 300 E. Green.

From the 110 northbound: Take the 110 freeway north to the end of the freeway. Proceed north on Arroyo Parkway. Turn right onto Green Street. The Pasadena Convention Center is located two blocks down on the right hand side at 300 E. Green.

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