Augusta, GA

Imperial Theatre

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Imperial Theatre is a historic downtown Augusta performing-arts venue with an established full stage and active calendar of musicals, ballet, concerts, and touring productions. The ornate seated room favors polished performance over nightlife energy, making singer-songwriters, tribute acts, jazz, acoustic rock, classical crossover, theatrical concerts, and regional touring artists natural fits. For musicians, a structured show, strong stage presentation, and enough draw to support a seated audience are important. Full bands can work comfortably when the production is designed for the theater. Artists should expect formal technical coordination and ticketing. Imperial Theatre is a strong Augusta target for musicians ready for a classic theater setting and a listening-focused audience rather than a standing bar crowd.

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Charles
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(706) 722-8293

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Capacity
840
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seated.
Age policy
All Ages
Genres
All Genres
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Address
749 Broad Street, 30901, United States
Venue phone
(706) 722-8341
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