Lexington Opera House, Lexington

Name: Lexington Opera House
Address: Lexington, United States
Telephone: +1 859-233-4567

#25 among attractions in Lexington

Opera, Concerts and shows, Theater

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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. ()

Opened: 19 July 1887 (136 years ago)Capacity: 1000Coordinates: 38°2'60"N, 84°29'57"W

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Downtown LexingtonLexington United States

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+1 859-233-4567

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Lexington Opera House – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Rupp Arena, Memorial Coliseum, Lexington History Center, Kentucky Theater.

~970 ftW
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
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Sport venue, Sport, Sport complex
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~920 ftSE
Museum, History museum
Lexington History Center, Lexington
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0.5 miSE
Nightlife, Theater, Concerts and shows
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0.6 miE
Museum, Art museum, Art gallery
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~1140 ftNW
Museum, History museum, Historical place
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~540 ftSW
Park
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~890 ftE
Museum, History museum, Specialty museum
Hunt-Morgan House, Lexington
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~990 ftSE
Monuments and statues
John Hunt Morgan Memorial, Lexington
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~830 ftS
Monuments and statues
John C. Breckinridge Memorial, Lexington
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~1180 ftS
Italianate architecture
Higgins Block, Lexington
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Lexington Opera House?

Nearby attractions include Opera House and Yates Bookshop Building, Lexington (1 min walk), Historic Saint Paul Catholic Church, Lexington (2 min walk), Arts Place, Lexington (3 min walk), Monsieur Giron's Confectionery, Lexington (3 min walk).

How to get to Lexington Opera House by public transport?

The nearest stations to Lexington Opera House:

Bus

1359 South Upper @ 200 Outbound • Lines: 16 Southland Dr, 5 Nicholasville Road (8 min walk)
Lextran Transit Center (11 min walk)