Sunset Center

Sunset Cultural Center, Inc. (SCC) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that was formed in October of 2003 to manage the historic Sunset Center. What began as a public school in 1926 has been transformed into a state-of-the-art performing arts center with an intimate 718 seats, stunning gothic architecture and incredible acoustics. Under the mantle of Sunset Presents, we bring a wide range of truly world-class performances and live events including global music, comedy, rock shows, theatre and dance. We pride ourselves on programming a lineup with diversity, sophistication and star-power. Sunset Center welcomes over 125,000 visitors annually to the picturesque campus with a combined 150+ theater events and 500+ North Wing events. Visitors come from near and far for exclusive musical and theatrical performances, lectures, conferences, annual meetings, weddings, retreats, film screenings, fundraising and special event dinners, VIP receptions, and more. Our venue is also home to our historic presenting partners – the Monterey Symphony, Carmel Music Society, Chamber Music Monterey Bay and the renowned Carmel Bach Festival. And in keeping with our role as the cultural heart of Carmel, our facility is also home to the offices of the Center for Photographic Art, Forest Theatre Guild, and Yoga Center of Carmel. Our organization also programs a number of no cost community outreach programs, and administers an acclaimed and extensive Arts Education Program.