Golden State Theatre Events

Built in 1926, the Golden State Theatre is a 15,000 square-foot live performance venue. Recently restored, it features an Old World grand lobby and mezzanine, one thousand plush velvet seats, state-of-the-art sound, and the indefinable magic of a truly historic setting.

Upcoming Events

Past Events

Banff Mountain Film Festival 2025 at Golden State Theatre

 
3/8/25
 
$41
 
Golden State Theatre

Golden State Theatre hosts the Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour. Journey to exotic locations, paddle the wildest waters, and climb the highest peaks tonight in a selection of films from the 2024-2025 Banff Mountain Film Festival. Tickets are $41 - purchase here .

Screening of "Elf" at Golden State Theatre

 
12/6/24
 
$8-$10
 
Golden State Theatre

Golden State Theatre is holding a screening of Elf (2003) starring Will Farrell as part of our Toys for Tots holiday fundraiser. Doors open 5:30pm, film starts at 6pm.

Tickets are $8-10 - purchase here . Please bring a new, unwrapped toy, book, or game or a non-perishable food item for those in need.

Ramon Ayala y Sus Bravos Del Norte at Golden State Theatre 2023

 
9/16/23
 
$59-$129
 
Golden State Theatre

Golden State Theatre presents Ramon Ayala y Sus Bravos del Norte on Saturday, September 16 at 8pm. To purchase tickets, please click here .

Ramon Ayala, a native of the Mexican city of Monterrey, has produced 105 records, becoming known as the King of the Accordion and bringing Mexican Norteno music to adoring audiences everywhere.

Jefferson Starship at Golden State Theatre 2025

 
10/16/25
 
$44-$102
 
Golden State Theatre

The legendary San Francisco rock band Jefferson Starship is coming to Golden State Theatre! 1974-1984, they released 8 gold and platinum albums and 20 hit singles. Come hear songs such as "White Rabbit," and "Somebody to Love."

Leslie Jones at Golden State Theatre 2025

 
9/27/25
 
$48-$83
 
Golden State Theatre

The Golden State Theatre presents comedian Leslie Jones on Saturday, September 27 at 8pm. Tickets are $48-$83. For more information and to purchase tickets, please click here .

About Leslie Jones

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Fred Armisen at Golden State Theatre 2025

 
9/20/25
 
$57-$138
 
Golden State Theatre

The Golden State Theatre welcomes Fred Armisen to Monterey on his Comedy for Musicians but Everyone Is Welcome tour on Saturday, September 20 at 7pm. Tickets are $57-$138. For more information and to purchase tickets,...