Welcome to the Mountain Arts Center!

In October of 1996, the MAC hosted its grand opening and the music and cultural fabric of Eastern Kentucky has not been the same since. This beautiful facility houses a 1,054 seat theatre, several large meeting rooms, a commercial recording studio, an art gallery, an arts education room, and several individual instruction practice rooms. 

 

The MAC is located within a stone’s throw of US 23 Country Music Highway which is certainly appropriate. Our state-of-the-art venue plays host to national headlining acts from a wide range of musical genre - bluegrass, gospel, rock and of course country - including many of Eastern Kentucky’s favorite sons and daughters such as Loretta Lynn, Billy Ray Cyrus, Patty Loveless, Ricky Skaggs and Dwight Yoakam.

What’s more, the MAC is home to the Billie Jean Osborne’s Kentucky Opry and the Kentucky Opry Jr. Pros. The Kentucky Opry with almost 16 adult members presents a variety of country, bluegrass, oldies, pop and gospel favorites on the largest stage east of the Mississippi River. They are joined by the antics of their own comedian “Munroe”. His mountain humor is sure to keep you laughing! Each Kentucky Opry show includes an opening act by the Kentucky Opry Fiddlers and Jr. Pros; a group of talented young artists ranging in age from 6-18 who perform a variety of music and promote traditional Appalachian music.

Thanks to our new ticket system, you now have the convenience of ordering tickets online to one of our many fabulous events. Just click on the event you wish to see and hit the “Buy tickets now” button. It couldn’t be easier!

In addition, the MAC’s Arts Education Department provides classroom instruction in music, art, dance, photography and drama and individual instruction in piano, voice, violin/fiddle, guitar, banjo, mandolin and visual arts.

Come on in and enjoy the best family entertainment this side of the Mississippi!