Pasadena Civic Auditorium

Opened in 1932, the Civic Auditorium is probably best known for hosting the Motown 25th Anniversary television show in 1983. The highlight of the show was Michael Jackson introducing the now famous “Moonwalk” in his performance of “Billie Jean“.

On June 2, 1967, “The Pasadena JC Presents in Concert” was held at the Auditorium, performers included Love, The Doors, Canned Heat and the West Coast Pop Art Experimental Band

Other Notable Acts That Played at The Pasadena Civic Auditorium Include:

6/21/2017 – Ryan Adams
2/22/2014 – Stevie Wonder
8/14/2011 – Patti LaBelle
6/12/2007 – Brian Wilson
6/1/2007 – Prince
2/15/2007 – The Moody Blues
2/3/2007 – Morrissey
4/21/2002 – Little Richard
4/20/2002 – Michael Jackson
4/8/2000 – Santana
3/15/1999 – Canned Heat
2/14/1999 – Eric Clapton
11/2/1995 – Al Green
3/25/1993 – Adam Ant
4/21/1979 – Roxy Music
2/18/1978 – Van Halen
1/14/1977 – Jethro Tull
6/19/1971 – The Doobie Brothers
4/30/1971 – Badfinger
1/15/1971 – Seals & Crofts
11/21/1970 – Derek and the Dominos
10/17/1970 – Hot Tuna
8/30/1970 – Deep Purple
2/15/1969 – Peter, Paul & Mary
8/1/1968 – Chicago
2/24/1968 – The Grass Roots
5/19/1968 – Iron Butterfly
12/9/1967 – The Mothers of Invention
10/31/1967 – Strawberry Alarm Clock
12/18/1965 – Bob Dylan
4/22/1961 – The Kingston Trio

Pasadena Civic Auditorium
300 E Green St.
Pasadena CA 91101