Saenger Theatre, Mobile

Name: Saenger Theatre
Address: Mobile, United States
Telephone: +1 251-208-5600

#21 among attractions in Mobile

Concerts and shows, Theater, Opera, Event space

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The Saenger Theatre is a historic theater and contributing building to the Lower Dauphin Street Historic District in Mobile, Alabama. It was dedicated in January 1927. The Saenger Theatre is a Mobile landmark, known for its architecture and ties to local cultural history. The theater has been completely renovated in recent years with an upgraded electrical system, VIP facilities, new stage rigging and sound system. It is the official home of the Mobile Symphony Orchestra and also serves as the venue for movie festivals, concerts, lectures and special events. ()

Opened: 19 January 1927 (97 years ago)Capacity: 1921Coordinates: 30°41'26"N, 88°2'39"W

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Central Business DistrictMobile United States

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+1 251-208-5600

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Day trips

Saenger Theatre – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Mobile Civic Center, Cathedral Basilica of the Immaculate Conception, Gulf Coast Exploreum Science Center, Crescent Theater.

~1650 ftS
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Mobile Civic Center, Mobile
8 min walk • Mobile Civic Center is a multi-purpose facility located in Mobile, Alabama. Owned by the City of Mobile and operated by ASM Global, the facility consists of three venues: a theater, an expo hall, and an arena.
~550 ftW
Church, Greek Revival architecture
Cathedral Basilica of the Immaculate Conception, Mobile
3 min walk • The Cathedral Basilica of the Immaculate Conception is a cathedral serving Roman Catholics in the U.S. city of Mobile, Alabama. It is the seat of the Archbishop of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Mobile. The cathedral is named for Mary, mother of Jesus, under her title, Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception.
~1450 ftE
Museum, Science museum, Theater
Gulf Coast Exploreum Science Center, Mobile
7 min walk • The Gulf Coast Exploreum Science Center is a non-profit science center that promotes science learning through a variety of activities, including exhibits, IMAX films, demonstrations, workshops and teacher professional development.
~460 ftNE
Theater, Concerts and shows, Cinema
Crescent Theater, Mobile
3 min walk • The Crescent Theater is a single-screen movie theater located in Mobile, Alabama. The theater mainly shows independent and arthouse cinema, though several mainstream films have been included.
~310 ftW
Park, Sculpture
Cathedral Square, Mobile
2 min walk • Cathedral Square is a municipal park in Mobile, Alabama. It is bordered by the streets of North Claiborne, Dauphin, North Jackson, and Conti.
~780 ftNE
Park
Bienville Square, Mobile
4 min walk • Bienville Square is a historic city park in the center of downtown Mobile, Alabama. Bienville Square was named for Mobile's founder, Jean-Baptiste Le Moyne, Sieur de Bienville.
~1170 ftE
Park
Mardi Gras Park, Mobile
6 min walk • Mardi Gras Park is a municipal park in downtown Mobile, Alabama, USA. The park is bounded by Government Street to the north, Royal Street to the east, Church Street to the south, and St. Emanuel Street to the west. The park opened in November 2016. It is located on the site of the old Mobile County Courthouse.
~640 ftSW
Museum, History museum, Specialty museum
Mobile Carnival Museum, Mobile
4 min walk • The Mobile Carnival Museum is a history museum that chronicles over 300 years of Carnival and Mardi Gras in Mobile, Alabama. The museum is housed in the historic Bernstein-Bush mansion on Government Street in downtown Mobile.
~1540 ftW
Hiking, Hiking trail, Neo-renaissance architecture
Bettie Hunter House, Mobile
8 min walk • The Bettie Hunter House is a historic African American residence in Mobile, Alabama, United States. It was the residence of Bettie Hunter, a former enslaved African who grew wealthy from a successful hack and carriage business she operated in Mobile with her brother, Henry.
~1280 ftE
Memorial
Statue of Raphael Semmes, Mobile
7 min walk • A statue of the Confederate naval officer Raphael Semmes has been on display in Mobile, Alabama, since June 1900. It was removed on 5 June 2020 during the George Floyd protests. The city's mayor, Sandy Stimpson, stated that "Moving this statue will not change the past.
~980 ftSE
Church, Greek Revival architecture
Christ Church Cathedral, Mobile
5 min walk • Christ Church Cathedral, also known simply as Christ Church, is a historic Episcopal cathedral located in Mobile, Alabama, USA.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Saenger Theatre?

Nearby attractions include Cathedral Square, Mobile (2 min walk), Bishop Portier House, Mobile (2 min walk), Crescent Theater, Mobile (3 min walk), Mobile Arts Council, Mobile (3 min walk).