Venues

This 2,000 seat auditorium hosts a wide variety of events — from nationally-touring concerts, plays and musicals, to new student admission sessions and keynote speakers. Read more...

Host your reception in our beautiful, expanded lobby. Renovated to three times the size, the space features beautiful hardwood oak floors, high coffered acoustic tin ceilings, mahogany entry doors, and an open floor plan that can be customized for your event. Our brand new bar was built by a local craftsman using local hardwood and floor joists and wood salvaged Read more...

Located outside of the city of Athens and within easy driving distance of Ohio University, Strouds Run State Park surrounds Dow Lake and draws a mix of trail and lake users. Miles of hiking, mountain biking, and horseback riding provide scenic views from rugged trails. The lake offers boating, paddling, swimming and a shaded campground. Read more...

Say your vows in style at our wedding venues in Ohio. Ohio University Inn and Conference Center offers picturesque Athens wedding space for your big day. Whether you’re an OU alum looking for a nostalgic way to celebrate your vows or you just appreciate the perfect wedding setting, we can plan something memorable for your wedding. Impress your guests with Read more...

The Dairy Barn Arts Center offers exhibitions, events, and educational programs that nurture and promote area artists and artisans, develop art appreciation among all ages, and provide the community access to fine arts and crafts from outside the region. Read more...

Enjoy wines by the bottle, glass or just a taste. Kick back in their comfy tasting room or relax on the wrap around porch with views of the vineyard. Serving regional American food with a touch of Italian and Shade Winery is available for private events. Read more...

Arts West, is a part of the City of Athens’ Arts, Parks and Recreation Dept. Our mission is to make facilities, resources, and opportunities available to art organizations, individual artists, and community residents. We harness community focus for all individuals engaged in the creation, performance and exhibition of the arts, while promoting activities preserving the beauty, heritage, and culture of Read more...

We are proudly a 100% digital theater. Digital cinema is the next step in theater services. This ensures there can never be scratches or shaky pictures. A lot of time and effort has gone into converting our theater but we are proud to be 100% digital and a member of the CBG. In addition to all 11 screens being digital, Read more...

The Dance Barn has a large stage and dance floor available for events such as wedding receptions, reunions, corporate events, festivals, and more. They provide catering services, a cash bar and many other services that you may require. Primitive camping, hayrides and bonfires are also available. Read more...

A community space fostering relationships through faith, music, education & the arts. To date, Central Venue has been the host of plays, lectures, concerts, puppet parades, meetings, banquets, workshops, and more. We’re excited to see what else we can use the space for, and would love for you to join that conversation. Located right in Uptown Athens, Central Venue is Read more...

The Albany Café offers event spaces inside and outside its charming location at the former Albany School building. Read more...