EKU Center for the Arts

EKU Center for the Arts Central Kentucky's Premier Entertainment & Arts Destination
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The EKU Center is Central Kentucky's premier entertainment and arts destination, located conveniently off of I-75 in Richmond on the campus of Eastern Kentucky University.

An Intimate Evening with David Foster and Katharine McPhee is coming to EKU Center for the Arts! Tickets on sale Friday.
04/08/2025

An Intimate Evening with David Foster and Katharine McPhee is coming to EKU Center for the Arts! Tickets on sale Friday.

TODAY! Enter the world of Pedal Punk, a Steampunk inspired theater show we experience the excitement, artistry and thril...
04/01/2025

TODAY! Enter the world of Pedal Punk, a Steampunk inspired theater show we experience the excitement, artistry and thrill that occurs when a wacky bike shop mechanic interacts with cyclists and bikes. Get tickets at EKUCenter.com!

Listen to Branford Marsalis' new album just released, and don't miss him in Concert on April 6! Tickets at EKUCenter.com...
03/28/2025

Listen to Branford Marsalis' new album just released, and don't miss him in Concert on April 6! Tickets at EKUCenter.com.

BIG NEWS! CAIN is hitting the road this fall for their Live & In Color Tour, and they’re bringing the joy straight to EK...
03/28/2025

BIG NEWS! CAIN is hitting the road this fall for their Live & In Color Tour, and they’re bringing the joy straight to EKU Center for the Arts in Richmond, KY! 💙🎶 Get ready for an unforgettable night with CAIN, plus Jon Reddick & Caleb & John, hosted by Annie F. Downs!

Tickets go on sale March 31 at EKUCenter.com! Mark your calendar, tell your friends, and let’s make some colorful memories together! 🎟️🎉

🚴In less than one week, the world of Pedal Punk hits the EKU Center stage! Enter a Steampunk inspired place where cyclin...
03/26/2025

🚴In less than one week, the world of Pedal Punk hits the EKU Center stage! Enter a Steampunk inspired place where cycling is the way to escape the technology obsessed society, Tuesday, April 1. Get tickets at EKUCenter.com! Link in bio.

JUST ANNOUNCED: Vitamin String Quartet is bringing The Music of Taylor Swift, Bridgerton, and Beyond on tour to Richmond...
03/18/2025

JUST ANNOUNCED: Vitamin String Quartet is bringing The Music of Taylor Swift, Bridgerton, and Beyond on tour to Richmond. Tickets go on sale Friday at EKUCenter.com. See you there!

JUST ANNOUNCED: Lyle Lovett and his Large Band on Wednesday, July 23 at EKU Center for the Arts. Tickets available Frida...
03/17/2025

JUST ANNOUNCED: Lyle Lovett and his Large Band on Wednesday, July 23 at EKU Center for the Arts. Tickets available Friday at EKUCenter.com.

NEA Jazz Master, Grammy Award winner, and Tony Award nominee Branford Marsalis comes to EKU Center for the Arts. Don’t m...
03/14/2025

NEA Jazz Master, Grammy Award winner, and Tony Award nominee Branford Marsalis comes to EKU Center for the Arts. Don’t miss his kaleidoscopic range on Sunday, April 6. Get tickets at EKUCenter.com!

03/12/2025

Enter the world of Pedal Punk, a Steampunk inspired place where excitement, artistry, and thrill are combined with cycling and wacky technology on Tuesday, April 1. Get tickets at EKUCenter.com!

03/10/2025

Experience explosive magic, mind-bending illusions, undeniable showmanship, and high-energy Sunday, March 30 with Champions of Magic! Get tickets at EKUCenter.com!

Direct from Belfast, Shamrock Tenors are ready to transport you to the Emerald Isle TOMORROW! Hear Irish music as you’ve...
03/08/2025

Direct from Belfast, Shamrock Tenors are ready to transport you to the Emerald Isle TOMORROW! Hear Irish music as you’ve never heard it before. Get tickets at EKUCenter.com!

Just Announced: An Evening with America’s Government Teacher - Sharon McMahon. Join #1 New York Times bestselling autho...
03/07/2025

Just Announced: An Evening with America’s Government Teacher - Sharon McMahon. Join #1 New York Times bestselling author, educator, and host of top-rated podcast “Here’s Where It Gets Interesting” at EKU Center for the Arts on Tuesday, May 20. Tickets available now at EKUCenter.com!

EKU Center for the Arts Student Discovery Series presents How to Survive Middle School – A multimedia performance by com...
03/06/2025

EKU Center for the Arts Student Discovery Series presents How to Survive Middle School – A multimedia performance by comedian Robert Post, designed to help students ride a roller-coaster time in their young lives. Educators can learn more about our Student Discovery Series and see upcoming performances at EKUCenter.com.

Just Announced: Rend Collective’s Folk! Tour is a celebration of JOY, community, faith, and authentic connection. Sunday...
03/06/2025

Just Announced: Rend Collective’s Folk! Tour is a celebration of JOY, community, faith, and authentic connection. Sunday, April 27. Tickets available now at EKUCenter.com!

02/21/2025

🎤☘ With stunning five-part harmonies and infectious energy, the SHAMROCK TENORS will take you on a breathtaking journey through Ireland’s most beloved songs! Sunday, March 9. Tickets at EKUcenter.com.

NOW ON DISPLAY: Portraits of DementiaArtist and storyteller Joe Wallace shows not only the fear, loss, and despair, but ...
02/05/2025

NOW ON DISPLAY: Portraits of Dementia

Artist and storyteller Joe Wallace shows not only the fear, loss, and despair, but also the love, connection, dignity, and powerful humanity that remain in the subjects, their care-partners, families, and communities.

Through March 10, free and open to the public.

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays from EKU Center for the Arts! We look forward to seeing everyone in 2025!
12/25/2024

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays from EKU Center for the Arts! We look forward to seeing everyone in 2025!

🎼NEA Jazz Master, Grammy Award winner, and Tony Award nominee Branford Marsalis brings his emotional, wide-ranging melod...
12/23/2024

🎼NEA Jazz Master, Grammy Award winner, and Tony Award nominee Branford Marsalis brings his emotional, wide-ranging melody to EKU Center for the Arts on Sunday, April 6. Get tickets at EKUCenter.com!

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822 Hall Drive
Richmond, KY
40475

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 6pm
Tuesday 10am - 6pm
Wednesday 10am - 6pm
Thursday 10am - 6pm
Friday 10am - 6pm

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+18596227469

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Pedal Punk
Pedal Punk

Enter the world of Pedal Punk, a Steampunk inspired place where excitement, artistry, and thrill are combined with cycling and wacky technology on Tuesday, April 1. Get tickets at EKUCenter.com!

Champions of Magic - Richmond, KY
Champions of Magic - Richmond, KY

Experience explosive magic, mind-bending illusions, undeniable showmanship, and high-energy Sunday, March 30 with Champions of Magic! Get tickets at EKUCenter.com!

☘ Sit back and enjoy Ireland's newest music sensation! Shamrock Tenors invites you to experience Ireland like never before at EKU Center for the Arts on Sunday, March 9! Get tickets at EKUCenter.com!

🎤☘ With stunning five-part harmonies and infectious energy, the SHAMROCK TENORS will take you on a breathtaking journey through Ireland’s most beloved songs! Sunday, March 9. Tickets at EKUcenter.com.

SHAMROCK TENORS - March 9
SHAMROCK TENORS - March 9

SHAMROCK TENORS

☘ Ireland's most exciting new music sensation, SHAMROCK TENORS transport us to the Emerald Isle with Irish music like you've never heard before on Sunday, March 9. Get tickets at EKUCenter.com!

Canadian Brass at EKU Center for the Arts
Canadian Brass at EKU Center for the Arts

Celebrate the Holidays with the kings of brass! Featuring the EKU Faculty Brass Ensemble, Canadian Brass comes to EKU Center for the Arts Sunday, November 24. Get tickets at EKUCenter.com!

🎅 Saturday. 2:00 P.M. SANTA'S COMING! Don't miss ELF The Broadway Musical, coming to EKU Center for the Arts for one performance only on Saturday, November 2! Get tickets at EKUCenter.com.

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ELF: The Broadway Musical - November 2 at EKU Center for the Arts
ELF: The Broadway Musical - November 2 at EKU Center for the Arts

🎄Kick-off the Holiday season with ELF: The Broadway Musical! Join Buddy & Jovie at EKU Center for the Arts Saturday, November 2. Get tickets at EKUCenter.com.

Announcing Buddy and Jovie!
Announcing Buddy and Jovie!

🎄This announcement is sure to make you Happy All the Time! We are proud to announce Jackson Reagin as Buddy and Tara Nicole Vinson as Jovie in the 2024 National Tour of #ElftheMusical! Join Buddy and Jovie November 2 at EKU Center for the Arts! Get tickets at EKUCenter.com. Link in bio.#ElftheMusicalTour #ElftheMusical #CastAnnouncement #NationalTour

🌄 Enjoy a breathtaking tour of the world's most extraordinary landscapes with National Geographic's 50 Greatest Landscapes. Best-in-class photographers capture views you never imagined for this touring exhibition. Open through October 7. Learn more at EKUCenter.com . This photography exhibit is free and open to the public during normal operating hours (M-F 10:00 A.M. - 6:00 P.M.) No reservations necessary.

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The EKU Center is Central Kentucky's premier entertainment and arts destination, located conveniently off of I-75 in Richmond on the campus of Eastern Kentucky University. ADVENTURE AWAITS this season at the EKU Center with an astounding array of world-class artists and the best in musical theater. See what's coming up for your next night out at EKUCenter.com.