The State Theatre of Modesto

The State Theatre of Modesto Entertaining the Central Valley since 1934! The Art Deco State Theatre was built in 1934 by S. It was remodeled during the 1990s.
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Enriching our Local Community by offering:
Films | Music | Events
Cocktail Lounge

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https://linktr.ee/modestostatetheatre Charles Lee and is listed on the National Register of Historical Places. After decades as a film house, the State was converted into a community arts center and concert hall. In June 2005, the new no

n-profit State Theatre of Modesto, Inc. was created and, for the first time since its opening, the State Theatre has been transformed by a fully comprehensive film going palace. Special features of the State Theatre’s artful renovation project include restoration of the decorative signature gold leaf murals of greyhounds and gazelles, completely refurbished seating and stage area, fully updated and comfortably appointed backstage guest artist studios, dramatically renovated art deco lobby highlighting a newly designed lounge and sweeping coved ceilings, carved granite front walk and dramatic exterior featuring black granite, blue and gold mosaic tile and stainless steel, replacement of the vertical and renovation of the horizontal marquee complete with retro neon lights and dynamic LED reader board, and installation of a state-of-the-art Meyer Sound System for both film and live performances.

Good things in the 209 happening all the time! ✨️
08/29/2026

Good things in the 209 happening all the time! ✨️

🙏 THANK YOU MODESTO! The McHenry Mansion Foundation’s 1st Murder Mystery, Midsummer Malice at the Mansion is a SOLD OUT success thanks to our volunteers, the City of Modesto, McHenry Mansion and these AMAZING SPONSORS: Prospect Theater Project, Burnside Body Shop, Graze Craze, Joseph Farms Cheese, The State Theatre, Bronze & Bright, Juliana@Jewelz & Company and all our ticket holders.

ℹ️ Stay tuned for upcoming events!!

Let us be the Intermission you need... This 1300 Block on J Street is a whole vibe ✨
08/26/2026

Let us be the Intermission you need...
This 1300 Block on J Street is a whole vibe ✨

🔎🎯👓Did you have so much fun at the Grand Finale Party for the infamous Waldo scavenger hunt event hosted by our friends ...
08/26/2026

🔎🎯👓Did you have so much fun at the Grand Finale Party for the infamous Waldo scavenger hunt event hosted by our friends at Bookish Modesto and sponsored by such generous parties all over the 209!?

Thank you all very much for being part of this incredible local event which included so many local businesses who offered our community's kids age 14 and under added fun to their summer before back-to-school preparations!
Countless prizes were given away this past July!

📸😁Photo Dump in progress - come back for more!
See you at the State!


📰🕵️‍♂️ Sunday Sep. 20, 2026 at 2PMAll the President’s Men comes to the State Theatre!ONE DAY ONLY!Check out this special...
08/25/2026

📰🕵️‍♂️ Sunday Sep. 20, 2026 at 2PM
All the President’s Men comes to the State Theatre!
ONE DAY ONLY!

Check out this special monthly screening dedicated to films of exceptional quality, hand-picked by the Modesto Film Society at The State Theatre of Modesto!

Dive into the gripping, high-stakes investigation that shook the nation! Join us for All the President's Men, the riveting political thriller following The Washington Post journalists Bob Woodward and Carl Bernstein as they uncover the monumental Watergate scandal.

Directed by Alan J. Pakula!
Nominated for Academy Awards!

Trailer available on our website:
https://thestate.org/films/all-the-presidents-men-092026/

SO many perfect ideas to add to your October plans already!Sunday Oct. 18, 2026 at 2PM🎬🏰👻RebeccaAre you into gothic susp...
08/25/2026

SO many perfect ideas to add to your October plans already!
Sunday Oct. 18, 2026 at 2PM
🎬🏰👻Rebecca

Are you into gothic suspense?
Check out this special monthly screening dedicated to films of exceptional quality, hand-picked by the Modesto Film Society at The State Theatre of Modesto!

Join us for Rebecca, the brilliant psychological thriller directed by Alfred Hitchcock. A young woman marries a fascinating widower and moves to his grand estate, only to find herself living in the overwhelming shadow of his mysterious former wife, the late Rebecca. She must navigate a cold husband, Max de Winter, and the chilling, obsessed housekeeper, Mrs. Danvers, who refuses to let go of the past.

Trailer available on our website:
https://thestate.org/films/rebecca-102026/

🎻🎞️Coming to the State, opening Friday Sep. 18, 2026!On a StringPlaying at the State & the Jewel!Follow the rhythm of mo...
08/25/2026

🎻🎞️Coming to the State, opening Friday Sep. 18, 2026!
On a String
Playing at the State & the Jewel!

Follow the rhythm of modern city life on the big screen! Join us at the State Theatre of Modesto for On the String, a captivating indie feature about a young, Juilliard-trained violist still living at home with her parents in the heart of NYC, trying to make a living playing intimate gigs with her friends in the homes of strangers.

Trailer, showtimes & tickets here:
https://thestate.org/films/on-a-string-092026/

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Modesto, CA
95354

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