Bankhead Theater

What Bankhead Theater does

Bankhead Theater is operated by Livermore Valley Performing Arts Center (LVPAC), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization headquartered in Livermore, California. LVPAC runs two physical venues — the Bankhead Theater, a 300-seat mainstage performance venue located at 2400 First Street, and the Bothwell Arts Center at 2466 8th Street, which houses visual arts programming and education. The organization functions as a performing and visual arts presenter and host, providing infrastructure, ticketing, and audience-development services to ten resident arts companies spanning opera, symphony, chamber orchestra, dance, theater, and choral music, while also curating its own ticketed programming across a full 2025-2026 and 2026-2027 season.

The organization's revenue model is diversified across several streams: ticketed performances sold through a Salesforce-based ticketing platform and on-site box office, annual memberships priced at $120-$150+, venue and equipment rentals, charitable donations and capital campaigns, and commemorative seat/paver programs. Programming extends from national touring acts and Broadway co-productions with Broadway South Bay, to resident company seasons, to new community-oriented programming such as Club Bankhead Events, ComicCon Livermore 2026, and the Great Elephant Migration public art installation, with a "Beyond the Stage" podcast extending engagement into digital channels.

The target audience is the suburban Tri-Valley region of the San Francisco Bay Area — Livermore, Pleasanton, Dublin, San Ramon, and Danville — where LVPAC operates as the primary professional performing arts venue. Corporate sponsorship is anchored by relationships with Lawrence Livermore National Security, Clorox, and Target, supplemented by hotel partnerships with Hawthorn Suites and Courtyard by Marriott Livermore. Leadership is held by Executive Director Chris Carter.

Name

Bankhead Theater

Legal name

Livermore Valley Performing Arts Center

Website

https://bankheadtheater.org

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Bankhead Theater, operated by nonprofit Livermore Valley Performing Arts Center, runs a 300-seat performing arts venue and Bothwell Arts Center in Livermore, California, serving as home to ten resident arts companies and presenting concerts, theater, and visual arts for the Tri-Valley suburban Bay Area community.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Performing Arts Venue

SIC

Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro primary industry

Performing Arts Centers & Presenters (Programming/Booking) (MPAGABAM)

akta.pro secondary industries

Performing Arts & Cultural Event Venues (Theaters, Museums) (THAHAAAG), Performing Arts Organizations (Theater, Dance, Opera, Music) (BPAGAHAB)

Keywords

• Performing arts venue
• Arts education programs
• Live performance programming
• Community arts center
• Theatrical concert productions

Headquarters

HQ city

Livermore

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: The theater generates primary revenue through ticket sales for Bankhead Presents performances and resident company productions. Box office operates via phone (925.373.6800), online through Salesforce ticketing platform, and in-person at the Bankhead Box Office.
2. Membership Dues: Annual memberships starting at $120 provide benefits including discounted ticket prices, pre-sale opportunities, exchanges on Bankhead Presents performances, and invitations to special events. Memberships at $150+ qualify for the standard membership program.
3. Venue Rentals: The Bankhead Theater and Bothwell Arts Center facilities are available for rental to individuals and organizations for events and performances.
4. Donations and Planned Giving: As a nonprofit organization (Legal Business Name: Livermore Valley Performing Arts Center, Tax Id # 68-0419182), the organization accepts charitable donations, bequests, and planned gifts including real estate, appreciated securities, and retirement plan donations.
5. Seat and Paver Donations: Commemorative seat donations (Grand Tier $5,000, Central Tier $2,500, Upper Tier $1,000) and paver/brick dedications ($150-$1,500) provide naming opportunities while supporting the arts.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Bankhead Theater is a 300-seat professional performing arts venue in downtown Livermore, California, operated by nonprofit Livermore Valley Performing Arts Center (d/b/a Livermore Valley Arts). It presents live performances — including theater, concerts, comedy, and speakers — through its Bankhead Presents programming, and serves as home to ten resident arts companies spanning symphony, opera, chamber music, dance, theater, choral music, and youth education. The organization also operates the Bothwell Arts Center for visual arts exhibitions and year-round arts education including camps, classes, and youth orchestras.

Product overview

Livermore Valley Arts operates Bankhead Theater and Bothwell Arts Center as a unified arts venue ecosystem offering live performances, visual arts exhibitions, and arts education. The Bankhead Theater serves as the primary performance venue for theatrical productions, concerts, comedy, and speaking events through its Bankhead Presents Program, Rae Dorough Speaker Series, and Club Bankhead Events. The Bothwell Arts Center complements this with visual arts galleries (UNCLE Credit Union Art Gallery and The Independent Gallery) and year-round arts education including camps, classes, and workshops. The organization hosts ten Resident Companies representing various artistic disciplines including symphony, opera, chamber orchestra, dance, theater, and choral music. Additional offerings include annual festivals (ArtWalk), membership programs, gift cards, group bookings, and space rentals. The portfolio is distributed across performance venues, educational facilities, gallery spaces, and digital content (podcast).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Pacific Chamber Orchestra: A 40-piece symphony orchestra composed of professional musicians from throughout the Bay Area, founded over 20 years ago by conductor Lawrence Kohl
• Cantabella Children's Chorus
• Del Valle Fine Arts
• Livermore-Amador Symphony
• Livermore Valley Opera
• Rae Dorough Speaker Series
• Sycamore Strings Academy
• Tri-Valley Repertory Theatre
• Valley Concert Chorale
• Valley Dance Theatre
• Bothwell Arts Center

Products and services

• Bankhead Presents Program Curated series of professional theater productions, concerts, comedy performances, and special events at the Bankhead Theater, targeting general community audiences seeking national touring acts and professional entertainment.
• Rae Dorough Speaker Series Performance series featuring leading thinkers in science, literature, and the arts discussing topical issues at the Bankhead Theater.
• Club Bankhead Events Intimate evening performances and special events featuring diverse musical genres and artistic styles at the Bankhead Theater.
• Family Friendly Events Age-appropriate theatrical and artistic performances designed for families and children at the Bankhead Theater.
• Resident Company Events Performances presented by ten resident arts organizations including Cantabella Children's Chorus, Del Valle Fine Arts, Livermore-Amador Symphony, Livermore Valley Opera, Pacific Chamber Orchestra, Tri-Valley Repertory Theatre, Valley Concert Chorale, and Valley Dance Theatre.
• Arts Education Programs
• ArtWalk
• Gift Cards
• Membership Program
• Group Tickets
• Venue Space Rentals
• UNCLE Credit Union Art Gallery Rotating visual art exhibitions open to the public featuring contemporary works at Bothwell Arts Center.
• The Independent Gallery

Named customers6 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• Hawthorn SuitesminorGTM or Marketing Partner2025-2026 hotel sponsor providing lodging partnerships for visiting performers and out-of-town patrons.
• Courtyard by Marriott LivermoreminorGTM or Marketing Partner2025-2026 hotel sponsor providing accommodation partnerships for performers and traveling patrons.
• The IndependentminorGTM or Marketing Partner2026-2027 Season Media Sponsor - local newspaper providing promotional coverage and media visibility.
• Pleasanton Weekly/Livermore Vine/DVSRminorGTM or Marketing Partner2026-2027 Season Media Sponsor - regional media group providing promotional coverage.
• Broadway South BayminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-production partner for theatrical productions, enabling shared production resources and audience cross-promotion.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• BroadwaySF (SHN): Bay Area presenter of large-scale touring Broadway productions operating multiple San Francisco theaters (e.g., Orpheum, Golden Gate). A broader incumbent in Bay Area live entertainment whose programming overlaps with Bankhead's touring segment but at much larger venues and budgets.
• Cal Performances (UC Berkeley): Major university-affiliated performing arts presenter based at UC Berkeley, programming music, dance, and theater across multiple venues with a strong education/outreach mission. Comparable to Bankhead Theater's presenting-plus-education model but at substantially larger scale and institutional backing.

Direct peers

• Sunset Center: Nonprofit performing arts venue in Carmel-by-the-Sea, California, presenting music, dance, theater, and comedy in a roughly 700-seat hall. Comparable to Bankhead Theater as a similarly-sized regional presenting nonprofit with a mix of touring and community programming.
• Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts: Two-stage performing arts center in Mountain View, California, operated as part of the city's arts programming and presenting concerts, theater, dance, and family programming. Directly comparable to Bankhead as a similarly-sized suburban Bay Area presenting house serving an affluent resident audience.
• California Theatre (San Jose): Historic 1,100+ seat theater in downtown San Jose presenting national touring acts, Broadway productions, comedy, and community performances through a nonprofit operator. Comparable presenting-venue model to Bankhead Theater but at larger scale within the broader Bay Area.
• Lesher Center for the Arts: Nonprofit performing arts center in Walnut Creek, California, operating multiple theater venues (including the 800-seat Hofmann Theatre) and hosting resident companies. Highly comparable to Bankhead Theater as a similarly-sized suburban East Bay nonprofit arts venue serving an affluent catchment with mixed ticketed, rental, and educational programming.
• Lincoln Theatre (Napa): Nonprofit community performing arts venue in Napa, California, presenting national touring acts, music, comedy, and film. Comparable to Bankhead Theater in size, nonprofit-operator structure, and Northern California suburban catchment.
• Throckmorton Theatre: Nonprofit community theater in Mill Valley, California, presenting music, dance, theater, and comedy in an intimate 320-seat venue. Closely comparable to Bankhead in seat count, nonprofit-operator model, and Bay Area community-presenting mission.
• Fox Theatre Redwood City: Community performing arts venue in Redwood City, California, presenting concerts, comedy, and touring acts in a nonprofit/community-operator model. Comparable to Bankhead Theater in scale, mission (community-based presenting), and Bay Area suburban audience.

Emerging players

• Freight & Salvage Coffeehouse: Nonprofit listening room and music venue in Berkeley, California, focused on folk, roots, world, and jazz programming with an education and community-engagement mandate. Comparable to Bankhead's Club Bankhead programming tier in mission and Bay Area nonprofit venue structure, though narrower in genre.

Market position

Strengths3 records

Weaknesses3 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/TheBankheadLVA
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCX0VJb1Mv2YYRqSmk7FjGVw
• Facebookfacebook.com/thebankheadlva
• Instagraminstagram.com/thebankheadlva
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/bankhead-theater

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Number of profiles

Profiles17 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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