Solvang Theaterfest — Attraction in Solvang

We love coming to Solvang Theaterfest to see shows, but this particular review is for renting their space for events -- our wedding. I cannot say enough kind things about Solvang Theaterfest and their help in making our dream wedding venue come to life. We had been there once at night and just loved the ambience and vibe, and they were our first venue inquiry once we got engaged. Scott and Chantel were great to communicate with and get everything sorted out. We did a few different venue walkthroughs to discuss our vision; they gave ideas and thoughts and helped us sort out our contract to fit exactly what we were hoping for. My husband and I met doing outdoor community theatre, so it was a perfect full circle place for our wedding to take place.

The garden and lobby space were so fitting and perfect for our intimate wedding. Our ceremony took place in the garden and the reception was in the lobby area. Our food truck was able to pull up in the alley behind the theatre and they opened up the gate next to the concessions stand to just open up right into the food truck access. It was perfect. As for pre-wedding prep, the groomsmen and my husband were able to get ready in the dressing rooms at the theatre, while me and my girls got ready at an Airbnb that my parents were staying at – which is located directly behind the theatre – so convenient!

Scott was so helpful and instrumental in helping to answer all of our questions about the venue and area since we were new to CA and the coast. They also helped to connect us with Elite Events who rented us some more strings of lights, which was gorgeous and perfect for our evening reception. They have worked with them in the past, so that was all seamless and handled with no effort needed from us. We also were able to use their tables and chairs for the ceremony and reception, and it worked perfectly. They answered all of our questions and helped us get everything figured out so it all went smoothly on the big day.

Jenny was the house manager that Solvang Theaterfest provided us with, and she was really helpful in having the day run smoothly. She was there for any questions and quick help we needed regarding the venue. We got so much great feedback on the venue and everyone really just loved the intimacy of it. It was ideal for our small wedding. Thank you for everything, Solvang Theaterfest! We look forward to coming back for many shows and reminiscing on our lovely...

One of our favorite parts of our Halloween Experience has to be the Haunted Theater at The Solvang Festival Theater. The high school kids put on an amazing performance for both the G rated and Scary performance. The only draw back is the feeling of being herded through the experience as some people that are the monitors are rather PUSHY and BOSSY. Once I felt as if I was being SHOVED. I think the Monitors should not cause any negative feelings from the experience and should not make us feel as if we are just cattle being herded out so they can make room for the next group that is trailing at our feet from the front monitor of the next group. I gave it a 4 because of the performers. If I were rating it as I should I would drop it to a 2-3 BECAUSE of what...

The Theater in Solvang is a wonderful venue for theater and concerts and even for a memorial! I have been to all of these classes of events there and find the shows to be of good quality and worthy of the trip (1 hours each way for me) We go several times a year and on each and every time we have a good time. Over the years we have seen many plays and we will continue to go and support live theater, If you are lucky you may see the owl that lives near by and swoops in to some performances, The bats are also a treat when they come out as well. If you like live theater, come...