Riverside Fox Theater
The Riverside Fox Theater, also known as the Fox Performing Arts Center, is a Spanish Colonial Revival style building constructed in 1929 in the heart of downtown Riverside, California. It is managed by Live Nation. Weather is mildest over January, February, March, April, May, October, November and December, with 68–83°F highs.
A theatre inside Riverside
Summers are hot
July and August highs run 94–96°, and about 110 days a year reach 90°. When to go ↓
You can stay in Riverside
Riverside Fox Theater is inside Riverside, which has 33 places to stay, so you won’t need a base farther out. Where to stay ↓
Best months: Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Oct, Nov and Dec
January, February, March, April, May, October, November and December are the mild months, with highs of 68–83°. When to go ↓
An airport 11 miles away
San Bernardino (SBD) has airline service, about 11 miles from Riverside Fox Theater.
Established in 1928
Riverside Fox Theater dates from 1928 and is run by Live Nation. About ↓
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures, Wikidata and Wikipedia.
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Riverside Fox Theater
The Riverside Fox Theater, also known as the Fox Performing Arts Center, is a Spanish Colonial Revival style building constructed in 1929 in the heart of downtown Riverside, California. The theater is the centerpiece of Riverside's Arts & Culture initiative and underwent a major renovation and restoration to become a regional performing arts facility. Renovation was completed in the Fall 2009, with a grand-reopening in January 2010.
The theater is best known for being the first theater to screen the most successful film in box-office history when adjusted for inflation, the 1939 film Gone With the Wind.
- Type
- Theatre
- Established
- 1928
- Run by
- Live Nation
- Listed
- City of Riverside Landmark
- Wikipedia readers
- 2.6K a year
Rooms near Riverside Fox Theater
The closest towns with hotels, motels or campgrounds are Riverside (33) and Ontario (68).
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From Riverside Fox Theater | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Riverside | in town | — | 33 20 hotels · 7 motels · 3 inns & B&Bs · 3 lodges & cabins | 323,057 | $585K | D |
| Ontario | 14 mi west | 20 min | 68 56 hotels · 12 motels | 187,013 | $608K | C |
| San Bernardino | 12 mi northeast | 20 min | 50 27 hotels · 19 motels · 1 inn or B&B · 2 lodges & cabins · 1 RV park | 222,044 | $422K | D− |
| Anaheim | 24 mi west | 35 min | 189 149 hotels · 34 motels · 1 inn or B&B · 1 hostel · 2 campgrounds · 2 RV parks | 341,008 | $831K | D |
| Colton | 5 mi northeast | 10 min | 16 11 hotels · 4 motels · 1 RV park | 53,383 | $444K | C− |
| Fontana | 10 mi northwest | 15 min | 20 9 hotels · 9 motels · 2 inns & B&Bs | 221,223 | $587K | C+ |
| Redlands | 13 mi east | 20 min | 22 10 hotels · 9 motels · 2 inns & B&Bs · 1 lodge or cabins | 74,128 | $619K | C− |
| Rancho Cucamonga | 15 mi northwest | 20 min | 28 26 hotels · 1 motel · 1 inn or B&B | 177,856 | $740K | — |
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
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What people ask about Riverside Fox Theater
Is Riverside Fox Theater in Riverside?
Yes. It’s inside Riverside, CA.
When is the best time to visit Riverside Fox Theater?
January, February, March, April, May, October, November and December, with highs of 68–83°.
What is the closest airport to Riverside Fox Theater?
San Bernardino (SBD), about 11 miles away.
Where should I stay near Riverside Fox Theater?
Riverside (in town, 33 places to stay), Ontario (14 mi, 68 places to stay) and San Bernardino (12 mi, 50 places to stay).
Ask a local in Riverside
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