The Canyon at OPAC
The Canyon at OPAC Information
At Oxnard Performing Arts & Convention Center in Oxnard, CA, The Canyon at OPAC turns a seated theater into a dinner-show stop for concerts, comedy, and live entertainment.1,2 The room sits inside one of Oxnard’s longtime arts centers, with performances, festivals, special events, and community programs happening across the property.1,2
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The Canyon at OPAC Policies
The Canyon at OPAC follows a dinner-show schedule, so arrival time, seating type, and ticket details matter before the performance starts.
- Re-Entry & Smoking: Ask venue staff before leaving during an event. Smoking is prohibited indoors.4
- Payment Options: Inquire with on-site staff regarding payment options for purchases within the venue.4
- Prohibited Items: Check event rules before arrival for current guidance on bags, cameras, outside food, and show-specific restrictions.4 Refer to the policy page for a complete list of prohibited items.
- Age Restrictions: Guests under 18 must attend with a paying adult, and every guest needs a ticket regardless of age.4 Refer to the event listings for event-specific age restriction information.
Review The Canyon FAQ page before showtime for dinner seating arrangements, accessibility questions, and arrival details.
Discover other Venues in the Area
Oxnard places The Canyon at OPAC near Ventura County concert rooms, coastal performance spaces, and other Southern California stages.
- The Majestic Ventura Theater: This 1920s Mission-style Ventura venue has a 1,200-capacity layout, multiple full bars, a ballroom, and programming that ranges from punk and reggae to classic rock, metal, blues, country, jazz, Latin, and hip-hop.5
- Ventura Music Hall: Located in Midtown Ventura, Ventura Music Hall has a 635-person capacity, a large dance floor, seating, food and drinks, and a music-first layout for touring acts and local artists.6
- The Canyon - Agoura Hills: The Canyon Club opened in 2001 and hosts rock, pop, country, jazz, tribute acts, emerging artists, and comedy, with up to 550 guests for seated events or 1,000 for standing-room concerts.7
The Canyon at OPAC Parking and Directions
The Canyon at OPAC is located within the Oxnard Performing Arts & Convention Center.
Public Transportation: Oxnard Transit Center connects local bus and rail service near downtown Oxnard. From there, rideshare or local bus routes can get you close to Hobson Way.
Driving: The Canyon at OPAC is located at 800 Hobson Way, Oxnard, CA.1 Once at OPAC, use the on-site parking areas or follow posted event guidance.4
Food & Drink at The Canyon at OPAC
Dinner shapes the night at The Canyon at OPAC. Guests seated at tables must purchase dinner and should arrive by 7 PM so orders, service, and checks can finish before the headliner begins.4 Attendees have a two-drink minimum, and general admission guests may request a dinner-seating upgrade at the show if space allows.4
About The Canyon at OPAC
Oxnard Performing Arts & Convention Center opened in 1968 as the Oxnard Civic Auditorium and Community Center.8 The two-city-block property includes a 1,604-seat theater, ballrooms, classrooms, and courtyards next to Hobson Park East.8
The City of Oxnard entered into a management agreement with The Canyon in 2020, bringing the Ventura County live entertainment company into the theater.8 Today, The Canyon presents music and comedy there, while the rest of OPAC houses festivals, theater, dance, music, visual arts, and other community programs.2,8