The Pocahontas Opera House is pleased to present the “Hammons Musical Heritage Celebration,” held on Saturday, September 25th from 7 p.m.-10 p.m. as part of Marlinton’s Autumn Harvest Festival. This event is part of the festivities for the 100th birthday of the Opera House, and will be a tribute to the legendary Hammons musicians from this area that continue to influence musicians to this day.

All ages are invited to perform in the celebration. There will be both traditional and neo-traditional categories with a youth and adult division in each. Performers will not be judged, but will receive a gift from the Opera House. There’s no fee to participate. [more...]

If you are looking for a unique venue to hold your performance, recital, meeting, reception, wedding, or other special event, look no further than the Opera House. The Pocahontas County Opera House is available to host all kinds of events.

A charming and intimate theater, the Opera House has the capacity of approximately 250. The Opera House is rented on a daily basis. Rental rates are $150 per day for private or business rentals and $50 per day for non-profit groups. An additional $50.00 deposit is also required and will be refunded if building is left in good order.

These rental rates and fees only cover use of the building. Any costs associated with rental of additional sound, lighting or other production equipment, staff, concessions, artists’ requirements, etc. are the sole responsibility of the lessee unless specifically addressed in the rental agreement.

For rental inquiries, e-mail rentals_at_pocahontasoperahouse.org. Please include your contact information, as well as the date(s) you are interested in renting the Opera House.

Please review the rental agreement that must be signed.

You may reach the Opera House by phone at 304-799-6645 or write us at:

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