Howard Brubeck Theatre

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Howard Brubeck Theatre, 1140 West Mission Road
San Marcos, CA 92069 United States Get Directions
Website https://www.palomar.edu/palomarperforms
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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  • Exotic Sounds and Expeditions

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    Exotic Sounds and Expeditions | Howard Brubeck Theatre - Friday, April 3 at 7:00pm. Buy Tickets EXOTIC SOUNDS AND EXPEDITIONS Palomar Concert Band – Directed by Heather Barclay Friday, April 3 at 7:00 p.m. (Howard Brubeck Theatre) What sounds will the Palomar Comet Concert Band find as we travel and explore exotic and unique lands?… Continue Reading Ode to Joy: Beethoven Symphony No. 9

  • Joyful Discoveries

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    Joyful Discoveries | Howard Brubeck Theatre - April 4 at 7:00pm Buy Tickets Joyful Discoveries - Student Compositions and Performances with Fortissimo Palomar Symphony Orchestra  – Directed by Ellen Weller Saturday, April 4 at 7:00 pm (HBT) The Road to Joy continues as the PSO uncovers the imagination and talent of our own Palomar music… Continue Reading Ode to Joy: Beethoven Symphony No. 9

  • CONCERT HOUR FREE CONCERT SERIES Image shows audience seats in red with text at the bottom.

    Concert Hour – Peter Gach

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    CONCERT HOUR Make plans to attend our Free Concert Hour on Thursdays this Spring and Fall. Concert Hour is a music enrichment series presented for our students and the community by the Palomar College Performing Arts Department. Enjoy a wide range of exciting artists and musicians. The program is presented at 1:00 p.m. and ends… Continue Reading Applied Music Program – Free

  • New and Old – A Jazz Celebration

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    New and Old - A Jazz Celebration | Howard Brubeck Theatre - Wednesday, May 6 at 7:00pm. Buy Tickets NEW AND OLD - A Jazz Celebration Palomar Day and Night Jazz Ensemble  – Directed by Mackenzie Leighton and Geoff Radant Wednesday, May 6 at 7:00 p.m. (HBT) Experience Palomar Performing Arts Day and Night Jazz… Continue Reading New and Old – A Jazz Celebration

  • Road Trip

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    Road Trip | Howard Brubeck Theatre - May 8th, Friday at 7:00pm. Buy Tickets Road Trip Palomar Comet Concert Band – Directed by Heather Barclay Friday, May 8 at 7:00 pm (HBT) Join the Palomar Comet Concert Band as we finish our season of musical journeys. We conclude the season with the continents of North… Continue Reading Road Trip

  • Faculty Dance 2026

    Faculty Dance 2026
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    Faculty Dance 2026 | Howard Brubeck Theatre – Friday, May 15 at 7:00pm. and Saturday, May 16 at 2:00pm Buy Tickets FACULTY DANCE 2026 Directed by Patriceann Mead Friday, May 15, at 7:00 p.m. and Saturday, May 16 at 2:00 p.m. (HBT) Palomar Dance faculty members share their creativity with the Howard Brubeck Theatre audience… Continue Reading Faculty Dance 2026

  • Faculty Dance 2026

    Faculty Dance 2026
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    Faculty Dance 2026 | Howard Brubeck Theatre – Friday, May 15 at 7:00pm. and Saturday, May 16 at 2:00pm Buy Tickets FACULTY DANCE 2026 Directed by Patriceann Mead Friday, May 15, at 7:00 p.m. and Saturday, May 16 at 2:00 p.m. (HBT) Palomar Dance faculty members share their creativity with the Howard Brubeck Theatre audience… Continue Reading Faculty Dance 2026

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    Concert Hour – Honors Recital

    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 on Thursdays this Spring and Fall. Concert Hour is a music enrichment series presented for our students and the community by the Palomar College Performing Arts Department. Enjoy a wide range of exciting artists and musicians. The program is presented at 1:00 p.m. and ends… Continue Reading Concert Hour – Honors Recital

  • Ode to Joy: Beethoven Symphony No. 9

    Ode to Joy: Beethoven Symphony No. 9
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    Ode to Joy: Beethoven Symphony No. 9 | Howard Brubeck Theatre - Thursday and Saturday, May 21 and 23 at 7:00pm and Sunday, May 24, at 2:00pm. Buy Tickets ODE TO JOY: Beethoven Symphony No. 9 Palomar Symphony Orchestra, Palomar Chorale, and Palomar Chamber Singers – Directed by Ellen Weller and John Russell Thursday and… Continue Reading Ode to Joy: Beethoven Symphony No. 9

  • Ode to Joy: Beethoven Symphony No. 9

    Ode to Joy: Beethoven Symphony No. 9
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    Ode to Joy: Beethoven Symphony No. 9 | Howard Brubeck Theatre - Thursday and Saturday, May 21 and 23 at 7:00pm and Sunday, May 24, at 2:00pm. Buy Tickets ODE TO JOY: Beethoven Symphony No. 9 Palomar Symphony Orchestra, Palomar Chorale, and Palomar Chamber Singers – Directed by Ellen Weller and John Russell Thursday and… Continue Reading Ode to Joy: Beethoven Symphony No. 9

  • Ode to Joy: Beethoven Symphony No. 9

    Ode to Joy: Beethoven Symphony No. 9
    Howard Brubeck Theatre Howard Brubeck Theatre, 1140 West Mission Road, San Marcos, CA, United States

    Ode to Joy: Beethoven Symphony No. 9 | Howard Brubeck Theatre - Thursday and Saturday, May 21 and 23 at 7:00pm and Sunday, May 24, at 2:00pm. Buy Tickets ODE TO JOY: Beethoven Symphony No. 9 Palomar Symphony Orchestra, Palomar Chorale, and Palomar Chamber Singers – Directed by Ellen Weller and John Russell Thursday and… Continue Reading Ode to Joy: Beethoven Symphony No. 9

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