Elevation 27

What Elevation 27 does

Elevation 27 is an independently owned live music venue founded in 2019 in Virginia Beach's Hilltop neighborhood at 600 Nevan Road. The venue occupies the same grounds that previously housed three long-running local music institutions — Steppin' Out, The Jewish Mother, and Eagle's Nest — inheriting decades of regional music heritage at the site. Physical infrastructure includes a floating stage, an acoustically tuned room, an expansive open floor, banquettes and tables, a covered patio, and a sound system widely regarded as among Virginia's best.

The business operates as an event-driven live music venue offering four core revenue streams: ticket sales through Ticketmaster/Ticketweb and box office sales, on-site dining with full and late-night menus, reserved seating with minimum food purchase requirements of $10 per guest, and private event hosting for weddings, corporate events, holiday parties and full venue takeovers. Ticket pricing varies significantly by act and date — general admission ranges $17-$48, reserved dining $25-$63, with $10 minimum F&B spend and age-restricted (18+/21+) events carrying separate pricing tiers. The venue hosts national touring acts as well as local 757-region bands across genres including rock, country, punk, EDM, and tribute acts.

Distribution is concentrated through the Ticketmaster/Ticketweb exclusive partnership, with marketing driven by Facebook and Instagram (@elevation27vb), an email newsletter signup on the venue website, and earned media coverage — most notably a Rolling Stone feature positioning Elevation 27 as a must-visit music venue in the 757 region. The company is privately held with no disclosed institutional investment, no parent company, and no reported external funding. Headcount is reported at 5, which is likely understated given the labor-intensive nature of venue operations; private event inquiries are handled via direct email to [email protected], and the venue maintains WCAG 2.0 A/AA accessibility conformance on its website.

Name

Elevation 27

Legal name

Elevation 27

Website

https://elevation27.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2019

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Elevation 27 is an independently owned live music venue in Virginia Beach, Virginia, founded in 2019 on a site with decades of regional music heritage. It hosts national touring acts and local bands through Ticketmaster-distributed ticketed events, on-site dining, reserved seating tiers, and private event rentals.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Live Music Venue

NAICS

Promoters of Performing Arts, Sports, and Similar Events with Facilities (71131), Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation (71)

SIC

Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro primary industry

Live Music Venues & Concert Bars (THAFAEAD)

Keywords

• Live music venue
• Concert ticket sales
• Private event hosting
• On-site dining
• Live entertainment

Headquarters

HQ city

Virginia Beach

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Ticket Sales: Primary revenue stream from ticket sales for live music events, sold through Ticketweb/Ticketmaster online platforms and box office sales during shows.
2. Food and Beverage: On-site dining with full menu including burgers, pizzas, sandwiches, late-night menu, and full bar service.
3. Private Events: Venue rental for private events including weddings, holiday parties, corporate events, and full venue takeovers. Booked via email inquiry.
4. Reserved Seating: Reserved dining tables and booths with minimum food purchase requirements, generating additional revenue per event.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Elevation 27 is an independently owned live music venue in Virginia Beach's Hilltop neighborhood that operates a floating-stage, acoustically tuned performance space hosting national touring acts and local bands. The venue sells tickets for concerts through Ticketweb/Ticketmaster and its own box office, offers on-site food and beverage service including a full dining menu and late-night menu, and rents its facility for private events such as weddings, corporate functions, holiday parties, and full venue takeovers.

Product overview

Elevation 27 is an independently owned live music venue in Virginia Beach's Hilltop neighborhood, operating as a single unified venue offering live music concerts, on-site dining, and private event hosting. The venue features a floating stage with an acoustically tuned room and what many consider Virginia's best sound system. It hosts national touring artists and local bands from the 757 area, with general admission floor, reserved dining tables, and elevated seating options. The venue also provides full dining services including burgers, pizzas, and sandwiches, plus a late-night menu, and offers private event packages for weddings, corporate events, and celebrations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Live Music Venue Concerts A live music venue in Virginia Beach featuring a floating stage, expansive open floor, and acoustically tuned room, hosting national touring acts and local bands across genres including rock, country, punk, EDM, and tribute bands. Designed for concert-goers seeking professional sound quality at an intimate venue scale.
• Private Event Venue Rentals Venue hosting services for private celebrations including holiday parties, weddings, corporate events, and full venue takeovers. Includes a professional stage, professional sound system, and spaces designed for live energy. Booked via email inquiry to [email protected].
• On-Site Dining and Bar On-site food and beverage service including a full dining menu of burgers, fresh-baked pizzas, hot stacked sandwiches, and a late-night menu for mid-show service, plus full bar offerings. Available to concert attendees and reserved-dining guests with minimum purchase requirements.
• Concert Ticket Sales Online and box office ticket purchasing for live music events through Ticketweb and Ticketmaster platforms. Offers general admission, reserved dining, and elevated seating options with tiered pricing that varies by event, artist, and day of purchase.

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Ticketweb/TicketmastercoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPrimary ticketing distribution partner; all tickets sold exclusively through Ticketmaster or in-person box office at the venue

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• The National: Mid-size live music and event venue in Richmond, VA hosting national touring acts, private events, and on-site F&B — directly analogous in programming, scale, and private-event model to Elevation 27.
• The Anthem: A 6,000-capacity waterfront music venue at The Wharf in Washington, DC, hosting major national touring acts with full F&B service and reserved seating — represents the next tier up from Elevation 27 in the same Mid-Atlantic live-music ecosystem.
• The NorVa: A 1,500-capacity live music venue in Norfolk, VA, in the same Hampton Roads/757 region as Elevation 27, hosting national touring acts across similar genres with comparable GA and reserved seating tiers.
• 9:30 Club: Iconic 1,200-capacity live music venue in Washington, DC, widely regarded for premium sound quality and national touring artist bookings — comparable in mission and operating model to Elevation 27, just at a larger regional scale.
• Rams Head On Stage: An intimate seated music venue in Annapolis, MD, hosting national touring tribute and original acts with full dinner service — directly comparable in intimate scale, reserved dining model, and Mid-Atlantic regional positioning.
• Brooklyn Bowl: Multi-purpose live music, bowling, and dining venue offering national touring acts, F&B, and private events — analogous operating model combining ticketed live music with on-site food/beverage and event hosting.
• The Jefferson Theater: Historic mid-size live music venue in Charlottesville, VA, hosting national touring acts across rock, country, and tribute genres with reserved seating — closely comparable in scale, regional Mid-Atlantic positioning, and programming mix.
• Birchmere Music Hall: Legendary seated live music hall in Alexandria, VA, hosting national touring acts with full dinner service — directly comparable in intimate seated format, F&B integration, and Mid-Atlantic live music programming.

Broad incumbents

• The Fillmore: A national chain of branded live music venues (Live Nation) hosting major touring acts — comparable product (ticketed live music with F&B and reserved seating) but operating at much larger scale and as part of a multi-venue portfolio.
• House of Blues: A Live Nation-owned chain of live music venues with full restaurant/bar service and private event capabilities — comparable in the concert + dining + private event model, but as a national brand rather than an independent.

Market position

Strengths3 records

Weaknesses3 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/elevation27
• Instagraminstagram.com/elevation27vb
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/elevation-27

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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