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

Demola at Golden State Theatre 2026

 
9/17/26
 
$37-$84
 
Golden State Theatre

Golden State Theatre presents Demola on Thursday, September 17 at 8pm. Tickets are $37-$84. For more information and to purchase tickets, please click here .

About Demola

Demola is a singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist,...

Past Events

La Santa Cecilia at Golden State Theatre 2025

 
5/7/25
 
$42-$77
 
Golden State Theatre

The Golden State Theatre presents the Grammy Award winning band La Santa Cecilia . Tickets are $42-$77 - purchase here .

A creative hybrid of Latin rock and world music, the group draws inspiration from cumbia, bossa-nova, rumba, bolero, tango, jazz, and klezmer in their colorful, passionate performances.

Leo Kottke and Julian Lage at Golden State Theatre 2025

 
8/9/25
 
$55-$84
 
Golden State Theatre

The Golden State Theatre presents guitarists Leo Kottke and Julian Lage on Saturday, August 9 at 8pm. Tickets are $55-$84 - purchase here .

The legendary acoustic guitarist Leo Kottke is known for his fingerpicking style which draws on blues, jazz, and folk music, and for his syncopated, polyphonic melodies. If you're a fan of Americana music, you won't want to miss this show.

Katchafire at Golden State Theatre 2026

 
9/3/26
 
$50
 
Golden State Theatre

Golden State Theatre presents Katchafire on Thursday, September 3 at 8pm. Tickets are $50, general admission. For more information and to purchase tickets, please click here .

Hailing from New Zealand, Katchafire have become a global roots reggae phenomenon. This all-Maori band is bringing their pure classic sound to music lovers worldwide, delivering one of the most authentic reggae shows around.

Comedian Maria Bamford at Golden State Theatre 2026

 
8/15/26
 
$43-$67
 
Golden State Theatre

Golden State Theatre presents comedian Maria Bamford on Saturday, August 15 at 8pm. Tickets are $43-$67. To purchase tickets, click here .

Maria Bamford is a stand-up comedian, actor, star of Netflix's "Lady Dynamite," and author of the New York Times Bestselling memoir "Sure, I’ll Join Your Cult." Stephen Colbert called her his "favorite comedian on earth."

Sammy Johnson at Golden State Theatre 2026

 
8/7/26
 
$42/$36
 
Golden State Theatre

Golden State Theatre presents Sammy Johnson on Friday, August 7 at 8pm. Tickets are $42 each, general admission; buy a 4-pack of general admission tickets for $36 each. For more information and to purchase tickets, ...

Golden State Theatre's Centennial Celebration!

 
8/6/26
 
Free
 
Golden State Theatre

Golden State Theatre is celebrating 100 years of film and entertainment in Downtown Monterey! Join us for our free Centennial Celebration on Thursday, August 6.

2pm-6pm, we'll have an Open House, featuring an opportunity to explore the backstage area and more. At 7pm, enjoy live jazz music, a centennial celebration ceremony, a demonstration of the Golden State Theatre's mighty Wurlitzer organ, and a silent film double feature .