Xfinity Theatre

What Xfinity Theatre does

The Meadows Music Theatre (formerly Xfinity Theatre) is a 30,000-capacity hybrid indoor/outdoor amphitheater located at 61 Savitt Way in Hartford, Connecticut, situated near the Connecticut River just off Route 91. The venue features a 7,500-seat covered indoor pavilion (sections 100-800) and a 22,500-capacity outdoor sloped lawn area, enabling year-round programming with weather flexibility. It is owned and operated by Live Nation Entertainment (NYSE: LYV) under a wholly owned subsidiary structure, with primary ticketing routed through Live Nation/Ticketmaster and a resale channel operated via Ticket Squeeze.

The venue generates revenue through five primary streams: primary ticket sales (average $99-$177 with premium tiers reaching $9,000 for high-demand shows), secondary-market resale commissions, on-site food and beverage concessions, parking (VIP, premier, and EZ Out tiers), and VIP/premium packages that bundle lounge access, in-seat service, fast-lane entry, and private boxes. Operating as a cashless facility, it accepts credit, debit, and contactless payments across all points of sale. Supporting technology includes mobile-entry ticketing, ADA-compliant accessibility infrastructure, and modern acoustics and lighting systems. Marketing and distribution operate through Live Nation's national network, the venue's own social media (@XfinityTheatre1), and email newsletters.

Founded in 1995 as the Meadows Music Theatre, the venue has been under Live Nation ownership since 1997 and has hosted several dozen events annually across genres (rock, country, pop, rap, R&B, comedy, festivals), drawing audiences primarily from Connecticut, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and New York. Notable historical performances include Bruce Springsteen, Taylor Swift, Dave Matthews Band, Post Malone, Billie Eilish, Aerosmith, Beyoncé, and The Spice Girls. The venue has undergone multiple brand iterations — Comcast Theatre (2006), Xfinity Theatre (2013), and a return to The Meadows Music Theatre (2026) — reflecting corporate sponsorship cycles.

Name

Xfinity Theatre

Legal name

The Meadows Music Theatre

Website

https://hartfordtheatre.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1995

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The Meadows Music Theatre is a 30,000-capacity hybrid indoor/outdoor amphitheater in Hartford, Connecticut, owned by Live Nation Entertainment since 1997. It hosts several dozen concerts and events annually, serving Northeast audiences across Connecticut, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and New York.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Live Entertainment Venue

NAICS

Promoters of Performing Arts, Sports, and Similar Events with Facilities (71131), Performing Arts, Spectator Sports, and Related Industries (711)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Outdoor Amphitheater & Open-Air Venue Operations (MPAGALAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Event Operations & Venue Services (Box Office, FOH/BOH, Concessions) (MPAIAFAL), Theater & Performing Arts Venue Operations (Playhouses, Opera Houses) (MPAGALAB)

Keywords

• Live entertainment venue
• Outdoor amphitheater
• Concert ticketing services
• Event hosting services
• VIP hospitality packages

Headquarters

HQ city

Hartford

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Primary ticket sales: Revenue generated from ticket sales through Live Nation/Ticketmaster platforms. Includes reserved seating (sections 100-800), general admission lawn, pit seating for select shows, and VIP packages. Average concert ticket prices range from $99-$177, with premium seats reaching up to $9,000 for high-demand shows.
2. Resale ticket marketplace: Secondary market ticket sales through Ticket Squeeze, offering tickets when primary sources are sold out or for premium seating options. Prices vary based on demand and may exceed face value.
3. Food and beverage concessions: On-site food and beverage sales through various concession stands offering alcoholic and non-alcoholic options. The venue features multiple vendors providing local and popular flavors.
4. Parking: Revenue from VIP parking, premier parking, and EZ Out parking options. General parking is included with tickets. Premier and reserved parking available for purchase.
5. VIP and premium seating packages: Exclusive VIP packages including access to VIP Club, private lounge, premium bars, personalized service, premium parking, fast-lane entry, and in-seat wait service. Private boxes available for groups.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

The Meadows Music Theatre is a hybrid indoor/outdoor amphitheater venue in Hartford, Connecticut, hosting live music concerts, comedy shows, and festivals for audiences across the Northeast. The venue offers reserved pavilion seating, general admission lawn seating, pit seating, and VIP/premium packages, with a total capacity of 30,000 guests. It is owned and operated by Live Nation Entertainment and serves as a major live entertainment destination drawing visitors from Connecticut, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and New York.

Product overview

The Meadows Music Theatre (formerly Xfinity Theatre) is a single physical venue offering live entertainment events. The venue provides a comprehensive concert experience through its core seating products (reserved pavilion seating, lawn seating, and pit seating), enhanced by VIP and premium seating options. Supporting services include ticket sales across multiple channels, parking facilities, and food/beverage concessions. The venue operates as a cashless facility and is owned/operated by Live Nation.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Reserved Pavilion Seating
• General Admission Lawn Seating
• Pit Seating
• VIP and Premium Seating Packages
• Parking Services
• Food and Beverage Concessions

Quantifiable outcome

• Venue has hosted legendary artists and sold-out tours with 800,000+ tickets across North American runs
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Live NationcoreOthers · 1 January 1997Live Nation owns and operates The Meadows Music Theatre. The venue was purchased by Live Nation in 1997. Live Nation serves as the primary ticket provider in partnership with Ticketmaster for all events at the venue. The venue is listed as part of Live Nation's national venue network.
• Ticket SqueezecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTicket Squeeze is a trusted resale marketplace partner for The Meadows Music Theatre tickets. They offer fans access to tickets when primary sources are sold out or for premium seating options. The partnership provides a secure environment for buying and selling tickets with a 100% buyer guarantee. The platform has a 4.6/5 rating with over 16,000 verified reviews. Benefits include side-by-side seating, low fees, no hidden charges, and downloadable last-minute e-tickets.
• Booking.comminorGTM or Marketing PartnerBooking.com is recommended as the preferred hotel booking partner for visitors to The Meadows Music Theatre. The partnership helps visitors find accommodation near the venue, with exclusive offers and discounts available through the partnership. Recommended hotels include The Goodwin Hotel, DoubleTree by Hilton Downtown Hartford, and Hampton Inn & Suites Hartford/Farmington.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Darien Lake Amphitheater: Live Nation-owned amphitheater near Buffalo, NY (~21,000 capacity). Direct comparable on the upstate New York portion of the same Northeast tour circuit.
• Bethel Woods Center for the Arts: New York state outdoor amphitheater (~15,000 capacity) on the historic Woodstock site. Operates on the same Northeast Live Nation/promoter tour circuit as Xfinity Theatre for major summer headliners.
• Saratoga Performing Arts Center: Live Nation-promoted amphitheater in Saratoga Springs, NY (~25,000 capacity). Comparable scale and operating model, serving overlapping upstate New York and New England audiences during the same summer touring season.
• Pavilion at Star Lake: Live Nation amphitheater in Burgettstown, PA (~23,000 capacity). Comparable scale and identical operator, often paired with Xfinity Theatre on Northeast amphitheater tour routes.
• PNC Bank Arts Center: Live Nation-owned outdoor amphitheater in Holmdel, New Jersey with comparable capacity (~17,500) and a similar summer touring circuit. Direct substitute for many of the same Northeast headliners that route through Xfinity Theatre.
• Northwell at Jones Beach Theater: Live Nation-operated amphitheater on Long Island, NY, with ~15,000 capacity serving the same Northeast touring circuit. Competes directly with Xfinity Theatre for the same headliner routing decisions.
• Bank of New Hampshire Pavilion: Live Nation-operated amphitheater in Gilford, NH (~9,000 capacity). Smaller-scale sibling venue on the same regional touring circuit, serving the northern New England audience Xfinity Theatre also draws from.
• Coastal Credit Union Music Park: Live Nation amphitheater in Raleigh, NC (~20,000 capacity). Same operator and same amphitheater operating model; comparable in scale and programming mix to Xfinity Theatre.

Broad incumbents

• AEG Presents: Direct competitor to Live Nation operating comparable amphitheaters (e.g., The Gorge, Crypto.com Arena-affiliated venues). Competes for the same touring artists, corporate sponsors, and Northeast summer tour routing that Xfinity Theatre depends on.
• Live Nation Entertainment: Parent company and operator (NYSE: LYV); the world's largest live entertainment conglomerate. Xfinity Theatre is one venue within Live Nation's portfolio of 300+ amphitheaters, theaters, and arenas globally.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/xfinitytheatre1
• Facebookfacebook.com/100067683005502
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/xfinity-theatre

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Investors

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M&A

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