The El Ray Theatre is one of the most well-known and recognizable buildings in downtown Chico. It is the place where many big-time musicians come to play because of its large seating capacity and amenities, such as Hinder, Puddle of Mudd and Snoop Dogg. Many local bands also come to the El Rey to attract local audiences and build up their fan bases.

The El Rey Theatre is downtown Chico's premier place for big-name performers and small-twon special events.
In addition to musicians, you can see movies at the El Rey such as Army of Darkness and Fight Club. These movies are usually a couple of years old, but they still remain popular with Chico State students. The cheap price for tickets also appeals to students’ budgets and it helps make the El Rey a good place to enjoy a movie without the high ticket prices of new movies at other theaters.
The El Rey Theatre also can be rented by people and companies looking for a venue to host a special event. One main reason why people would reserve the El Rey rather than another location in Chico is because of its location on one of the main streets in downtown Chico. This helps guests by making it easy for them to find it and be on time for the celebration or business conference.
The El Rey Theatre is the place in downtown Chico where you can see popular entertainment venues with budget-friendly prices and start a large event on time with all of your guests.