Woodstock Opera House
121 West Van Buren Street, Woodstock, IL 60098
Cultural Centers
Built in 1889 as City Hall, the Woodstock Opera House has long been one of the top performing arts centers in the Midwest and is the jewel of McHenry County!
The Woodstock Opera House hosts a spectacular variety of programming and events each year including: Concerts, Theatre, Dance, Visual Art, Educational programming, Lectures, Meetings, Receptions and more. The Opera House is a fully modernized theatre, without sacrificing its historical authenticity. It features contemporary sound, lighting, stage rigging, heating, air-conditioning and other amenities. In addition, the Opera House is equipped with a state of the art Box Office as well as a beautifully decorated reception area, the very popular, Stage Left Café.
The Opera House is owned and operated by the City of Woodstock and is dedicated to the promotion and support of the Theatrical Arts in northern Illinois. The Opera House along with the Old Courthouse stand guard over the brick-paved streets of the Historic Woodstock Square which are brimming with shops, boutiques, cafes, galleries and home to year-round special events. Fans of the movie 'Groundhog Day' will recognize the Woodstock Opera House, the square and many sites throughout town.
What's happening nearby...

Woodstock Food Truck Festival
Woodstock Square • Jun 07 @ 4PM
If you are ready to get out and enjoy some great grub with music in the air, join us for the Annual Woodstock Food Truck Festival…
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Woodstock PrideFest
Woodstock Square Historic District • Jun 14 – Jun 15
Don't miss the 7th anniversary of the Woodstock PrideFest!
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McHenry County Fair
McHenry County Fairgrounds • Jul 29 – Aug 03
You'll find all your county fair favorites, from exhibits, vendors and livestock shows to all the fair delicacies (funnel cake, anyone?) Of course, there's a carnival…
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