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The Historic Holly Theatre The Historic Holly Theatre was designed by noted architect Frank Clark in a Spanish Colonial Revival style. Music Venue.

Movie Palace and southern Oregon’s largest indoor Performing Arts Center. Located in the downtown historic district, Medford OR. https://linktr.ee/HOLLY_THEATRE

When it opened, the Holly sported the largest illuminated sign in Oregon outside Portland and had every modern amenity. With hundreds of electric lights and 500 feet of neon, it was also the largest electrification project in Southern Oregon or Northern California. It was considered nearly fire proof as one of the first commercial buildings to use gypsum board--or what we now call sheetrock. Highly ornate with dark wood trim and bright colors, the Venetian-themed interior was a welcomed step away from the reality of depression-era Medford. But in the late 1970s and early 1980s, changes in the movie industry spelled doom for nearly every single-screen movie theater in the country and the Holly closed its doors in 1986. Remodeled many times and falling into disrepair, the Holly languished for decades. Failing ceiling trusses almost spelled the end of the Holly and it was scheduled for demolition--most of its ornate design elements and equipment sold off to the highest bidder. But restaurateur and businessman, Art Alfinito, wasn't going to allow the once magnificent Holly to be torn down. He purchased the building hoping to be able to restore and reopen it. During his ownership, the theater was placed on the National Register of Historic Places but continued to decline as it became clear that Mr. Alfinito would be unable to realize such a large project. In 2011 the JPR Foundation purchased the theater and, with the support of the Medford Urban Renewal Agency, immediately embarked on the task of restoring the exterior of the building. That facade restoration won the City of Medford Landmarks Commission's 2013 Historic Preservation Award. Currently, we are fundraising to finish the interior restoration and bring the Holly Theatre back to life. See the current status of the campaign and make a contribution!

🎸Lyle Lovett is coming to the Holly! The four-time GRAMMY Award winner brings his unmistakable voice, masterful storytel...
10/15/2026

🎸Lyle Lovett is coming to the Holly!

The four-time GRAMMY Award winner brings his unmistakable voice, masterful storytelling, and Texas-sized artistry to the Historic Holly Theatre.

Blending country, swing, jazz, folk, gospel, and blues, Lovett has spent decades making music that’s entirely his own. Join us for an unforgettable evening of songs and stories in the heart of downtown Medford.

🎟️ Tickets at Hollytheatre.org

This concert is proudly sponsored by People's Bank

Music, laughter, and a little holiday mischief are coming to the Historic Holly Theatre this December!STORM LARGEWednesd...
10/12/2026

Music, laughter, and a little holiday mischief are coming to the Historic Holly Theatre this December!

STORM LARGE
Wednesday, December 2, 2026
Powerhouse vocals meet holiday classics, rock ’n’ roll ballads, and tongue-in-cheek torch songs. Storm brings her fearless style and off-the-cuff humor to an evening filled with warmth and irreverence.

GARRISON KEILLOR WITH HEATHER MASSE AND RICHARD DWORSKY
Friday, December 11, 2026
The longtime host of A Prairie Home Companion joins vocalist Heather Masse and pianist Richard Dworsky for an evening of stories, humor, and music with the storyteller who introduced generations to Lake Wobegon.

Both concerts: Doors 6:30 PM | Concert 7:30 PM

Member presale begins Tuesday, October 13, at 10 AM.
Tickets go on sale to the public Friday, October 16, at 10 AM.

Details: "hollytheatre.org" (https://www.hollytheatre.org)

MARGARET CHO TICKET GIVEAWAY!Sign up for our newsletter today for a chance to win two tickets to Margaret Cho: CHOLIGARC...
10/08/2026

MARGARET CHO TICKET GIVEAWAY!

Sign up for our newsletter today for a chance to win two tickets to Margaret Cho: CHOLIGARCHY this Saturday, October 10, at the Historic Holly Theatre!

Expect sharp wit, fearless comedy, and plenty of things we can’t repeat here.

Sign up for our newsletter here: hollytheatre.org/newsletter

The winner will be contacted by email Friday at noon!

Mature content and strong language.

10/06/2026
✨ October’s lineup is big, but Lyle Lovett’s Small Large Band was just too large for the marquee! 😉🩰 October 9: Grand Ky...
10/06/2026

✨ October’s lineup is big, but Lyle Lovett’s Small Large Band was just too large for the marquee! 😉

🩰 October 9: Grand Kyiv Ballet presents Swan Lake: Symphony of Lights

🎤 October 10: Margaret Cho: CHOLIGARCHY, with comedian Daniel Webb

🎬 October 24: In Our Nature, with a discussion following the film

🎶 October 25: Lyle Lovett and his Small Large Band

Make a night of it in downtown Medford!

🎟️ Tickets and details: hollytheatre.org

09/29/2026



Coming to the Holly this Saturday, October 3.

The Apology Tour is a one-night live reading of anonymously shared apologies. Sincere, awkward, unexpectedly funny, and sometimes a little too relatable.

Presented by Resolve Center for Dispute Resolution and Restorative Justice and The Little Apple Players, with ticket sales supporting Resolve.

Doors 6 PM | Show 7 PM

🎟 Tickets at hollytheatre.org

MARGARET CHO: CHOLIGARCHYFearless. Unfiltered. Unmistakably Margaret Cho.The comedy icon brings her brand-new CHOLIGARCH...
09/27/2026

MARGARET CHO: CHOLIGARCHY

Fearless. Unfiltered. Unmistakably Margaret Cho.

The comedy icon brings her brand-new CHOLIGARCHY tour to Medford for one night only.

Saturday, October 10
Holly Theatre

This is Margaret Cho. Expect bold, provocative, adult comedy and absolutely no holding back.

🎟️ HollyTheatre.org

Thanks to Media Sponsor Jefferson Public Radio and Digital Sponsor Travel Medford

09/27/2026

💠 Medford 📆 October 9

We just added five new concerts to the Holly calendar, and they all go on sale to the public tomorrow at 10:00 AM sharp....
09/24/2026

We just added five new concerts to the Holly calendar, and they all go on sale to the public tomorrow at 10:00 AM sharp. Not a minute earlier ;)

Please Join Us For:

Lucius — February 13, 2027
The Mavericks & Friends — February 24, 2027
B E R T H A: Grateful Drag March 17, 2027
Don Was & The Pan-Detroit Ensemble — May 4, 2027
Classic Albums Live performing AC/DC’s Highway to Hell — May 12, 2027

We are so excited about what is coming to downtown Medford and cannot wait to keep sharing our 2026-2027 season with you!

Tickets and details at hollytheatre.org

Thanks to our Media Sponsor: Jefferson Public Radio and our Digital Sponsor: Travel Medford!

Address

226 W 6th Street
Medford, OR
97501

Opening Hours

Wednesday 11am - 2pm
Thursday 11am - 2pm
Friday 11am - 2pm

Telephone

+15417723797

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