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Lexington Opera House Events & Tickets

Lexington Opera House in Lexington, KY has 60 upcoming events: 8 concerts, 5 comedy shows, 45 theatre shows, 1 family event, and 1 arts event. Browse the full calendar below, with dates, times and official ticket links.
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About Lexington Opera House

The Lexington Opera House is a theatre located at 401 West Short Street in downtown Lexington, Kentucky. Built in 1886, the Opera House replaced the former theatre, located on the corner of Main and Broadway, after fire destroyed it in January 1886. The new Opera House was designed by the renowned architect Oscar Cobb and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places for its historical and architectural significance. It is currently owned and operated by the Lexington Center Corporation, and it hosts ballets, opera, children's productions, family shows, comedy, music and professional national Broadway tours. The Lexington Opera House is one of 14 theatres in the country built before 1900 with less than 1,000 seats that is still in operation as a live performance venue.

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Getting there

🚉 Public transport

  • Lextran Transit CenterBus station630 m · 10 min walk

🅿️ Parking

  • Victorian Square parking garageMulti-storey car park60 m · 1 min walk
  • Multi-storey car park160 m · 3 min walk
  • Multi-storey car park250 m · 4 min walk
  • Multi-storey car park280 m · 5 min walk

Distances are measured in a straight line from the venue; walking times are estimates. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors

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🍽️ Eat & drink nearby

  • Agave & RyeRestaurant · mexican20 m · 1 min walk
  • Mama TequilaRestaurant · mexican30 m · 1 min walk
  • HopCatPub50 m · 1 min walk
  • Pines & PintsRestaurant80 m · 1 min walk
  • 3TenBar100 m · 2 min walk
  • Ruby's Cafe & MarketplacePub100 m · 2 min walk
  • Courtyard DeliRestaurant · regional100 m · 2 min walk
  • Silks LoungeBar120 m · 2 min walk

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Lexington Opera House: FAQs

What's on at Lexington Opera House?

Lexington Opera House has 60 upcoming events. Next up: Kentucky Ballet Theatre presents Dracula on Saturday, October 24, 2026.

Where is Lexington Opera House?

Lexington Opera House is located at 401 W Short St, Lexington, KY, 40507.

How big is Lexington Opera House?

Lexington Opera House has a capacity of around 1,000.

Is there parking at Lexington Opera House?

Parking is available in surrounding parking lots and garages. The fee varies with each lot.

Does Lexington Opera House have accessible seating?

For Accessible Seating please contact Box Office at (859) 233-3535

When is the Lexington Opera House box office open?

Box Office hours are Tuesday to Friday 10am to 4pm for phones. Wednesdays & Fridays 12pm to 4pm for in person (window is located inside the building next to Rupp Arena & the Hyatt Regency hotel). On days of shows, the Box Office hours are Monday to Sunday, 60 minutes prior to the event.

What is the nearest station to Lexington Opera House?

The nearest station is Lextran Transit Center (Bus station), about 630 m from Lexington Opera House.

Which hotels are closest to Lexington Opera House?

The closest places to stay are Hilton Lexington/Downtown (150 m), Hyatt Regency Lexington (270 m), and 21c (290 m).