Our Mission
The Save Starlight mission is to repurpose San Diego’s abandoned historic Starlight Bowl, restoring and modernizing the facility under community collaboration into an inclusive and innovative interaction of arts, culture, and education for all.
“This venue is essential to San Diego and Balboa Park’s history. No matter what kind of show or performance you can recall, everyone has the memory of the joy and magic they experienced here.”
About Us
SAVE STARLIGHT - A 501(C)3 NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION
The Save Starlight organization’s goal is to preserve The Starlight Bowls history and memories and to also create a new and adaptable platform for future events and generations.
The Starlight Bowl, a 4,000 seat outdoor amphitheater, was originally commissioned by the Ford Motor Company for the 1935 California-Pacific Exposition. The venue has grown and evolved over the years turning into one of San Diego’s favorite, historic and precious gems. Families of multi-generations have developed a passion and dedication to Starlight's events, sadden to see it abandoned in despair. Most people remember The Starlight Bowl for its famous musical theater shows it produced during the summers in San Diego. However, the previous tenants have left and the venue has been abandoned for almost 15 years.
Upcoming Event…
We are excited to announce an upcoming event on April, 26th, 2026 at the Balboa Park Club.
We have many exciting things planned for this late afternoon event full of “Big Band” music and a special dedication to San Diego Living Legend Peter Deluke. We are still working on the details, and hope that you will come back here to see an update. We anticipate this to be a “Celebration” of people and Balboa Park and to recognize some amazing people that have helped shape the history of Starlight Bowl.
To purchase your tickets, please scan the QR Code on the image. This event will be an amazing opportunity to hear about our journey, meet local leaders, and share the vision of what we are planning to create for the betterment of all of San Diego and beyond.
Not only did Starlight host many stage productions, it also hosted music legends.
UPDATES
The Starlight Bowl has been authorized to receive $500,000 for ADA Facility Improvements.
We are excited to share that the Housing and Urban Development/EDI Appropriations Community Project has appropriated $500,000 specifically for the Starlight Bowl to make necessary ADA facility improvements. We have increased our efforts to advocate for Starlight, and our hard work is paying off. Save Starlight wants to expressly thank Congresswoman Sara Jacobs, Mayor Todd Gloria, and Carleton Overstreet, Jr. for their efforts to make this happen.
Thank you to our supporters
