The Magnolia - Performing arts theater in El Cajon - 210 E Main St, USA

Beautiful venue with auditorium style seating. Didn't even know this place existed! Lots of conversation stands with pretty quick moving lines, even on a full night. Would highly recommend this venue and plan to come back more often. Image from row Q, seat 47.

An up and coming venue poised to be a major location in the future. What was once a gross location in the heart of El Cajon has become a central fixture of arts, cultures, and community. There are still some things to fix in The area but some B List celebrities, local events, and mixture of big business names and small local shops nearby this place could be the next major venue. The good stuff: surrounding area local events, shopping, dinning, and nearby decent hotel. Inside has a fairly easy to understand layout, ample concessions, alcoholic beverages, and nice , pleasant staff. The downside: Parking is a little confusing depending which side of the building you were directed to go. An available parking structure functions well but looks gross and unsafe despite being near a police station. The main entrance is in the back not the front of the building which if your not familiar with it can cause a small amount of frustration. Lastly staff doesn't seem to know layout of the theater itself and can not tell you where your seat is despite being next to a sign that tells you where your seat is. Final review: with a renovation of the parking structure, and perhaps better signage to the front amd parking this place is the place to watch for big name acts in the next 5-10 years.

The venue seems to improve to the level of the artist quality that performs. I've seen some good shows and walked out on the So Good, Neil Diamond Tribute. The sound was horribly loud and the lighting was dated. Bring earplugs and lots of $ as the price of drinks is absurdly high.

It is a great intimate place to see a concert. Every seat is a good seat. Only a couple of minor negatives. One is leaving the parking structure. It can take a long time because it is next to the street and only one way out. I suggest you leave early or park on the street. Also the cup holders on the seats are attached to the arm wrest but really high like half way between your elbow and your shoulder. Two issues with this, I am not a big guy but I have broad shoulders so it is up against my arm. Picking up your drink and placing it in the holder is awkward.

Great venue! No bad seat here!

They recently spent somewhere in the ballpark of $7 million on their renovation and rebranding and it is obvious. The theater is as good as it gets. It feels mew and clean. The only thing I think is wrong with their design is there is no center aside. So if your seats are in the middle you have to scoot past a bunch of people both ways. Going to the restroom? Grabbing some concession snacks? Same thing, you have to walk past a ton of people. The show was great, easy to see the stage and hear the sounds. The acoustics are nice and I didn't see a bad seat in there. Definitely a gem in ElCajons cap.

Great medium sized performing arts venue in El Cajon. Central location with plenty of free venue parking as well as street parking nearby. Staff was attentive and the seating arrangements were easy to locate. Great view and sound from all seats. Saw Viking group Wardruna. They sounded fantastic and with many interesting lighting and effects that were present in the venue only further enhanced their performance. Would definitely return. Beer prices were steep, but nowadays it's becoming quite commonplace.

Really great venue i never heard of before. Its set up like a big venue but when you get inside it feels more intimate. Its like a big theater with all stadium seating. Awesome place to see a show