Coalition Fights to Save Granada Theater
Owners plan to close the Lower Greenville landmark and replace it with a concept called Bathhouse, prompting local efforts to keep the venue open.
Updated on Nov. 6, 2026 in Openings & Closings
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Owners of the Granada Theater announced on social media that the Lower Greenville landmark will close, with shows and events hosted through April 17. A coalition has formed to prevent the closure, and the restaurant and theater have not yet been sold.
Why it matters
The closure would end a long-standing venue in Dallas's Lower Greenville neighborhood and replace it with a new concept. Local supporters are pursuing private investors, grants, nonprofit ownership and historical landmark designation to keep it open.
The owners have scheduled shows and events through April 17, with the last day of regular service on November 1 and private events continuing through the end of the year. No buyer has yet been identified for the theater and restaurant, which remain unsold.
The players
Granada Theater
A historic Lower Greenville venue in Dallas that has hosted live shows and events for many years.
Halcyon
A Lower Greenville venue selected as the site for the coalition's planned meeting.
The details
The owners announced the closure on social media, saying the Lower Greenville landmark will be succeeded by a concept called Bathhouse. A coalition calling itself 'Save the Granada Theater! Dallas, Texas' organized through a Facebook group and is seeking private investors and grants.
Timeline
November 1: Last day of service at the Granada Theater.
November 11, 7 p.m.: Coalition meeting planned at Halcyon in Lower Greenville.
April 17: Final scheduled shows and events.
End of 2026: Private events continue through year end.
Market Landscape
The planned closure reflects a broader pattern in which independent Lower Greenville venues are replaced by new concepts. The coalition's push for nonprofit ownership and landmark status represents an alternative path for preserving such spaces.
Concertgoers and event-goers who rely on the Granada will need to find other Dallas venues after April 17. Private event bookings at the venue continue through the end of 2026.
The takeaway
Supporters seeking to preserve a neighborhood landmark often depend on finding investors, grants or nonprofit ownership before an announced closure takes effect.
What happens next
The Granada's final scheduled shows and events run through April 17, and the coalition meets November 11 at 7 p.m. at Halcyon.
Further reading
Find more on Dallas openings and closings as the Granada story develops.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Lakewood/East Dallas.
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