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As the Oldest Operating Theater in the state of Minnesota, 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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Why Individual Giving is Crucial to Saving the Fairmont Opera House

November 13, 2024 Why Individual Giving is Crucial to Saving the Fairmont Opera House! We have looked into the latest trends in philanthropy, it's clear that individual donors play a more significant role than ever in supporting vital community institutions like the...

Support Fairmont Opera House on Give to the Max Day – Every Gift Counts!

November 1, 2024 Support Fairmont Opera House on Give to the Max Day – Every Gift Counts! Every November, Minnesotans come together to celebrate generosity during Give to the Max Day (GTMD), our state’s annual giving holiday. It's a day when your gift can make a huge...

The Power of Matching Gifts

October 1, 2024 The Power of Matching Gifts: How You Can Double Your Impact Imagine walking into a store and seeing a "Buy One, Get One" deal on your favorite t-shirt. You might have been on the fence about buying it, but now that you know you'll get two for the...

From Crisis to Comeback: The 2002 Story That Saved Fairmont Opera House

September 13th, 2024 From Crisis to Comeback: The 2002 Story That Saved Fairmont Opera House by Katelyn LangwithYou never want to be put in a position where you see the life of an organization flash before your eyes, but that is exactly what happened to Executive...

Think you can’t help? Here’s how YOU can make a MAJOR impact on The Fairmont Opera House

September 6th, 2024 Think You Can’t Help? Here’s How You Can Make a Big Impact on The Fairmont Opera House by Katelyn LangwithThere’s no question about it—giving feels good. When it comes to time, talent, or treasure, there are many different ways to give. Throughout...

Fairmont Opera House grateful for donations big and small

FOH grateful for donations, big and small

Aug 31, 2024 FOH grateful for donations, big and small by Vanessa Shultze ABOVE: The Footlight Lounge Bar is one of the many things under construction regarding the interior of the opera house. Many community members are under the impression that the roof only needs...

Memories in the Spotlight: Reflecting on the Fairmont Opera House by Jim Marushin

August 28th, 2024 written by Jim Marushin, Curator at Martin County Historical Society Memories in the Spotlight: Reflecting on the Fairmont Opera House Earlier this summer my wife, daughter, and I attended Fairmont Area Community Theater’s wonderful rendition...

Preservation to Educate the Next Generation: Bob Luedtke’s Story

August 8th, 2024 Preservation to Educate the Next Generation: Bob Luedtke’s StoryBob Luedtke, the Fairmont Opera House’s current board chair and a long-term board member, recently shared his passion and motivation heading into the next few years as the Fairmont Opera...