The Jefferson Theater

Name

The Jefferson Theater

Legal name

The Jefferson Theater

Website

https://jeffersontheater.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1912

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Live Music Venue

NAICS

Promoters of Performing Arts, Sports, and Similar Events with Facilities (71131), Performing Arts, Spectator Sports, and Related Industries (711), Musical Groups and Artists (71113)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Live Music Clubs & Venues (MPAGAIAB), VIP, Hospitality & Premium Experiences (Packages, Clubs, Suites) (MPAIAFAK), Live Music Bars & Venues (CRANACAH), VIP Hospitality & Client Entertainment (Boxes, Suites, Hosted Experiences) (MPAGAHAG)

Keywords

• Live music venue
• Concert hall
• Event rentals
• Performing arts
• Live entertainment

Headquarters

HQ city

Charlottesville

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Live Event Ticket Sales: Revenue generated from ticket sales for concerts and live performances. Tickets sold exclusively through Ticketmaster.com or in-person at the Jefferson Theater box office. A $1-$2 box office fee applies per ticket sold.
2. Private Event Rentals: The venue can be rented for private events including weddings, cocktail parties, birthday parties, holiday gatherings, class reunions, nonprofit fundraisers, corporate meetings, conferences, lectures, and panel discussions. Settings accommodate 150-650 attendees.
3. Top of The House VIP Packages: Premium group packages offering exclusive use of private balcony lounge with dedicated bartender, bottles of premium liquor, assorted mixers, and various beer and wine options. Packages accommodate 10-30 people.
4. Bar Services: Two full-service bars offering wide selection of beer, spirits, wine, sodas and water at every show. Revenue from alcohol sales.
5. Merchandise Sales: Merchandise counter at shows selling artist merchandise and other goods.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

The Jefferson Theater operates a 750-capacity historic live music and event venue in Charlottesville, Virginia, selling general admission and reserved seating tickets for concerts and live performances across rock, bluegrass, reggae, country, metal, and hip-hop genres. Tickets are sold exclusively through Ticketmaster and the on-site box office. The venue also rents its flexible event spaces (150-650 attendees) for weddings, corporate events, and private parties, and offers Top of The House premium VIP group packages (10-30 people) with private lounge access, dedicated bartender, and premium liquor. Two full-service bars and artist merchandise sales support each event.

Product overview

The Jefferson Theater is a traditional live performance venue offering a unified set of services centered around live music and entertainment. The core offerings include general admission and reserved seating event tickets for concerts across multiple genres, along with venue rental services for private events (weddings, corporate functions, parties). Premium offerings include 'Top of The House' VIP packages with exclusive lounge access for groups. Hospitality services include two full-service bars and connection to dining at the sister venue The Southern Cafe & Music Hall.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Live Event Tickets General admission and reserved seating tickets for concerts, dance parties, tribute shows, and live performances across multiple genres including rock, bluegrass, reggae, country, metal, and hip-hop. Sold exclusively through Ticketmaster.com and the on-site box office.
• Venue Rental Private event rentals for settings of 150-650 attendees, including weddings, cocktail parties, birthday celebrations, corporate meetings, conferences, lectures, panel discussions, and nonprofit fundraisers. Includes access to full-service bars and professional technical capabilities.
• Top of The House Premium Packages Premium VIP group packages accommodating 10-30 people, including 15-30 tickets, exclusive use of the private balcony lounge, dedicated bartender, bottles of premium liquor, assorted mixers, beer, and wine options.
• Bar and Concession Services Two full-service bars on separate floors offering a wide selection of beer, spirits, wine, sodas, and water at every show, plus artist merchandise sales through the on-site merchandise counter.

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• TicketmastercoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPrimary ticketing partner for all events at the Jefferson Theater, Ting Pavilion, and The Southern. Tickets sold exclusively through Ticketmaster.com or in-person box office.
• Ting PavilioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRelated venue and sister operation under Starr Hill Presents. Co-promotes events and shares promotional resources. Located 5 blocks from Jefferson Theater.
• The Southern Cafe & Music HallcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRelated venue under Starr Hill Presents network. Sister venue with shared box office operations and event promotion. Located at 103 South 1st Street.
• WNRN (Radio Station)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal radio station that presents various shows at the venue. WNRN promotional support through radio broadcasts and co-marketing for featured performances.
• Starr Hill PresentscoreOthersParent company and venue management group operating Jefferson Theater, Ting Pavilion, and The Southern. Manages artist booking, event promotion, and venue operations.
• Jeff HotelminorOthersRecommended hotel partner located at 110 E Main Street (same address as theater). Provides accommodation options for out-of-town show attendees.
• C-Ville (Media)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal media sponsor providing editorial coverage and promotional support for venue events and programming.
• Ting (Telecommunications Sponsor)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerTelecommunications company sponsor supporting venue operations and related to Ting Pavilion partnership.
• WCNR (Radio Station)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal radio station sponsor (106.1 The Corner) providing promotional support and radio broadcast partnerships for venue events.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves1 record

Direct peers

• Ting Pavilion: Outdoor sister venue under Starr Hill Presents, ~5 blocks from Jefferson. Same parent, shared ticket platform and promotion; comparable live-music audience but seasonal/format difference.
• Rams Head On Stage: ~250-seat seated concert venue in Annapolis, MD. Comparable small-tier theater-style live music room with similar genre breadth, dining packages, and private rental model.
• 9:30 Club: Iconic 1,200-capacity live music club in Washington, DC. Comparable mid-tier general-admission concert venue model with national touring bookings and similar genre mix.
• Higher Ground (Burlington): 1,300-cap independent concert venue in Burlington, VT. Comparable privately operated, restored-historic-theater live music model with premium production and multi-genre programming.
• The Southern Cafe & Music Hall: Sister venue under Starr Hill Presents, also located in downtown Charlottesville and hosting live music plus food service. Most directly comparable peer due to shared parent, overlapping programming, and identical GTM.
• The Anthem: Live Nation–operated 2,500- and 6,000-capacity music hall on the DC waterfront. Same concert-tour routing ecosystem and target audience as Jefferson, scaled up.

Emerging players

• Brooklyn Bowl: Multi-format concert+billiards+food concept operating in NYC, Las Vegas, and Philadelphia. Concept-comparable peer combining live touring acts with on-site bar/food revenue.

Broad incumbents

• House of Blues: Live Nation music-venue brand combining live concerts with full bars and Southern-themed hospitality. Operates at larger scale but mirrors Jefferson's concert-plus-bar revenue model.
• The Fillmore (Live Nation): National chain of branded mid-size concert venues operated by Live Nation. Comparable general-admission live music format with stronger touring-booking leverage due to portfolio scale.

Regional players

• The National (Richmond): Historic 1,600-capacity music venue in Richmond, VA offering comparable mid-tier general-admission concerts within driving distance of Charlottesville, sharing regional touring routes.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/CvilleJefferson
• Facebookfacebook.com/JeffersonTheater
• Instagraminstagram.com/cvillejefferson

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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