Opera Houses › Historic
Piper’s Opera House
Built in the 1880s, Piper’s Opera House attracted famous stars from Europe and the United States and is listed by the League of Historic Theaters. One of the most significant vintage theaters on the West Coast.
Plan Your Visit
Getting There & Details
- Admission
- $3.00
- Hours
- 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m., daily. Season: May-Oct.
- Address
- B St. at Union St.
- Phone
- 775-847-0433
- Website
- www.vcnevada.com/pipers
- Map
- Get Directions →
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Virginia City 4th of July Parade
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Jeep Posse Golf Tournement & BBQ
Jul
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Annual Virginia City Rail Festival
Aug
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Civil War Reenactment
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14–17
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Sep
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World Championship Outhouse Races
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Parade of Lights
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