House of Blues Entertainment

What House of Blues Entertainment does

House of Blues Entertainment operates a chain of 11 live music concert venues across major U.S. metropolitan markets (Anaheim, Boston, Chicago, Cleveland, Dallas, Houston, Las Vegas, Myrtle Beach, New Orleans, Orlando, San Diego), with corporate headquarters in Beverly Hills, California, at 325 N Maple. Founded in 1992 (with the first venue opening on the Sunset Strip in 1994) by Isaac Tigrett and Dan Aykroyd, the company is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Live Nation Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE: LYV). Each venue combines a Music Hall concert space with Southern-inspired Restaurant & Bar dining, a members-only Foundation Room VIP lounge (with annual memberships and one-night access passes), private event hosting for corporate, wedding, and social gatherings (capacity 20 to 2,500 guests), and a Gear Shop for branded merchandise. Signature venue features include over 600 pieces of American folk art at the New Orleans location and a distinct architectural identity at each site.

The company's revenue model is multi-stream: ticket sales distributed through LiveNation.com, Ticketmaster, and venue box offices; food and beverage across all 11 locations; merchandise sales via on-site Gear Shops and an online Gear Shop; Foundation Room annual memberships; private event rentals; and on-demand VIP table and balcony upgrades. The core technology stack comprises mobile ticketing infrastructure, cashless payment systems, the SevenRooms reservation and table-management platform deployed across all locations, and the Listen Everywhere assistive listening system rolled out in Houston, Dallas, and New Orleans. Marketing leverages Live Nation and Ticketmaster as primary ticketing channels, supported by the company website, organic social media, email newsletters, and a dedicated private events sales team.

House of Blues serves a hybrid customer base. Primary end-consumer segments include general-admission concert-goers, dining guests, and VIP/membership customers seeking premium concert access; business segments include corporate event planners and wedding/social event hosts. Partnerships include core infrastructure relationships with Live Nation (parent) and Ticketmaster (distribution), SevenRooms (technology), and minor parking-marketing relationships with ParkWhiz and SpotHero. The Boston location operates under a title-sponsorship arrangement (Citizens House of Blues Boston, sponsored by Ghost Tequila), demonstrating a venue-level sponsorship monetization model. The company employs 5,001-10,000 people and has not publicly disclosed standalone revenue, which is consolidated within Live Nation's Concerts segment reporting.

Name

House of Blues Entertainment

Legal name

House of Blues Entertainment

Website

https://houseofblues.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1994

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

5,001–10,000 employees

Short description

House of Blues Entertainment operates 11 live music concert venues across major U.S. markets under Live Nation ownership, combining Music Hall concerts, Southern-inspired dining, Foundation Room VIP memberships, and private event hosting for consumers, corporate clients, and social event hosts.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Live Music Entertainment Venues

NAICS

Promoters of Performing Arts, Sports, and Similar Events with Facilities (71131), Drinking Places (Alcoholic Beverages) (7224), Performing Arts, Spectator Sports, and Related Industries (711)

SIC

Retail-Eating & Drinking Places (5810), Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro primary industry

Live Music Clubs & Venues (MPAGAIAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Event Operations & Venue Services (Box Office, FOH/BOH, Concessions) (MPAIAFAL), Concert Halls & Music Venue Operations (Symphony Halls, Recital Venues) (MPAGALAC)

Keywords

• Live music venues
• Concert entertainment
• Private event hosting
• Vip hospitality
• Southern-inspired dining

Headquarters

HQ city

Los Angeles

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices12 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Ticket Sales: Primary revenue stream from concert and event tickets sold through LiveNation.com, Ticketmaster.com, and venue box offices. Tickets range from general admission to VIP table seating.
2. Food and Beverage: Southern-inspired cuisine and craft cocktails served at Restaurants & Bars and Foundation Room VIP lounges at all 11 locations. Includes upscale dining experiences and casual bar fare.
3. Merchandise: House of Blues branded merchandise including apparel, accessories, and limited-edition collectibles sold through Gear Shops at each venue and online.
4. Foundation Room Membership: Annual VIP membership offering priority access, exclusive events, discounts on tickets, food and drinks. Includes one-night access pass options for single-event VIP experience.
5. Private Events: Venue rentals for corporate events, weddings, receptions, social gatherings, and private concerts. Accommodates 20 to 2,500 guests depending on location.
6. VIP Upgrades: On-demand VIP table reservations, balcony seating upgrades, and Opera Box rentals for individual shows and events.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

House of Blues Entertainment operates a chain of 11 live music concert venues across major U.S. markets, selling concert tickets, Southern-inspired food and beverage, branded merchandise, and private event hosting services. Each venue combines a Music Hall concert space with a Foundation Room VIP lounge, a Restaurant & Bar, and flexible private event rooms, with ticketing distributed through Live Nation and Ticketmaster and reservations managed via SevenRooms.

Product overview

House of Blues Entertainment operates a chain of 11 live music concert venues across the United States. The offering is a unified venue experience combining the core Music Hall concert space with modular add-ons including the Foundation Room VIP membership program, Restaurant & Bar dining service, and Private Events hosting capabilities. The Gear Shop merchandise component completes the entertainment ecosystem. Each location also features location-specific venues (Cambridge Room, Bronze Peacock, Parish, Voodoo Garden, Backporch Stage, Big Mama's Lounge) that provide specialized event spaces. The brand is owned and operated by Live Nation Entertainment.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• House of Blues Venue Experience Chain of 11 live music concert venues across the U.S. combining Music Hall concert spaces, Foundation Room VIP lounges, Restaurant & Bar dining, and private event rooms for individual concert-goers.
• Foundation Room VIP Membership Members-only VIP lounge program sold as an annual membership, offering priority entry, premium seating, exclusive events, and discounts on tickets, food, and drinks across all 11 House of Blues locations.
• One-Night Foundation Room Access Pass Single-night VIP experience offering private entrance, Foundation Room access before, during, and after shows, plus complimentary coat check for non-members.
• Restaurant & Bar Dining On-site Southern-inspired dining and bar service at all 11 House of Blues locations, featuring made-from-scratch menu items with prices ranging from $10-$50, craft cocktails, and live music on select nights.
• Private Events Hosting Venue rental and full-service event hosting for corporate events, weddings, receptions, social gatherings, and private concerts, accommodating 20 to 2,500 guests depending on location and room selection.
• Gear Shop Merchandise House of Blues branded merchandise retail offering exclusive apparel, accessories, and limited-edition collectibles sold at on-site Gear Shops at each venue and through the online Gear Shop.

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• ParkWhizminorGTM or Marketing PartnerParking partnership providing easy and reliable parking options for House of Blues guests. Featured on venue websites with direct booking links.
• SpotHerominorGTM or Marketing PartnerParking reservations partnership for Chicago location, offering convenient and affordable parking through the nation's leading parking reservations app.
• SevenRoomscoreTechnology or IntegrationReservation and table management platform used for VIP table bookings, restaurant reservations, and event inquiries across all House of Blues locations.
• Live NationcoreOthersHouse of Blues is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Live Nation Worldwide, Inc., operating as part of the company's live entertainment portfolio.
• TicketmastercoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPrimary ticketing platform for House of Blues concerts and events, handling ticket sales and distribution across all locations.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• The Fillmore: Operated by Live Nation, The Fillmore is a network of historic live music venues (Fillmore Detroit, San Francisco, etc.) with a comparable model of branded live music + VIP/hospitality experiences. Most directly comparable as a sibling Live Nation venue chain targeting similar artists and audiences.
• Brooklyn Bowl: Brooklyn Bowl combines a live music venue, restaurant, and bowling alley — a direct analog to House of Blues' music + dining model. Targets similar concert demographics and competes for the same touring acts at comparable venue capacities.
• 9:30 Club: Iconic Washington, D.C. live music venue operated by I.M.P., with comparable general-admission standing-room concert hall, VIP/hospitality offerings, and touring artist focus. A direct competitor for routed live music acts.
• The Anthem: Washington D.C. waterfront concert venue operated by I.M.P., competing for the same live music touring circuit with similar 2,000–6,000 capacity and premium hospitality tiers. Direct peer in artist routing and ticket pricing benchmarks.
• Terminal 5: New York City mid-sized live music venue with general admission standing format similar to House of Blues Music Halls. Direct competitor for the same touring mid-tier artist circuit with comparable ticketing and VIP upgrade offerings.
• Irving Plaza: Live Nation-operated NYC live music venue with general admission floor and VIP balcony/seating, directly comparable to House of Blues Music Hall format and serving the same touring artist segment.
• Brooklyn Steel: Bowery Presents-operated NYC live music venue with comparable general admission standing-room format, premium seating upgrades, and touring artist focus. A direct competitor in the routed mid-tier live music segment.
• Music Hall of Williamsburg: Bowery Presents-operated Williamsburg live music venue with general admission format and VIP/hospitality options similar to House of Blues Music Halls. Directly comparable in capacity, format, and touring artist competition.
• The Novo by Microsoft at L.A. Live: Mid-sized live music venue at L.A. Live operated by AEG, directly competing with House of Blues Anaheim/Los Angeles-area venues for the same touring acts with comparable general admission and VIP tier structures.

Broad incumbents

• AEG Presents: AEG Presents is Live Nation's main competitor in concert promotion and venue operations, controlling a portfolio of theaters, clubs, and amphitheaters (e.g., The Greek Theatre, Staples Center). Broadly comparable as a live-entertainment venue operator and artist routing counterweight.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/Houseof_Blues
• Facebookfacebook.com/hobsandiego
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/house-of-blues

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds2 records

Investors2 records

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M&A

Investments

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