San José Scottish Rite Center – San José, CA

We are thrilled to host Gilded Raqs Belly Dance Festival at the stunning Scottish Rite Center in San José, California! This spacious and elegant venue provides the perfect setting for a weekend filled with dance, performances, and shopping.

Address:

San Jose Scottish Rite Center
2455 Masonic Dr, San José, CA 95125

Why You’ll Love This Venue:

✨ The Badia Auditorium – A spacious performance area and marketplace with ample seating, ensuring every guest has a great view.
✨ Two Stages of Entertainment – Enjoy incredible performances all weekend long on our Badia (main) stage and the Samia stage, a more intimate space.
✨ Expansive Vendor Marketplaces – Shop for costumes, jewelry, props, and more in both the Badia auditorium and the Samia Marketplace.
✨ Convenient Location – Situated in the heart of San José, with easy access to highways, hotels, restaurants, and attractions.
✨ Plenty of Parking – Free on-site parking makes attending stress-free.

Getting There:

🚗By Car: Easily accessible via Highways 280/680, 101, and 87. Plenty of free parking is available on-site. Navigation systems should work fine! Directions:
🚗 From the North (SF, North Bay, Peninsula, East Bay, Sacramento, and all Bay Area airports - SFO, OAK, SJC), take Highways 101, 280, or 680 south to Hwy 87 (Guadalupe). Exit at Curtner Avenue and take a right. Take an immediate left to Canoas Garden Ave, and then a right on Masonic Dr. Just after Babb Court take a right to go up the hill to the Scottish Rite Center. 
🚗 From the South (Santa Cruz/Monterey, 101 Corridor, Southern California) take Highway 17 or 101 to Hwy 85 to Hwy 87 (Guadalupe). Exit at Curtner Avenue and take a left. Cross under 87 and take a left to Canoas Garden Ave, and then a right on Masonic Dr. Just after Babb Court take a right to go up the hill to the Scottish Rite Center. 

🚉By Public Transit: The venue is a short ride from San José Diridon Station, with nearby bus and light rail options.

✈️ From Out of Town? San José Mineta International Airport (SJC) is just a quick drive away!

Explore San José:

Make the most of your weekend! San José offers fantastic dining, shopping, and attractions just minutes away, including Japantown, Santana Row, the world-class Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum & Gardens, and the downtown district.

We can’t wait to welcome you to the Scottish Rite Center this September for an unforgettable celebration of belly dance!