The Plaza Theatre Performing Arts Center

Located in downtown El Paso’s Pioneer Plaza, The Plaza Theatre Performing Arts Center is a beautifully restored landmark originally built in 1930. Known as the "Showplace of the Southwest," this National Historic Building is one of the country’s few remaining atmospheric theaters. Comedy fans are transported to a Spanish courtyard, seated beneath a ceiling designed to mimic a star-studded night sky. The venue’s Spanish Colonial Revival architecture, featuring mosaic-tiled floors and a rare Mighty Wurlitzer organ, creates an elegant backdrop for a night of laughter. The Plaza hosts a premier lineup of entertainment, from Broadway productions to top-tier stand-up. Its stage has a storied history of hosting legends like the Marx Brothers and continues to draw modern headliners such as Gabriel Iglesias, John Mulaney, and Paul Rodriguez. Situated near central downtown attractions, it offers a high-caliber experience for fans in a truly iconic performance space.