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Farish Theater

The William Stamps Farish Fund Theater is a state-of-the-art facility in one of Main Street’s busiest places.

Fully renovated and updated in 2012, the theater on the Central Library’s first floor is home to theater, dance, live music, film, community events, and meetings. The Lexington Public Library makes the facility available at some of the city’s best prices, with affordable business, nonprofit, and government rates.

Features:

  • 138 new seats
  • 27-by-18-foot stage
  • New high-definition projector
  • New sound system
  • New stage lights
  • Blu-Ray player plus DVD and VCR
  • Two renovated dressing rooms
  • State-of-the-art control room

Upcoming Theater Events

LGBTQ Film Series: Nightmare on Elm Street 2
Mon. October 22nd - 7:00pm to 9:00pm
Jazz! Live at the Library
Thu. November 8th - 7:00pm to 8:00pm
Casa de la Cultura of Kentucky
Fri. November 16th - 7:00pm to 9:00pm
Homerathon
Sat. November 17th - 10:00am to 4:00pm
LBGTQ+ Film Series: Love, Simon
Sun. November 25th - 2:00pm to 5:00pm
You Can't Take It With You
Sun. December 9th - 2:00pm to 5:00pm
You Can't Take It With You
Mon. December 10th - 6:30pm to 9:00pm
You Can't Take It With You
Tue. December 11th - 6:30pm to 9:00pm
Jazz! Live at the Library
Thu. December 13th - 7:00pm to 8:00pm
Jazz: Live at the Library
Thu. January 10th - 7:00pm to 9:00pm

Reserve The Farish For Your Events

Why the Farish?

  • Renovated in 2012.
  • Fully equipped for everything from theater productions and live music to business meetings and PowerPoint presentations.
  • Affordable rates, with special rates for nonprofit organizations and government agencies.
  • Centrally located on Main Street.

Farish Rates

  • The Lexington Public Library requires a refundable deposit plus rent for the Farish. Additional charges apply for use after regular library hours. Click here for important information regarding rates, food and beverages, merchandise sales, equipment training and more.

Must reserve in person or by phone.  Call (859) 231-5597 or email farish@lexpublib.org for more information.

 

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