The Granada Theater and Sundown at Granada are closing
Dallas Observer • • entertainment
Key Points:
- Owners Mike Schoder and Julia Garton have sold both the Granada Theater and its sister restaurant Sundown at Granada, with Sundown closing on Nov. 1 and the Granada Theater continuing shows until April 17, 2027.
- Sundown at Granada’s private events will continue until Dec. 31, marking the end of over a decade of operation since its opening in 2012.
- The Granada Theater, a historic venue opened in 1946 and reopened as a concert hall in 2004, has hosted thousands of events and renowned artists including Willie Nelson, Bob Dylan, and Adele.
- Schoder and Garton cited industry challenges such as rising costs, shifting audiences, and corporate consolidation, along with personal reflections on work-life balance, as reasons for selling the businesses.
- The space will be transformed into Bathhouse, a wellness venue, expected to open in late 2028.
