SAN DIEGO — The San Diego Symphony aimed sky-high with last summer’s opening of The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park, its $85 million outdoor concert venue nestled between the bay and the downtown skyline. Now, the 112-year-old orchestra is aiming even higher with Wednesday's announcement of the $125 million renovation of its downtown home, the Jacobs Music Center, and 93-year-old concert venue, Copley Symphony Hall.
The comprehensive project is set to be completed in time for next year’s kickoff of the orchestra’s 2023 fall season. The renovation will retain historic elements of Copley Symphony Hall, while bringing it into the 21st century with a redesign that will transform much of the venue.
Prior to Wednesday, the symphony had made no formal announcements, beyond noting it was conducting “mechanical and electrical upgrades” to the hall while “assessing” possible further renovations. The nonprofit arts organization is only now disclosing the expense and extent of the project.
