Smith Recital Hall, San Diego State University
Smith Recital Hall is a 300-seat hall in San Diego State University's School of Music and Dance. Visitors park in Parking Structure 12 on campus, reached by exiting Interstate 8 at College Avenue and following Canyon Crest Drive. The stage has a sound shell, sound reinforcement and computerized lighting, and houses several pianos and a harpsichord.
Before you go
- Capacity
- 300 seats
- Official site
- music.sdsu.edu
- Next festival here
- NWEAMO Festival, Feb 27 to 28, 2027
Worth knowing before you go
- Visitors to the School of Music and Dance park in Parking Structure 12, in Student/Visitor spaces on levels 3 to 8.
- The pay station in Parking Structure 12 is on Level 8, the top level.
- ADA placard holders may use any ADA space in Parking Structure 14.
- Permits can be bought before arrival or on campus.
Festivals here
Venue basics: 300 seats · Park in Structure 12, levels 3 to 8 · Pay station on Level 8.
Is it for you
Choose it if
- You want a 300-seat recital hall with a sound shell and several pianos on stage.
Think twice if
- You are expecting a big crowd setting: the hall seats 300.
Getting there and parking
From Interstate 8, exit at College Avenue and go south, with San Diego State University on your right. Continue on College Avenue South, turn right onto Canyon Crest Drive and follow the signs to Parking Structure 12.
Visitors park in Parking Structure 12, in any Student/Visitor space on levels 3 to 8. Hourly, overnight and weekend permits are available before arrival or on site, and the pay station is on Level 8, the top level.
Accessibility
Visitors with an ADA placard may park in any ADA designated space in Parking Structure 14. They can buy passes on campus with the Pay by Phone app or by calling 1-800-515-7275, using code 28512 for Parking Structure 12.
Confirm your specific needs with the venue before you travel (music.sdsu.edu).
Camping
We don't yet have confirmed information about camping at Smith Recital Hall. The venue's own pages are the place to check: music.sdsu.edu.
Sound and sensory
Smith Recital Hall has a large raised stage with theatrical drapes, a cyclorama, recording and sound reinforcement systems, computerized lighting and a sound shell. The stage houses a 9-foot Steinway, a 9-foot Baldwin, a manual harpsichord and a six-foot grand set aside for prepared piano works.
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Quick answers
Where do I park for Smith Recital Hall?
In Parking Structure 12, in any Student/Visitor space on levels 3 to 8. The pay station is on Level 8.
How do I drive to Smith Recital Hall?
From Interstate 8, exit at College Avenue and go south. Turn right onto Canyon Crest Drive and follow the signs to Parking Structure 12.
Can I buy a parking permit in advance?
Yes. Visitors to San Diego State University may buy hourly, overnight and weekend permits before arriving or on site. Use code 28512 for Parking Structure 12.
Where is accessible parking near Smith Recital Hall?
Visitors with an ADA placard may park in any ADA designated space in Parking Structure 14. Passes can be bought on campus with the Pay by Phone app or by calling 1-800-515-7275.
How many people does Smith Recital Hall hold?
The hall seats 300 patrons.
What is on the stage at Smith Recital Hall?
A 9-foot Steinway, a 9-foot Baldwin, a manual harpsichord and a six-foot grand designated for prepared piano works, on a large raised stage with a sound shell.