PLAN

RENOVATING STARLIGHT THROUGH A MULTI PHASE PROCESS

Phase 1
Concession and Ticketing Building opening in tandem with the new Palisades Plaza

Phase 2
Amphitheater seating, Restrooms & Starlight's Main Stage:
ADA accessibility, Historical assets, up to date fire and safety codes, major repairs and building upgrades.

Phase 3
Venue in full operation. Adapting programming and technology to better fit the needs of the venue, audiences and San Diego’s communities.

Artist rendering of Phase 1 - Creating an outdoor cafe setting

THE FIRST PHASE INCLUDES THREE PRIMARY GOALS:

Entertainment:
The development of our interim performance platform The Palisades Stage. Our stage will not only help activate the South Palisades, it will also provide an opportunity for our community to host family friendly events and entertainment on a smaller scale.

Food experience:
Bringing back Starlight’s concessions with a new twist! - better and healthier food options.

 Educational Outreach:
A digital media center accessible to students across the county. Our goal is to empower students with an interest in the media and production arts. Through seminars and a hands-on experience with state-of-the-art technology, students gain the tools they need to pursue a future utilizing multimedia arts, and have the opportunity to connect with Balboa Park.

Our ultimate goal is to bring many opportunities to our community while simultaneously raise support and funds to create a sustainable footprint for Starlight. Of course, the more we raise, the faster we can rebuild the space to make Starlight the hub for San Diego family entertainment! This is going to be a multi phase process that will eventually result in the full restoration of this historical amphitheater.

Artist rendering of Phase 3 - Starlight active with performances

THE STARLIGHT BOWL WILL INCREASE AND ADD VALUE TO THE MANY BENEFITS BALBOA PARK HAS TO OFFER ALL OF SAN DIEGO AND ITS VISITORS.

Balboa Park is an iconic San Diego destination that provides tremendous value on many levels. Whether it is through its world-class museums, internationally recognized performing arts venues, vast educational resources, or stunning gardens, Balboa Park improves not only the economic welfare of San Diego but its quality of life. Today the park is the center for arts and culture in San Diego and is recognized by the State of California as one of its 14 cultural districts.

COMMUNITY INPUT

WE WANT YOUR HELP!

Our organization's primary goal is to rebuild and repurpose Starlight to make it ongoingly adaptable for the needs of our communities and the arts for generations to come. We want to hear from you and how you think we can best serve Balboa Park, San Diego, and its visitors currently.