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About Matthews Opera House & Arts Center
Matthews Opera House & Arts Center is a beloved 501(c)(3) nonprofit venue in downtown Spearfish, offering a charming blend of live theatre, film, and gallery exhibitions. With a historic theatre seating configuration and flexible rental options, this venue hosts a diverse lineup—from the Foreign Film Festival and Festival in the Park to intimate theater engagements and community programs. An interactive seating chart helps you find the perfect seats, whether you’re attending a performance or renting the space for a private event.
Located at 612 Main St, the Matthews Opera House sits at the heart of Spearfish, making it easy to combine a night out with dining and accommodations at nearby hotels. Whether you’re a local or a visitor, we’ve got you covered with practical details on parking, transit, and nearby lodging and dining options.
Planning a visit to Matthews Opera House & Arts Center? You’ll find free downtown Spearfish parking and convenient street-side spots, plus off-street lots for larger gatherings. Prairie Hills Transit provides campus-to-park shuttles for events like Festival in the Park and general transit within Spearfish, ensuring easy access to and from the venue. If you’re staying overnight, consider trusted local partners for hotels such as Quality Inn Spearfish, Best Western Black Hills Lodge, and Holiday Inn Spearfish-Convention Center, among others. After the show, explore nearby dining options and cafes that align with our insider approach to a smooth, no-fuss night out. We’ve got you covered for a seamless ticketing and event experience.
Note: Each event date is listed individually. If a performance is RESCHEDULED from a specific date, it will be indicated as RESCHEDULED from its original date. For dates to be announced, you’ll see Date to be announced. Please check the interactive seating chart on the event page to select your seats and confirm availability.
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Seating, Parking & Venue Information
- Capacity: 283-seat historic theatre (168 seats on the main floor, 115 in the balcony).
- Address: 612 Main St, Spearfish, SD 57783.
- Venue type: Historic opera house and arts center (501(c)(3) nonprofit) with theatre and gallery spaces.
- Seating chart: interactive seating chart available for ticketing; typical theatre seating capacity around 238, with private rental configurations up to 112 dinner capacity and 150 cocktail capacity.
- Parking: free downtown Spearfish parking; free parking directly in front of the Gallery; additional off-street parking for events.
- Transit: Festival in the Park uses Prairie Hills Transit with a campus-to-park shuttle; general transit is provided by Prairie Hills Transit in Spearfish.
- Nearby hotels: Quality Inn Spearfish, Best Western Black Hills Lodge, Holiday Inn Spearfish-Convention Center, etc.
- Notable events hosted: Foreign Film Festival, Festival in the Park, Theater on the Run, plus community and national acts.