Santa Monica eyes AEG plan to reopen Civic Auditorium

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Santa Monica City Council approved exclusive talks with AEG Presents to study reviving the shuttered Civic Auditorium as a venue.

WHO: Santa Monica City Council; City Manager Oliver Chi; AEG Presents and its Goldenvoice subsidiary

WHAT: Unanimous approval of an exclusive negotiating agreement for a six-month feasibility study on reopening the Civic Auditorium as a live entertainment venue

WHEN: Aug 13, 2026 at 12:00 PM ET

WHERE: Santa Monica Civic Auditorium, Santa Monica, CA

WHY: The City Council authorized exclusive negotiations to evaluate a viable pathway after 17 years of unsuccessful efforts to reopen the landmark

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