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About Downtown Opelika

Welcome to the Downtown Opelika venue guide—your straightforward, friendly resource for finding great live entertainment in the heart of Opelika. From the Bottling Plant Event Center to the Arts Association of East Alabama, we’ve got you covered with seating details, parking, transit options, and nearby hotel and dining recommendations. Think of us as your go-to connection to secure seats and plan a smooth night out in downtown Opelika.

Whether you’re planning a concert, festival, or intimate performance, understanding venue capacity and amenities helps you pick the right spot. Below you’ll find quick facts about each venue, plus practical tips on getting there and making the most of your visit.

Opelika’s downtown offers a mix of traditional theater spaces and adaptable event centers. For larger crowds, the Bottling Plant Event Center can host up to 1,500 guests across its spaces, with the ballroom seating around 811. Smaller venues like John Emerald Distilling and the Southerly Warehouse provide intimate settings for focused performances. Public parking at Courthouse Square and coordinating services through the Opelika Parks & Recreation Department make planning easy. If you’re staying overnight, consider nearby affiliate hotel and dining partners for a seamless experience. And if you’re attending events like the Opelika Songwriters Festival or East Alabama Arts performances, you’ll find multiple venues within easy reach of downtown hotels and eateries.

We’ve got you: secure your seats, find convenient transit with LRPT’s on-demand service, and check nearby lodging and restaurants to complete your night out in Opelika’s vibrant downtown core.

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Seating, Parking & Venue Information

  • The Bottling Plant Event Center (614 N Railroad Ave) can host up to 1,500 guests; largest space (Ballroom) seats about 811; total meeting space around 19,137 sq ft.
  • The Bottling Plant was sold in 2025 to Whistlestop Bottle and Brew and continues to operate as Bottling Plant Event Center.
  • John Emerald Distilling Company at 706 N Railroad Ave is a downtown venue with capacity around 300.
  • Opelika Center for the Performing Arts (The Arts Association of East Alabama) has about 1,150 seats and is located at 1103 Glenn Street.
  • The Southerly Warehouse (1007 Avenue B) comprises three spaces with a combined capacity listed up to 750.
  • Courthouse Square provides public parking and is a central downtown gathering space; rentals are coordinated by the Opelika Parks & Recreation Department.
  • Lee-Russell Public Transit (LRPT) offers free on-demand transit within Opelika; riders must schedule in advance (334-749-9092).
  • Nearby hotels include Heritage House Bed & Breakfast (714 2nd Ave), The CWG Nest (805 S Railroad Ave), and Auburn Marriott Opelika Resort & Spa at Grand National (3700 Robert Trent Jones Trail).
  • Notable events/recent activity: Opelika Songwriters Festival venues (e.g., John Emerald Distilling), On The Tracks wine trail, and East Alabama Arts performances at the Opelika Center for the Performing Arts.