The Granada Theatre stands proudly at the corner of Greenville Ave and McCommas, anchoring a fun and funky entertainment district in east Dallas.
The Granada hosts both live concerts and free shows, including sporting events shown live on its big screen.
From the Granada's website: (
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"HISTORY
Overview
Granada Theater is located in Lower Greenville, in Dallas, TX. The theater was built in 1946 as a movie house. In 1977 it was converted to a concert hall, only to revert to a movie theatre soon after. In 2004 it was again opened as a concert hall.
Design
The Art Deco design of the Granada reflects the decadence of that Golden Era. The exterior was designed for function with rounded corners, stepped forms and linear accents that echoed the industrialized, streamlined designs of modern machinery, like automobiles. The interior decor employs the influence of ancient cultures. The murals were designed by the artist(s) who also worked on Los Angeles’ famous Grauman’s Chinese Theater. The grand scale murals depict different genres of film with the ceiling feature depicting a mythological “film goddess” standing over a reel of film. Fitting, since the Greeks gave us theater.
AWARDS
Best Live Music Venue 2010/2011
Pegasus News DFW's Ultimate Best
Best Live Music Venue 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2012, 2013, 2014
The Dallas Observer Music Awards
Best Live Music Venue 2011, 2012, 2013
The Dallas Observer Reader's Choice
Top 10 Cultural Destinations in Dallas 2008
Modern Luxury Dallas, Best of the City
2007 Nightlife Winner
Citysearch.com Best of City Search
Best Show-seeing Place 2006
D Magazine Best of Big D
Dallas Observer: Music Awards
Best Live Music Venue 2014
Best Live Music Venue 2013
Best Live Music Venue 2012
Best Live Music Venue 2010
Best Live Music Venue 2009
Best Live Music Venue 2008
Best Live Music Venue 2007
Best Talent Buyer 2011
Best Talent Buyer 2010
Best Talent Buyer 2009
Best Talent Buyer 2008
Best Backstage Area 2005
Best Lower Greenville Save 2004
Best Security Team 2011
D Magazine:
Best of Big D: Best Live Music Venue 2012
Best of Big D: Best Live Music Venue 2011
Best of Big D: Best Show – Seeing Place 2006
Best of Big D - Best Night Out for Mom 2006
Readers Choice: Best Live Music Venue 2012
Readers Choice: Best Live Music Venue 2011
Best of Dallas Awards Critics and Fans Pick: Best Live Music Venue 2009
Others:
Ultimate Best Pegasus News: Best Music Venue 2010
WFAA-TV A-List Awards: Best Live Music Venue 2009
Modern Luxury Dallas: Top Ten cultural destinations in Dallas 2008
Every Day (Rachael Ray): Best Place to see a show in Dallas 2007
Citysearch.com: Best of the City Search Nightlife Winner 2007"