The Winchester Opera House is a full service event venue located in Central Kentucky, just minutes from Lexington! We offer wedding ceremony and reception venues, as well as private parties, rehearsal dinners, and bridal showers.
The Winchester Opera House was built in 1873 by James D. Simpson, the first Mayor of Winchester. The Opera House was the mayor's gift to the city to be utilized as a cultural center for the performing arts. It hosted Off Broadway Productions, Classical Concerts and Community galas. The majestic building was purchased by Edward and Vanessa Ziembroski in 2003. The Ziembroski’s have meticulously renovated the facility to become one of the Premier Historic venues here in the Bluegrass Region of Kentucky. The Ziembroski’s have been awarded recognition in Historic Preservation as well as the Downtown business enhancement award for the City upon completion of The Ballroom and Gallery.
Recently added to the Winchester Opera House is the Historic Church. Built in 1904, our church can seat up to 200 people. It still has its original stained glass windows, wooden pews, and hard word flooring. Its vintage beauty is hard to describe!
Also available to our clients is the use of Moundale Manor, a 17,000 square foot home. This antebellum style home is a gorgeous back drop for pictures. There are also rooms available for our clients use.
