San Jose Civic Auditorium is a sports arena located in downtown San Jose, California. It was built in 1936 and holds 3,060 people. An arena is a circular or oval shaped (or sometimes rectangular) public space (akin to a classical amphitheatre), designed to showcase theater, musical performances, or sporting events. ... Flag Seal Nickname: Capital of Silicon Valley Location Location of San Jose within Santa Clara County, California. ... 1936 (MCMXXXVI) was a leap year starting on Wednesday (link will take you to calendar). ...