About
Lexington Opera House is a world-class multi-purpose venue in Lexington, KY. Host to concerts, sports, and live entertainment — plan your visit with tickets, directions, and nearby dining & hotels.
4M+
Events Hosted
344M+
Guests Welcomed
102+
Years of History
Countless
Unforgettable Moments
- Venue Type
- Multi-Purpose Venue
- Capacity
- 26,444
- Built
- 1924
- Renovated
- 1968
- Owner
- Venue Group
Upcoming Events
OCT
24
Kentucky Ballet Theatre presents Dracula
7:00 PM EDT • Dance
OCT
25
Kentucky Ballet Theatre presents Dracula
2:00 PM EDT • Dance
OCT
29
Sesame Street Live! Elmo's Got the Moves
6:00 PM EDT • Children's Theatre
OCT
29
Elmo's Got The Moves - Photo Experience (Post Show)
6:00 PM EDT • Miscellaneous
OCT
30
The Robert Cray Band
7:30 PM EDT • Blues
Location & Map
401 W Short St
Lexington, KYGet DirectionsGetting Here
Multiple lines nearby
Frequent service
Airports
Restaurants Nearby
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Hotels Nearby
The Plaza Hotel
From $650/night
Pod Times Square
From $189/night
1 Hotel Brooklyn Bridge
From $425/night
Things to Do Nearby
Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island Tour
Cultural Tours • 2.1 mi
Broadway Show Experience
Art & Museums • 1.8 mi
Central Park Bike Tour
Outdoor Adventures • 1.4 mi
Parking Nearby
Lexington Opera House Official Lot
0.1 mi • $39
Pennsylvania Plaza Garage
0.2 mi • $34
Nearby Street Parking
0.4 mi • $19