Academy Center of the Arts

Lynchburg's Local Arts Center

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.

 

Ready to host your wedding celebration? Contact the events team by emailing [email protected]

 

 

 

Weddings in the Warehouse Theatre

Capacity:

  • 280 Persons Seated
  • 500 Persons Standing

 

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

 

Floor plans

 

Weddings in the Historic 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 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

 

Floor plans

 

 

CONTACT US:

(434) 846-8499
600 Main Street
Lynchburg, VA 24504
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CURRENT ACADEMY HEALTH & SAFETY GUIDELINES 9/24/21

At the Academy Center of the Arts, the health and safety of our patrons, staff, performers, and volunteers is our priority. Like you, we are closely monitoring COVID-19 and its current impact on our community, and are following CDC guidelines and recommendations from local authorities and the Virginia Department of Health.


In response to current CDC recommendations, the requests of our performing artists, and to protect our community, everyone entering the Academy Center of the Arts’ facilities for Academy ticketed performances, classes, and gallery activities will be required to wear a face mask as of September 17, 2021.


– Guests must remain masked at all times, however, masks can be removed momentarily only when eating or drinking.

– Masks must fit snugly and cover the wearer’s nose and mouth.

– Masks will be readily available in our lobbies, galleries, and classrooms for patrons in need.


Upcoming events that require COVID-19 Vaccination OR Proof of Negative COVID-19 Diagnostic test result are listed at academycenter.org/health-safety-guidelines/.


Any patrons with tickets to an Academy performance that do not wish to comply with our current policies may receive a full refund through our Box Office, M-F, 12PM – 5PM, by phone at (434) 846-8499 or by email at [email protected].