OUR MISSION

The Guild Theatre is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit music and event performance space bringing live music and entertainment to the Peninsula region. With a capacity for almost five hundred patrons, the venue hosts a wide range of music, film, comedy, magic, presentations, panel discussions, live streams, video shoots, and other special events programming such as charity fundraisers, birthday parties, private concerts, corporate events, and more! 
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Before its renovation, The Guild Theatre was a historic single-screen movie theater. Opening its doors in 1926, it served as a beloved local cinema for decades, showcasing a mix of mainstream, independent, and classic films. Widely known for its midnight showings of The Rocky Horror Picture Show, the theater became a staple on the peninsula. Today, as a modern music venue, The Guild Theatre keeps the tradition alive by hosting Rocky Horror showings, honoring its roots.

Thanks to the group of local donors (pictured below) this historical landmark continues to make its mark on the community.

One of our founding principles as a nonprofit organization is our unwavering commitment to community enrichment through meaningful action. At The Guild Theatre, we champion this ethos through initiatives such as 'Doing Good at The Guild,' a series that seamlessly integrates the power of music and the arts with philanthropic endeavors. Through this series, we facilitate collaborations with artists and the charitable causes of their choosing, and provide them with a unique platform to amplify their impact. ‘Doing Good at The Guild’ embodies a collective effort towards community cohesion and positive change. Through fostering a sense of belonging and shared purpose, we aspire to forge a brighter tomorrow for communities near and far.

We have done these special shows with Duran Duran (The Cancer Awareness Trust & Hamilton Families), The Chainsmokers (Youth Emerging Stronger), Emmylou Harris (Bonaparte's Retreat), and Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats (The Marigold Project), in which we raised hundreds of thousands of dollars for a variety of charities. Check out the recent Rolling Stone Article that talks about Duran Duran's charitable acts in honor of their longtime member Andy Taylor: Duran Duran to Honor Guitarist Andy Taylor With Benefit Concert at The Guild Theatre