Moondance Amphitheater is an outdoor venue with tiered grass levels managed by Lexington Parks & Recreation. It offers live music and community events featuring local, regional and national talent. Audience members may spread blankets, set up lawn chairs, and bring their own picnics. Craft beer and food trucks are available onsite for most events. Many restaurants are also available in the area. The venue was gifted to the community from Haymaker Development Company and the C.M. Gatton Trust.
Event calendar
For a full list of events coming to Moondance Amphitheater, visit the event calendar on the city website or the Moondance Amphitheater page on Facebook.
Rentals
Moondance Amphitheater is available for rent.
Standard rental fees
- Non-Profit organizations: Half day (4 hours or less) - $150; Full day - $300; Renter must provide proof of nonprofit status before rental will be confirmed.
- For-Profit or Private organizations: Half-day (4 hours or less) $350 + tax; Full day - $650 + tax.
- All rentals require a facility supervisor which will be charged to the event
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Depending on availability rentals may use Park’s tech crew and sound equipment at an additional charge.
Each group that rents the facility:
- Provides promotion for the event
- Cleans the facility after use
- Disposes of all trash
Public access to the facility will not be permitted unless a Parks staff member is present. Hourly rates for facility supervisor and other required or requested staff are outlined in Rental Terms and Conditions provided below.
To check availability or to rent the facility, contact Shelly Hancock by email or (859) 280-8667.