Humphreys Concerts By Bay

What Humphreys Concerts By Bay does

Humphreys Concerts by the Bay is a privately held outdoor concert venue operator founded in 1982 in San Diego, California. The company runs a 1,400-seat open-air theatre on Shelter Island Drive situated between Humphreys Restaurant and Humphreys Half Moon Inn, presenting live music and comedy performances on a seasonal basis that historically ran April through October and now extends into November. Its programming spans rock, jazz, blues, folk, comedy, and international music, drawing on a 40+ year performer roster that includes major touring acts.

The core product is reserved-seat ticketing sold through Ticketmaster and the venue's box office, supplemented by ancillary revenue streams. Dinner Show Packages are priced at $115 plus the concert ticket and bundle a prix-fixe meal at Humphreys Restaurant with reserved seats in rows 1-7. Hotel Packages bundle dinner for two, two concert tickets in premium rows 1-5, and an overnight stay at the adjacent Humphreys Half Moon Inn at prices that vary by show. On-site parking is sold at a flat $25 per vehicle. As of October 17, 2025 the venue operates as a fully cashless facility. Marketing is concentrated in the company website, a genre-segmented email announcement list, and a presenting sponsorship with Valley View Casino.

The business model is event-driven and transactional, with revenue generated per show from individual consumers rather than enterprise accounts. The venue sits within a vertically integrated hospitality campus (concert venue, restaurant, hotel) under related ownership, which enables bundled package offerings not available at competing outdoor venues in the San Diego market. Customer segments include live music and comedy enthusiasts, hospitality-seeking consumers buying dinner and hotel packages, and San Diego-area tourists.

Name

Humphreys Concerts By Bay

Legal name

Humphreys Concerts By Bay

Website

https://humphreysconcerts.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1982

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Humphreys Concerts by the Bay is a private outdoor concert venue operator founded in 1982 in San Diego, presenting live music and comedy performances at a 1,400-seat waterfront theatre and bundling tickets with adjacent restaurant and hotel packages.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Live Music Venue

NAICS

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

Event Operations & Venue Services (Box Office, FOH/BOH, Concessions) (MPAIAFAL), Supper Clubs & Dinner-Theater Restaurants (THAFACAL), Hotel & Resort Convention Venues (Convention Hotels) (THAHAAAC)

Keywords

• Live concert venue
• Outdoor music performances
• Comedy show tickets
• Dinner show packages
• Hotel concert packages

Headquarters

HQ city

San Diego

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Ticket Sales: Primary revenue stream from concert ticket sales via Ticketmaster.com and box office. All seats are reserved except for General Admission standing-only shows. Ticket pricing varies by show.
2. Dinner Packages: Dinner show packages priced at $115 plus concert ticket cost, including dinner at Humphreys Restaurant with a special menu, and reserved seating in rows 1-7. Reservations required at least 24 hours prior to show. Gratuity not included.
3. Hotel Packages: Packages varying by show that include dinner for two at Humphreys Restaurant, two concert tickets in rows 1-5, and overnight accommodations at Humphreys Half Moon Inn. Prices include tax. Suite packages include row 1, Junior Suite includes row 2 center, Guest Room includes rows 3-5 center.
4. Parking: On-site parking available for $25 per vehicle, including accessible parking spaces.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Humphreys Concerts By The Bay operates a 1,400-seat outdoor concert venue on San Diego Bay's Shelter Island, presenting live music and comedy performances from April through October. The venue sells tickets directly and via Ticketmaster, and offers bundled dinner packages at Humphreys Restaurant and overnight hotel packages at the adjacent Humphreys Half Moon Inn.

Product overview

Humphreys Concerts by the Bay operates as a single outdoor concert venue offering ticketed live music performances. The core product is the 1,400-seat venue hosting rock, jazz, comedy, blues, folk, and international music concerts from April through October. The venue is complemented by ancillary offerings including Dinner Show Packages ($115 plus ticket) featuring Modern Global Cuisine, and Hotel Packages at Humphreys Half Moon Inn that bundle dinner, concert tickets in premium rows, and overnight accommodations. Additional services include accessible seating, assistive listening systems, and email announcement subscriptions for concert updates.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Concert Tickets Reserved seat tickets for live music and comedy performances at the 1,400-seat outdoor venue, purchased through Ticketmaster.com or the Humphreys box office. All seats are reserved except for General Admission standing-only shows.
• Dinner Show Packages Bundle pairing a multi-course Modern Global Cuisine dinner at adjacent Humphreys Restaurant with reserved concert seating in rows 1-7. Priced at $115 plus the concert ticket cost. Reservations required at least 24 hours prior to the show.
• Hotel Packages Overnight concert packages combining dinner for two at Humphreys Restaurant, two concert tickets in premium rows 1-5, and accommodations at Humphreys Half Moon Inn (Suite, Junior Suite, or Guest Room tiers). Prices vary by show and include tax.
• On-Site Parking Vehicle parking at the venue, including accessible parking spaces, available at a flat rate of $25 per vehicle.

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• TicketmastercoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPrimary ticketing partner for all concert ticket sales. All tickets (except possibly some package sales) are sold through Ticketmaster.com. Accessible seating can be purchased through Ticketmaster.com or in person at the Humphreys box office.
• Valley View CasinominorGTM or Marketing PartnerValley View Casino is listed as the presenter of Humphreys Concerts, appearing as a sponsor on the main website with a logo linking to their site (valleyviewcasino.com).
• Humphreys RestaurantcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAdjacent restaurant operated by related ownership. Site of dinner packages and meal component of hotel packages. Located adjacent to the concert venue. Reservations taken at (619) 224-3577. Part of the integrated Humphreys hospitality experience.
• Humphreys Half Moon InncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHotel adjacent to the concert venue operated by related ownership. Site of hotel package accommodations. Reservations taken at (619) 224-3411. Hotel rooms do not overlook the concert venue. Part of the integrated Humphreys hospitality experience.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Regional players

• Marymoor Live Music Venue: Seasonal outdoor concert venue in Redmond, WA presenting a similar calendar of rock, pop, jazz, and comedy under a reserved-seating model. Comparable in capacity range and seasonal programming, though operating in a different U.S. region.
• Another Planet Entertainment: Independent Northern California concert promoter and venue operator running seasonal outdoor sheds and indoor theaters. Comparable as an independent regional operator competing for the same touring-artist pipeline, though concentrated in the Bay Area rather than Southern California.
• Cuthbert Amphitheater: Outdoor concert amphitheater in Eugene, OR hosting a summer concert series of national touring acts. Comparable as a mid-size regional outdoor venue with seasonal operation, though serving the Pacific Northwest rather than Southern California.

Broad incumbents

• AEG Presents: Major promoter and venue operator running amphitheaters and theaters nationwide, including the Greek Theatre. Comparable as a broad incumbent controlling competing outdoor venues in the same Southern California market.
• Live Nation Entertainment: Largest live-entertainment promoter and venue operator globally, owning amphitheaters, theaters, and ticketing infrastructure that compete for the same artist touring pipeline Humphreys draws from. Comparable as the dominant incumbent shaping touring economics, routing decisions, and ticketing standards in the U.S. outdoor concert market.

Direct peers

• The Mountain Winery / Saratoga: Note: same as Mountain Winery above — removed to avoid duplication.
• Frost Amphitheater: Outdoor amphitheater at Stanford University presenting a curated summer season of established touring artists in a similar mid-size format. Comparable as a destination seasonal outdoor concert venue with reserved seating and a multi-genre lineup.
• Mountain Winery: Boutique outdoor concert venue in Saratoga, CA that pairs live music with on-site dining and wine packages, directly comparable to Humphreys' bundled dinner-and-show offering. Operates a seasonal calendar and similar reserved-seating/General Admission mix at intimate capacity.
• Pacific Amphitheatre: Outdoor amphitheater at the OC Fair & Event Center in Costa Mesa, CA presenting a summer concert series with reserved seating and similar genre breadth. Comparable as a Southern California seasonal outdoor concert venue competing for the same regional touring acts.
• Greek Theatre: Iconic ~5,900-seat outdoor amphitheater in Los Angeles presenting a similar summer season of rock, pop, jazz, and comedy acts. Operates as a mid-size Southern California outdoor concert venue with a comparable reserved-seating model and seasonal programming cadence.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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