Lexington is an active and thriving market that is craving an active and welcoming venue for events. The heart of any thriving community is its downtown-and Lexington Center and the historic Rupp Arena are truly the heart of downtown Lexington and one of the most widely recognized entertainment venues in North America. Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky, is fast becoming THE must-play venue. The 20,000-seat arena, affectionately referred to by some as "the Cathedral of College Basketball," is home to the National Champion University of Kentucky men's basketball program and has played host to some of the most talented and award-winning musicians/artists in the world, including U2, Paul McCartney, Elton John, Justin Timberlake, Kenny Chesney, Taylor Swift, and many others.
Central Bank Center is our convention site, with over 99k sf of exhibition space, 24k sf each of meeting and ballroom space, 50k of hospitality space, 10k sf of flexible space, and over 2500 covered and uncovered parking spaces. Both venues are additionally joined in entertaining this area by the Lexington Opera House, showcasing Broadway talent through collaborative bookings of Broadway shows, small venue concerts, and local arts.
Our Purpose
We are building an organization that serves our fans, community, and partners through world-class entertainment, sports, and events. We believe in being authentically Kentucky. This means staying true to what makes Kentucky, Kentucky by rolling up our sleeves to get things done; valuing hospitality and gathering together; being a pillar in our community; prioritizing teamwork over the individual; celebrating our wins; taking risks; and stretching our potential. As part of Oak View Group, we embrace a positive disRUPPtion.