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

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.

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

Nickel Creek at Golden State Theatre 2024

 
9/25/24
 
$61-$114
 
Golden State Theatre

The Golden State Theatre presents Grammy Award winning Americana trio Nickel Creek . Tickets are $61-$114 - purchase here .

Join Violinist Sara Watkins, mandolinist Chris Thile, and guitarist Sean Watkins as they commemorate 25 years since the formation of their wildly popular roots-music group, dormant since 2007.

Comedian Felipe Esparza at Golden State Theatre 2022

 
10/29/22
 
$29-$69
 
Golden State Theatre

Golden State Theatre presents comedianand actor Felipe Esparza on Saturday, October 29 at 8pm. Tickets are $29-$69 - to purchase tickets, please click here .

Felipe Esparza has come a long way since winning NBC's "Last Comic Standing" in 2010. With three successful stand-up specials on Netflix and HBO, his "What's Up Fool?" podcast holding steady as one of the top comedy podcasts, and his sold-out tour dates across country, he's now appearing frequently as an actor in film and TV shows such as "Superstore" and "Gentefied."

Watch with Bruce Campbell - "Army of Darkness" - at Golden State Theatre

 
10/15/22
 
$29-$125
 
Golden State Theatre

Golden State Theatre presents a screening of the classic comedy horror film Army of Darkness ...which you'll watch with the film's star, Bruce Campbell. Relive the movie through the eyes of the star - pausing the action to explain scenes, telling unknown stories about the action, providing funny tidbits of trivia...all straight from the source.

It's happening on Saturday, October 15 at 8pm. Tickets are $29-$125. Please purchase on the website of Golden State Theatre .

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 .