The Goss Opera House

The Goss Opera House Welcome to the Goss, where historic charm meets modern elegance. If these walls could talk, the stories they would tell!
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We invite you to create your own history at the Goss. Performance & Event Venue
Historic opera hall in Watertown, SD

12/07/2025
12/07/2025

Matt Gauger live at the Art of Giving with Dustin Sinner Fine Art

12/04/2025

Who are The Frontmen? Why don't we just show you?

Coming to The Goss Opera House on December 20th, The Frontmen features the dynamic voices of 90’s country legends: Richie McDonald (formerly of Lonestar), Larry Stewart (of Restless Heart) and Tim Rushlow (formerly of Little Texas).

From their rave review performances around the globe for our troops, to casinos, fairs and corporate events, to their globally televised performance on the steps of the hallowed Lincoln Memorial in Washington, DC, The Frontmen are making their mark on the Country music scene.

Stewart, Rushlow and McDonald have collectively sold over 30 million records and had over 30 major hits between them. They have a chemistry and brotherhood seldom matched and they have logged the travel miles to prove it, wowing audiences around the globe with their brand of highly successful intimate unplugged shows.

Powerhouse hits performed by the Frontmen of Country include Restless Heart classics, “The Bluest Eyes in Texas,” “That Rock Won’t Roll,” “I’ll Still Be Loving You” and “Why Does It Have to Be (Wrong or Right). Lonestar smashes such as “Amazed,” “Smile,” and “I’m Already There,” plus Little Texas hits including “God Blessed Texas,” “Amy’s Back in Austin,” and “What Might Have Been.” These songs and many others included in their shows are the soundtrack of a generation.

With their combined amazing vocal and instrumental talents, The Frontmen deliver a high energy show packed with fan-favorites from their three award-winning and critically-acclaimed bands, and also songs from some of the artists who have influenced them. The Frontmen deliver a truly one-of-a-kind concert experience.

Their stage is a place where they take you on a magical journey to the stories behind the songs. A place where the listener’s heart meets the singers’ hearts who made the songs famous, with an emotional impact that leaves audiences spellbound. The Frontmen deliver a show that is powerful, engaging, and authentic.

Get your tickets now!

December at The Goss is pure magic. From giving back to gathering together, we’re celebrating the season with events tha...
12/04/2025

December at The Goss is pure magic.
From giving back to gathering together, we’re celebrating the season with events that bring our community closer than ever.

December 6 — The Art of Giving
Hosted by Dustin Sinner & The Goss Opera House
An evening of art, music, food, and generosity.

December 11 — Dinner & A Movie: The Nativity Story
A cozy holiday night out featuring dinner on the main floor and movie-only balcony seating.

December 19 — The Nutcracker Ballet
Sponsored by Dacotah Bank
Presented by Continental Ballet Company
A timeless holiday tradition brought to life on our stage.

December 20 — The Frontmen
Sponsored by Sharp Automotive, Inc
Featuring:
• Richie McDonald (formerly of Lonestar)
• Larry Stewart (of Restless Heart)
• Tim Rushlow (formerly of Little Texas)
Three iconic voices. One unforgettable night.

✨ Join us in celebrating the holidays at The Goss, where every event feels like a moment worth remembering.

🎟️ Tickets are available now:
https://www.thegossoperahouse.com/events

Tomorrow night, Downtown Watertown will be alive with Christmas magic! Don't miss the opportunity to see business window...
12/03/2025

Tomorrow night, Downtown Watertown will be alive with Christmas magic! Don't miss the opportunity to see business windows full of your favorite Christmas characters! Here is a video we are drawing inspiration from. Stores will be open until 7:00 pm!

More than 5,000 candlelit luminaries line the streets, steps, and sidewalks, and store windows come alive in Galena Country! Enter a land of enchantment on o...

Thank you The Watertown Public Opinion for the story on our jam packed December! We have something for everyone!
12/03/2025

Thank you The Watertown Public Opinion for the story on our jam packed December! We have something for everyone!

Are you a fan of Lonestar, Restless Heart and Little Texas? Join us on December 20th for The Frontmen Live featuring Ric...
12/03/2025

Are you a fan of Lonestar, Restless Heart and Little Texas? Join us on December 20th for The Frontmen Live featuring Richie McDonald of Lonestar, Larry Stewart of Restless Heart and Tim Rushlow of Little Texas in Country's Hottest Super Group.

The evening begins with a special acoustic performance by Greg Hanson & the Backroads.

At the Goss Opera House, we believe in the magic of the arts and their power to inspire, uplift, and ignite young imagin...
12/02/2025

At the Goss Opera House, we believe in the magic of the arts and their power to inspire, uplift, and ignite young imaginations. Our Passport to the Arts program opens doors for children to explore creativity, build confidence, and discover their unique talents through hands-on, engaging arts experiences.

Today, on Giving Tuesday, you can help us bring that magic to even more kids. Your generosity provides essential resources—art supplies, workshops, day camps, and scholarships—for the children in our community who benefit most from these opportunities.

Together, we can shape a brighter, more creative future for local youth.
Donate here: https://give.cornerstone.cc/thegossoperahouse?blm_aid=15393

TOMORROW! We are participating in  ! Please consider supporting the Goss and help us continue and grow our youth program...
12/01/2025

TOMORROW! We are participating in ! Please consider supporting the Goss and help us continue and grow our youth programming offerings!

IT'S PLATINUM TICKET TIME!!!!

To raise awareness of the Day, nonprofits and your followers can share our THIS Platinum Ticket post TODAY, from 9 a.m. central/8 a.m. mountain through 12 noon central/11 a.m. mountain. During these hours, nonprofits who share the post and use will be eligible to win a prize. Individuals can share and tag their favorite nonprofit for an extra entry for that organization!!

Join us this Saturday night for an inspiring evening featuring new artwork from Dustin Sinner Fine Art! 🎨 Dustin is gene...
12/01/2025

Join us this Saturday night for an inspiring evening featuring new artwork from Dustin Sinner Fine Art! 🎨 Dustin is generously donating a portion of all proceeds to help support Goss programming, and we couldn’t be more thankful.

I’ve got 30 brand new originals that will be available for purchase at my art show at on Dec 6th!! Get your tickets ($10/person), and come have a fun time with us!!

Dustin Sinner Fine Art and The Goss Opera House Present The Art Of Giving December 6th at The Goss Opera House.

Gallery Social Hour: Mingle. Shop. Eat. Drink.

Explore Dustin Sinner’s newest collection of artworks while enjoying hors d’oeuvres, drinks and good company. (20% of all art sales will benefit The Goss Opera House.)

Live Auction: Feel the excitement of a live auction featuring curated selections of Dustin Sinner’s original pieces. (50% of auction proceeds will go directly to support The Goss Opera House.)
Entertainment: Live music by Matt Gauger
Dress Code: Business Casual

Gallery Social Hour 5:30 PM
Live Auction 7:00 PM
Live Music 8:00 PM

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100 E Kemp Avenue Suite A
Watertown, SD
57201

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A Storied Past

Charles Goss moved to Watertown in the late 19th century and built a large store on the corner of Kemp Avenue and Maple Street. When that building was destroyed by a fire in April 1888, Mr. Goss immediately set about replacing it with the building we know and love today.

The doors of the building were opened once again in the spring of 1889, and the Goss became a bustling hub of community activity. Audiences filled seats for music and theater productions as well as community events. Box seats and a beautiful serpentine balcony, still intact today, overlooked a magnificent stage with superb acoustics.

The vibrant space slowly went dark after the Depression in the 1930s, and by the late 1950s, it became a largely forgotten part of our history.

A major renovation project began in 2008 to restore the Goss theater to prominence. On Dec. 31, 2018, the newly formed Friends of the Goss Opera House, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, purchased the building with the intent of making the Goss a bustling hub of community activity once again.