Located north of Watertown, the Clayton Opera House in the town of Clayton is an historic performance venue, and serves as a hub for cultural and community events for over a centurty. Opened in 1903, the four-story brick building overlooks the St. Lawrence River, and is on the National Register of Historic Places.
Originally a vaudeville theater at the turn of the 20th century, the Clayton Opera House has previously been a library, furniture store and funeral parlor, jewelry and clothing stores, beauty salon, the Thousand Islands Museum, Antique Boat Museum, Handweaving Museum, and Chamber of Commerce.
In 2003, the Thousand Islands Performing Arts Fund (TIPAF) and the Town of Clayton contractually agreed upon the renovation and revival of the Opera House. TIPAF raised $3,275,000 for the 2007 renovation of the facility and now manages the ongoing operations of the Opera House.
The revived and renovated Clayton Opera House is the year-round performance center for the region and is used for a wide range of cultural, educational, social and community events. In a given year, the opera house attendance is typically anywhere between 12,000-15,000. The operations of the venue are supported by three main revenue sources: private contributions, earned income and public support. Learn more about the building and support the venue here.
Tickets go on sale to the public on March 14, 2023 at 11am. Some shows are already on sale. Contact 315-686-2200 from 11am-5pm Tues-Fri or visit ClaytonOperaHouse.com
Clayton Opera House 2023 Event Calendar
The Trews- Canadian Rock Band: January 28 (Already on sale)
Wine Pairing with Julie Purpura- Romance Your Way Around France: February 11
Alan Doyle- Former lead singer of Great Big Sea: February 16 (Already on sale)
The Strictly Hip– Masters of the Music of the Tragically Hip: March 24
Wine Pairing with Julie Purpura: March 25
Celtic Angels- Celtic Singers and Dancers: March 31
Huff and Puff- Arts and Education Program: April 4
Jungle Book- Theatrical Performance: April 29
Steven Page– Formerly of the Barenaked Ladies: May 6
Steel City Rovers– Celtic Music: May 20
Jeff Leeson- Canadian Comedian: May 27
Jukebox Saturday Night- Big Band Music: June 9
Matt Nakoa- Singer, Songwriter, Multi-instrumentalist: June 15
Mountain Heart- Bluegrass: June 22
An Evening with AJ Croce- Singer/Songwriter: July 1
Jake Shimabukuro- Ukulele Musician/Composer: July 13
Bachelors of Broadway- Broadway Music: July 20
The High Kings- Celtic Music: July 26
Judy Collins- Folk, pop/rock: August 10
Arrival From Sweden- The Music of ABBA Tribute: August 12
Al Jardine- Formerly of the Beach Boys: August 24
DC Reflecting Fools- Former members of Capitol Steps: August 26
Orchestra of Northern New York: September 2
Catskill Puppets- Arts and Education program: October 20
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