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Howard Brubeck Theatre, 1140 West Mission Road
San Marcos, CA 92069 United States Get Directions
760-214-9109
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The Theatre opened in Fall of 1979 as the Educational Theatre for Palomar College campus. In the early 1990’s the College renamed this building “The Howard Brubeck Theatre”, after Howard Brubeck, the Dean of the Music department during the buildings early conceptions. July of 2011 construction on the Performing Arts Complex started and in 2013 the newly renovated Howard Brubeck Theatre was opened as part of the new Performing Arts Complex. The renovated to this building included a larger lobby area, improved seating and an acoustically sound auditorium of 260 seat.
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Peter Gach – Concert Hour

Howard Brubeck Theatre Howard Brubeck Theatre, 1140 West Mission Road, San Marcos, CA, United States

Concert Hour Make Plans to Attend Our Free Concert Hour – THURSDAYS THIS FALL AND SPRING. Concert Hour is a music enrichment series presented on the campus of Palomar College for our students, staff, and community by the Palomar College Performing Arts Department. Enjoy a range of exciting artists and musicians in the beautiful Howard… Continue Reading Bad Hombres, Good Wives by Herbert Sigüenza – Directed by Michael Mufson

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Symphony of Colors – Directed by Heather Barclay

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SYMPHONY OF COLORS Palomar Comet Concert Band – Directed by Heather Barclay Saturday, May 3, 2025, at 7:00 p.m. (HBT) The Palomar Concert Band presents Symphony of Colors. Join the instrumentalists as they create pictures through sound and color. Musical compositions such as Hazo’s “Blue and Green Music” will have you seeing the colors of… Continue Reading Bad Hombres, Good Wives by Herbert Sigüenza – Directed by Michael Mufson

Spring Choral Showcase – Directed by Lisa Friedrichs

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SPRING CHORAL SHOWCASE Friday, May 9, 2025, at 7:00 p.m. Howard Brubeck Theatre Building on our annual tradition of a shared spring concert, we will once again bring guest high school choruses to join us on this final choral program of the year. More details to come. Buy Tickets Now!

HONORS RECITAL

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The Honors Recital showcases the top Applied Music students at Palomar College. Come join us to hear them make some beautiful music.

Featured Featured Event Series Faculty Dance 2025 – Directed by Patriceann Mead

Faculty Dance 2025 – Directed by Patriceann Mead

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FACULTY DANCE 2025 Artistic Director Patriceann Mead Friday, May 16, at 7:00 p.m. and Saturday, May 17, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. (HBT) Palomar Dance faculty members share their creativity with the Howard Brubeck Theatre audience by taking us on a journey of the imagination with this lively dance extravaganza, which will celebrate a variety of… Continue Reading Bad Hombres, Good Wives by Herbert Sigüenza – Directed by Michael Mufson

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Jazz Ensemble Concert Series – Directed by Mackenzie Leighton

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Experience the thrilling big band sounds of the Palomar College Day and Night Jazz Ensembles with vibrant rhythms and melodies—both old and new—brought to life here at Palomar College’s campus. Mark your calendar and plan to be a part of a concert series everyone will love!

Featured Featured Event Series Palomar Choral Academy

Palomar Choral Academy

Howard Brubeck Theatre Howard Brubeck Theatre, 1140 West Mission Road, San Marcos, CA, United States

PALOMAR CHORAL ACADEMY Directed by John Russell June 16 – 21, 2025 This will be our fourth annual offering of the Palomar Choral Academy! This year, the academy is open to any singer from middle school and beyond! The PCA will take place on the Palomar College campus and feature daily voice-building sessions, choral rehearsals,… Continue Reading Palomar Choral Academy