Big Bear Performing Arts Center & City Hall
The Big Bear Lake Performing Arts Center is a 400-seat theater with public parking at the Bartlett and BBMR Moonridge lots, or the Big Bear Lake Visitor Center. On performance days the box office opens two hours before curtain time. Nearby, Big Bear Yoga Festival sits about 5 minutes from Big Bear Lake and Big Bear City, with free water stations, service-animal access and mountain weather that swings from warm days to chilly nights.
Before you go
- Capacity
- 400 seats
- Official site
- citybigbearlake.com
- Next festival here
- Big Bear Yoga Festival, Oct 2 to 4, 2026
Worth knowing before you go
- Parking for the theater is at the Bartlett and BBMR Moonridge public lots, or the Big Bear Lake Visitor Center.
- Mountain weather swings: October days can be warm and nights cool to chilly, so bring layers.
- Bring a container to refill at the water fountains; water is also sold by vendors.
- Pets aren't part of festival life here beyond service animals, which must wear visible ID.
Festivals here
Venue basics: 400-seat theater · Public parking at 3 nearby lots · Box office opens 2 hrs before curtain.
Is it for you
Choose it if
- You want a small 400-seat theater with easy nearby parking.
- You're up for an outdoor mountain yoga festival close to Big Bear Lake.
- You appreciate a parent cooperative program for childcare during classes.
Think twice if
- You're hoping to bring a pet: only service animals are allowed.
- You're not prepared for mountain weather swings between warm days and chilly nights.
Getting there and parking
Parking for the Performing Arts Center is available at the Bartlett Public Parking Lot, the BBMR Moonridge Parking Lot and the Big Bear Lake Visitor Center.
On performance days, the box office opens two hours before curtain time; tickets can also be booked by phone at (909) 866-4970.
Festival-specific · Big Bear Yoga FestivalThe festival location is about 5 minutes from Big Bear Lake and Big Bear City, close to grocery stores, restaurants, banks and hotels; check mountain road conditions before heading up.
Accessibility
Festival-specific · Big Bear Yoga FestivalService animals are welcome and must wear visible identification such as a vest or harness, stay with their handler at all times, and not be left alone; contact the festival in advance for special assistance needs.
Confirm your specific needs with the venue before you travel (citybigbearlake.com).
Camping
We don't yet have confirmed information about camping at Big Bear Performing Arts Center. The venue's own pages are the place to check: citybigbearlake.com.
Food, water and what you can bring
Festival-specific · Big Bear Yoga FestivalWater is sold by vendors and there are also water fountains on site, so bring a container to refill at the fountains.
Sound and sensory
Festival-specific · Big Bear Yoga FestivalBecause it is an outdoor mountain festival, days can be warm and nights cool to chilly, so bring layers, a hat, sunscreen and comfortable clothes, plus a yoga mat, props, a refillable water bottle and slip-on shoes.
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Quick answers
Where can I park for the Big Bear Performing Arts Center?
At the Bartlett Public Parking Lot, the BBMR Moonridge Parking Lot or the Big Bear Lake Visitor Center.
When does the box office open?
On performance days, two hours before curtain time; tickets can also be booked by phone.
How far is the Big Bear Yoga Festival from Big Bear Lake?
About 5 minutes, close to grocery stores, restaurants, banks and hotels.
Can I bring my dog to the yoga festival?
No, except service animals, which must wear visible identification and stay with their handler at all times.
Is water available at the yoga festival?
Yes. Water is sold by vendors, and there are water fountains where you can refill your own container.
What should I wear to the yoga festival?
Layers for warm days and chilly nights, plus a hat, sunscreen, comfortable clothes, a yoga mat and props.
Is there childcare at the yoga festival?
There's a parent cooperative program where parents take turns caring for each other's children during classes; contact the festival to coordinate.