Lime Kiln Theater

Lexington's most coveted tickets are those of Lime Kiln Theater, Virginia's most unique entertainment venue.

2025 SEASON

The natural outdoor setting of today's Lime Kiln Theater - once an abandoned 19th century lime quarry and kiln - is a family-friendly favorite place for locals and a draw for visitors. The evenings are magical as lights, discreetly tucked amid the foliage, accentuate the life-giving entertainment on stage, be it homegrown bluegrass ensembles, national legends, or a theatre troupe touring the coast.

Top Three Ways to Enjoy an Evening at Lime Kiln

1. Tailgate. Who says tailgating is only for football? Create a locally-sourced spread and have a blast!
2. BYOC. Bring Your Own Chair for an intimate experience away from those in the permanent seats.
3. Snacks & Drinks. Food trucks are on-site, and beer and wine are available for purchase.

Building Your LKT Tailgate ...

Flight of Peanuts from Brew Ridge Taps
Chef salad from Sweet Treats Bakery
Salerno Supreme wood-fired pizza from Salerno Wood Fired Pizza & Taphouse
Blue Sky squares from Blue Sky Bakery
Donuts from Pure Eats
Growler of Wiffle Ball Umpire IPA from Heliotrope Brewery
Your choice of worldly wines and snacks from Washington Street Purveyors or Lexington Mercantile
Day Pack from Devils Backbone Outpost Tap Room & Kitchen
Bottle of Chambourcin Rose or growler of Lemongrass Basil Saison from Great Valley Farm Brewery & Winery
Bottle of Lexington & Concord or growler of Hazy IPA from Rockbridge Vineyard & Brewery

If Not Tailgating ...

Dining

Choose a downtown Lexington restaurant to enjoy before the show. Small plates and cocktails are a treat at TAPS while farm-fresh entrees will fill you for the evening at places like Bistro on Main, Haywood's, or ZUNZUN. For international cuisine, look up Sushi Matsumoto, Napa Thai, or Asian Garden. Try a Lexington favorite - the wafflewich - at Brew Ridge Taps, and choose from hundreds of bottles of beer on the wall as well.

Pre-Concert Activities

Explore downtown Lexington with a narrated carriage tour by Lexington Carriage Company. It's a great way to see our architecture and hear a bit of our history at a leisurely pace. If you prefer to walk, stop by the Visitor Center at 106 E. Washington Street to pick up a walking tour map. Specifically, inquire about the Righteous & Rascals of Rockbridge Trail.

We're sure you'll find something great for yourself or for a friend or loved one when shopping our independently owned stores and galleries.

Perhaps you've driven all day and simply want a breath of fresh air. If so, head to the Chessie Trail just off Old Buena Vista Road along the Maury River. Take a stroll along the old rail bed to enjoy the sights and sounds of our other residents. Boxerwood Gardens & Nature Center is another excellent place to clear your head and walk a lovely nature trail.

Twenty minutes south of downtown Lexington is the iconic Natural Bridge, the centerpiece of Natural Bridge State Park. Allow a couple of hours to enjoy Cedar Creek Trail and the views of the bridge, or try your hand at the new Thistle Ridge Disc Golf Course.

Post-Concert Activities

A late dinner is not out of the question in downtown Lexington, and there's a good chance you'll find more live entertainment at Brew Ridge Taps, The Palms, or Salerno's Wood Fired Pizza & Tap House.

The day after a show is a great time to explore more of Rockbridge County. Head north to visit Rockbridge Vineyard, Wade's Mill, McCormick Farm, and the villages of Brownsburg and Fairfield.

Scenic drives include the Blue Ridge Parkway by way of Buena Vista, an Appalachian Trail Community, as well as Routes 39 and 252.

For more ideas and ways to play, see our related content below.

Get Your Tickets Early

Tickets from Lime Kiln's shows don't typically hang around, in fact, 2025 season passes are already SOLD OUT! At-the-door is not much of a thing with this venue; seriously, you'll need to act fast. BUY THEM NOW

2025 Season Schedule

May 16: Punch Brothers
May 23: The Infamous String Dusters with The Last Revel
May 31: Josiah and The Bonnevilles with The Wilson Springs Hotel
June 13: Kashus Culpepper with Brenna MacMillan
June 27 & 28: Ricky Skaggs and Kentucky Thunder with John Doyle
July 11: Marty Stuart and His Fabulous Superlatives
August 1 & 2: Steep Canyon Rangers with Timbo
August 29: Brent Cobb
September 12: Rising Appalachia
September 13: Darrell Scott with Michael Daves & Jacob Joliff
September 27: Keller and The Keels

Places to Stay

You don't need to travel far after the show for a comfortable night of rest. In downtown, you can choose from The Gin Hotel, The Georges, Hampton Inn Col Alto, and a variety of bed and breakfasts. Trusted national hotel brands are less than 10 minutes away as well.