Arts
The City has its own symphony and opera company. The Stockton Symphony is one of the pre-eminent performing arts organizations in San Joaquin County, and the third oldest orchestra in California. The Stockton Civic Theatre provides a variety of entertainment options which have delighted audiences for over 55 years. The renovated historic Fox California “Bob Hope” Theatre is also host to a Broadway Series, concerts, and more.
Other prominent arts organizations include the Ballet San Joaquin, the Stockton Opera, the Stockton Chorale, the University of the Pacific Theatre Arts Department, the San Joaquin Delta College Drama Department, the University of the Pacific Conservatory of Music, the Friends of Chamber Music, the Pacific Opera Theatre and the Brubeck Institute.