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Visalia Fox Theatre

The Visalia Fox Theatre is a non-profit performing arts venue in Visalia, California, that first opened in February 1930.

Last updated September 15, 2026

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Overview

The Visalia Fox Theatre is a non-profit 501(c)3 organization operated by the Visalian Friends of the Fox Theatre, a non-profit formed in December 1996 to acquire, restore and reopen the theatre as a performing arts venue. The theatre first opened in February 1930, built by William Fox of Fox West Coast Theatres and designed by Los Angeles architects Floyd Stanbery and Clifford Balch. It has an East Indian theme inside, including a giant genie above the proscenium arch and temple pagodas to the sides of the stage, with the area above the theatre floor painted blue to represent the evening sky with twinkling lights. It is described as a theater and former movie theater in Visalia, California, United States, and hosts events such as Bites, Brews and Arts of Visalia and performances including El Show de Oscar Burgos and The Rock Orchestra by Candlelight.

History

The Visalia Fox Theatre first opened its doors in February 1930. It was built by William Fox of Fox West Coast Theatres and designed by Los Angeles architects Floyd Stanbery and Clifford Balch. The theatre has an East Indian theme inside, including a giant genie above the proscenium arch and temple pagodas to the sides of the stage; above the theatre floor is painted a gorgeous blue to represent the evening sky with twinkling lights. The Visalia Fox Theatre is a non-profit 501(c)3 organization operated by the Visalian Friends of the Fox Theatre, a non-profit organization formed in December 1996 to acquire, restore and reopen the theatre as a performing arts venue.

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