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About
Alhambra Theatre is an event venue at 507 S Main St, Hopkinsville, KY 42240. It holds up to 650 guests. Events include Live performances, School shows, Art exhibits. It is in Christian County, about 61 miles from Nashville.
The Alhambra Theatre in Hopkinsville, Kentucky, is a historic venue offering live performances, school shows, art exhibits, community arts initiatives, and private event rentals. Founded in 1928 and inspired by the Alhambra Palace in Spain, it features Spanish-Moorish architecture, intricate moldings, a painted stage canvas, chandeliers, and mosaic tile floors. Originally opened on May 28, 1928, it was once hailed as the most beautiful and practical theater in America. The theater transitioned from a cinema to a performing arts center in the 1980s and underwent a major renovation completed in 2018, adding state-of-the-art lighting and accessibility improvements. The venue has a seating capacity of 650.
- Address
- 507 S Main St, Hopkinsville, KY 42240
- Phone
- (270) 887-4295
- Capacity
- 650
- County
- Christian County
- Distance
- about 61 miles from Nashville (straight line)
- Book or inquire
- https://www.pennyroyalarts.org/rentals
About Hopkinsville
Hopkinsville is a city in Christian County, Kentucky, with a population of about 31,000. Founded in 1797 and incorporated in 1804, it was named after Samuel Hopkins, a veteran and state representative. The town played a notable role during the Civil War and was central to the Black Patch tobacco wars in the early 1900s. Hopkinsville is known for the Kelly–Hopkinsville extraterrestrial encounter and historic sites like the Western Kentucky Lunatic Asylum. Located near the Tennessee border, it is close to Clarksville, Tennessee, about 61 miles from Nashville. Historically, Hopkinsville was served by several railroads, supporting its tobacco-based economy. Visitors can explore landmarks such as Peace Park and the Hopkinsville Clock Tower nearby.
Getting there
- Rail and air
- Historically served by the Evansville, Henderson, and Nashville Railroad and later by the L&N, Ohio Valley Railroad, and Tennessee Central.
- Nearest city
- Clarksville, Tennessee
Around Hopkinsville
- Western Kentucky Lunatic Asylum: Established in Hopkinsville in 1854, it is a notable historic institution.
- Peace Park: Located on the site of a former tobacco warehouse burned during the Night Riders' raid in 1907.
- Woody Winfree Fire and Transportation Museum: Museum in downtown Hopkinsville damaged by strong winds in 2023.
- Hopkinsville Clock Tower: A downtown landmark that sustained damage from 2023 straight-line winds.
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Frequently Asked
- Where is Alhambra Theatre located?
- Alhambra Theatre is at 507 S Main St, Hopkinsville, KY 42240, in Christian County.
- What kinds of events does Alhambra Theatre host?
- Live performances, School shows, Art exhibits, Community arts initiatives, Private event rentals.
- How many people can Alhambra Theatre hold?
- 650.
- What is there to see in Hopkinsville?
- Places to see in Hopkinsville include Western Kentucky Lunatic Asylum, Peace Park, Woody Winfree Fire and Transportation Museum, Hopkinsville Clock Tower.
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