In February 2026, the Castro Theatre will reopen its doors after two years with a concert residency by British hitmaker Sam Smith, ushering in the 103-year-old movie palace’s new era as a concert and entertainment venue.

Smith, who was recently spotted filming a music video in San Francisco’s historic gayborhood, posted a TikTok video of themself under the Castro Theatre’s marquee with the words “coming soon.” Their residency, named after their new ballad, “To Be Free,” includes eight concert dates Feb. 10–21, and tickets go on sale Oct. 7 .

Another Planet Entertainment, the production company that books Outside Lands and prominent venues such as Bill Graham Civic Auditorium, took over the Castro Theatre in 2022. The move sparked backlash from some movie enthusiasts , who objected

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