Historic Homestake Opera House

Historic Homestake Opera House The 1914 building was built by Phoebe Hearst and the Homestake Gold Mine, and survived a devastating theater fire in 1984.

NOW hosts 40 presentations, tours, and ARTS/CULTURE events year-round while restoration continues. Historic Homestake Opera House
Built by the Homestake Gold Mine in 1914, this performing arts venue and recreation center on Lead's Main Street was nicknamed "The Jewel of the Black Hills" for its stunning craftsmanship. The building boasted a library, bowling alley, billiards hall, social hall, heat

ed indoor swimming pool, including an exquisite theater that sat 1,000 people. The building survived a devastating fire in 1984 but now features theatre, concerts, educational presentations, private and group tours, and community events all year while the theater makes progress in restoration.

Tonight is the first night for auditions for More Than Gold!!!Auditions begin at 6 pm and will go until 8 pm. You do not...
06/01/2026

Tonight is the first night for auditions for More Than Gold!!!

Auditions begin at 6 pm and will go until 8 pm. You do not need to prepare anything. Just gather with us this evening on the Main Stage of the Homestake Opera House.

Rehearsals will run Monday-Thursday evenings. Show date is July 2 @ 7:00 pm.

Come and join us. The stage is calling!!!

06/01/2026

Spectacular evening of music and stories. Very special thanks to Keith Hampton for gathering with us to share Only Echoes!

Wonderful way to capture a wonderful evening!

We're all set for Keith Hampton's album release show tonight.Show time is 7 pm and tickets are available at the door.Com...
05/31/2026

We're all set for Keith Hampton's album release show tonight.

Show time is 7 pm and tickets are available at the door.

Come on out, enjoy charcuterie, Dakota Shivers Beer (wine or Coke products), and some fantastic music!

(This is an all-ages show.)

05/31/2026

Last evening at the 2026 Gala, we had a sneak peek of Keith Hampton's music with a song he wrote specifically for the event. Such a wonderful talent, and we are blessed to welcome him back tonight for an intimate acoustic show featuring songs from his new album Only Echoes.

Tickets can be purchased online or at the door. Show time is 7:00 pm

www.homestakeoperahouse.org/events/keith-hampton

Join us for a special evening of music on Sunday, May 31 at 7 pm with Keith Hampton!Keith will be premiering his album O...
05/30/2026

Join us for a special evening of music on Sunday, May 31 at 7 pm with Keith Hampton!

Keith will be premiering his album Only Echoes in an intimate night of stories and songs.

Tickets are available at

Keith Hampton will be performing an Album Release Show for his new album Only Echoes on May 31, 2026 at 7:00 pm at the Homestake Opera House. This will be an intimate performance held in the former library on the second floor. Keith will be performing the new album in its entirety along with songs t...

Tables are prepared and silent auctions items have been placed. Now, we are just awaiting the arrival of our guest tomor...
05/30/2026

Tables are prepared and silent auctions items have been placed. Now, we are just awaiting the arrival of our guest tomorrow for the 2026 Gala: Raise the Light!

Do you want to join us? A handful of dinner tickets are still available. Or, purchase a Ketnote ticket and join us a little later in the evening. Either way, we hope you can come and share this special evening with us!

Many thanks to our sponsors: Coeur Wharf, Sanford Underground Research Facility, Lead Area Chamber of Commerce, Saloon #10, Miners & Merchants Trading Post, J Lohr Wines, and Dakota Gold Corp.

Get your last minute tickets at the door or by going to www.homestakeoperahouse.org/events/2026-gala

Special thanks to J Lohr Wines for sponsoring our 2026 Gala! Every dinner table will have a bottle of J Lohr Cabernet an...
05/29/2026

Special thanks to J Lohr Wines for sponsoring our 2026 Gala!

Every dinner table will have a bottle of J Lohr Cabernet and a bottle of J Lohr Chrdonnay for our guests.

Limited dinner tickets remain!
Keynote tickets are still available!

Grab your tickets NOW! (www.homestakeoperahouse.org/events/2026-gala)

The 2026 Gala: Raise the Light, May 30, 2026!!!

It's almost show time! 1 pm today - The Spiderwick Chronicles!No presale. Get tickets at the door beginning at 12:30 pm....
05/29/2026

It's almost show time!

1 pm today - The Spiderwick Chronicles!

No presale. Get tickets at the door beginning at 12:30 pm.

Adults - $5
17 & Under - $2

05/28/2026

Want to gather with us for the 2026 Gala, but can't make the dinner portion work? Tickets are available for the entertainment portion of the evening, which includes special music by Keith Hampton, a keynote address by Scotte Burns, and the silent auction. (Doors for this portion of the evening open at 6:30 pm.)

Please join us for this incredible evening!

Tickets can be purchased at the door or by visiting www.homestakeoperahouse.org/events/2026-gala

(Here is a sneak peek of Scotte Burns in rehearsal for the keynote!)

So excited to be partnering with the Boys & Girls Club of the Black Hills for our Summer Movie Series, which kicks off t...
05/28/2026

So excited to be partnering with the Boys & Girls Club of the Black Hills for our Summer Movie Series, which kicks off tomorrow, May 29, at 1:00 pm!

Join us for THE SPIDERWICK CHRONICLES!

Doors open at 12:30 pm for ticketing and seating (and concessions!). No presale.

Adult Ticket - $5
Student (17 & under) Ticket - $2

Address

313 West Main Street
Lead, SD
57754

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