Nederlander Concerts

Name

Nederlander Concerts

Legal name

Nederlander Concerts

Website

https://nederlanderconcerts.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1909

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Live Entertainment & Venue Management

NAICS

Promoters of Performing Arts, Sports, and Similar Events with Facilities (71131), Promoters of Performing Arts, Sports, and Similar Events with Facilities (711310)

SIC

Services-Miscellaneous Amusement & Recreation (7990), Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro primary industry

Concert & Tour Promoters (MPAIAFAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Concert Venue Operators (Arenas, Amphitheaters, Clubs) (MPAGAAAC), Outdoor Amphitheater & Open-Air Venue Operations (MPAGALAG), Venue Management & Booking Services (Third-Party Operators) (MPAGALAJ)

Keywords

• Live concert promotion
• Venue management services
• Live event production
• Theater and amphitheater operations
• Concert ticketing services

Headquarters

HQ city

Los Angeles

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices8 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Event Promotion and Ticketing: Generates revenue through promoting and co-promoting live entertainment events at owned and operated venues. Revenue derived from ticket sales, artist fees, and event production.
2. Venue Management and Operations: Manages and operates venues through exclusive management agreements, collecting fees for venue operations, programming, and facility management.
3. Exclusive Booking Services: Provides exclusive booking and programming services for third-party venues, earning fees for talent booking and event coordination.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Nederlander Concerts is a family-owned concert promotion and venue management company that operates a portfolio of theaters and amphitheaters and produces live entertainment events for the general public. The company books and presents concerts and live performances at owned venues such as the Greek Theatre, Hollywood Pantages, San Jose Civic, and City National Grove of Anaheim, and holds exclusive booking rights at additional amphitheaters and event spaces across the western United States.

Product overview

Nederlander Concerts is a family-owned independent live entertainment promoter and venue operator. The company operates a portfolio of venues including the Greek Theatre, Hollywood Pantages, San Jose Civic, City National Grove of Anaheim (Grove of Anaheim), and Vina Robles Amphitheatre (acquired May 2026). The core offering encompasses concert promotion and talent booking services, venue operations and management, and event production across California and nationally. Additional products include Sad Summer Festival, virtual programming (Drive-In OC, Block Party, Wine Down Wednesdays), and signature food/beverage offerings like Boysenheim craft beer at the Grove of Anaheim. The company also provides exclusive booking/promotion services for third-party venues including The Port in Idaho, SOMO Concerts in Sonoma County, The Backyard in Sacramento, and the proposed West Harbor Amphitheater in Los Angeles.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Greek Theatre (Los Angeles) An iconic outdoor amphitheater in Los Angeles operated by Nederlander Concerts, hosting live music concerts and performances for general audiences.
• Hollywood Pantages Theatre A landmark theater in Hollywood, California, operated by Nederlander Concerts, hosting Broadway productions, theatrical shows, and live performances for general audiences.
• San Jose Civic A concert and event venue in San Jose, California, operated by Nederlander Concerts, hosting live music and entertainment events for general audiences.
• City National Grove of Anaheim An indoor concert venue in Anaheim, California, operated by Nederlander Concerts, hosting live music performances and special events for general audiences.
• Vina Robles Amphitheatre An amphitheater venue in the Vina Robles portfolio operated by Nederlander Concerts, hosting live music performances and outdoor concert events.
• Exclusive venue booking services Concert promotion and exclusive booking services provided to venues such as Portneuf Health Trust Amphitheatre (The Port), SOMO Concerts, The Backyard, and Earl Carroll Theatre, where Nederlander Concerts holds exclusive booking and promotion rights.
• Concert promotion and live event production Concert promotion and live event production services, including artist booking, marketing, ticketing, and on-site event management for live music and entertainment events.

Quantifiable outcome

• Vina Robles Amphitheatre achieved 93% growth in ticket sales compared to opening season in 2013
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers18 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Venu Holding CorporationminorOthersBoth Nederlander Concerts and Venu Holding Corporation were mentioned as entities acquiring venues in the music industry news, indicating competitive or parallel expansion activities rather than a formal partnership.
• West HarborcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNederlander Concerts partnered with West Harbor to co-develop and operate a proposed 6,200-capacity outdoor waterfront amphitheater at the Port of Los Angeles. The partnership combines West Harbor's 42-acre entertainment destination development with Nederlander's 111-year venue operating expertise. The amphitheater is currently undergoing environmental review.
• Second Octave Entertainment (SOMO Concerts)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNederlander Concerts selected as exclusive booker and promoter for SOMO Concerts, a 3,000-capacity solar-powered outdoor venue in Sonoma County. Multi-year agreement effective immediately, broadening venue's marketing reach and booking capabilities with Nederlander's national expertise.
• The Backyard (Rock & Brews/Cal Expo)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNederlander Concerts named exclusive promoter for The Backyard, Sacramento's new outdoor venue behind Rock & Brews complex at Cal Expo. Partnership aims to raise and enhance profile of live music in Sacramento area with 3,500+ capacity venue.
• Portneuf Health Trust (The Port)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMulti-year agreement for exclusively programming and consulting for Portneuf Health Trust Amphitheatre (The Port) in Pocatello, Idaho. Venue offers adaptable capacity from 2,000 to 10,000, broadening regional reach for Nederlander.
• Earl Carroll Theatre (Thaddeus Hunter Smith, Brian Levian)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNederlander Concerts selected to exclusively book The Earl Carroll Theatre on Sunset Boulevard in Hollywood. Multi-year booking and promotion agreement for approximately 1,800-capacity venue undergoing multi-million dollar restoration, adding to Nederlander's Hollywood roster.
• Various Promoters (AEG, Live Nation, Outback Presents, folkYEAH!, R Entertainment, Good Vibez, Richter Entertainment Group, Good Medicine Presents)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorVina Robles Amphitheatre has served as a collaborative platform for multiple promoters including AEG, Live Nation, Outback Presents, folkYEAH!, R Entertainment, Good Vibez, Richter Entertainment Group, and Good Medicine Presents. Nederlander will continue welcoming partnerships with other promoters at the venue.
• Brewheim Beer MakersminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCity National Grove of Anaheim partnered with local Anaheim brewery Brewheim Beer Makers to develop signature craft beer 'Boysenheim' exclusively for the venue, enhancing the guest experience with local vendor partnership.
• PLUS1minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRainbow Kitten Surprise partnered with PLUS1 so that $1 per ticket goes to the Rainbow Kitten Surprise Fund supporting marginalized communities. Nederlander hosts events with this charitable ticketing component.
• PLUS1minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCharley Crockett, in partnership with PLUS1, contributes $1.00 from every ticket sold to Last Prisoner Project to support cannabis justice efforts. Nederlander hosts these benefit concerts.

Scale indicators19 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• AEG Presents: AEG Presents is the largest US concert promoter and venue operator, directly competing with Nederlander for artist routing and venue management agreements across amphitheaters, theaters, and arenas. The two companies co-promote events at Vina Robles and compete for exclusive booking contracts in regional markets.
• Live Nation Entertainment: Live Nation is the world's largest live entertainment company, controlling Ticketmaster and operating dozens of owned venues plus a global promotion network. Several recent Nederlander hires (Todd Miller, Kate Guarrieri) came from Live Nation, reflecting the head-to-head competition for talent and routing.
• Goldenvoice: Goldenvoice is a California-based concert promoter (Coachella, Stagecoach) operating primarily in Southern California. Vice President Eric Milhouse of Nederlander previously worked at Goldenvoice, and the two compete for the same indie and alternative artists in overlapping LA/OC markets.
• C3 Presents: C3 Presents is an Austin-based independent concert promoter (Austin City Limits Music Festival) and venue operator competing with Nederlander for regional amphitheater bookings. They overlap with Nederlander's exclusive promoter role at H-E-B Center (Austin) area.
• Outback Presents: Outback Presents is an independent concert promoter operating across multiple US regions, co-promoting shows with Nederlander at venues such as Vina Robles. Both companies pursue a similar boutique, family-style promoter model with mid-sized amphitheater and theater focus.
• Another Planet Entertainment: Another Planet Entertainment is an independent Bay Area concert promoter and venue operator that competes with Nederlander for artists touring Northern California. Its venue portfolio (Fox Theater Oakland, Lake Tahoe Outdoor Arena at Harveys) and exclusive booking approach closely mirror Nederlander's model.

Broad incumbents

• Live Nation Touring: Live Nation Touring is the global touring arm of Live Nation, promoting and producing major artist tours worldwide. Its scale dwarfs Nederlander's boutique operation, but the two intersect where Live Nation routes tours through Nederlander's owned and exclusively-booked venues.
• MSG Entertainment / Madison Square Garden Entertainment: MSG Entertainment operates iconic venues such as Madison Square Garden, Radio City Music Hall, and The Beacon Theatre. It is a larger incumbent with a similar portfolio of premium New York venues, providing a structural analog for how Nederlander could expand with owned premium venues.

Others

• Billy Reid's Starr Hill Presents / Red Light Management: Red Light Management (Coran Capshaw's artist management and venue platform) represents a vertically integrated competitor that pairs artist management with venue ownership and promotion, similar to the integrated model Nederlander pursues through the Nederlander Organization.

Emerging players

• Belly Up Entertainment / Belly Up Solana Beach: Belly Up operates an independent Southern California live music venue with a strong indie and roots booking reputation. Vice President Eric Milhouse of Nederlander previously worked as a talent buyer at Belly Up, indicating the close peer relationship and overlap in programming style.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/nederlanderconcerts
• Instagraminstagram.com/citynationalgroveofanaheim
• Xx.com/NederlanderLive
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/nederlander-concerts

Compliance1 record

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Valuation estimate

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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