The Lerner Theatre is a beloved, 1920s-era Beaux-Arts movie palace located at 410 South Main Street in Elkhart, Indiana. With a seating capacity of approximately 1,700 across the main floor, balcony, and boxes, it remains a premier home for touring Broadway shows, concerts, and the Elkhart County Symphony. After an $the best available price million renovation (2009–2011) the venue was restored to its original grandeur and renamed The Lerner Theatre, preserving its historic charm while delivering modern comfort. Secure your seats with us for an unforgettable night in downtown Elkhart.

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Whether you’re here for a Broadway production, a symphony performance by the Elkhart County Symphony, or a community event, The Lerner Theatre combines historic elegance with modern acoustics and amenities. The venue’s Plan Your Visit page provides up-to-date seating charts for the Main Floor and Balcony, helping you choose the perfect view. For transit, the MACOG Interurban Trolley serves downtown Elkhart near The Lerner, and ridesharing remains a popular option for quick, easy access. Free parking is available adjacent to The Lerner in the Civic Plaza Public Parking area and near the Marion Street Parking Garage, making arrival simple.

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Seating, Parking & Venue Information

Address: 410 South Main Street, Elkhart, IN 46516.
Capacity: approximately 1,700 seats (including main floor, balcony, and boxes).
Venue type: 1920s-era Beaux-Arts movie palace converted to a modern performing arts center.
Seating chart: Main Floor and Balcony seating charts available on The Lerner’s Plan Your Visit page.
Parking: free parking adjacent to The Lerner in the Civic Plaza Public Parking area and near the Marion Street Parking Garage.
Transit: MACOG Interurban Trolley serves downtown Elkhart near The Lerner; rideshares also common.
Nearby hotels: Hilton Elkhart (Hotel Elkhart, Tapestry Collection) at 500 S Main St; La Quinta Inn & Suites Elkhart at 330 North Pointe Blvd; Rodeway Inn Elkhart at 345 E Windsor Ave.
Notable events hosted: touring Broadway shows, concerts, symphony performances (Elkhart County Symphony), community events; venue celebrated 100 years of live entertainment and underwent an $18M renovation (2009–2011).
Renaming/history: built as Lerner Theatre in 1924, later renamed Warner Theatre, then ELCO, and restored/rerenamed Lerner Theatre after renovation (not demolished).