Sumter Opera House

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Sumter Opera House The mission of the Sumter Opera House is to enrich the cultural lives of our community, neighbors, and visitors by providing diverse creative experiences.

The Sumter Opera House is a beautiful historic site with a rich past. Completed in 1895, it has served as an opera house, a music academy, a movie theatre, city offices, a meat market, barber shop, and even a jail. Still home to City Hall, many city departments and City Council chambers, the Sumter Opera House is once again presenting a performance series in an effort to contribute to downtown revitalization. The 550-seat theatre boasts excellent acoustics, a proscenium decorated with Art Deco gold-leaf, and provides the perfect intimate venue to see your favorite artists. Check out the event schedule and make plans now to attend a performance inside the Sumter Opera House!

Who was here for Sons of Serendip back in 2018?! We STILL talk about this show and it's been eight years. This show is o...
10/22/2026

Who was here for Sons of Serendip back in 2018?! We STILL talk about this show and it's been eight years.

This show is one of those hallmarks that remind us of the power of the arts. Some shows just stick with you long after the music is over.

POLL: Who thinks we should ask Sons of Serendip if they're up for another visit to Sumter?! 👀

Our stage. Your story. Thank you to our partners at Tandem Health for helping us write our next chapter!
10/21/2026

Our stage. Your story. Thank you to our partners at Tandem Health for helping us write our next chapter!

10/20/2026

Our community is our 'why'. It only takes a time or two to discover that our building is special, but YOU are the reason why we do what we do!

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Walking down memory lane like...🎵
10/18/2026

Walking down memory lane like...🎵

10/17/2026

Just another day at the Sumter Opera House 👀

10/14/2026

Our community has rallied for us throughout this process and we can't wait to share with you what's next! For all who were there at our Grand Closing before our renovations first began, you know what we mean! We couldn't do this without the support of our community.

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09/29/2026

We've got so much to look forward to with our renovation. Having a modern, accessible loading dock is essential as we strive to book the best artists in the business to Sumter.

For our patrons, we can't wait for you to share in joy of our gorgeous new art deco-inspired chairs! They are even more beautiful in person.

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09/26/2026

Now, that's a view you don't see everyday! Art deco and ceiling details are undergoing restoration and it's looking AMAZING, y'all.

Look at our girl just lookin' so pretty 🥹
09/24/2026

Look at our girl just lookin' so pretty 🥹

09/21/2026

We're excited for so many aspects of our renovation. From ADA-accessible entryways and adequate restrooms for our patrons to proper lobby and box office accommodations, modern technical and artistic features, we're looking forward to sharing so many improvements with our community.

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21 N Main Street
Sumter, SC
29150

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