Columbia Theatre for the Performing Arts

The Columbia Theatre is a performance venue in Hammond with a main auditorium seating roughly 830 people and a smaller studio for intimate shows. The two spaces allow different kinds of productions to happen in one location.

It opened in 1928 as Hammond's first cinema with talking pictures and a theater organ. The building played an important role in bringing new entertainment technology to the region.

The theater presents diverse programs including ballet performances, jazz festivals, theatrical productions, and musical concerts throughout the year.

The venue is located downtown and easy to reach on foot or by car. Visitors should plan to arrive early to get a good spot for most performances.

The building was saved from demolition in the 1990s when the community stepped in to preserve it and completed a major restoration. This rescue effort made it a symbol of how locals value keeping important landmarks alive.

Location: Hammond

Address: 220 East Thomas Street, Hammond, LA 70402

Website: http://www2.southeastern.edu/NewsEvents/Columbia

GPS coordinates: 30.50444,-90.45949

Latest update: December 14, 2025 12:25