Venues

SUNSET CENTER

San Carlos at Ninth Avenue, Carmel

Located in downtown Carmel, just three blocks from the famed Ocean Avenue, the Sunset Community and Cultural Arts Center is one of the hubs and main venues for the Carmel Art and Film Festival. Built in the 1930's, the Sunset Center was originally used as an elementary school. In the 1960's, the city of Carmel bought the complex and converted it into a community and cultural arts center. In 2003, an enormous $21.4 million renovation and reconstruction was finished, bringing the facility into the 21st century in both comfort and technology. Today the Center is a state-of-the-art complex boasting a stunning 718-seat auditorium that is acoustically almost perfect.

SUNSET CENTER - Studio 101

San Carlos at Ninth Avenue, Carmel

The original 1930's gymnasium (it's been renovated extensively) serves as a second 150-seat theater on the lower level of the Sunset Center.

SUNSET CENTER - Lecture Halls

San Carlos at Ninth Avenue, Carmel

There are many additional lecture rooms and conference rooms, some of which will be transformed into small theaters or lecture halls. The entire complex is surrounded by enormous courtyards and flag stone patios, making the Sunset Community and Cultural Arts Center a beautiful centerpiece for the Carmel Art & Film Festival.

CARMEL YOUTH CENTER THEATERS

Fourth Avenue and Torres, Carmel

Carmel Youth Center is right next to the police station (so behave) on 4th Avenue. CYC hosts two theaters for the Carmel Art and Film Festival. Youth Center Main seats 150, while the charming JRS Theater offers an additional 40 seats. Check the movie listings for shows, times and questions and answer sessions with the filmmakers.

CARMEL BEACH

Take a stroll down to the bottom of Ocean Avenue and you will find one of the most beautiful white sand beaches in the world. Just off to the right you will find our open-air theater. Enjoy theater under the stars for an unforgettable night (weather permitting - of course).