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1886 Stafford Opera House

Wedding venue in Columbus, Texas

About 1886 Stafford Opera House

The 1886 Stafford Opera House is a historic event venue on the Columbus town square in Columbus, Texas, operated by the Columbus Historical Preservation Trust. It offers two indoor spaces on separate floors. The second-floor Grand Hall has a historic stage and balcony, dedicated elevator access, professional stage and house lighting and sound, and a flexible floor plan for ceremonies, receptions, dinners, performances and presentations. It seats up to 300 guests and accommodates up to 350 standing. The first-floor Buddy Rau Room comfortably seats 80 at round tables or holds up to 97 standing, with an adjoining kitchenette, a built-in buffet and serving area, and a flexible foyer for cocktails, receptions and guest arrival. The Buddy Rau Room can be rented on its own or added to a Grand Hall reservation. The venue is listed for wedding ceremonies and receptions, along with rehearsal dinners, wedding showers, welcome parties and other celebrations. Couples may engage their own planner, florist, caterer, bartender and entertainment vendors. Each reservation includes uncovered tables and chairs, set up and clean up, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, lighting and sound. The venue also lists event staff, a dance floor, a dressing room and bridal suite, rentals, and sound and AV equipment as services it can provide. All facilities are wheelchair accessible, first-floor ADA restrooms are available, and parking is free, both self-parking and around the courthouse square.

The facts

Guests
80–350 guests
Price
$500–$3,000
Pricing note
Grand Hall: $3,000 for a 15-hour reservation, or $250 per hour for events under 5 hours. Buddy Rau Room: $500 for a 12-hour reservation, or $50 per hour for events under 4 hours. Adding the Buddy Rau Room to a Grand Hall reservation costs $500; additional set up or building hours are $125 per hour. The venue states it does not charge a peak-season premium; the listed peak and off-peak Grand Hall rates are both $3,000. Peak months are listed as April, May, June, October, November and December; off-peak as January, February, March, July, August and September.
Setting
Indoor
Kind of place
Banquet hall
Last updated
November 2026

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