Mechanics Bank Theater and Convention Center, Bakersfield

Name: Mechanics Bank Theater and Convention Center
Address: 1001 Truxtun Ave, Bakersfield, 93301-4714, United States
Telephone: +1 661-852-7300

#14 among attractions in Bakersfield

Convention center, Theater

Mechanics Bank Theater and Convention Center

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Mechanics Bank Theater and Convention Center, Bakersfield

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The Mechanics Bank Theater and Convention Center is a performing arts theater and convention facility located in Bakersfield, California. It is adjacent to the Mechanics Bank Arena. ()

Opened: 1962 (62 years ago)Coordinates: 35°22'21"N, 119°0'47"W

Address

1001 Truxtun AveCentral Bakersfield (Downtown Bakersfield)Bakersfield 93301-4714 United States

Contact

+1 661-852-7300

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Mechanics Bank Theater and Convention Center – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Bakersfield City Hall, Fox Theater, Buena Vista Museum of Natural History & Science, First Baptist Church.

~1790 ftW
City hall
Bakersfield City Hall, Bakersfield
9 min walk • Bakersfield City Hall is the center of government for the City of Bakersfield, California. It houses the Mayor's office and the City Council chambers. It is located in the Civic Center, Downtown.
0.6 miNW
Concerts and shows, Entertainment, Theater
Fox Theater, Bakersfield
16 min walk • The Fox Theater is located at 2001 H Street in Downtown Bakersfield, California. The theater, which opened on Christmas Day, 1930, is a historic performing arts and community events center located in downtown Bakersfield, and hosts a variety of events, ranging from ballets...
0.5 miNW
Museum, History museum, Science museum
Buena Vista Museum of Natural History & Science, Bakersfield
12 min walk • The Buena Vista Museum of Natural History & Science is a natural history museum in Bakersfield, California. It is located in the Arts district, downtown. The museum focuses on three areas: Geology, Anthropology, and Paleontology.
~1010 ftNW
Church, Romanesque architecture
First Baptist Church, Bakersfield
5 min walk • The First Baptist Church, also known as the Bell Towers, is a historic church complex built in 1931 in Bakersfield, California and presently used as an office building.
1 miSW
Park
Beale Park, Bakersfield
25 min walk • Beale Park is a public park located in Bakersfield, California. It is Bakersfield’s first park, located on Oleander St.
0.4 miNE
Park
Central Park, Bakersfield
11 min walk • Mill Creek is a linear park located in Bakersfield, California. It runs along the Kern Island Canal between Golden State Avenue and California Avenue in downtown, although there is a gap between 19th Street and the BNSF railroad yard. The center of the park is Central Park, the only park in downtown.
~1500 ftE
Memorial
Kern Veterans Memorial, Bakersfield
8 min walk • The Kern Veterans Memorial is a monument located in Kern County, California. It honors all Kern County residents who served in the armed forces, both in peacetime and in war. It is located in downtown Bakersfield, at the corner of Truxtun Ave. and S St.
0.4 miNE
Museum, Art museum, Art gallery
Bakersfield Museum of Art, Bakersfield
10 min walk • The Bakersfield Museum of Art is an art museum, in Bakersfield, California. It is located in Central Park, on the corner of 19th St. and R St.
~960 ftS
Park
McMurtrey Aquatic Center, Bakersfield
5 min walk • The McMurtrey Aquatic Center is a swimming, diving, and recreational facility in the City of Bakersfield, California, USA. It is located near Centennial Garden, newly renamed "Rabobank Arena", in downtown Bakersfield.
0.7 miW
35°22'23"N • 119°1'30"W
Unity Church of Bakersfield, Bakersfield
18 min walk • Sacred and religious sites, Church
~900 ftE
Library
Kern County Library, Bakersfield
5 min walk • The Kern County Library is a public library system serving the residents of Kern County, California. The library system is headquartered at the Beale Memorial Library in Downtown Bakersfield. There are additional branches located throughout Kern County.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Mechanics Bank Theater and Convention Center open?

Mechanics Bank Theater and Convention Center is open:

Monday 10 am - 5 pm
Tuesday 10 am - 5 pm
Wednesday 10 am - 5 pm
Thursday 10 am - 5 pm
Friday 10 am - 5 pm
Saturday 10 am - 5 pm
Sunday closed

Which popular attractions are close to Mechanics Bank Theater and Convention Center?

Nearby attractions include Kern County Library, Bakersfield (5 min walk), McMurtrey Aquatic Center, Bakersfield (5 min walk), First Baptist Church, Bakersfield (5 min walk), Kern Veterans Memorial, Bakersfield (8 min walk).

How to get to Mechanics Bank Theater and Convention Center by public transport?

The nearest stations to Mechanics Bank Theater and Convention Center:

Bus

Bakersfield, CA - Amtrak Station • Lines: 10, 19 (7 min walk)
G • Lines: 42 (15 min walk)

Train

Bakersfield (8 min walk)