What THE FILLMORE SILVER SPRING does

The Fillmore Silver Spring is a single live-music concert venue located at 8656 Colesville Road in the arts and entertainment district of Downtown Silver Spring, Maryland, operated by Live Nation Worldwide, Inc. The venue has a capacity of 1,100 guests and hosts a rotating calendar of concerts and touring acts across genres including rock, hip-hop, country, alternative, and Christian music, with shows currently listed through 2026. Tickets are sold exclusively through the Ticketmaster platform, which is owned by Live Nation, providing direct integration with the parent company's national artist routing pipeline. The venue also generates ancillary revenue from on-site food and beverage (beer, wine, spirits, and snacks), premium annual membership programs with VIP club access and in-seat wait service, and private event rentals for corporate functions, weddings, fundraisers, bar/bat mitzvahs, and other gatherings accommodating 25 to 1,100 guests.

The underlying technology is operationally lean: mobile ticketing through the Ticketmaster/Live Nation ecosystem, a cashless point-of-sale environment (Visa, MasterCard, Discover, American Express accepted), and the Listen Everywhere assistive listening platform that allows guests to use their own mobile devices and headphones as personal ALD receivers over venue Wi-Fi. The venue supplements the core concert product with the Vertigo Lounge (a premium pre-show VIP space with private street-level entrance, bar service, and coat check), and offers VIP upgrades including early entry, elevated menus, and in-seat wait service for individual shows. A dedicated Special Events Sales Team and a Premium Seating representative drive mid-funnel enterprise bookings.

Revenue mechanics are diversified across five streams: ticket sales (transaction-based through Ticketmaster), food and beverage (transaction-based), premium memberships (subscription/recurring), private event rental (one-time license/quoted), and VIP upgrades (transaction-based). The go-to-market motion is primarily event-driven, anchored on touring artist bookings distributed through Live Nation, with a multi-brand sponsor portfolio (Bacardi, White Claw, Athletic Brewing, St. Michelle Wine Estates, Pepsi, Anheuser-Busch, Verizon, Atlantic Union Bank, Citi Entertainment, ParkWhiz) providing additional monetization across beverage, telecom, financial services, and parking adjacencies. Customer segments include individual concertgoers (primary), corporate event clients, private social event hosts, and nonprofit and community organizations, with a horizontal segmentation approach.

Name

THE FILLMORE SILVER SPRING

Legal name

Live Nation Worldwide, Inc.

Website

https://fillmoresilverspring.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

The Fillmore Silver Spring is a 1,100-capacity Live Nation-operated live music venue in Downtown Silver Spring, Maryland, serving concertgoers, corporate clients, and private event hosts across the Washington DC metro area through ticketing, premium memberships, F&B, and venue rentals.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Live Music Venue / Concert Hall

NAICS

Performing Arts Companies (7111)

SIC

Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro primary industry

Live Music Clubs & Venues (MPAGAIAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Event Operations & Venue Services (Box Office, FOH/BOH, Concessions) (MPAIAFAL), Concerts & Music Festivals (THAJAFAA)

Keywords

• Live music venue
• Concert events
• Private event rental
• VIP membership
• Hospitality services

Headquarters

HQ city

Silver Spring

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Ticket Sales: Revenue from concert and event ticket sales through Ticketmaster and Live Nation platforms, including service fees and premium seating upgrades.
2. Food & Beverage: On-site food and beverage sales including beer, wine, spirits, snacks, and meals. The venue operates concession stands, Vertigo Lounge bar service, and in-seat wait service for premium members.
3. Premium Memberships: VIP/membership programs offering premium seating, VIP club access, express entry, exclusive menus, and additional ticket opportunities to Live Nation events in the DMV area.
4. Private Event Rental: Venue rental for corporate events, weddings, fundraisers, bar/bat mitzvahs, product launches, and other private gatherings accommodating 25 to 1,100 guests.
5. VIP Upgrades & Experiences: Premium upgrade packages including Vertigo Lounge access, early entry, elevated menus, and in-seat wait service for individual shows.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

The Fillmore Silver Spring is a 1,100-capacity live music concert venue in downtown Silver Spring, Maryland, operated by Live Nation. It hosts a rotating calendar of touring artist concerts across rock, hip-hop, country, and alternative genres, complemented by VIP premium memberships, the Vertigo Lounge VIP experience, private event venue rentals for 25 to 1,100 guests, and on-site food and beverage service.

Product overview

The Fillmore Silver Spring is a Live Nation-operated concert venue that functions as a single unified product—the venue itself—with add-on modules for enhanced experiences. The core offering is live music events in a 1,100-capacity hall. Revenue is augmented through Premium Membership/Premium Seating packages (offering VIP table seating, club access, and priority entry), the Vertigo Lounge (premium lounge with dedicated entrance and service), and Private Event Space rentals (for corporate events, weddings, and other gatherings accommodating 25–1,100 guests). Food & beverage service is available at all events through the venue's bars and concession stands.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• The Fillmore Silver Spring Concert Venue A live music concert venue in downtown Silver Spring, Maryland, accommodating up to 1,100 guests across multiple genres including rock, hip-hop, country, Christian, and alternative music. Open to the general public for ticketed concerts.
• Vertigo Lounge A VIP lounge experience offering pre-show access with a private street-level entrance, dedicated bar service, food options, and complimentary coat check during colder months. Available as an upgrade for individual shows and for private event rental.
• Premium Membership / Premium Seating An annual subscription VIP membership program offering show admission, premium table seating, VIP club access, express entry, exclusive food and beverage menu, in-seat wait service, additional ticket opportunities to Live Nation concerts in the DMV area, and dedicated customer service. Available as full season and partial season memberships.
• Private Event Spaces Venue rental service for corporate events, private concerts, weddings, receptions, fundraisers, award ceremonies, product launches, and bar/bat mitzvahs. Includes the Music Hall, full Venue floor, and Vertigo VIP Lounge spaces, accommodating 25 to 1,100 guests with food and beverage service and professional event planning support.
• Food & Beverage Service On-site concession and bar service offering beer, wine, spirits, non-alcoholic beverages, and snacks across venue concession stands, the Vertigo Lounge bar, and in-seat wait service for premium members. The venue is fully cashless, accepting Visa, MasterCard, Discover, and American Express.

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• ParkWhizminorGTM or Marketing PartnerParking partnership enabling customers to pre-book parking through ParkWhiz platform. The Fillmore has partnered with ParkWhiz to offer easy and reliable parking options near the venue.
• Atlantic Union BankminorGTM or Marketing PartnerBeverage and financial services sponsor featured in the 'In Collab With' section of the venue website.
• BacardiminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSpirits sponsor featured in the 'In Collab With' section. The Bacardi logo appears as a sponsor of The Fillmore Silver Spring.
• St. Michelle Wine EstatesminorGTM or Marketing PartnerWine sponsor featured in the 'In Collab With' section. Partnership provides wine offerings at the venue.
• Citi EntertainmentminorGTM or Marketing PartnerEntertainment benefits partner offering special offers and access to Citi cardholders through the Citi Entertainment program.
• VerizonminorGTM or Marketing PartnerTelecommunications sponsor featured in the 'In Collab With' section.
• White ClawminorGTM or Marketing PartnerHard seltzer brand sponsor featured in the 'In Collab With' section. White Claw products available at venue bars.
• Athletic BrewingminorGTM or Marketing PartnerNon-alcoholic beer sponsor featured in the 'In Collab With' section, serving guests seeking non-alcoholic options.
• Anheuser-Busch (Skimmers)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerBeer sponsor through the Skimmers program, featuring Anheuser-Busch products at the venue.
• PepsiminorGTM or Marketing PartnerBeverage sponsor providing Pepsi products at the venue.
• TicketmastercoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPrimary ticketing platform for all venue events. Owned by Live Nation, which operates The Fillmore Silver Spring. Tickets sold exclusively through Ticketmaster.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves3 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• The Hamilton: Live music and dining venue in downtown Washington DC combining a restaurant with a concert space. Comparable in combining premium F&B with live performance in the same DMV market.
• Merriweather Post Pavilion: Iconic 19,000-capacity outdoor amphitheater in Columbia, Maryland — a regional DMV competitor for the same touring artist pipeline, though at a substantially larger scale.
• The Howard Theatre: Historic ~1,000-capacity live music venue in Washington DC, comparable in size and programming focus to The Fillmore Silver Spring, serving the same DMV concert audience with a similar mix of genres.
• Lincoln Theatre: Historic 1,200-capacity live music and performing arts venue in Washington DC, comparable in size, market, and the role of historic-venue character in driving premium concert experiences.
• The Anthem: 2,500-6,000 capacity flagship venue at The Wharf in Washington DC, also operated by I.M.P. A larger-scale direct competitor in the same DMV market targeting similar touring artists and demographics.
• 9:30 Club: Iconic 1,200-capacity live music venue in Washington DC operated by I.M.P. — directly comparable in size, genre focus, and geographic market to The Fillmore Silver Spring, with a similar general-admission concert format.
• Rams Head On Stage: Approximately 300-capacity seated live music venue in Annapolis, Maryland, comparable in programming model (table seating, F&B-integrated concert experience) and regional DMV market focus.
• The Fillmore Philadelphia: Sister venue under the same Fillmore brand operated by Live Nation, directly comparable in format, brand positioning, and operating model — provides a natural benchmark for venue performance.
• Baltimore Soundstage: Approximately 1,200-capacity live music venue in Baltimore, comparable in capacity, genre mix, and regional DMV market positioning to The Fillmore Silver Spring.

Broad incumbents

• House of Blues: National chain of live music venues operated by Live Nation, directly comparable in operating model and parent company backing, though typically larger and more standardized across markets.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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