What Showbox Presents does

Showbox Presents is a Seattle-based live entertainment venue operator owned and operated by AEG Presents, one of the world's largest live entertainment companies. The company runs a portfolio of venue spaces anchored by The Showbox — an art-deco ballroom in downtown Seattle near Pike Place Market, established July 24, 1939, with a 1,100-guest standing capacity — and Showbox SoDo, a 1,800-capacity converted warehouse venue in the SoDo district near the sports stadiums, added to the portfolio in 2007. Ancillary spaces include the 300-capacity SoDo Lounge and the heritage-themed Kerns Music Shop, a 21+ bar/lounge reclaiming the name of a 1946 music store that once hosted Frank Sinatra, Harry James, and Nat King Cole.

The business generates revenue across four primary streams: ticket sales (sold through AXS.com as primary ticketing partner, plus on-site box offices and phone sales with a $5 box-office service fee); venue rentals for corporate events, private parties, weddings, meetings, and filming/virtual events; food and beverage sales through multiple bar locations; and a sponsorship stack spanning beer brands (Corona, Modelo, White Claw, Rainier, Pabst Blue Ribbon), Washington State Lottery, and T-Mobile. Seating upgrades (reserved tables for two or four with VIP cocktail service) provide event-level upsell. Programmatically, the company operates not only its owned Seattle venues but also presents events at larger third-party venues across Washington, Oregon, Idaho, and Montana — including ExtraMile Arena, Mountain America Center, and Autzen Stadium — indicating an active regional promoter role.

Customer segments are split between individual concert-goers as the primary audience and three secondary segments: corporate/private event clients, sponsors/advertisers, and a promoter-driven third-party venue tour circuit. Marketing and distribution rely on the Showbox website event calendar, an email newsletter offering presale access, AXS.com as the ticketing storefront, social media, and a 2025-launched outdoor shows product line. Technology infrastructure is essentially third-party: the AXS.com ticketing integration is the only named integration, there is no proprietary software product, no mobile app, and no disclosed API or AI capability.

Name

Showbox Presents

Legal name

Showbox Presents

Website

https://showboxpresents.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1939

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Showbox Presents is a Seattle-based live entertainment venue operator, owned by AEG Presents, running the historic Showbox (1939) and Showbox SoDo (2007) venues plus ancillary lounges, presenting concerts, private events, and regional tour dates across the Pacific Northwest.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Live Music Venue Operations

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 Companies (7111)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Nightlife Venue Groups & Operators (Multi-Location) (MPAGAIAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

Nightclub & Small Live Venue Operations (Clubs, Bars with Stages) (MPAGALAF), Event Operations & Venue Services (Box Office, FOH/BOH, Concessions) (MPAIAFAL), Concerts & Music Festivals (THAJAFAA)

Keywords

• Live music venue
• Concert event production
• Venue rental services
• Ticketed entertainment
• Private event hosting

Headquarters

HQ city

Seattle

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, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Ticket Sales & Service Fees: Primary revenue from ticket sales via AXS.com and box offices, with a $5.00 service fee added to box office purchases.
2. Venue Rentals & Private Events: The Showbox and Showbox SoDo venues are available for corporate events, private parties, weddings, meetings, and filming/virtual events. Revenue generated through rental fees.
3. Sponsorship & Advertising: Sponsorship opportunities include building partnerships, event sponsorships, venue signage, corporate hospitality, and integrated marketing programs.
4. Food & Beverage Sales: Venues feature multiple bars with alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, including Kerns Music Shop lounge and SoDo Lounge bar areas.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Showbox Presents operates historic live music entertainment venues in Seattle, including The Showbox (an art-deco ballroom established in 1939) and Showbox SoDo (a 1,800-capacity converted warehouse venue added in 2007). The company presents ticketed concerts and live events, distributes tickets through AXS.com and on-site box offices, and rents its venues for corporate events, private parties, weddings, meetings, and filming/virtual events.

Product overview

Showbox Presents operates a portfolio of live music venue brands in the Seattle area, centered around two primary venues: The Showbox (downtown Seattle, established 1939) and Showbox SoDo (south of downtown, opened 2007). The company offers ticketing services through AXS.com, venue event rentals for private functions, and ancillary lounge experiences (The SoDo Lounge, Kerns Music Shop). The offering is a platform of distinct venue locations plus event services rather than a unified software product.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Kerns Music Shop: Intimate lounge and bar space at The Showbox, named after the original 1946 music shop that hosted early performances by legendary artists
• The SoDo Lounge

Products and services

• The Showbox Historic art-deco ballroom venue located at 1426 1st Avenue, Seattle. Accommodates up to 1,100 guests in standing-room configuration and 300-600 in seated configurations. Features house sound and lighting systems, professional kitchen, four full bars, oak dance floor, and multi-level floorplan. Used for concerts and live music events.
• Showbox SoDo Converted warehouse concert venue at 1700 1st Ave South, Seattle, featuring an 1,800-capacity showroom with exposed brick and wood-beam architecture, updated production elements, and open floor plan. Suitable for larger concerts and events.
• Event Rentals Private and corporate event booking services at The Showbox and Showbox SoDo venues. Available for corporate events, private parties, weddings, meetings, filming locations, and virtual/livestream broadcasts. Includes access to in-house production, full bar service, and professional kitchen.
• Showbox Outdoor Shows Outdoor concert events presented by Showbox Presents at various venues with specific entry policies and bag restrictions. Includes events at venues across Washington, Oregon, Idaho, and Montana.
• Ticket Services Ticket purchasing services through AXS.com platform, including online sales, box office purchases at both venues, and phone sales via AXS call center. Reserved seating upgrades available, including tables for two or four with VIP cocktail service. A $5.00 service fee is added to box office purchases.

Named customers8 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• AXS.comcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPrimary ticketing partner for all Showbox Presents venues. Tickets sold through AXS.com platform with dedicated venue pages. AXS provides ticketing technology, box office services, and call center support.
• AEG PresentscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerShowbox Presents is operated by AEG Presents, one of the world's largest live entertainment companies. AEG provides booking, marketing, production support, and operational infrastructure across the Showbox venue family.
• T-Mobile Concert PerksminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMobile carrier partnership providing exclusive offers or perks to T-Mobile customers attending Showbox events.
• CoronaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerBeer brand sponsor displayed on website footer with marketing partnership at Showbox venues.
• ModelominorGTM or Marketing PartnerBeer brand sponsor displayed on website footer with marketing partnership at Showbox venues.
• White ClawminorGTM or Marketing PartnerHard seltzer brand sponsor displayed on website footer with marketing partnership at Showbox venues.
• RainierminorGTM or Marketing PartnerRegional beer brand sponsor (Rainier Beer) displayed on website footer with marketing partnership at Showbox venues.
• Pabst Blue RibbonminorGTM or Marketing PartnerBeer brand sponsor displayed on website footer with marketing partnership at Showbox venues.
• Washington State LotteryminorGTM or Marketing PartnerState lottery sponsor displayed on website footer with marketing partnership at Showbox venues.
• KEXPminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSeattle radio station partnership for co-presented events (e.g., K&D Kicks 30th Anniversary Tour with Kruder & Dorfmeister).
• REVERBminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEnvironmental nonprofit partnered with Medium Build for $1 per ticket donation supporting sustainable music industry initiatives.
• PLUS1minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPer-ticket donation program partner enabling charitable contributions (e.g., REVERB partnership through PLUS1 platform).

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• The Troubadour: Iconic 60+ year-old Los Angeles music venue with similar brand heritage to The Showbox. Comparable as a historic single-venue operator in a major US market with established artist booking relationships and corporate/private event capabilities.
• C3 Presents: Austin-based concert promoter and festival producer (Austin City Limits Music Festival, Lollapalooza). Comparable as a regional-to-national live entertainment promoter operating venues and producing events across multiple markets.
• Another Planet Entertainment: Independent concert promoter and venue operator in the San Francisco Bay Area. Operates venues like The Fillmore, Fox Theater, and Greek Theatre. Highly comparable as a regional concert promoter with owned historic venue assets serving a major Pacific Coast market.
• I.M.P. (9:30 Club): Independent concert venue operator in Washington DC operating the legendary 9:30 Club and The Atlantis. Comparable as a single-operator iconic venue brand with multi-decade history serving as a primary mid-size concert venue in its market.
• First Avenue Productions: Iconic Minneapolis concert venue (First Avenue, 7th St Entry) with 50+ year history of hosting legendary artists. Highly comparable as a historic, multi-format venue operator in a Pacific Northwest-adjacent market with similar brand heritage and concert programming model.
• Bowery Presents: New York-based concert promoter and venue operator (Bowery Ballroom, Music Hall of Williamsburg, Terminal 5). Comparable mid-sized venue operator model focused on multi-format intimate-to-mid-capacity concert venues in a major US city.

Broad incumbents

• AEG Presents: Parent company and direct operator of Showbox Presents. AEG Presents is one of the world's largest live entertainment companies, owning/operating venues globally and providing booking, marketing, and operational infrastructure to Showbox. Directly comparable as a venue operator and concert promoter at scale.
• Live Nation Entertainment: Largest global live entertainment company and direct competitor to AEG Presents. Operates House of Blues venues and promotes concerts nationwide. Direct peer in concert promotion, venue operation, and ticketing infrastructure competing for the same artists and audiences as Showbox Presents.
• House of Blues Entertainment: Major live entertainment venue chain (owned by Live Nation) operating branded music venues across the US. Comparable multi-location venue operator with similar capacity ranges, F&B-driven model, and concert programming focus.

Regional players

• Paramount Theatre (Seattle): Seattle Theatre Group operates the Paramount Theatre, Moore Theatre, and Neptune Theatre in the Seattle market. Directly comparable as a competing concert and live entertainment venue operator in the same Seattle market, hosting many of the same touring artists.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/ShowboxPresents
• Facebookfacebook.com/showboxseattle
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/the-showbox
• Instagraminstagram.com/aegworldwide

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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