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FREE! Movies at the Grand

FREE! Movies at the Grand

Movies at the Grand invite audiences of all ages to enjoy favorite films on the big screen in the historic Grand Theatre. Throughout the year, experience a variety of free movie screenings, from timeless classics to family favorites, in a welcoming community setting.

 

Follow us on Instagram and Facebook @GrandTheatreTracy or sign up for our mailing list to be the first to hear about upcoming movie screenings and other events at the Grand.

Lounge Nights

Lounge Nights

Lounge Nights at the Grand bring the community together for relaxed evenings of live music, entertainment, and connection in an intimate setting. Throughout the year, enjoy a variety of performances and special events that showcase local and regional talent.

JAZZ NIGHTS WITH THE KEN CEFALO JAZZ QUARTET

Oct 8,  2026 at 7pm: featuring Jeff Bordes
Dec 11, 2026 at 7pm

Feb 11, 2027 at 7pm

COMEDY NIGHTS

Nov 21, 2026 at 7pm: Headliner Insane Wayne with Juan Carlos & Roman Guzman

Jan 15, 2027 at 7pm

Feb 19, 2027 at 7pm

June 25, 2027 at 7pm

Follow us on Instagram and Facebook @GrandTheatreTracy or sign up for our mailing list to be the first to hear about upcoming Lounge Nights and other events at the Grand.

2026/27 Season Preview Party

2026/27 Season Preview Party

Date: Thursday, August 6, 2026 from 6:30 – 9:30PM
Join or Renew your membership to gain access to purchase tickets before they go on sale to the public!
Venue: Grand Theatre Center for the Arts

Join us to celebrate the launch of our new season with hosted drinks, appetizers, and great company!

 

This exclusive event for Grand Foundation members and guests kicks off the 2026–27 season packed full of incredible performances. Additionally, a special preview presentation of the upcoming season will be delivered by Cultural Arts Division Manager Robert Tombari.

 

Join or renew your membership before or during the Preview Party to be able to attend and enjoy membership benefits, including presale ticket access.

 

 

Official Member Presale Dates:

 

Members at the $500+ levels (Grand Booster, Grand Patron, and Grand Promoter) may purchase tickets in person during the Season Preview Party on August 6, four days before member presales officially begin. These $500+ members will also be able to participate during the August 10 online presale.

 

8/6/2026 AND 8/10/2026

Grand Promoter ($2000)
Grand Patron ($1000)
Grand Booster ($500)

 

8/11/2026

Grand Affiliate ($250)

 

8/12/2026

Grand Contributor ($100)

 

8/13/2026

Grand Supporter ($50)

 

All presales end at midnight 8/13/2025

 

Presale emails will be sent out each designated day with links to purchase tickets.

UNDER CONSTRUCTION: Main Entrance Terrazzo

UNDER CONSTRUCTION: Main Entrance Terrazzo

Exciting News! 

 

The Grand Theatre Center for The Arts is undergoing some much needed and wonderful renovations to our facility’s main entryway off of Central Avenue. 

 

The facility will remain open for our normal operating hours, however the main entrance will be closed for the next few days. The 7th street entrance will be open and community members will be able to enter the facility there. 

 

We apologize for any convenience this has cause and we cannot wait for you to see the newly restored Terrazzo entryway once it is completed!

 

Be sure to check our socials and website for any additional updates on our season and upcoming shows. 

GRANDfest

GRANDfest

OUTDOOR CONCERT

Date: Saturday, September 26, 2026 at 6:00PM
Ticket Price(s):  FREE & open to the public
Venue: Downtown Tracy between 10th and 7th Street along Central Avenue

Celebrate the Grand Theatre Center for the Arts’ 20th Anniversary and kick off the 2026/27 Season at GRANDfest, a FREE outdoor concert and community celebration!

 

As our way of saying thank you to the Tracy community for 20 incredible years of support, GRANDfest brings together live music, local flavor, and a day of celebration for all ages.

 

The festivities begin with a performance by the Youth Battle of the Bands winner, Karrot, followed by local favorites Young Guns, high-energy tribute band The Purple Ones, and an unforgettable headlining performance by A Flock of Seagulls.

 

Bring a lawn chair, a blanket, or your dancing shoes and enjoy an evening of great music under the open sky. Come hungry, too—local food trucks will be on-site serving up a variety of delicious eats, making it the perfect opportunity to support some of our community’s favorite tastemakers.

 

Join us as we celebrate 20 years of inspiring creativity, building community, and creating memorable experiences together. We can’t wait to celebrate with you!

DOWNTOWN TRACY ARTWALK

Date: Saturday, September 26, 2026 at 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
FREE & open to the public

The Artwalk is a free, self-guided public event featuring local visual and performing artists, community organizations, and vendors in downtown venues and on the sidewalks of Central Avenue near/around the Grand.

The City of Tracy and the local business district collaborate to create a network of creative displays and activities. This annual event series is always fun, interesting, and draws thousands of visitors each summer to historic downtown Tracy!
 
We invite you to meet the artists of our creative community, experience and purchase art, visit with local merchants, enjoy the hospitality of downtown eateries, and be a participant in one of the unique, artful events that make Tracy special. The Artwalk is perfect for a family outing, adventure with friends, or shopping excursion!

+ Interested in becoming a Vendor during our Artwalk?

 

Selected vendors will be notified in September. 

Vendors are required to bring their own table, chairs, and pop up/tent.
No vendor fee required.

The last day to apply for being a vendor is Sunday, September 20.

 

Parking will be extremely limited, please be prepared to haul items several blocks.
Handicapped Parking will be very limited.

ARTS EDUCATION CLASSES

Date: Saturday, September 26, 10:00 – 2:00 PM
FREE! Pre-registration opens August 10, 2026 and is required.

Join a free class taught by our Arts Education Instructors!

Acrylic Painting: Students will follow a step-by-step guide to painting that covers techniques such as brush stroke, color theory, scale, value, shapes, and composition. Students will develop confidence and skill in their paintings.

Fused Glass – Plant Stake: This introductory workshop is perfect for students new to fused glass. Students will be taught the basics of working with glass, including how to cut and arrange glass pieces to create a one-of-a-kind plant stake. Pieces will be fired and may be picked up the following week.

Beginning Salsa: Learn basic salsa steps and attain a fundamental knowledge of basic patterns. Students will learn concepts to lead and follow. No experience necessary.

Preschool Drawing: This class is for preschool students who want to have fun while being introduced to ways of learning through hands-on activities. Their motor skills will be developed while exploring new ideas and ways to expand their creativity with visual techniques as they draw. The most important part of this class is discovery for your child. Come have fun, draw and color with us. All materials are provided, and your child will get to bring their art projects home for everyone to admire!

Drawing with Pastels: This introduction to pastels is a wonderful experience for students as they learn and use their imagination, express creativity with vibrant colors, and expand their skills. The instructor will spend time with each student and provide a step-by-step learning process to achieve success, while learning in a fun environment. Working with vibrant pastel colors allows each child to tell a story through a world of bright colors, learn art history, and talk about famous artists.

Hula & Tahitian Dance: Students will learn Hula and Tahitian dance movements and choreography in this class perfect for beginner and intermediate students. Dancers will learn to tell a story through their hands and body movements.

Americana – The Art of Rowing: Join the Arts Education Program for an exclusive workshop taught by John Giehl, Ed.D. Take a peek at American popular culture/ social history from the mid-1800s to mid-1900s. Our “knothole” will be the work of Thomas Eakins, Norman Rockwell, Currier & Ives as they take “snapshots” of the recreational activity “Rowing.”

Ceramic Hand Building: This introductory workshop is perfect for students new to ceramics. Students will be taught the basics of working with clay, including how to wedge and form a handmade dish. Pieces will be fired and may be picked up the following week.

GALLERY EXHIBITION

Date: Saturday, September 26, 2026 at 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
FREE & open to the public

Enjoy a special gallery exhibition celebrating the people, performances, and moments that have shaped the Grand Theatre Center for the Arts over the past 20 years. Explore captivating photography by Bogdan Condor, whose work highlights our 20th Anniversary Season, alongside Zoe Del Prete, whose images beautifully capture the energy of the Grand’s performances and community events.

 

As part of the exhibition, we invite you to become part of the celebration by adding your own memories and reflections to this interactive showcase.

Haley Reinhart

Haley Reinhart

Public ticket sales will begin in July 2026!

Date: Wednesday, September 2, 2026 at 8:00PM
Ticket Price(s):  $45-$55 ($4 per ticket fee included)

Venue: Madame Lieutenant Governor Eleni Kounalakis Theatre (EK Theatre)

A timeless voice outlasts eras. It feels just as at home in the sixties as it does in the TikTok age. It also resounds louder as time goes on. Haley Reinhart brandishes such a voice.

 

The double platinum-certified Chicago-born singer and songwriter was introduced to the world in 2011, when Haley landed third place and became a fan favorite on season 10 of American Idol. More recently, Haley returned to Idol this time as a mentor, coaching contestants singing in the Soul Genre. Her dynamic presence powered four solo albums – Listen Up! (2012) on Interscope Records, Better (2016) on Red Dot, What’s That Sound? (2017) on Concord Records, and Lo- Fi Soul (2019) on Haley’s self-owned label, Reinhart Records. Haley latest work is the extended play Off The Ground (2022). All seven original songs are either written or co-written by Haley.

 

Meanwhile, her take on the Elvis Presley classic, Can’t Help Falling In Love generated over 400 million Spotify streams and 100 million YouTube views within a few years of its release. What started off as a version sung for an Extra Gum Commercial, turned into a chart-topping radio hit and touring sensation. Haley’s remake of the song peaked at No. 17 on the Billboard Adult Contemporary chart and No. 31 on the Billboard Adult Pop Airplay chart.

 

Haley has also embraced collaborating regularly with other talented musicians. She is featured on Postmodern Jukebox’s highest viewed videos (cumulatively surpassing over 300 million views). And Haley has dueted with legendary star Jeff Goldblum on a total of four tracks from his two jazz albums with Mildred Snitzer Orchestra. Haley joined Jeff for an unforgettable performance on Jimmy Kimmel LIVE!. In 2019, she continued pushing boundaries and crossing genres into EDM. In 2019, Haley lent her voice and songwriting skills to Vicetone’s dance hit, Something Strange. In 2022, she teamed up with DJ Naeleck on a version of Radiohead’s Creep.

 

Expanding her oeuvre, Haley voices a young boy named Bill Murphy on all five seasons of the hit Netflix animated series based on comedian Bill Burr’s childhood – F Is For Family. She made her acting debut in Robert Rodriguez’s hit film We Can Be Heroes. In the family film, Haley plays a superhero whose voice is her power. A sequel to We Can Be Heroes is in the scriptwriting phase. And Haley’s music has been featured in countless ads and commercials for companies including Mazda and JP Morgan Chase and television programs including Love Island, Gossip Girl, Nashville, Riverdale, The Wilds, America’s Got Talent, and Dancing with the Stars.

 

On the touring front, Haley is her busiest in her fifteen years in music. Throughout 2022, 2023, and 2024, Haley headlined over one hundred and fifty venues throughout North America. For her 2025 and 2026 tour, Haley will headline shows across four continents – North America, South America, Europe, and Asia. The show is just beginning.

Youth Battle of the Bands

Youth Battle of the Bands

Date: Saturday, August 1, 2026 from 1:00 – 5:00PM
Ticket Price(s):  FREE & open to the public
Venue: Madame Lieutenant Governor Eleni Kounalakis Theatre (EK Theatre)

Calling All Young Musicians!

The Grand Theatre Center for the Arts and Main Street Music are excited to be hosting the Youth Battle of the Bands on Saturday, August 1 from 1–5 PM!

This exciting live music competition will showcase talented youth bands (ages 18 and under) from throughout the Tracy-area as they compete for prizes, recognition, and an unforgettable performance opportunity.


How to Apply

Interested bands must complete the online submission form and provide the following information:

  • Band Name
  • Band Members
  • Ages of Members (as of August 1)
  • URL Link to Performance Video
  • Parent/Guardian Phone Number & Email Address

Applications will be accepted through June 26.


Selection Process

A panel will review all submissions and select up to 10 bands to participate in the live event.

Selected bands will be notified by July 6 and will receive a registration link to officially confirm participation.


Registration Information

Participating bands are required to submit a $55 registration deposit at the time of registration.

After successfully completing their performance on August 1, participating bands will receive $50 refunded from their deposit. A $5 processing fee will remain non-refundable.


Event Details

Youth Battle of the Bands

📅 Saturday, August 1
🕐 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM
📍 Grand Theatre Center for the Arts

Additional prizes and awards will be announced soon!


Grand Prize Opportunity

The winning band will earn the opportunity to open for GRANDfest on September 26 at the Grand Theatre Center for the Arts!

GRANDfest is a massive community celebration taking over Downtown Tracy as the Grand celebrates its 20th Anniversary Season with:

  • Live Music
  • Art Walk
  • Food Vendors
  • Crafts & Activities
  • Community Celebrations
  • And More!

Thousands are expected to attend this exciting anniversary event.


Ready to Apply?

Complete the online application form before July 1 to be considered for the Youth Battle of the Bands.

Matt Fraser: America’s Top Medium

Matt Fraser: America’s Top Medium

Date: Friday, November 13, 2026 at 8:00PM
Tickets: $50 – $60; VIP Meet & Greet add-on (TICKET NOT INCLUDED)  – $105

Venue: Madame Lieutenant Governor Eleni Kounalakis Theatre (EK Theatre)

Matt Fraser is America’s Top Psychic Medium and star of the hit television series on E! Entertainment.

His sold-out live events, television appearances, and spiritual teachings have allowed him to bring healing, hope, and laughter to a global audience of fans and followers from all around the world.

 

From heartfelt emotional readings to stunning revelations, Matt Fraser has audiences on the edge of their seats with his outrageous personality and unique approach to mediumship. His readings lead guests through a rollercoaster of emotions, from laughter to crying, turning skeptics into believers with stunning details.

 

His dynamic readings frequently include names, dates, and locations he couldn’t possibly know, only adding to his long-established reputation. Matt’s uncanny abilities and extreme accuracy have allowed him to reach millions worldwide, from A List celebrities and influencers, to everyday people looking to get in touch with those they have lost.

 

A New York Times bestselling author and a psychic phenomenon, Matt has caught the attention of major media outlets across the nation, including USA Today, People Magazine, CBS Radio, and countless others. He has also been a sought-after guest on popular television shows such as The Real Housewives, Botched, The Kelly Clarkson Show, and many more.

Beach Ball Extravaganza!

Beach Ball Extravaganza!

Date: Friday, July 17, 2026 from 6:00PM – 8:00PM
Ticket Price(s):  $5
Registration includes entrance to the event for participating individual with special needs and/or disabilities ages 10+, and one (1) guardian ages 18+ and older.

Join us for a Sensory-Friendly Dance and Craft for those with special needs and/or disabilities to celebrate Summer!

 
Get ready to dance, create, and have a ball at our sensory-friendly Beach Ball Extravaganza for those with special needs and/or disabilities! This sensory-friendly gathering will feature music, adaptive lighting, and a calming atmosphere to ensure a fun and comfortable experience for all.
 
Dance Zone – Enjoy a reduced-volume, judgement-free dance floor where everyone can move at their own pace.
 
Craft Station – Create a summer-themed craft with a variety of materials.
 
Quiet Corner – A designated calming space will be available for anyone who needs a break.
 
Whether you are dancing, crafting, or just enjoying the atmosphere, this event is about connection, creativity, and care.
 
Registration includes entrance to the event for participating individual with special needs and/or disabilities, and one (1) guardian ages 18+ and older.
 
*Guardians must be available to assist participant during the entire event.

Scott Patterson – KMAX 31 GoodDay Sacramento

Scott Patterson – KMAX 31 GoodDay Sacramento

Scott Patterson joins CBS Sacramento to discuss the launch of his Midnight Highway Tour, which kicks off at the Grand Theatre Center for the Arts in Downtown Tracy.

 

In this interview, he shares insight into his music, the inspiration behind the tour, and what audiences can expect from this special live performance.

 

Don’t miss your chance to see him live on April 19 for an evening of music and storytelling.