Hammer Theatre Center

The Hammer Theatre Center is a downtown performing arts venue operated by San José State University that presents theater, dance, music, and film programs. The venue was established through the renovation and adaptive reuse of an existing downtown building to create a mid-size cultural space serving both the university and the broader community. It hosts a mix of touring companies, university productions, and community arts organizations. The Hammer Theatre is located in the heart of San Jose's cultural district near Plaza de César Chávez.