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WELCOME TO THE SUMTER OPERA HOUSE

INTIMATE. ICONIC. INSPIRING.

The Sumter Opera House celebrates 125 years of cultural forethought and shared experiences. It is an iconic venue with a rich past imploring visitors to discover old memories and new music. Today it is home to City Hall, City Council chambers and a 550 seat theatre. The Sumter Opera House is promoting the arts as a catalyst for community vibrancy, quality of life, education and economic development. It serves to enrich the cultural lives of our community, neighbors and visitors by promoting diverse creative experiences.

Calendar

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SHS Honors Orchestra
A Collection of Fall Music
Special Event

OCT 8
7:30 PM
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Premiere Preview
Southern Songwriters with Patrick Davis
Special Event

OCT 10
7 PM
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Sumter Civic Dance Co.
Young Choreographers Showcase
Special Event

OCT 25
7 PM
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Aliens Alive!
Matinee Series

OCT 29
9:30 AM
12:00 PM
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Super Me!
Matinee Series

OCT 30
9:30 AM
12:00 PM
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William Lee Martin
King of Cowtown Tour
Main Stage Series

NOV 9
7:30 PM
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Admiral Radio
Acoustic Café Series

NOV 15
7:30 PM
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The Polar Express
Cinema Series

DEC 5
5:30 PM

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

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Vision
The Vision of the Sumter Opera House is to be an indispensable cultural asset to our community through collaboration with educational systems, civic organizations, corporate sponsors, and individuals.

We Value:

  • Promoting arts as a catalyst for community vibrancy, quality of life, education and economic development.

  • Preserving and archiving the heritage of Sumter’s iconic landmark for future generations.

  • Presenting diverse concert experiences.

  • Partnering with public schools, private schools, and homeschool groups to provide arts education opportunities.

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