Explore What's Happening at Main Plaza

Welcome to Main Plaza, the Heart of the City™, and San Antonio's generational gathering place. 

Upcoming Events

Fiesta San Fernando

April 21 - April 25

San Fernando Cathedral hosts Fiesta San Fernando! Their Fiesta event is an event rooted deep in the city’s history where…

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San Antonio | The Saga

Nightly showings are Tuesdays through Sundays at 9:00 PM. Bring lawn chairs or blankets as seating is limited. Learn more about current schedule and updates: San Antonio | The Saga

Improvements on the Way!

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Better Access for All

Our renovation plans include enhanced wheelchair and stroller access with grading and ramp improvements.

Sharing History

Storytelling to educate visitors about the confluence of cultures that have made Main Plaza a site of living history.

Entertainment Venue

A multipurpose stage will bring opportunity for increased free public programming, and showcasing San Antonio's local talent.

Revitalization

Seating, walkway, and green space enhancements will provide downtown workers, residents, and visitors a beautiful space to enjoy the outdoors in the heart of the city.

SA Speak Up | Improvement Open House

The City of San Antonio and Main Plaza Conservancy are hosting an open house to share the conceptual design for the Main Plaza Improvement Project and we’d love public input:…

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What people say about Main Plaza

Main Plaza, Plaza de las Islas, has been central to San Antonio from the beginning of our founding. It is a place of history, memory, life, culture, faith and tradition. It continues to inspire us and we must all keep it alive for future generations.

Fr David Garcia

Retired Priest of San Antonio Archdiocese

Main Plaza, Plaza de las Islas, has been central to San Antonio from the beginning of our founding. It is a place of history, memory, life, culture, faith and tradition. It continues to inspire us and we must all keep it alive for future generations.

I think about what the landscape looked like and what it meant to our ancestors when they arrived in 1731. It warms my own heart to walk in their footsteps in and around the Plaza and to share their story with locals and visitors alike. Our ancestors are calling upon us to do so.

Julia R. Lopez

Canary Islands Descendants Association

I think about what the landscape looked like and what it meant to our ancestors when they arrived in 1731. It warms my own heart to walk in their footsteps in and around the Plaza and to share their story with locals and visitors alike. Our ancestors are calling upon us to do so.

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Dr. Sukh Kaur

San Antonio District 1 Councilwoman

Great cities are defined by iconic public squares where people from all walks of life can gather, and San Antonio is no different. Main Plaza’s stories are woven into the fabric of our city, and investing in its future helps preserve our identity while creating a space everyone can enjoy. The new amenities reflect years of public input and community support, improving accessibility for both residents and visitors. I am proud to represent this cultural asset, and we look forward to continuing our work with the Main Plaza Conservancy to ensure its long‑term vibrancy.

Rent Main Plaza's Portal in the Heart of San Antonio for memorial private gatherings.

From Our Executive Director

Welcome to Main Plaza - the Heart of the City™. You're standing in a historic place where nearly 300 years ago Canary Islanders forged an arduous journey to settle a new town now known as San Antonio. Since the beginning Main Plaza has been the People's Plaza - a hub for civic, commercial, social, and religious life. At Main Plaza Conservancy we aim to maintain the relevance of this place for locals and visitors. Stay tuned as we embark upon continued improvements to increase access, beauty, and gathering spaces for all to enjoy.

We're glad you're here,

Molly Hall-Villareal

Executive Director, Main Plaza Conservancy.