The Veterans’ Memorial Auditorium, a 2,000-seat venue at the Marin County Civic Center, has been closed since 2023 for various construction and improvement projects.
The Marin County Civic Center is moving toward phase two of its major renovation, with the Veterans’ Memorial Auditorium on track for a 2027 reopening. The civic center’s primary events center has been closed since 2023.
The county Board of Supervisors is considering construction contracts to install modern infrastructure and safety enhancements to the 2,000-seat theater, which was conceived in the late 1950s by renowned architect Frank Lloyd Wright. The auditorium first opened in 1971.
The board is also looking at recoating and repairing the auditorium’s notable domed roof, reupholstering the auditorium seating and beautifying the surrounding grounds with new landscaping.
The county is estimated to spend $18.9 million to renovate the building.
“These improvements will help preserve the Veterans’ Memorial Auditorium as a beloved gathering place where the community can continue to enjoy music, theater, and cultural events for generations to come,” said county Public Works Director Chris Blunk in a statement.
A long-planned seismic retrofit of the building was done in 2024, during which various health, safety and accessibility issues were identified and are being addressed in the current revitalization project.
