Dress in your finest Red Carpet attire and make a grand entrance as hundreds of fellow movie-goers gather for The State’s Annual Red Carpet Party. 

Do great books make bad movies? What are the artistic challenges in moving literary works from page to screen? The State Theatre and Davis High Scholl BSU invite you to explore both artistic forms through interactive pre-film discussions moderated by an expert.

Bird of Prey An expertly woven tale with stunning cinematography, Bird of Prey journeys deep into the vanishing world of the Great Philippine Eagle and reveals an inspiring group of people that are determined to save the world’s most critically endangered eagle species from extinction.

This inspirational movie pits a multi-time National Championship Off Road Racer against his most formidable foe yet, cancer.

Our Late Night series is back with H.P. Lovecraft's Color Out of Space!

Registration is now open for the Jan. 22 debate among the six candidates seeking to represent Stanislaus County and southern San Joaquin County in the House of Representatives.

Steve Treviño is fast becoming one of the country’s hottest comics and the new voice for the 21st century Mexican American.

We are so excited to announce that long-time friend of Camp Jack Hazard, Brett Dennen, will be playing our Camp Jack Hazard Benefit concert! The concert will be November 23rd, 2019 at the State Theater (located in downtown Modesto, California). This is a great opportunity to support Camp Jack Hazard and have an amazing night of music, friendship, and connecting with Camp Jack Hazard again. Proceeds from this concert will support youth that desire to go to Camp Jack Hazard.

The State Theatre is thrilled to announce the return of the ZaSu Pitts Memorial Orchestra plus special guests Lester Chambers.

Experience the ultimate Pink Floyd Tribute Show in this live musical performance starring House of Floyd

Stroll Down Penny Lane is a live performance with beautiful accompanying films of the music of the most iconic songwriter of our age: Paul McCartney.

We’re delighted to welcome featured speaker Sean Ragasa, Design Director at Skidmore, Owings & Merrill LLP (SOM) in San Francisco, and lead architect for the new courthouse being constructed in Modesto, during the MADWEEK 2019 Opening Evening, Saturday, September 21, in the State Theatre.