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The Fairmont Opera House is proud to present season after successful season of live performances. This historic theater is a significant community asset, adding to the quality of life in and around Fairmont for close to 150 years. The space is used for local and professional plays, live music, arts performances, local events, and private receptions and gatherings.

We are truly grateful that so many volunteers offer their time, skills, and financial gifts to help bring so many wonderful artistic and community events to this community. We hope you come and visit us soon.

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Inside the Heartache: Tour the Fairmont Opera House to see the Urgency in Repair Project

by Blake Potthoff | April 19, 2024 | Capital Project | 0 Comments

April 19th, 2024 Inside the Heartache: Tour the Fairmont Opera House to see the Urgency in Repair ProjectFairmont, MN — April 19, 2024 — We are facing a critical moment in the history of the Fairmont Opera House, and we need your help to ensure its future. Join us for...

District steps in to save FACT show – Sentinel Article

by Blake Potthoff | April 18, 2024 | Capital Project, Community Theater | 0 Comments

April 13th, 2024 District steps in to save FACT show by Brooke Wohlrabe with Fairmont SentinelABOVE: The current state of the seating area at the Fairmont Opera House. Because of the repairs being done, the Fairmont Area School District has granted use of the...

Tell your story

by Blake Potthoff | April 11, 2024 | Capital Project | 0 Comments

February 17th, 2024 Fairmont Opera House needs your storyABOVE: A view of the stage from the Fairmont Opera House balcony. The Fairmont Opera House requires extensive work and before launching a capital campaign, staff and board members have put out a survey to...

Who are we?

by Blake Potthoff | April 9, 2024 | Our stories | 0 Comments

Sometimes, we find ourselves staring at something familiar we’ve known our whole lives, yet we’re clueless about its true meanin…

Uniting Cultures Through Music: Ladama’s Inspirational Journey Across the Midwest

by Blake Potthoff | March 27, 2024 | Our stories | 0 Comments

In a harmonious fusion of rhythm, activism, and cultural exchange, Ladama, a vibrant music ensemble consisting of talented musicians from Colombia, Venezuela, and Brazil, embarked on a transformative journey across the Midwest. Their weeklong residency in Faribault and Martin Counties marked the culmination of their Arts Midwest Worldfest Tour, a celebration of diversity, empowerment, and creative collaboration.

Merry Christmas from Fairmont Opera House

by Blake Potthoff | December 21, 2023 | Capital Project | 0 Comments

Dear Friends of Fairmont Opera House, This time of year is magical—a symphony of joy, generosity, and the spirit of giving. As we're wrapping up 2023, my thoughts turn to the stories and memories made every year within the walls of the Fairmont Opera House. I picture...

Fairmont Opera House Closes: Scope of Roof Repair Project

by Blake Potthoff | December 13, 2023 | Capital Project | 0 Comments

Fairmont Opera House Closes: Scope of Roof Repair Project Expanded December 7th 2023 Based on new findings by structural engineers, The Fairmont Opera House is now closed to the public until further notice to allow initial work to begin on the roof repair project. The...

Fairmont Opera House Announces Roof Repair Project

by Blake Potthoff | October 1, 2023 | Capital Project | 0 Comments

Fairmont Opera House Announces Roof Repair Project October 2nd 2023 The Fairmont Opera House is launching a roof truss repair project to ensure the continued preservation and structural integrity of its historic facility. As the oldest operating theater in Minnesota,...