

# Theater Events, Live Performances In San Mateo & Shows in San Mateo

- **Subtitle**: Discover best of San Mateo performances, theater events & musicals. Experience best of performing arts in San Mateo & buy the tickets to the best of theatre events.
- **Category**: Performances
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For the lover of all things art there is a lot to catch; performing arts, musicals and theater events in [CITY] are all set to keep you entertained. There are these amazing and unforgettable performances in [CITY] that will keep you hooked for days long. This is your guide to the [CITY] show listings and all the top-rated performances so you never miss out on top-rated events. Explore the best of Broadway shows, plays and performances with us and book your tickets already.

## Performances Events in San Mateo

- **Event Name**: West Coast Asian Foodie Festival - 8/15 & 8/16 San Mateo, CA
  - **Description**: Love Asian CULTURE &amp; FOOD?! With cultural performances and hundreds of foods from Asia, it's the annual CELEBRATION you don't want to miss!About this EventThe Ultimate Asian Culinary &amp; Cultural Jou
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 1
  - **Date**: Sat Aug 15 2026 at 10:00 am – Sun Aug 16 2026 at 05:00 pm (-07:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/san-mateo/west-coast-asian-foodie-festival-8-15-and-8-16-san-mateo-ca/100001984836399100
  - **Venue**: San Mateo County Event Center
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  - **Price**: USD 4 to 17
  - **Categories**: Art, Business, Exhibitions, Festivals, Kids, food-drinks, fine-arts
- **Event Name**: Generations Day
  - **Description**: A free, all-ages celebration at the Library with performances, activities, and stories—kicking off the Main Library’s 20th anniversary year.About this EventGenerations Day is a free, all-
  - **Date**: Sat Apr 25 2026 at 10:00 am – Sat Apr 25 2026 at 04:00 pm (-07:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/san-mateo/generations-day/100001985554791832
  - **Venue**: San Mateo Public Library
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  - **Categories**: concerts, festivals, workshops, music, food-drinks, entertainment, storytelling, art
- **Event Name**: Queen Nation rock the San Mateo County Fair June 10!
  - **Description**: https://sanmateocountyfair.com/concert-series/
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 12
  - **Date**: Wed Jun 10 2026 at 07:00 pm (-07:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/san-mateo/queen-nation-rock-the-san-mateo-county-fair-june-10/200029762982640
  - **Venue**: San Mateo County Fair
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  - **Categories**: concerts, music, entertainment
- **Event Name**: "Dance Dance Evolution” - Free Family Concert
  - **Description**: Join the Peninsula Symphony and Assistant Conductor Samantha Burgess as we take a journey through the world of dance! From Broadway to ballet, folk dance, and more, this interactive concert is a whistle-stop tour of dance styles through the ages. This con
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 10
  - **Date**: Sun Apr 12 2026 at 03:00 pm (-07:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/san-mateo/dance-dance-evolution-free-family-concert/200029857379412
  - **Venue**: Aragon High School Theater 900 Alameda de las Pulgas,  San Mateo, CA 94402
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  - **Categories**: entertainment, music, concerts, contests, dance, performances, art, theatre, dance-competition
- **Event Name**: San Mateo Delights: Music at Kohl Mansion feat. Grupo Falso Baiano
  - **Description**: Live Brazilian choro with Grupo Falso Baiano at the Library—part of a long-standing partnership bringing world-class music into civic space.About this EventSan Mateo Delights celebrates t
  - **Date**: Wed Apr 22 2026 at 07:00 pm – Wed Apr 22 2026 at 08:00 pm (-07:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/san-mateo/san-mateo-delights-music-at-kohl-mansion-feat-grupo-falso-baiano/100001985550252254
  - **Venue**: San Mateo Public Library
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  - **Price**: Free
  - **Categories**: music, entertainment, festivals, workshops, jazz
- **Event Name**: iGurukul Cultural Extravaganza 2026
  - **Description**: All day cultural show including Dance, Music, Theater, Food and more.
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 50
  - **Date**: Sun Apr 12 2026 at 10:00 am – Sun Apr 12 2026 at 07:00 pm (-07:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/san-mateo/igurukul-cultural-extravaganza-2026/200029693487306
  - **Venue**: 1700 W Hillsdale Blvd, San Mateo, CA 94402-3757, United States
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  - **Categories**: art, theatre
- **Event Name**: The Play That Goes Wrong
  - **Description**: 🌟 Be part of history at The Play That Goes Wrong, an extraordinary gathering that will captivate your imagination! 🏛️ The prestigious Hillbarn Theatre in San Mateo, CA sets the stage for
  - **Date**: Wed Apr 22 2026 at 04:00 pm (-08:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/san-mateo/the-play-that-goes-wrong/2300028703365116
  - **Venue**: Hillbarn Theatre
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  - **Categories**: art, theatre
- **Event Name**: Kids Konnect Play Date with Animal Show
  - **Description**: Join us for a fun playdate featuring a cool animal show for the kids!About this EventHello Parents! Join us for a fun and engaging play date featuring an exciting live animal show your little ones will love. It’s a wonder
  - **Date**: Sat May 02 2026 at 11:00 am – Sat May 02 2026 at 01:00 pm (-07:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/san-mateo/kids-konnect-play-date-with-animal-show/100001984154228710
  - **Venue**: Kids Konnect Preschool
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  - **Price**: Free
  - **Categories**: kids
- **Event Name**: Anthems from the Margins
  - **Description**: Join the Aswat Ensemble for an evening of tunes from the margins.
  - **Date**: Sat May 02 2026 at 06:00 pm – Sat May 02 2026 at 08:30 pm (-07:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/san-mateo/anthems-from-the-margins/100001982742091971
  - **Venue**: Aragon High School Theater
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  - **Price**: USD 29 to 109
- **Event Name**: BEETHOVEN CONCERTO
  - **Description**: Join us for a performance of Beethoven's Violin Concerto. This performance will be with pianist Cole Anderson in preparation for Ava's solo appearance with the Washington Sinfonietta in April.
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 2
  - **Date**: Sun Apr 12 2026 at 07:30 pm (-07:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/san-mateo/beethoven-concerto/200029735345634
  - **Venue**: Gradus Ad Parnassum Music Academy
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  - **Categories**: concerts, music, entertainment

## Trending Events in San Mateo

- **Event Name**: West Coast Asian Foodie Festival - 8/15 & 8/16 San Mateo, CA
  - **Description**: Love Asian CULTURE &amp; FOOD?! With cultural performances and hundreds of foods from Asia, it's the annual CELEBRATION you don't want to miss!About this EventThe Ultimate Asian Culinary &amp; Cultural Jou
  - **Venue**: San Mateo County Event Center
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- **Event Name**: San Mateo Time Travelers Vintage Expo 2026
  - **Description**: DATE: Saturday, April 18, 2026 - ONE DAY ONLY

TIME: 10AM - 5PM

LOCATION: Fiesta Hall at San Mateo County Event Center - 1346 Saratoga Dr. San Mateo, CA

ENTRY COST: $10 advance* / $12 day of*
*PLUS APPLICABLE CREDIT CARD FEES*
Kids 12 and under free (no
  - **Venue**: San Mateo Event Center
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- **Event Name**: 4th Annual Pride Prom
  - **Description**: Save the date for the 4th Annual San Mateo County Pride Prom! 

Pride Prom is an inclusive, safe, welcoming, night to remember for 9th-12th grade students who attend high school in San Mateo County.

This FREE event will celebrate and uplift LGBTQ young p
  - **Venue**: College of San Mateo
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- **Event Name**: International Gem & Jewelry Show - San Mateo, CA (July 2026)
  - **Description**: International Gem &amp; Jewelry Show - San Mateo, CA
July 10-12, 2026

At The San Mateo County Event Center (Expo Hall)
1346 Saratoga Dr, San Mateo, CA 94403

***CHILDREN UNDER 9 NOT PERMITTED***

SHOW HOURS:
Friday, July 10: 12pm-6pm
Saturday, July 11: 1
  - **Venue**: San Mateo Event Center
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- **Event Name**: First Friday Nights at CuriOdyssey
  - **Description**: Spring into nature by kicking off Earth Month at CuriOdyssey’s First Friday Nights. Meet ambassador animals, see conservation science come to life during Science in Action, enjoy interactive storytime, make nature-inspired leaf rubbings, and explore the m
  - **Venue**: 1651 Coyote Point Dr, San Mateo, CA, United States, California 94401
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- **Event Name**: Generations Day
  - **Description**: A free, all-ages celebration at the Library with performances, activities, and stories—kicking off the Main Library’s 20th anniversary year.About this EventGenerations Day is a free, all-
  - **Venue**: San Mateo Public Library
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- **Event Name**: Queen Nation rock the San Mateo County Fair June 10!
  - **Description**: https://sanmateocountyfair.com/concert-series/
  - **Venue**: San Mateo County Fair
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- **Event Name**: CSNY'S "Deja vu" and Neil Young's "Harvest" live and complete!
  - **Description**: CSNY'S "Deja vu" and Neil Young's "Harvest" live and complete: two eternal albums performed live in concert on on unforgettable evening.About this EventCSNY'S "Deja vu" and Neil Young's "Harvest" live and complete
  - **Venue**: College of San Mateo Theatre
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- **Event Name**: Barbie Truck Sports Club Tour - San Mateo Appearance
  - **Description**: Barbie™️ is on the move and cruising to a city near you! Come check out the Sports Club Tour with exclusive merch only available on the Barbie Truck Tour!

💚 🩷 We will be at Hillsdale Shopping Center across the way from Pinstripes near the Cinépolis entra
  - **Venue**: Hillsdale Shopping Center
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## FAQs

- **Q**: What are the top Performances events in San Mateo?
  - **A:** West Coast Asian Foodie Festival - 8/15 & 8/16 San Mateo, CA (Sat Aug 15 2026 at 10:00 am at San Mateo County Event Center), Generations Day (Sat Apr 25 2026 at 10:00 am at San Mateo Public Library), Queen Nation rock the San Mateo County Fair June 10! (Wed Jun 10 2026 at 07:00 pm at San Mateo County Fair), "Dance Dance Evolution” - Free Family Concert (Sun Apr 12 2026 at 03:00 pm at Aragon High School Theater 900 Alameda de las Pulgas,  San Mateo, CA 94402), San Mateo Delights: Music at Kohl Mansion feat. Grupo Falso Baiano (Wed Apr 22 2026 at 07:00 pm at San Mateo Public Library).
- **Q**: What are the top free Performances events in San Mateo?
  - **A:** San Mateo Delights: Music at Kohl Mansion feat. Grupo Falso Baiano (Wed Apr 22 2026 at 07:00 pm at San Mateo Public Library), Kids Konnect Play Date with Animal Show (Sat May 02 2026 at 11:00 am at Kids Konnect Preschool).
- **Q**: What Performances events are happening in San Mateo in April 2026?
  - **A:** Generations Day (Sat Apr 25 2026 at 10:00 am at San Mateo Public Library), "Dance Dance Evolution” - Free Family Concert (Sun Apr 12 2026 at 03:00 pm at Aragon High School Theater 900 Alameda de las Pulgas,  San Mateo, CA 94402), San Mateo Delights: Music at Kohl Mansion feat. Grupo Falso Baiano (Wed Apr 22 2026 at 07:00 pm at San Mateo Public Library), iGurukul Cultural Extravaganza 2026 (Sun Apr 12 2026 at 10:00 am at 1700 W Hillsdale Blvd, San Mateo, CA 94402-3757, United States), The Play That Goes Wrong (Wed Apr 22 2026 at 04:00 pm at Hillbarn Theatre).
- **Q**: How can I find Performances events in San Mateo?
  - **A:** You can discover upcoming Performances events in San Mateo on AllEvents.in. Browse by date, venue, or price to find events that match your interests.
- **Q**: How do I buy tickets for Performances events in San Mateo?
  - **A:** You can buy tickets directly through AllEvents.in. Many events offer online booking with options for free, paid, and early-bird tickets.
- **Q**: What are the popular venues for Performances events in San Mateo?
  - **A:** Some popular venues hosting Performances events in San Mateo include San Mateo County Event Center, San Mateo Public Library, San Mateo County Fair.
- **Q**: What is the price range for Performances events in San Mateo?
  - **A:** Prices for Performances events in San Mateo range from USD 4 to USD 109. Many events also offer free entry.
- **Q**: Who are the top organizers for Performances events in San Mateo?
  - **A:** Popular organizers hosting Performances events in San Mateo include O.M.G Entertainment, The San Mateo Public Library and the San Mateo Public Library Foundation, Queen Nation.
- **Q**: Are there any online Performances events available?
  - **A:** Yes, many Performances events are available online. You can filter for virtual events on AllEvents.in to attend from anywhere.
- **Q**: How can I get notified about new Performances events in San Mateo?
  - **A:** Follow the Performances category on AllEvents.in to get notified when new Performances events are listed in San Mateo.

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