About Us
Hours of Operation
Monday: Closed to the public
Tuesday – Friday: 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Saturday – Sunday: Closed (unless an event is scheduled)

Note: Doors open 45 minutes prior to start of performance.
Upcoming Events
May 2013
Details:
Basic Rental Information Rates for the Smyrna Opera House*
Smyra Opera House
  • Affordable rental prices
  • Available catering services
  • A variety of spaces to suit the needs of your event
  • Beautiful, historic surroundings
  • State-of-the-art equipment
  • Attentive staff who will treat your event as if it is the only one we’re handling
  • A variety of table shapes and sizes to meet your needs
  • Comfortable chairs
  • Licensed for the sale of liquor through our bar services
Please note all room rental times are for 5 hours. If rental is needed for longer than 5 hours, additional time is $100 per hour.  A mandatory $150 custodial fee and $125 Building Supervisor's fee is added to all rentals.
Gallery - $175
Refundable $200 security deposit required
Meeting occupancy maximum (no tables) 30 people
Banquet seating maximum 20 people
Dickinson Room - $275
Refundable $200 security deposit required
Meeting occupancy maximum (no tables) 150 people
Banquet seating maximum 125 people
Banquet seating plus dance floor maximum 100 people
Auditorium - $550
Refundable $300 security deposit required
Meeting occupancy maximum (no tables) 250 people
Banquet seating maximum 125 people
Banquet seating plus dance floor maximum 100 people

Bar (optional) - $25 Charge for Use of Bar
The Opera House will furnish all water, sodas and alcoholic beverages.
Approved bartender list will be furnished upon request. Bartender’s fees are quoted by and paid directly to bartender. You may only select a bartender from our approved list.

Special order for champagne for weddings - $25.00 re-stocking charge.
Special order for all other alcoholic beverages - $200.00 re-stocking charge.

No outside food can be brought into the Opera House.  If the chosen caterer is not included on our pre-approved list, we kindly request that they furnish proof of both general liability and workmen’s compensation insurance. 
* Please note that this is basic information only and prices may change at any time. Depending on your rental needs there could be other expenses that are not included here but will be noted on the Rental Contract. If you are interested in renting the Smyrna Opera House for performance or concert purposes, please contact us to discuss pricing as it different than what is listed above. If you have additional questions, please contact the Smyrna Opera House at (302) 653-4236 Fax: (302) 653-4244 or email soh.secretary@verizon.net.
THANK YOU FOR YOUR INTEREST IN THE SMYRNA OPERA HOUSE!
Delaware Division of the Arts
These programs are made possible, in part, by a grant from the Delaware Division of the Arts, a state agency
dedicated to nurturing and supporting the arts in Delaware, in partnership with the National Endowment for the Arts.
National Endownment of the Arts