Brown Grand Theatre

The Brown Grand Theatre is a three-story opera house built of brick in Renaissance Revival style, standing prominently in downtown Concordia. The building combines ornamental architectural details with functional performance spaces for theatrical and musical events.

A local entrepreneur commissioned the building in 1905, hiring a prominent architect to design it, with completion in 1907. The construction reflected the town's growth and economic prosperity during the early 1900s.

The theatre serves as a performing arts center where the community gathers for shows, concerts, and cultural events throughout the year. It remains a place where people come together to experience live entertainment and artistic expression.

The theatre offers tours by appointment, typically available on weekdays. Visitors should contact ahead to arrange a convenient time for a guided visit.

The theatre once displayed a famous painted curtain on its stage that was destroyed during a tornado in 1967. The loss prompted the creation of a replacement that reflects the building's heritage.

Location: Concordia

Inception: 1900s

Architectural style: Renaissance Revival architecture

Floors above the ground: 3

Made from material: brick

Address: 310 West 6th Street, Concordia, KS 66901

Website: http://browngrand.org

GPS coordinates: 39.57139,-97.66361

Latest update: December 12, 2025 17:40