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About Lexington Opera House
The Lexington Opera House is a historic venue operated by the Lexington Center Corporation as part of the Central Bank Center. Located at 401 West Short Street in downtown Lexington, KY, this venue hosts Broadway tours, ballet, opera, and family shows across generations. It’s a cornerstone of the city’s cultural scene, known for standout productions like 42nd Street. Whether you’re here for a grand stage production or a community show, we’ve got you covered with practical details to help you secure your seats with ease.
Plan ahead for parking and transit to ensure a smooth night out. The Opera House does not own public parking, but more than 10,000 spaces are within a 10-minute walk. The circle driveway in front is for drop-off only, and accessible parking is available nearby. Lextran serves downtown Lexington with multiple routes, and the Downtown Transit Center at 150 East Vine Street provides convenient access. For a comfortable stay and nearby dining, consider hotels like Hyatt Regency Lexington, Hilton Lexington Downtown, The Sire Hotel Lexington, and 21c Museum Hotel Lexington. If you’re visiting for a show, secure your seats early and use our insider tips to navigate the venue’s seating map and accessibility options. We’re here to make your ticket buying simple and reliable, just like having a friend in the business.
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Seating, Parking & Venue Information
- Capacity: 1,000 seats.
- Address: 401 West Short Street, Lexington, KY 40507.
- Venue type: historic theatre; owned/operated by Lexington Center Corporation as part of the Central Bank Center.
- Seating chart: official seating map available from Central Bank Center (PDF download accessible via the seating chart page).
- Parking: The Opera House does not own public parking; more than 10,000 spaces are within a 10‑minute walk; circle driveway in front is for drop-off only; accessible parking available nearby.
- Transit: Served by Lextran; Downtown Transit Center is at 150 East Vine Street (recently renovated/reopened Jan 27, 2026); multiple routes pass downtown Lexington.
- Nearby hotels: Hyatt Regency Lexington (401 West High Street); Hilton Lexington Downtown (369 West Vine Street); The Sire Hotel Lexington (120 West Second Street); 21c Museum Hotel Lexington (167 West Main Street).
- Notable events hosted: Broadway tours, ballet, opera, and family shows; historic acts like Al Jolson, W.C. Fields, Will Rogers, Harry Houdini, Lillian Russell, Sarah Bernhardt have performed there; 42nd Street musical was staged by The Lex in 2015 with temporary street renaming; Memphis opened after a 2023 reopening.