Opera House

The Sumter Opera House is located on North Main Street in Downtown Sumter. The historic opera house is downtown's center focal point and our crown jewel. As a center for the performing arts the opera house has several successful monthly programs and special performances through out the year from film, dance, theatrical, concerts and more. The historic Sumter Opera House invites you to be entertained through the cultural and diverse performances available and in many cases for free.

Our newest addition to the Opera House monthly performances is the Sumter's House of Comedy. The Sumter's House of Comedy is sure to give you face pains and tummy cramps.  Are we sure that sounds like fun?  Well, when laughter is the cause of your pain...you'll be back for more!

History (PDF*)

Debbie Russell
Cultural Coordinator
City of Sumter
21 North Main Street
Sumter, SC 29150
803-436-2616

Ticket Sales

Please call the Swan Lake Visitor Center for ticket information at 803-436-2640 or 1-888-688-4748.

Location and Maps

The Sumter Opera House is located on North Main Street. Liberty Street (US 76/763) crosses the center of downtown North Main Street. Traveling from Hwy. 76/378 bypass you will need to exit at the Main Street exit and travel south to Downtown Sumter.

Directional Map (PDF*)

Map from Patriot Hall (PDF*)
Map from Swan Lake (PDF*)
Map from Shaw AFB (PDF*)

The Sumter Opera House is also the home of City Hall. Located on the 4th floor of the opera house is the administrative office for the City of Sumter. The Main Street entrance takes you to the 4th floor, 3rd floor is Human Resources Office, 2nd floor for the I.T. Department, Downtown Manager, Communications Director, City Events Coordinator and the Cultural Coordinator and the 1st floor is the entrance of the auditorium of the opera house. The rear entrance of the opera house is the City of Sumter water department and a rear entrance to the 4th floor administrative offices.

Sumter Opera House
21 N. Main Street
P.O. Box 1449
Sumter, SC 29150
803-436-2500

Mailing List

Email us at sumteroperahouse@sumter-sc.com telling us you would like to be added to our email distribution list. This distribution list will keep you up to date on the current events in the Sumter Opera House.

Rental

The Historic Sumter Opera House is available for rent. This Performing Arts Center will enhance your production and provide your audience a magnificent overwhelming experience that they will remember for a life time. Please call The Swan Lake Visitors Center at 803-436-2640 for availability and scheduling.

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