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    Moonlight Amphitheatre

    4.6 (190 reviews)
    Open 12:00 pm - 5:00 PM

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    Laura M.

    The Moonlight Amphitheater is such a unique, yet beautiful Moonlight Amphitheater. Never been here until yesterday, April 8, 3026. Moonlight Amphitheatre is located at 1250 Vale Terrace Drive Vista, CA 92084. The original amphitheater was built in 1976 at Brengle Terrace Park. Melissa , the parking attendant who assisted me at the dirt parking lot was helpful and resourceful when I spontaneously asked her what time the concert would approximately end. She reassured me that I'd be able to get out of the dirt parking lot when I thought I might be blocked in. Thanks, Melissa, for being friendly and resourceful!

    Beverly Q.

    Moonlight Amphitheater is a wonderful outdoor venue for lovers of theater and live entertainment. My fiance and I watched a production of The Prince of Egypt The Musical by the Moonlight team and were thoroughly impressed. The outdoor theater had the perfect atmosphere for a fun date night out. Tickets for shows are very affordable ranging from first come first serve lawn seating to assigned lawn/orchestra seating. We opted for assigned lawn seats and the provided lawn chairs were actually pretty comfy. We were able to bring our own blankets as well to get extra cozy in the chill September air. Parking was easy to find. It was a bit of a walk to the amphitheater, but that was no issue. Food and drinks are available to purchase and restrooms are easily accessible. We are big fans of musicals and overall, this venue was an amazing place to watch a production. We'll definitely be returning for another show this year!

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    Rom P.

    Theater at its best! Dress casual and you can bring your own drinks and snacks. I have seen some folks bring their own table and made a picnic of the whole experience. The staff are mostly volunteers and the show is great and worth every penny you paid for. This is a good place to take the whole family.

    Elle N.

    My East Coast bestie and I get together a couple times a year and have our own mini-vacays, they usually involve; concerts, food, tea, bubbles, the spa and of course musical theatre. We attended the preview week for Grease (timeless) at the Moonlight Amphitheatre in Vista. Truly one of the best venues in all of San Diego County. Every show I have ever seen is spectacular under the stars. We had a little surprise when we realized we were part of the show. Rydell High kids came out to take radio dedications and a few were broadcast on stage as part of the opening. Interactive theatre, yes! Easy and free parking, smart set up to scan in and options for food and drink onsite. Lawn seats are still my favorite place to sit and the seats provided are comfortable. NOTE: You can pre-reserve a charcuterie platter when you purchase your ticket for pick-up inside at the food booth. #MoonlightAmphitheatre #Vista #GreaseIsTheWord #Timeless

    Robyn L.

    My husband and I had a great time at Moonlight Amphitheatre, it was our first time and we came to see Fiddler on the Roof. It was a bit far of a drive for us, but there was still free parking available when we arrived close to the start time (there was a short walk to get to the amphitheater). Our seats were in the last row of the reserved section, and we had lots of room in front of us to stretch out and eat the food we brought. The show in this outdoor theater was awesome, the acting, singing and production were amazing, and the audio was clear too which I liked (I feel like I can't clearly hear/understand the actors in some other theaters). I love the Fiddler on the Roof movie, and it was great seeing the musical and revisiting all the classic songs. Lawn chairs were provided, and we also brought a blanket with us since it got a little chilly at night. The venue was also very clean, including the restrooms. We would definitely be interested in coming back again as the show was great quality, and we had an enjoyable evening here!

    Sylvain B.

    I can't believe I have been living next to this venue for years and had never been there! To be honest this is now my favorite venue to go to. The best concert/show venue I have evert been to since I live in the US. Let me list some of my favorite aspects... I'd start with FREE PARKING and a lot of super friendly and helpful staff that are here to greet and help you. The place is pristine (including spotless restroom). It features spacious alleys and aisles, free chairs for "loan seating", safety fixtures (lights by the stairs, at every step). There is also a small food booth offering really good and cheap sandwiches (a huge plus for the grilled cheese! Make sure you try it!). You can also bring your own picnic table, food (no alcohol) and setup on the loan for a picnic. The stage view seems to be great wherever you seat. This theater invites a lot of Broadway shows. The sound is great and not loud (finally!). Recommended!

    Laura P.

    I have been a long term visitor of the Moonlight Theater foe many years. They have a great selection of musicals and concerts annually. It is always a nice way to spend an evening. There are many seating options and there is not a bad seat to be had. I always look forward to going. Happy to have such a nice local venue in the area with such top notch talent.

    At The Moonlight Amphitheater watching the Marshall Charlie and Purple Experience!
    Veronica G.

    I adore the Moonlight amphitheater. The prices are decent. They have excellent productions. They have state-of-the-art lighting and stage effects. The venue is easy to get to. Parking is easy and free. They offer a free shuttle from the parking lot to the menu, which is down a hill from the parking lot. The seating is excellent. They have the drink holder in front of your seat. Or you could choose a lawn, seat and sit in a low lawn chair. There are snack bars. They serve beer and wine. I always enjoy the smell of the freshly popped popcorn.

    Eilene R.

    First time being at this outdoor amphitheater. I grew up reading about Anastasia and inspired to do an article about her for my book report. I ended up going to St. Petersburg and Moscow with my mom a couple summers ago to visit the city where the Romanovs reside. Anyways, coming up here was a breeze as well as check in. Seats were comfortable but a bit annoyed that my seatmate kept rubbing elbows during the show. The show was phenomenal and the cast & crew. I'll come back here again when I'm feeling adventurous to drive a bit far.

    Katelyn H.

    This was my first time going to a show here! I love theater and so does my mom so we took a little birthday trip to see fiddler on the roof! The show was so impressive! The actors were awesome the stage crew was crisp and clean cut in terms of the show running smoothly! The seating was pretty good (a little small) but nothing to hold me back from coming again! we are even thinking about season tickets! (Next years plays look amazing). Everyone was very kind and you can tell that people care about the place. We will for sure be coming back and can't wait for the next one! We grabbed food there and the grilled cheese was good! I will say thought for 2 sandwiches,a water, fries $40 is a little steep in my opinion. Parking was also super easy you just have to walk up a hill to get to the theater. There is a walkway so it really wasn't bad at all.

    Madeline S.

    I never knew this spot existed until I went to a show there this weekend. I loved it. It felt like an intimate outdoor venue. They have a great amount of parking (for our show it was free)! You can purchase lawn or orchestra seating and I think you can have a great view anywhere. I personally loved the orchestra section and being able to stand near the stage. For the lawn they do have chairs that I believe you can rent. The prices at the venue were great too. I did pay $10 to get "dinner reservations" but it was not needed at all. No one was there scanning anything for dinner and there was plenty of seating. I don't know if I'd say it was "the best grilled cheese ever." I'd love to see a restaurant that wasn't just fast food type items. They do have a bar and offer concessions like popcorn and candy. I really like this space and I'm going to be looking at their events calendar for sure!

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    Em M.

    It was an absolutely amazing experience! They are so sweet and such talented actors. I would definitely come here again if in the area, great show!

    Outdoor Theater getting ready to watch Beautiful, musical based on Carole Kings life and music. I loved it!
    Corine G.

    Well organized intimate venue with friendly staff that help with parking, tickets and seat location. I've seen several shows from musicals and comedy. Loved every single one. Performers are talented and engaging. Can't wait to see what they have next season!

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    Moonlight Amphitheater always has great musicals for all ages. Great performances and excellent surroundings, a wonderful place to visit.

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    Quality theater, awesome venue, fun to pack a picnic dinner to enjoy for before the show. If you love good theater, be sure to try it.

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    We went for the Wicked sing a long and it was so much fun! We can't wait to go back from another show!

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    Such a great place to watch a show! The seats have plenty of leg room. Love that they have lawn chairs loan out.

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    Everything's fantastic there the players are good the fireworks display or the best ground. It's got a great park for the kids.

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    Ask the Community - Moonlight Amphitheatre

    Cher show on Wednesday April 29. Is it Cher or a Cher impersonator?

    Actors play Cher, it is not the real Cher.

    Who's playing on Friday 10/15?

    Classic Albums Live Led Zeppelin I. Tickets available at https://my.moonlightstage.com/125/126 . First half features the album performed live followed by the second half when a selection of the artists' other hits are performed.

    Are small picnic tables provided if you have a seat? Or do we have to actually bring one?!!

    Picnic tables ARE NOT provided, but the chairs are for the lawn. They are standard so they are low so everyone can see the shows but the placement and levels are staggered so everyone can see the show. Also, Crate and Barrel I believe still carries… Read more

    Hi! Are the restrooms located stage right or stage left?

    Restrooms are located stage right just next to the cafe.

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    For the past couple of years we have eagerly looked forward to the Vista Viking Festival. It has…read morebeen fun to dress up in Viking themed attire and enjoy friends, vendors, entertainment, and good food. The festival was moved to the Vista Antique Gas & Steam Engine museum and it has been a great venue for this two day event held late September. They have Viking games, lots of Mead and Cider vendors, Viking clothing, jewelry, and leather accessories and the music entertainment has been phenomenal. We'll definitely keep returning whenever possible.

    Another great turnout for the Viking festival. This year's '25 theme was honoring Valkyrie Ladies…read more How fun. This was the third consecutive year that we've attended. And the amount of people that we know that go here is growing. We meet up with several who also attend this event annually. And recognize lots of other regulars. I literally cannot wait to get the Swedish meatball dinner! It comes with smashed potatoes and lingonberries. Seriously it's the best combo. To drink is to have a drink of the times a cider or particularly a Mead! So many great and local vendors for that! This visit I got to try a free Viking Berry Monster drink. I don't usually drink these but it was actually a pretty nice treat & I liked it. This time around we came prepared with enough cash and credit...and had given ourselves a budget in order to get the drinks, food and just enough to get merch items that we wanted. I finally created a combo oil blend that I had gotten at a Renaissance faire, in No Cali, way back in the 90's! The oil is put into a vile of your choosing. So I picked a small one that doubled as a necklace. Definitely created nostalgia in a mini bottle! So much going on this year! It's a two day event and some stay and attend the entire weekend. Or they just come back the next day. If you like this sort of outing you should go!!!

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