First opened in 1928, the Lincoln Theatre is a landmark in African-American and jazz history. Having recently completed a $13.5 million renovation funded by a partnership of public and private support, the Lincoln has reopened as a multi-use, state-of-the-art performing arts and education center serving the diversity of the Columbus and central Ohio community and ten resident Columbus arts organizations. The restoration is the foundation of revitalization plans for the King-Lincoln District, providing a bustling hub of activity 365 days a year with performances, rehearsals, and classes in the performing arts, as well as a wide variety of community events such as film festivals, meetings, and receptions.

First floor – This unique 566-seat Egyptian Revival style theatre is equipped with state-of-the-art sound and lighting, digital recording and broadcasting capabilities, and an all-digital projection system.

Second floor – Equipped with sprung flooring (a special shock-absorbing floor covering), the second-floor ballroom will serve the Lincoln’s 10 resident arts groups with space for auditions, rehearsals, performances, and classes. It will also be available to the public seven days a week for events, weddings, meetings, and parties.

Third floor – The Jazz Arts Group’s innovative Jazz Academy occupies the entire third floor of the building. This 5,000 square foot, American music education facility includes rehearsal rooms, a keyboard/media studio, recording lab, and multi-functional instructional classrooms.

Upcoming Events:
Oct. 27	Columbus Housing Partnership Annual Gala
Nov. 6	Ohio Diversity Conference
Nov. 9	Numero's Eccentric Soul Revue
Nov. 12	Yasmin Levy
Nov. 27 - 29	A Joyful Christmas featuring Romina Arena & Jim Shore
Dec. 12	Judah Performing Arts Company / A Jazzy Christmas featuring Angella Christie
Feb. 13	Punch Brothers featuring Chris Thile
Mar. 5 - 10	A Song for Coretta
Mar. 20	Eddie Palmieri
Apr. 28	Yellowjackets
May 2	Poncho Sanchez
Lincoln Theatre Resident Companies
Alfred Dove Dance Studio
Clarity Creative Institute/IN8 Inner-Prizes
Columbus Children’s Theatre
The Jazz Arts Group
Judah Performing Arts Center
Leap of Faith Dance Company
Ministry in Motion
Nomel Inspirational Dance Theater
The Ohio State University Department of Theatre
Thiossane West African Dance Institute