The State Theatre (Falls Church, VA) Concert Venue

Now a restaurant and live music venue, The State Theatre in Falls Church originally served as a movie theater in 1936. Though the grand marquee still announces the space, the inside has been modernized and renovated into a comfortable concert venue. For most shows at The State Theatre, seating is located on an upper balcony and at dinner tables on the lower level; the rest of the lower level is standing room. With this setup, the cozy theater holds around 800 people.

Performances at The State Theatre include up-and-coming bands, 80s reunion tours, and many popular cover bands. Some shows at The State Theatre are 21+, and most are 18+. For 18+ shows, those under 21 must pay an extra $3 per ticket to account for the extra security needed.

The restaurant at The State Theatre is full-service, and there are four bars throughout. Some of the dining tables may be reserved before shows for $5/seat, with a minimum of two people per table and a $10/person food minimum. Otherwise, all seating and standing room is general admission. The theater is about a 15-minute walk from the Metro.