The Capitol Theatre

There is nothing like the magic of the Capitol Theatre to bring out the best in anything related to the Grateful Dead. This was certainly the case for drummer Bill Kreutzmann with Billy & the Kids on October 20, 2023, which was night one of his two-night “Daze of the Dead, Part 1: Trick" stand.

The Capitol Theatre in Port Chester, NY welcomes LA-based, independent rock band Dogstar on Tuesday, October 10 for their Somewhere Between the Power Lines and Palm Trees Tour. Today, they’ve announced a global livestream of the show will be available on FANS.live on Tuesday, October 10 at 9:00pm Eastern.

After an exhilarating "Pier to Pier" tour last month, Grateful Dead's legendary drummer Bill Kreutzmann and his band, Billy & The Kids, have announced a special two-night engagement at The Capitol Theatre in Port Chester, NY. Dubbed “Daze of the Dead, Part 1: Trick,” these exclusive shows promise fans a unique and unforgettable experience.

Fifty years is a long time to participate in anything. So long, in fact, that gold is the appropriate anniversary gift. The multi-cultural, mixed genre Shakti brought their Fiftieth Anniversary Tour to the famed Capitol Theatre in Port Chester, NY on August 19, 2023. The band's unique mix of blues with North and South Indian rhythmic and melodic perspectives captivated the crowd and exemplified how exceptionally gifted these musicians are.

In 2018, Pink Talking Fish created an epic experience at The Capitol Theatre in Port Chester, NY called Junta Circus. The show was a full performance of Phish’s album “Junta” with Pink Floyd and Talking Heads intertwined. It also included classic circus attractions which were thematically integrated into the music; aerialists for Divided Sky/Great Gig In The Sky, giant puppets for Esther, performers dancing in giant bubbles for Foam, a clown show for Union Federal and so much more!

On Saturday, May 20, “Original Rock Palace” The Capitol Theatre in Port Chester, NY will celebrate 1000 shows since reopening in 2012 with a Dark Star Orchestra show - tickets here. Attendees will receive a “1000th show” button, marking another important milestone for the legendary venue.

No moments are ever guaranteed in life. No band has felt that harder than Lotus recently, having lost their longtime percussionist Chuck Morris, along with his son Charley, in a tragic kayaking accident on March 16, 2023. The remaining members of Lotus, along with many friends, gathered at the Capitol Theatre in Port Chester, NY on May 6, 2023 to honor the lives of Chuck and Charley.

This May, Garcia's – The Capitol Theatre’s "venue within the venue” created in partnership with Jerry Garcia’s family – will celebrate its ten year anniversary with a string of live performances by local artists and nationally touring acts across the musical spectrum.

Which is the best version of Phil Lesh & Friends to play at the Capitol Theatre? The best version is the band that’s playing the night you’re going to see them. From a rotating cast of musicians, Phil Lesh has now played 100 shows at the Capitol Theatre since the reopening in September 2012. Starting in November of 2012, Phil Lesh played his first show at the Theatre since the Grateful Dead last played at the venue in February 1971.

Six sets of music in, the jams and song selection by Goose remained impressive. Every component of their five night run was magically falling into place. This included another sold out night of music at the Capitol Theatre on March 11, 2023.

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