Golden State Theatre, Inc.

What Golden State Theatre, Inc. does

Golden State Theatre, Inc. operates a historic live event venue in downtown Monterey, California. The building was constructed in 1926 and designed by the Reid & Reid architectural firm in a medieval Spanish theme. The venue hosts concerts, comedy shows, and private events, with usable spaces ranging from 20 to 1,000 guests across the Music Hall, Lobby, and Mezzanine. The company serves a mix of individual ticket-buying attendees and private event organizers, supported by a small team of approximately 7 employees.

The business model is multi-revenue-stream: ticket sales (via Etix), private event rentals, bar and concession sales, and merchandise (via Shopify). A membership program operated through WithFriends provides a recurring-engagement layer. The technology stack is composed of standard, off-the-shelf SaaS tools rather than proprietary platforms — including Etix for ticketing, Shopify for merchandise e-commerce, WithFriends for membership, and HubSpot, Intercom, Google Analytics, and Jira Service Desk for marketing, customer support, analytics, and operations. Marketing partnerships with Marriott Monterey and David Roy Williams Entertainment support promotion and talent sourcing.

Venue programming is scheduled through 2027, indicating a multi-year event calendar. The company is privately held, with operational affiliation to SaveLive, LLC noted in the data. The competitive position rests on the non-replicable physical asset — a historic downtown venue — rather than on technology differentiation, switching costs, or network effects.

Name

Golden State Theatre, Inc.

Legal name

Golden State Theatre

Website

https://goldenstatetheatre.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Golden State Theatre, Inc. operates a historic 1926 live event venue in downtown Monterey, California, hosting concerts, comedy shows, and private events for up to 1,000 guests, with revenue from ticket sales, event rentals, bar/concessions, and merchandise.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Live Entertainment Venue

NAICS

Promoters of Performing Arts, Sports, and Similar Events with Facilities (71131), Performing Arts Companies (7111), Performing Arts, Spectator Sports, and Related Industries (711)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Theater & Performing Arts Venue Operations (Playhouses, Opera Houses) (MPAGALAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Concert Halls & Music Venue Operations (Symphony Halls, Recital Venues) (MPAGALAC), VIP Hospitality & Client Entertainment (Boxes, Suites, Hosted Experiences) (MPAGAHAG), Theater, Musicals & Performing Arts (THAJAFAB)

Keywords

• Live event venue
• Concert hosting
• Comedy shows
• Private event rentals
• Ticketed entertainment

Headquarters

HQ city

Monterey

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Ticket Sales: Primary revenue stream from ticket sales for concerts, comedy shows, and special events through Etix ticketing platform and box office sales.
2. Private Event Rentals: Revenue from renting the venue for corporate events, non-profit functions, social events, and ticketed concerts or comedy shows. Venue accommodates groups from 20 to 1,000 guests.
3. Bar and Concessions: Full bar service with light snacks available during events.
4. Merchandise Sales: Online merchandise store through Shopify platform.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Golden State Theatre is a historic 1926 live event venue in downtown Monterey, California, featuring a medieval Spanish-themed auditorium with state-of-the-art sound and lighting systems. The venue hosts ticketed concerts, comedy shows, and offers private event rental services for corporate, non-profit, and social occasions across three configurable spaces (Music Hall, Lobby, and Mezzanine) accommodating groups of 20 to 1,000 guests.

Product overview

Golden State Theatre is a historic live event venue in downtown Monterey, California, offering a medieval Spanish-themed auditorium with state-of-the-art sound and lighting. The venue operates as a multi-service entertainment venue providing live event hosting (concerts, comedy, corporate events) through its ticketing services, private event rentals across three configurable spaces (Music Hall, Lobby, Mezzanine), and an e-commerce merchandise store. The theatre can accommodate groups from 20 to 1,000 guests.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Live Event Venue Rental
• Ticketing Services
• Theatre Merchandise Store
• Members Program

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration10 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Marriott MontereyminorGTM or Marketing PartnerOfficial Hotel Partner of Golden State Theatre. Marriott Monterey provides accommodation services for out-of-town visitors attending events at the venue.
• EtixcoreTechnology or IntegrationPrimary ticketing platform used for all ticket sales for events at Golden State Theatre.
• SaveLive, LLCcoreOthersSaveLive, LLC is referenced in the Terms of Use as part of the Releasees along with Golden State Theatre, indicating it is the parent company or operator of the venue.
• David Roy Williams EntertainmentminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPresented Twin Peaks: A Conversation With The Stars under license from Paramount Location-Based Experiences. Promotional partner for special events.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Mountain Winery: Saratoga, California concert venue and winery hosting a similar summer/fall touring concert calendar, premium hospitality, and private event rentals. Comparable programming model with food/beverage and corporate event overlays.
• The Regency Ballroom: San Francisco historic ballroom and live music venue presenting concerts, comedy, and private events — comparable format, capacity range, and private event rental business.
• The Independent: San Francisco live music club that competes for the same touring indie/alternative artist routing decisions as Golden State Theatre, with a comparable ticket-and-bar revenue model.
• Greek Theatre (UC Berkeley): Berkeley outdoor amphitheater presenting a similar summer touring concert calendar in the broader Bay Area market, competing for the same touring artist routing decisions as Golden State Theatre.
• The Fillmore: Iconic historic music and comedy venue in San Francisco operated by Live Nation, hosting a similar mix of touring musicians, comedians, and private events. Most directly comparable to Golden State Theatre in business model, programming type, and heritage positioning.
• The Catalyst: Santa Cruz live music and event venue that competes for the same touring acts and Monterey Bay/Central Coast audience as Golden State Theatre. Closest geographic and format peer.
• Fox Theater (Oakland): Historic 1928 Oakland theater operated by Another Planet Entertainment that hosts concerts, comedy, and private events — a direct historic-theater peer with similar heritage positioning and multi-format programming.

Broad incumbents

• AEG Presents: Major live entertainment promoter and venue operator (Greek Theatre, Fox Oakland among others) that competes for touring artist routing decisions and corporate event business in the same Bay Area/Central Coast market.
• Live Nation Entertainment: Largest live entertainment company globally, operating or partnering with the majority of major US venues (including The Fillmore). Sets artist routing, ticketing, and sponsorship economics that directly affect Golden State Theatre's competitive position.
• House of Blues: National chain of music venues owned by Live Nation combining live concerts with integrated food/beverage service. Comparable in revenue mix (tickets + bar) and in competing for the same touring artist calendar.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/golden-state-theatre-inc.

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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