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

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 .

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, ...

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. For more information and to purchase tickets, please click here .

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

Past Events

Chris Isaak at Golden State Theatre 2022

 
6/21/22
 
$59-$149
 
Golden State Theatre

The Golden State Theatre presents Grammy-nominated musician Chris Isaak . His legendary shows with his longtime band Silvertone have entertained tens of thousands of people for over two decades.