AEG Special Event Venues

What AEG Special Event Venues does

AEG Special Event Venues is the venue-rental and special-events division of AEG Presents (itself a subsidiary of Anschutz Entertainment Group). The division markets and leases more than 50 concert and event venues across more than 14 U.S. states — including flagship properties such as the Shrine Auditorium & Expo Hall in Los Angeles, The Pinnacle in Nashville, Mission Ballroom in Denver, Empire Polo Club in Indio (Coachella site), and The Warfield in San Francisco — for corporate events, weddings and social occasions, film premieres, awards shows, esports tournaments, and private concerts. On-site technical infrastructure is the core capability: each venue ships with state-of-the-art lighting, sound, and staging systems and supported by in-house event professionals, enabling turnkey production without third-party vendors. Select venues feature differentiated physical assets such as a reversible movable stage at MegaCorp Pavilion. Revenue is generated on a transaction-fee basis via direct enterprise sales: customers submit inquiries on aegsev.com or arrange venue tours, then contract space with bundled production, catering, and beverage services. Pricing is not publicly disclosed and varies by venue, capacity, and production requirements. The division's value proposition is two-sided: brand cachet from iconic venues for the client side, and access to an integrated multi-venue booking channel covering groups from 50 to 90,000 guests for the event planner side.

Name

AEG Special Event Venues

Legal name

AEG Special Event Venues

Website

https://aegsev.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2013

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

AEG Special Event Venues rents 50+ world-class concert venues across the United States through AEG Presents for corporate events, weddings, premieres, film shoots, and private gatherings, offering bundled production, catering, and full-service event support.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Event Venue Rental Services

NAICS

Promoters of Performing Arts, Sports, and Similar Events with Facilities (71131), Promoters of Performing Arts, Sports, and Similar Events with Facilities (711310), Performing Arts, Spectator Sports, and Related Industries (711)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Concert Halls & Music Venue Operations (Symphony Halls, Recital Venues) (MPAGALAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Event Operations & Venue Services (Box Office, FOH/BOH, Concessions) (MPAIAFAL), Sports & Arena Event Venues (Stadiums, Arenas) (THAHAAAF), Outdoor Amphitheater & Open-Air Venue Operations (MPAGALAG), Specialty & Entertainment Venue Property Management (BPAJAGAO)

Keywords

• Concert venue rentals
• Special event venues
• Corporate event hosting
• Private concert venues
• Film shoot locations

Headquarters

HQ city

Los Angeles

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices12 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Personnel, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Venue Rental: Revenue generated from renting out concert venues and event spaces for corporate events, weddings, private concerts, galas, awards shows, and other special occasions. Pricing varies by venue, capacity, and event type.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

AEG Special Event Venues rents out 50+ world-class concert and event venues across the United States for corporate functions, private events, weddings, galas, awards shows, premieres, and film shoots. Each venue features state-of-the-art lighting and sound systems, flexible floor plans accommodating groups from 50 to 90,000+ guests, expert in-house production support, and signature turnkey service. The portfolio spans historic theatres, modern ballrooms, and large-scale arenas operated under the AEG Presents umbrella.

Product overview

AEG Special Event Venues is a venue rental platform offering access to 50+ world-class concert venues across the United States for private events, corporate functions, weddings, holiday parties, and film shoots. The portfolio includes iconic venues such as The Shrine Auditorium & Expo Hall in Los Angeles, The Mountain Winery in Saratoga, The Pinnacle in Nashville, and Mission Ballroom in Denver, among others. Each venue offers state-of-the-art lighting and sound systems, flexible spaces accommodating groups from 50 to 90,000+ guests, expert production support, and signature service. The company operates venues across multiple states including California, New York, Texas, Ohio, Colorado, Georgia, and more.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Stage AE: Indoor/outdoor concert venue in Pittsburgh, PA featuring state-of-the-art lighting, acoustical systems, and reversible stage.
• The Agora
• The Mountain Winery
• Brooklyn Steel
• Shrine Auditorium & Expo Hall
• The Eastern
• MegaCorp Pavilion
• Terminal West
• The Novo
• Mission Ballroom
• The Pinnacle
• Terminal 5
• Webster Hall
• Empire Polo Club
• Empire Grand Oasis

Products and services

• Concert Venue Rentals Rental of 50+ world-class concert venues across the United States for private events, corporate functions, and film shoots. Venues offer state-of-the-art lighting and sound systems, flexible spaces accommodating 50 to 2,000+ guests, and expert production support.
• MegaCorp Pavilion Indoor/outdoor venue in Newport, KY featuring state-of-the-art lighting, acoustical systems, and an innovative reversible, movable stage. Accommodates groups from 50-5,000 guests.
• The Eastern Atlanta's newest private events venue with state-of-the-art amenities and flexible floorplans. Features a rooftop with full bar and restaurant, accommodating 50-2,300 guests. Developed and operated by Zero Mile Presents.
• The Mountain Winery Historic winery venue in Saratoga, CA with breathtaking views of Silicon Valley. Features versatile event spaces, state-of-the-art production capabilities, and 2,545 max capacity.
• The Midland Historic venue in Kansas City, MO built in 1927, featuring ornate architectural features, hand-cut crystal chandeliers, and 3,000 max capacity. Ideal for corporate events, galas, award shows, and private concerts.
• Shrine Auditorium & Expo Hall Versatile indoor and outdoor venue complex in Los Angeles, CA with 6,300 capacity. Ideal for awards shows, movie premieres, and festivals. Features the largest proscenium stage and opera boxes.
• Mission Ballroom Concert and special event venue in Denver, CO opened August 2019 in RiNo area. Features state-of-the-art staging, sound and lighting, LED video wall, and 3,950 standing capacity.
• Empire Polo Club World-class event facility in Indio, CA with 250+ acres of lush gardens. Offers four unique venues: The Rose Garden, Hacienda Del Toro, Medjhool Lake, and The Forum. Accommodates groups from 15 to 90,000 guests.
• The Pinnacle AEG Presents' flagship venue in Nashville, TN with 88,500 square feet. Features state-of-the-art technology, open-air rooftop patio, VIP lounge, and broadcast capabilities. Ideal for corporate gatherings to private concerts.
• Filming Locations Rental of AEG venues as filming locations for film and television production shoots, leveraging the company's iconic and award-winning venues as production sets.

Quantifiable outcome

• Venues accommodate groups from 50 to 90,000 guests
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers26 records

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

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core, minor and flagship.

• Zero Mile PresentscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerZero Mile Presents developed and operates The Eastern venue in Atlanta, bringing over 20 years of live event, concert and festival experience to the partnership with AEG Special Event Venues.
• David Stark DesignminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerBrooklyn-based event design agency that produced the Uber and Delta Airlines launch party at The Eastern, providing creative direction and execution.
• PorscheflagshipGTM or Marketing PartnerCollaborative brand activation partnership celebrating the new 2020 911 Carrera S model with a house party at Terminal 5, featuring historic Porsche sports cars and nostalgic musical performances.
• Rolling StoneflagshipGTM or Marketing PartnerMedia partnership with Rolling Stone for collaborative brand activation at Terminal 5, creating immersive experiences connecting automotive and music audiences.
• NAACPcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerHosting the prestigious 56th NAACP Image Awards Creative Honors event, celebrating outstanding contributions in arts and entertainment.
• Barbie Movie ProductionflagshipGTM or Marketing PartnerHosted the Barbie Movie Premiere at Shrine Auditorium & Expo Hall, featuring star-studded guest list including Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling.
• IMPACT WrestlingminorGTM or Marketing PartnerIMPACT Wrestling Double Main Event: Under Siege 2022 pay-per-view taping hosted at MegaCorp Pavilion.
• Screen Actors GuildflagshipGTM or Marketing PartnerAnnual SAG Awards Show hosted at Shrine Auditorium, one of the most desired venues for awards shows, galas, and film premieres.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Legends Hospitality: Legends provides hospitality, merchandise, and venue services for premier sports and entertainment venues, including premium event experiences and private bookings. Comparable in offering bundled event production and hospitality services at premium venues.
• ASM Global: ASM Global (formed by the merger of AEG Facilities and SMG) is the world's largest venue management company, operating convention centers, arenas, and stadiums for both third-party clients and events. Direct competitor in the venue operations and event-hosting market.
• C3 Presents: C3 Presents is the producer of Austin City Limits Music Festival and Lollapalooza and operates/consults on festival grounds and event venues. Comparable as a live-events and festival venue operator with overlap on destination event hosting.
• Bowery Presents: Bowery Presents operates a portfolio of mid-sized music venues across major U.S. cities (Brooklyn Bowl, Webster Hall competitor markets, Terminal 5 competitor markets). Comparable as an AEG Presents competitor operating similarly sized concert venues available for private rental.
• Nederlander National Markets: Nederlander operates a network of historic theaters (Nederlander, City National Grove, etc.) across the U.S. used for concerts, corporate events, and private rentals. Direct peer in the boutique-venue rental market with similar historic, production-ready properties.
• Oak View Group (OVG): OVG is a fast-growing venue development and management company operating and developing arenas and music venues across the U.S. It is a direct peer in owning/managing premium live entertainment venues for both ticketed and private events.

Others

• Eventbrite: Eventbrite is a ticketing and event-management platform rather than a venue operator, but it sits in the same event-discovery and event-management ecosystem and competes for the same end-customer attention as AEG SEV's venue rental offering.

Broad incumbents

• Live Nation Entertainment: Live Nation operates one of the world's largest venue networks (House of Blues, Fillmore, etc.) and is both a direct competitor for corporate/private event rentals and a global live entertainment incumbent. Comparable because it owns/operates a national portfolio of music venues used for both promoted concerts and third-party event rentals, similar to AEG SEV.
• MSG Entertainment: MSG Entertainment operates Madison Square Garden, Radio City Music Hall, and The Beacon Theatre, and rents these venues for corporate events, premieres, and galas. Comparable as a premium venue operator with iconic, high-capacity urban properties used for private events.
• Marriott International (Event Spaces): Marriott's hotel ballroom and convention space division is a substitute for AEG SEV in the mid-market corporate event segment, offering bundled F&B, AV, and lodging. Comparable only on the event-hosting end, not on venue ownership of iconic properties.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks1 record

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

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