Martin Theatre
The Martin Theatre in Downtown Panama City is a vintage art deco theatre built in 1936. Destination Panama City says it is currently undergoing a major renovation and is scheduled to reopen in 2026, so it should be treated as closed for now. Check before you go, because the source gives no reopening date and no current hours.
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Weather at Martin Theatre, today
| Time | Sky | Temp | Wind | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 am | Sunny | 56°F | NE 20 mph | 0% |
| 9 am | Sunny | 60°F | NE 20 mph | 0% |
| 11 am | Sunny | 64°F | NE 20 mph | 0% |
| 1 pm | Sunny | 67°F | NE 20 mph | 0% |
| 3 pm | Sunny | 68°F | NE 20 mph | 0% |
| 5 pm | Sunny | 68°F | NE 20 mph | 0% |
Daylight
| Sunrise | 6:46 am |
|---|---|
| Sunset | 6:08 pm |
| Question visitors ask | Is Martin Theatre Panama City open? |
|---|---|
| County | Bay County |
| Official site | destinationpanamacity.com |
Is the Martin Theatre open now?
The Martin Theatre in Downtown Panama City was not open to the public when Destination Panama City described it, according to its Arts & Culture page read on October 15, 2026. The page says the theatre is undergoing a major renovation and is scheduled to reopen in 2026. It gives no specific reopening date, so check before you go.
The theatre was built in 1936 and was restored in the 1990s, when it reopened with an added event space called the Green Room. Visitors planning a trip should confirm the reopening date and any event schedule with the theatre or Destination Panama City before making travel plans.
Where is the Martin Theatre, and what is nearby?
The Martin Theatre is in Downtown Panama City. Destination Panama City says the Panama City Center for the Arts is across the street from the theatre. The Center hosts rotating exhibits, workshops, lectures and film screenings, and its exterior has a large Monarch butterfly mural.
The source does not list a street address, parking options or public transit for the Martin Theatre, so those details are not included here.
Martin Theatre: questions visitors ask
Is Martin Theatre Panama City open?
Not as of October 15, 2026, according to Destination Panama City. The theatre is undergoing a major renovation and is scheduled to reopen in 2026, but the source gives no exact date. Check before you go.
When was the Martin Theatre built?
Destination Panama City says the vintage art deco Martin Theatre was originally built in 1936. It was restored in the 1990s and reopened with an added event space called the Green Room.
Which famous visitors came to the Martin Theatre?
Destination Panama City says the theatre was once a stop for classic Hollywood stars such as Clark Gable and cowboy icon Bill Elliot. The page does not give dates for those visits.
What is the Green Room at the Martin Theatre?
The Green Room is an event space that was added when the Martin Theatre was restored in the 1990s, according to Destination Panama City. The source does not describe its size or current use, and the renovation may affect it.
Where is the Martin Theatre located?
The Martin Theatre is in Downtown Panama City. Destination Panama City says the Panama City Center for the Arts stands across the street from it.
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