Host your Big Day in our Venues
Located in the heart of Downtown Lynchburg, the Academy Center of the Arts is the perfect venue to complement your big day.
Take the spotlight on the Historic Academy Theatre stage, pack the house in the Warehouse Theatre, or host a more intimate gathering in the Harrington Galleries. Whatever your vision may be, the Academy Center of the Arts can help make it come to life.
Within walking distance from many of Lynchburg’s preeminent dining attractions and with lodging available just down the street, the Academy Center of the Arts is especially poised to offer you and your guests an unforgettable experience.
Available Venues
Historic Academy Theatre and Lobby Addition
As soon as you step through the lobby doors, it’s clear that this venue is something special.
The Historic Academy of Music Theatre is one of Lynchburg’s most notable historical treasures. First opened on February 1, 1905, the theatre boasted perfect sightlines and extraordinary acoustics, attracting nationally acclaimed performing artists. After closing its doors in 1958, the theatre had remained unused for 60 years. Through the efforts of the Academy Center of the Arts’ board and staff, as well as the dedicated members of the community, the restorations of the Historic Theatre were brought to completion and the theatre was reopened on December 6, 2018.
Capacity:
- 800 Persons Seated in the Historic Academy Theatre
- 200 persons seated or standing on Historic Theatre Stage
- 120 seated; 250 standing in the Lobby Addition
- Theatre: 212 persons
- Orchestra: 108 persons
- Lower balcony: 76 persons
- Upper balcony: 28 persons
- Lobby: 30 – 40 persons
Theatre Includes:
- Use of Theatre and Stage
- Use of Theatre Seats
- Basic Lighting and Sound Package
- Use of some Dressing Rooms and Backstage Areas
- Wifi Access
- Use of Vehicle Drop off Area
- Add on:
- Specialty/Advanced Lighting or Sound
- Use of Projector
- Use of Outdoor Event Space
Lobby Addition Includes:
- Use of Lobby
- Use of Bathrooms
- Use of Catering Kitchens
- Use of Coat Check Area
- One Hospitality Cleaning
- Wifi Access
- Use of Vehicle Drop off Area
- Add on:
- Tables – Round, Rectangle, and Cocktail Available
- Folding Chairs
- Concessions and Bar
- Basic Lighting and Sound
Warehouse Theatre
Looking to produce an event? The Joy and Lynch Christian Warehouse Theatre is great venue for a variety of different presentations.
Capacity:
- 280 Persons Seated
- 500 Persons Standing
- 88 persons during a performance using risers
- 30 -90 persons during an event with tables and chairs, depending on the configuration
Rentals Include:
- Use of Theatre and/or Lobby
- Basic Lighting and Sound Package
- Use of some Dressing Rooms and Backstage Areas
- Use of Bathrooms
- Use of Catering Kitchen
- Use of Coat Check Area
- Wifi Access
- Add on:
- Specialty/Advanced Lighting or Sound
- Use of Projector
- Concessions and Bar
Pricing
Our pricing information for weddings at the Academy can be found by clicking here. Please note that all pricing structures include a base rental fee, plus add-ons for additional rental items and needs.
