Hofmann Theatre

Hofmann Theatre is the largest of the three theatres inside the Lesher Center for the Arts and one of Walnut Creek's principal stages for larger performing-arts productions. The auditorium accommodates up to 785 guests, with a spacious main floor, a balcony and four box-seating areas. Its proscenium stage supports a broad programme ranging from musicals, opera and ballet to symphonic performances and other large events.

Inside, the theatre combines a traditional auditorium layout with professional sound and lighting systems designed for full-scale stage productions. Seating across the main floor and balcony gives visitors a choice of viewing perspectives, while the venue's scale balances the capacity of a substantial theatre with a relatively direct connection to the stage.

1601 Civic Dr, Walnut Creek, California, United States is the address of the Lesher Center complex housing the Hofmann Theatre. The main entrance and ticket office are on Civic Drive beneath the covered portico, while the adjacent Lesher Center Garage is on Locust Street, with entrances from both Locust Street and California Boulevard. For broader transport options and getting around Walnut Creek, the city information further down the page provides additional guidance.

Walnut Creek, a city in California's East Bay, combines a lively urban center with a well-developed cultural, dining and shopping scene, making it a practical base for visitors attending concerts, theater performances, cultural programs or sporting events across the wider San Francisco Bay Area. Downtown Walnut Creek is known for its walkable streets, restaurants, open-air shopping areas and arts attractions, while the Lesher Center for the Arts gives the city a strong performing arts identity. Thanks to its location in Contra Costa County, Walnut Creek makes it easy to combine events in the city with convenient trips to Oakland, San Francisco and other East Bay destinations.

For arrivals and getting around, Walnut Creek BART Station, part of the Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) system, is a key transport hub connecting the city with Oakland, San Francisco and other centers across the San Francisco Bay Area. Local County Connection buses link the BART station with different parts of Walnut Creek and central Contra Costa County, making onward travel to hotels, cultural venues and event locations easier. Travelers arriving by air can use Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport (OAK) or San Francisco International Airport (SFO); both are connected to the BART network, with transfers available toward Walnut Creek. For visitors arriving by car, Interstate 680 is an important corridor that provides the city with good road connections to the rest of the East Bay.

Before or after an event, it is worth exploring Downtown Walnut Creek, stopping at Broadway Plaza or relaxing in Civic Park, where the urban core gradually opens into greener parts of the city. Culture enthusiasts can discover public art downtown and the Bedford Gallery inside the Lesher Center, while Old Borges Ranch provides a historical contrast to the modern city center. For a longer stay, walking and cycling trails and the proximity of Mount Diablo add further appeal, allowing Walnut Creek to combine the event experience with shopping, dining, art and time outdoors.