The Space At Westbury

What The Space At Westbury does

The Space at Westbury is a privately held event venue located at 250 Post Avenue in Westbury, Long Island, New York, operating from the historic 1927 Westbury Movie Theater building. The company was reimagined by Cyrus Hakakian and partners after being saved from demolition, and now operates three distinctively designed event spaces under one roof: "The Space" (the main hall accommodating 150 to 1,500 guests with stage, full-service bar, lounge, and AV infrastructure), "The Encore" (an intimate 75-210 guest space with its own bar and lounge for cocktail receptions and smaller private parties), and additional ancillary event rooms. Five private bars across the property, including what is described as the longest bar in Long Island, support high-volume beverage service.

The venue generates revenue from four primary streams: venue space rental (one-time booking fees varying by event type, guest count, and day), catering and bar services (transaction fees on food and beverage, including Kosher, Indian, Asian, and Mediterranean options from Tri-State caterers), event services (professional services revenue from floral/staging, photography, entertainment booking), and concert/event ticketing (transaction fees via Ticketmaster for live music, tribute shows, comedy, and MMA/kickboxing events). Go-to-market is direct-to-consumer through phone, website contact forms, and in-person consultations, supplemented by an event-driven acquisition motion in which ticketed concerts introduce new audiences who subsequently book private events. Technology is anchored by a state-of-the-art audio-visual system with in-house sound and lighting technicians; no AI, API, or software platform products are offered.

Customers span four primary segments: personal celebrations (weddings, bar/bat mitzvahs, sweet 16s), corporate events (named clients include Porsche, BMW, Northwell Health, Pandora, Hofstra University), nonprofit fundraisers (Autism Speaks, Long Island Cares, Crohn's & Colitis Foundation), and concert/entertainment attendees. Distribution is regional within the Long Island/NYC metro area, with the venue a 40-minute LIRR ride from Penn Station. Marketing relies on a multi-channel digital presence (website, Google Business Profile with 815 reviews at 4.5 stars, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, email newsletter) and word-of-mouth referrals.

Name

The Space At Westbury

Legal name

The Space at Westbury

Website

https://thespaceatwestbury.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1927

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The Space at Westbury is a privately held historic event venue on Long Island, New York, hosting private celebrations, corporate events, and ticketed concerts across three flexible spaces accommodating 75 to 1,500 guests, with integrated catering, AV, and event management services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Event Venue & Hospitality Services

NAICS

Theater Companies and Dinner Theaters (711110)

SIC

Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro primary industry

Concert Halls & Music Venue Operations (Symphony Halls, Recital Venues) (MPAGALAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Specialty & Historic Venues (Landmarks, Estates) (THAHAAAK), Venue & Banquet Hall Catering (THAFAIAC)

Keywords

• Event venue rental
• Private event hosting
• Corporate event space
• Concert venue
• Catering services

Headquarters

HQ city

Westbury

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Venue Space Rental: Rental of event spaces (The Space and The Encore) for private and corporate events. Pricing varies based on event type, duration, guest count, and day of week.
2. Catering and Bar Services: Food and beverage services including full-service bars, catering from top Tri-State area caterers including Kosher, Indian, Asian, and Mediterranean options
3. Event Services: Additional revenue from floral and staged decor, professional photography, entertainment booking (DJs, MCs, live bands), and event planning services
4. Concert and Event Ticketing: Ticket sales for concerts, live performances, comedy shows, MMA/kickboxing events, and special performances. Includes general admission and reserved seating options.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

The Space at Westbury is a historic event venue (originally opened in 1927 as the Westbury Movie Theater) that rents event spaces for private celebrations, corporate events, and live concerts. The venue operates two primary spaces — The Space (main hall, 150-1,500 guests) and The Encore (intimate space, 75-210 guests) — and provides full-service event management including catering coordination, in-house audio/visual services, entertainment booking, photography, and floral and staged decor.

Product overview

The Space at Westbury is a historic event venue (originally the Westbury Movie Theater, opened in 1927) offering comprehensive event hosting services. The venue operates two primary spaces: The Venue (main hall with 150-1,500 guest capacity) and The Encore (intimate space with 75-210 guest capacity). The company provides integrated private event services including corporate events, concerts, bar/bat mitzvahs, sweet 16s, and weddings, supported by ancillary offerings such as catering, audio/visual equipment, entertainment booking, photography, floral and staged decor, and on-site event management. The portfolio is structured as a unified venue platform with modular add-on services rather than discrete software products.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• The Space: The main venue at The Space at Westbury with a capacity of 150 to 1,500 guests, featuring a stunning stage, spacious event hall, full-service bar, intimate lounge, and state-of-the-art sound and lighting.
• The Encore

Products and services

• The Venue (Main Space) The main event hall at The Space at Westbury with a capacity of 150 to 1,500 guests, featuring a stage, spacious event hall, full-service bar, intimate lounge, and state-of-the-art sound and lighting. Designed for large-scale celebrations, corporate events, and concerts.
• The Encore An intimate event space with a capacity of 75 to 210 guests, featuring a stylish bar and cozy lounge area, suitable for cocktail receptions, networking events, and smaller private parties.
• Private Events Hosting Full-service private event hosting including bar/bat mitzvahs, sweet 16s, weddings, vow renewals, themed parties, and holiday celebrations for groups of 75 to 1,500 guests. Includes on-site event management, catering coordination, and entertainment booking.
• Corporate Events Hosting Corporate event hosting including conferences, holiday parties, product launches, networking events, general sessions, team building, trade shows, fundraising galas, breakpoint meetings, and TV/film productions, supported by professional event management and state-of-the-art AV equipment.
• Live Concerts Concert and live performance venue hosting musical acts, tribute shows, comedy performances, MMA/kickboxing events, and special events with general admission and reserved seating options. Tickets sold via Ticketmaster and venue box office.
• Corporate Holiday Parties Specialized holiday party hosting services for corporate groups, with options for shared celebrations across multiple companies, featuring catering, entertainment, and end-to-end event management.
• Bar & Bat Mitzvah and Sweet 16 Celebrations Milestone celebration hosting service offering custom entertainment, themed decorations, interactive experiences, game stations, live performers, and professional event management for Jewish coming-of-age celebrations and sweet 16 parties.

Named customers8 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

Feature1 record

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• TicketmastercoreGTM or Marketing PartnerTicketmaster is used as the primary ticketing platform for concerts and performances at The Space at Westbury, enabling online ticket sales for general admission and reserved seating events.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• NYCB Theatre at Westbury: Long Island theater venue in Westbury, NY hosting concerts and live performances under the original Westbury theater name. Most direct geographic peer and historical reference point, though focused exclusively on ticketed concerts rather than private events.

Direct peers

• Crest Hollow Country Club: Long Island catering and event venue in Woodbury, NY hosting weddings, bar/bat mitzvahs, sweet 16s, and corporate events. Directly comparable as a Nassau County event venue targeting the same personal celebration and corporate event segments.
• Westbury Manor: Long Island catering hall in Westbury, NY specializing in weddings, bar/bat mitzvahs, and private celebrations. Direct competitor in the same Westbury/Nassau County market for personal celebration events.
• The Paramount Huntington: Long Island concert and live music venue in Huntington, NY with a similar capacity range and ticketed concert programming. Directly comparable as a Long Island live entertainment venue competing for the same concert-going audience.
• The Garden City Hotel: Long Island historic hotel with extensive event and catering space for weddings, bar/bat mitzvahs, and corporate functions. Directly comparable as a Nassau County venue offering both accommodations and full-service event production with comparable price points.
• Oheka Castle: Historic Long Island estate and premier wedding/events venue in Huntington, NY. Closest geographic and positioning peer to The Space at Westbury, also operating a landmark property on Long Island for high-end private and corporate events.

Broad incumbents

• Tavern on the Green: Iconic NYC Central Park restaurant and event venue. Comparable as a high-profile, landmark NYC event venue for weddings and corporate events, though primarily a restaurant operator rather than a music/events venue.
• The Plaza Hotel: NYC landmark hotel with famous ballroom event spaces hosting weddings, corporate galas, and high-profile celebrations. Comparable as a historic, premium event venue in the NY metro, though broader hospitality-focused than The Space at Westbury.
• Cipriani 42nd Street: Iconic NYC historic event venue inside the former Bowery Savings Bank building. Comparable as a premium, landmark event venue for corporate galas, weddings, and large-scale celebrations, but operating in Manhattan at a significantly higher price point.
• Pier Sixty at Chelsea Piers: NYC waterfront event venue for weddings, corporate galas, and large-scale celebrations. Comparable as a high-capacity, full-service event venue in the NY metro, though serving a different geography and customer mix.

Market position

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/thespaceatwestbury
• Instagraminstagram.com/spaceatwestbury
• TikToktiktok.com/@the.space.at.westbury
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/the-space-at-westbury

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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