What Jones Beach Amphitheater does

Jones Beach Amphitheater (operating as Northwell Jones Beach Theater under a naming rights agreement) is a 15,000-seat outdoor concert venue located within Jones Beach State Park, a 6,000-acre barrier island state park in Wantagh, New York, owned and operated by the New York State Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation agency. Founded in 1929, the venue sits on oceanfront land with a distinctive maritime microclimate and has hosted major touring artists and nearly 1 billion cumulative visitors over its history. Core products include the seasonal summer concert series (~20-25 shows per year featuring classic rock, country, hip-hop, and comedy acts), the annual Memorial Day weekend Air Show drawing approximately 400,000 visitors (featuring the U.S. Navy Blue Angels and U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds on alternating years), and the July 4th Fireworks Spectacular (30-minute show by Garden State Fireworks attracting 100,000+ attendees). Supporting venues include the Boardwalk Bandshell for smaller performances, plus park amenities spanning beaches, fishing docks, volleyball, a splash park, miniature golf, a two-mile boardwalk with bike path, and a zip line.

The venue generates revenue through four primary streams: concert ticket sales (variable pricing by artist, distributed via tickets.jonesbeach.com, third-party platforms, and on-site box office), $10 special-event parking (with New York State Empire Pass accepted), on-site merchandise (SHOP.jonesbeach.com), and event/naming rights sponsorships (Northwell Health as title sponsor, Nikon as optical partner, plus media partners like 103.5 KTU). Distribution combines direct-to-consumer digital channels (website, iOS/Android apps, Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Last.fm) with traditional box office and third-party ticketing. The go-to-market is event-driven, anchored on artist tour routing decisions and a recurring calendar of civic and recreational events (charity walks, IRONMAN, Corp Challenge Run, sand soccer, volleyball tournaments) that extend monetization beyond peak concert months.

The customer base is individual consumers — concert attendees, families, tourists, and Long Island/New York metro residents — with no enterprise concentration risk. Revenue is not publicly disclosed, and the 11-person organization reflects a lean government-operated entity rather than a venture-backed growth company. The competitive position rests on a regulatory moat (state-owned land unavailable to private competitors), an intangible brand moat (95-year legacy), and a distribution advantage (unique oceanfront location adjacent to the NYC metro market with multimodal access).

Name

Jones Beach Amphitheater

Legal name

JonesBeach.com

Website

https://jonesbeach.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1929

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Jones Beach Amphitheater is a 15,000-seat outdoor concert venue within Jones Beach State Park in Wantagh, New York, owned by New York State Parks and serving the Long Island/NYC metro market with a seasonal concert series, annual Air Show, and July 4th fireworks.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Live Entertainment Venue

NAICS

Promoters of Performing Arts, Sports, and Similar Events with Facilities (71131), Performing Arts, Spectator Sports, and Related Industries (711), Promoters of Performing Arts, Sports, and Similar Events with Facilities (711310)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Outdoor Amphitheater & Open-Air Venue Operations (MPAGALAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Concerts & Music Festivals (THAJAFAA), Event Operations & Venue Services (Box Office, FOH/BOH, Concessions) (MPAIAFAL), Sports & Arena Event Venues (Stadiums, Arenas) (THAHAAAF)

Keywords

• Outdoor amphitheater venue
• Live concert events
• State park recreation
• Entertainment venue rentals
• Oceanfront concert stadium

Headquarters

HQ city

Wantagh

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Personnel, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Concert Ticket Sales: Primary revenue from ticket sales for concerts and live entertainment events featuring major touring artists. Tickets sold through official venue website and third-party platforms.
2. Parking Fees: $10 special event parking fee for July 4th fireworks and major events. Regular parking fees apply during standard park operations. New York State Empire Pass accepted.
3. Merchandise Sales: On-site merchandise store (SHOP.jonesbeach.com) selling Jones Beach branded merchandise, concert memorabilia, and related products.
4. Event Sponsorships: Naming rights and sponsorship deals including Northwell as title sponsor for Jones Beach Theater, and various event sponsors for concerts and air shows.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Jones Beach Amphitheater operates a 15,000-seat outdoor concert stadium located on a barrier island oceanfront in Wantagh, New York. The venue hosts major touring concerts, an annual air show, July 4th fireworks spectacular, and community events during the summer season. It also provides recreational amenities including swimming, fishing, volleyball, boardwalk activities, and a smaller Boardwalk Bandshell performance venue within the 6,000-acre state park.

Product overview

Jones Beach State Park operates as a unified destination offering outdoor recreation and entertainment. The core product is the 15,000-seat Northwell Jones Beach Theater amphitheater, which hosts major concert performances throughout summer months. Supporting products include the annual Air Show, July 4th Fireworks Spectacular, and Boardwalk Bandshell for smaller performances. The park also provides recreational amenities including swimming, fishing, volleyball courts, and a two-mile boardwalk.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Jones Beach State Park: The 6,000-acre barrier island state park containing the amphitheater and various recreational facilities including beaches, boardwalk, fishing docks, volleyball courts, and event venues.

Products and services

• Northwell Jones Beach Theater Concerts A 15,000-seat outdoor amphitheater hosting major touring artists and concert events for individual concertgoers, families, and tourists in the Long Island/New York metropolitan area.
• Jones Beach Air Show Annual Memorial Day weekend air show featuring U.S. Navy Blue Angels, U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds, F-22 Raptor Demo Team, and civilian performers, drawing approximately 400,000 visitors with free admission.
• July 4th Fireworks Spectacular Annual Independence Day fireworks display conducted by Garden State Fireworks, lasting approximately 30 minutes and attracting over 100,000 attendees throughout the day.
• Boardwalk Bandshell Performances Smaller outdoor performance venue within Jones Beach State Park that hosts additional musical performances and community events including concerts such as Beatstock and other artist showcases.
• Recreational Facilities and Park Amenities Park amenities including swimming beaches, fishing docks, volleyball courts, deck tennis, shuffleboard, splash park, miniature golf, softball diamonds, basketball courts, children's playground, picnic areas, boat basin, and a two-mile boardwalk with bike path.
• Ticket Sales Platform Online ticketing system for concerts and events at Jones Beach Theater, accessible via tickets.jonesbeach.com, sold direct to consumers and through third-party platforms.
• Jones Beach Branded Merchandise On-site and online merchandise store selling Jones Beach branded merchandise, concert memorabilia, and related products to concertgoers and visitors.

Quantifiable outcome

• Nearly 1 billion total visitors since 1929
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, core and minor.

• Northwell HealthflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerNorthwell Health holds naming rights to Jones Beach Theater, with the venue officially known as 'Northwell Jones Beach Theater'. This is a flagship sponsorship arrangement providing visibility for the healthcare system at one of the region's premier entertainment venues.
• NikoncoreGTM or Marketing PartnerNikon serves as the optical/photography partner for the venue, with the theater frequently referenced as 'Nikon at Jones Beach Theater' in promotional materials and ticketing.
• Garden State FireworkscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNew Jersey-based Garden State Fireworks conducts the annual July 4th fireworks display at Jones Beach, one of the largest Independence Day celebrations on Long Island.
• U.S. Navy Blue AngelscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe U.S. Navy Blue Angels flight demonstration squadron performs at Jones Beach Air Show annually, alternating with the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds. The 2026 Air Show features the Blue Angels as part of the America 250 Quarter Millennium celebration.
• 103.5 KTU RadiominorGTM or Marketing PartnerKTU radio station has partnered with Jones Beach for events like 'Beatstock', a freestyle music concert featuring performers like Deborah Cox, Treach of Naughty By Nature, and other 90s artists.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Madison Square Garden Entertainment: Operator of MSG and other NYC venues hosting major touring acts. Comparable as a broader NYC-metro live-entertainment incumbent that competes for the same audience and touring content, though it focuses on indoor arena-scale events rather than outdoor amphitheaters.
• Live Nation Entertainment: The largest live entertainment company and concert promoter globally, operating many of Jones Beach's direct peer amphitheaters (e.g., PNC Bank Arts Center, Xfinity Theatre). Comparable as the incumbent ecosystem player that controls tour routing and ticketing infrastructure underpinning Jones Beach's bookings.
• AEG Presents: The second-largest concert promoter and venue operator in the U.S., operating competing outdoor amphitheaters and routing tours. Comparable as the primary competitive counterweight to Live Nation for artist bookings that determine Jones Beach's annual lineup.

Direct peers

• Merriweather Post Pavilion: A 19,300-seat outdoor amphitheater in Columbia, MD. Directly comparable as a major East Coast outdoor summer concert venue with similar capacity, tour-grade acts, and seasonal operating model.
• Xfinity Theatre (Hartford): A ~25,000-capacity outdoor amphitheater in Hartford, CT. Comparable as an East Coast Live Nation-operated outdoor amphitheater hosting major summer touring acts with similar seat-count tier and operating model.
• Coastal Credit Union Music Park at Walnut Creek: A ~20,000-capacity outdoor amphitheater in Raleigh, NC operated by Live Nation. Comparable outdoor amphitheater on the major touring circuit with similar seasonal programming and tour routing dynamics.
• Constellation Brands-Marvin Sands Performing Arts Center (CMAC): A 15,000-capacity outdoor performing arts center in Canandaigua, NY. Closely comparable in capacity, outdoor-only format, and upstate NY regional touring role to Jones Beach's Long Island role.
• PNC Bank Arts Center: A 17,500-seat outdoor amphitheater in Holmdel, NJ, also operated in the NY/NJ metro by Live Nation. Directly comparable as a similarly sized outdoor concert amphitheater serving the same regional touring market with overlapping artist routing.
• Saratoga Performing Arts Center: A ~25,000-capacity outdoor amphitheater in Saratoga Springs, NY. Comparable as another New York outdoor concert venue on the major summer touring circuit with similar booking profile and weather exposure.
• Bethel Woods Center for the Arts: An ~15,000-capacity outdoor amphitheater in Bethel, NY (upstate). Comparable as a New York State outdoor concert venue hosting major touring acts, with similar seasonal programming and outdoor-only exposure.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/Jones_Beach
• YouTubeyoutube.com/jonesbeachtheater
• Facebookfacebook.com/JonesBeach
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/jones-beach-amphitheater

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