Catherine is the perfect manager for this absolutely gorgeous venue! A year and a half before my daughter's event we started looking at local venues. The Opera House was 1 of 4 that we narrowed our list down to and we are so happy we booked our daughter's event here. The Opera House is absolutely beautiful so there is very little we need to do...just added our special touch and it was beyond perfect! All the staff was amazing during my daughter's event. We were so very pleased with literally everything! Communicating with Catherine was not only easy, but I know I ask a whole lot of questions and more than once... Catherine was extremely patient with me. Catherine also gave us a list of venders and that is how we met our DJ along with one of the two restaurants we used as well! If you are looking for a beautiful venue with minimal work on your end... Catherine and everyone at the Opera House will help make your event unforgettable that's for sure!! Photos to come once our photographer sends them to us!! read more

The Vacaville Opera House is the best place to get married in Solano county! It is so beautiful and clean and fancy! They take care of so many things for you that are included in the package- rehearsal, bartending, set up, clean up, coordinating vendors day of, decorating etc...! Catherine the manager and wedding planner is awesome! She is so friendly, professional and helpful! She made sure that every detail was better than we even discussed! She was invaluable to us during the wedding planning, rehearsal, ceremony and reception! The resounding sentiment and statement was "Best Wedding Ever"! Thank you Sandra and Catherine for such a wonderful venue in downtown Vacaville! God bless you! read more

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I couldn't have asked for a better venue. My engagement party was so beautiful all my friends and family called it my mini wedding. The staff was incredible and made the whole process so simple. I HIGHLY recommend the opera house for any party. read more

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The venue is exceptionally pretty with padded chiavari gold chairs, exposed brick walls and crystal chandeliers. Very tastefully decorated so that it would match any color scheme & theme. The Staff was phenomenal! Catherine kept everything under control and rolling smoothly. No detail was missed. I cant say enough nice things about them. They were very genuine in wanting me to have a wedding just as I had envisioned and we're really good at giving me advice and tips. My phone calls and emails work quickly answered and they always made me feel that I was in good hands It's in a perfect location for outside photos and had plenty of public parking. read more

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My family gave a surprised birthday party. I was so impressed with the exquisite elegance of the venue with professional staff.

I recently held a Murder Mystery/Masquerade Ball charity event at the Opera House benefiting local schools that needed help funding specific projects (lest the kids grow up and mug me on the street) and hosted it at the Opera House. And I just want to say that it was AWESOME (and that's only partly due to me). Sandra, Nicole, Patty and the entire staff were EXTREMELY helpful throughout my planning process, even though I was flying by the seat of my pants for most of it. They took care of the linens, dishes, setting up, taking down, the whole nine. They even played along with the murder mystery when the maid got whacked (spoiler alert: the chauffeur did it). The venue itself is beautiful, and while there are some rules about how crazy you can go with decorating, you can see why they'd want to preserve the beauty of the place. I can't speak highly enough of Sandra and her team; they helped me get this thing off the ground without a hitch. THANK YOU!! read more

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We cannot express how happy we are to have found the Vacaville Opera House for our September wedding. The venue is a gorgeous space with wonderful and professional staff, creating a perfect experience. Like many of our guests, we did not know such a gem existed in this area. It is located in the city's historical downtown, with plenty of parking for guests and an adjacent community park with lots of trees, flowers and bridges (for photos). We held both our ceremony and reception here for 120 guests, with plenty of space for dinner, dancing, and socializing. Nicole was an absolute pleasure to work with during the planning stages; she is very responsive and thorough, quick to respond to and address any concerns or questions along the way. The venue has wedding and event planning down to a "T" and is SUPER organized! This left absolutely nothing for us to worry or stress over; on the day of, Andy and Aisha managed what was our perfect wedding day. Their recommended professional vendors for DJ/entertainment/photo booth (DJ Mike of Premier 6 Events), catering (Erica Marie's Catering), and florist (Dixon Florist) were ALL spot on and excellent to work with as well - thank you!! We highly recommend the Vacaville Opera House, and hope to have the opportunity to return for another event some day! read more

Be very careful booking here. I had an event here and was not impressed. Rude staff who ended our event earlier than we contracted and wouldn't take responsibility for anything that went wrong. NOTHING. Instead, made us feel like we had no business booking there. Beautiful venue, terrible customer service. There are much better places locally that will be more flexible with you and actually execute the vision that you are asking for. read more

Nice brick-exposed venue in Downtown Vacaville. As most people do, I attended a wedding here and could see the effort they put into setting up the place and ensuring bride, groom, and guests have a great time. I noticed though that the sound system has some flaws. Technical difficulties almost ruined the couple's first dance, which is probably the last thing that should happen. Bar service was prompt and friendly, and the staff seemed to handle the large amount of guests with ease. read more

Had an amazing wedding thanks to the opera house team. Thank you for your participation in the best day of my life. Workers were awsome, venue was awesome, just a great night. Opera house has been apart of vacaville for a very long time and will for many years to come just because how things are run and maintained by the professional staff and management. Thanks again. read more

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I had my wedding at this venue on October 3. The facility and staff was wonderful to work with. Jemma was helpful, pleasant, and flexible. The food was excellent, and the wait staff was attentive and friendly. With my family being from Carmichael and my fiance's family from the bay area, Vacaville is right in the middle. The Opera House is easy to get to with plenty of parking available. The vintage brick walls and tall ceilings add lovely charm to this space. It perfectly holds 125 guests with plenty of room to dance. Our ceremony was held in Mcbride Park... right across the street! Our guests loved the convenience. Our guests also enjoyed all that Vacaville had to offer.(farmer's market, outlet stores, nature walks) I am so, so happy we chose the Opera House as our venue. I 100% recommend them! read more

We held our high school reunion at the Vacaville Opera House, and it was a phenomenal event. Working with Sandra to set up the event was a pleasure. She has very strong communication skills; arranging logistics and coordinating the event was a breeze. Sandra accepted slightly less of a deposit from us because she knew that raising funds ahead of time for reunions is sometimes difficult; it was this type of flexibility and "we'll work with you" attitude that made coordination so simple and made the event a success. The facility itself is gorgeous. It's been refinished and simply looks amazing with the upper floor catering/food/bar room and the larger dinner room with stage. We had 100 guests and fit in very easily. We added a few minimal decorations for our reunion and the place looked the best any reunion had looked. I am glad that I listened to Sandra's recommendations, when we first set up the event, regarding a caterer. We used Los Reyes restaurant right down the street, and having them so close made the event so simple to plan. Sandra also recommended against a sit-down dinner (they're sometimes stuffy and boring) so we went with a buffet/hors d'oeuvres and a variety of tables arranged to allow a lot of movement and socializing. Parking was easy downtown, and there are several great bars nearby. Cleaning up after the event was super easy; the Opera House staff took care of everything! All we had to do was take any decorations we wanted to keep, and they did everything else. After our reunion a few large groups moved on to one of the bars and kept the celebration going. read more

Beautiful venue. Friendly staff. Great food. The venue is very cozy and personal. If you want a small / cute wedding with close friends and family, I highly recommend this place! read more

Great venue for parties big or small. Reasonably priced and centrally located for our family and friends. The bar set up is especially great, because it's in a room separate from the tables and dance floor. Our event was purposely casual, but I saw photos of it dressed up for a wedding and it is simply stunning with the chairs in slip covers and fancy centerpieces. read more

I recently rented the opera house for a nursing graduation ceremony. From the beginning through to packing up and turning the lights out Sandra, Christy, and Carol were great to work with. They answered my emails in a timely manner and even accommodated a last minute (day of event) request for an additional 100 chairs. The Opera House is under 'New Management'. And with any company there are growing pains. I can't speak to any of the other comments because I did not have a bad experience. But here is what I *can* speak to: 1. The venue is newly renovated and it is gorgeous. They have installed chandaliers that appear to be very high end. They have added special paneling to assist with reduction of the former echoing. 2. The hardwood floors, vintage brick walls, and tall ceilings only add to the beauty of the rooms. 3. There is an elevator available, but it is slow. Unless you are carting heavy equipment or are otherwise unable to climb stairs, I suggest the stairs. Would I rent from them again, absolutely. read more

Beautiful place. Nice staff. Lots of history here, but they had to compromise and update this place (according to the caretaker/event planner and locals.) It's a shame that it's no longer a 2-story opera house. It's used for catering events, weddings, etc now. Bathrooms--men's room is limited, but women's has 4 stalls and plenty of room for changing. But it IS still the bathroom. Plenty of seating upstairs in the great ballroom/stage area. The wedding ceremony, and then the reception held here was nice. The bar and staff was wonderful. I want their bar, in my house...just all of the warm colors of wood, minimal metal, and the sunlit windows. Plenty of room everywhere. Elevator is available too but don't use it unless you *have* to, as it is slow. Parking = pretty easy in this area. Either the lots, or on the street. (We were here on the weekend too, so I suppose that could change with weekdays.) read more

We recently had our 25th wedding anniversary here. From meeting Sandra and Janet on the initial visit. We immediately knew we would be in excellent hands. For our final paperwork we finished with Nicole. These three women are beyond awesome. The venue is spectular. Their kindness and professionalism was consistent throughout. If you want a stress free beautiful environment. This is the place to book. Their preferred vendor list provided us with the best caterer you can have. From Scratch With Love and I already had the best baker ever Studiosweets. Which she is also on their preferred vendor list. The day of the party we had the pleasure to meet and work with Pat, Veronica, and i think Mary. They are so awesome. I didnt have any complaints or worry. Just a wonderful experience from start to finish. I so appreciate any and all staff members that helped make our day very special. Were forever grateful read more

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The atmosphere is very nice. Recently attended a High Tea For a worthy cause. A benefit. The sandwiches were dry

This venue is absolutely GORGEOUS and the coordinator, Patty, is exceptional!! From organizing, planning and timing to comfort, special touches and small details you didn't even think about, Patty is second to none! I hosted a baby shower at the Opera House yesterday for my sister-in-law and it was absolutely perfect. Not only was it beautiful, it flowed perfectly and even though I was the hostess, I was able to enjoy myself just as much as the guests did. I highly recommend the Opera House for all events, from birthday parties to weddings to reunions!! You're in exceptional hands at the Opera House!! read more

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My husband and I had our wedding reception here and it was everything and more than we had expected. We did not decorate because this location is absolutely beautiful. The wooden floors and chandlers are just stunning. Nicole was the one I mostly stayed in contact with up until my event, she is wonderful. Patty helped the night of the event and was a great help. read more

Just had an event here for my daughter's 18th Birthday/ Debut. This place is absolutely amazing: The exposed brick, the chandeliers, the Chiavari Chairs, the staff, the management team. I was hesitant on booking a small venue, but fell in love with the interior. Nicole was helpful every step of the way and answered questions throughout the whole planning process. Ms Patti and her wonderful staff took great care in ensuring everything went smoothly the day of. She provided tissue and q tips when my daughter was crying and to fix her makeup. I didn't need much to decorate as this place was stunning as is. I just added a few touches to fit my theme. Their recommended vendors were great as well, Merchant & Main for catering and John Laxa for music/ photobooth. Highly recommend both. John is the only DJ who has access to the lighting and sound system in the venue. He did an outstanding job with music and lighting to fit our theme. Very much hands on with the projection system as well. If you have a chance to check this place out, please do so! Five stars all around! read more

Recently went to wedding at the Vacaville Opera House. The venue is nice, but Patti, the wedding planner made the wedding unpleasant. She was constantly rushing through the entire wedding festivities. The venue it self is nice for a small wedding between 80 and 160 people. read more

This is a stunning venue! I had my wedding here on 10/10/2015, and I am so glad that we did. Our wedding coordinator was Patty, and she was on it!!! She helped everything run smoothly, she kept our special day running on-time, and she was so great to work with. The ladies in the office are wonderful as well, especially since I probably called them to death, with questions and concerns. They never made me feel like I was being a bother, and always did everything they could to help out. I would definitely recommend this The Opera House!!! read more

The Vacaville Opera House is outrageously gorgeous. I heard a lot about it before I actually decided to have my wedding reception there. It's located in the heart of downtown Vacaville. It's perfect for any occasion. My wedding guest kept telling me how beautiful the venue was. They were in Awe. I'm not exactly sure when they remodeled, but I know it was recent. They have these amazing chandeliers that set a romantic ambiance. It has brick walls and if you don't like the brick, they have ivory colored curtains that can cover most of it, so you don't have to spend your money on those expensive drapes. However, I guarantee you'll love the brick. I loved everything from the hardwood floors to the amazing staff. They were very helpful in the planning and on the actual day of the wedding. Their prices aren't bad either. Chris the decorator comes at an extra cost but he does an outstanding job. TRUST him, he is great. It was absolutely perfect and they by far exceeded my expectations. If you're looking for a chic & classy venue, The Vacaville Opera House is it. Thank you OH staff for making my special day absolutely PERFECT. read more

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I can not recommend the Opera House highly enough for your event! My husband and I got married there on May 5th 2012. The Opera house was the first venue we looked out for our wedding and everything else we saw paled in comparison! The chandeliers, the brick work and the beautiful wood floor makes decorating a breeze. We were so impressed with Carol, Patty, Chris and everyone else we worked with there. They were so attentive to details and had a "we will make it happen" attitude! They were so nice my family is still talking about them. We were even allowed to come check out the building several times to match fabrics or work out our set up. They were extremely accommodating to all our wishes! The value for your money is incredible! Look no further if you are getting married anywhere in the area because you will not find a more beautiful place at a more reasonable price! All our guest kept saying how beautiful the room was and how nice the staff is. Our wedding day was amazing the the Opera House helped make it the best day of our lives! read more

We recently had our wedding here and it was perfect! From the planning stage with Mrs. Nicole, to the day of with the event coordinator Mrs. Patty, everything went smooth. Mrs. Nicole answered all of our questions and gave great suggestions. We live out of town and she made everything so easy for us. The day of, Mrs. Patty was there and walked us through the ceremony. It all flowed so well. The venue itself is absolutely beautiful. From the chandeliers, to the decorations, everything looked so elegant. Overall, we are very pleased and grateful for choosing the Opera House for our wedding. Our guests thoroughly enjoyed themselves. read more

We came here for my husband's High School reunion and was thoroughly impressed with the space! It's a great location for parties and perhaps even small weddings - exposed brick, built in bar. The actual venue space is upstairs - and it could probably fit a wedding of 100 or so. But it's very nice - tall windows, hardwood floors. I have no idea on pricing or what they can offer, but it's definitely a venue to consider! read more

You simply can't beat this venue for anything. Weddings-perfect! Celebration of life-perfect! The decorators are seasoned and know exactly what you are picturing In your head. Highly recommend for a stress free event!!! read more

I love the Opera House. I think it is gorgeous!! The chandeliers were perfect.. Sandra and her staff were amazing and answered all of our questions without hesitation. If there was ever a doubt they got back to me so incredibly fast. Our wedding day was perfect and the Opera House worked great with Merchant ad Main. Thank you all who were apart of our special day. read more

OMG this place is beautiful... I booked maybe a year or two in advance, Crazy time organized Bride yes that is me. OMG the staff there is so amazing every last one. Nicole and Andy are my favs, great group of women to work with. If you are looking for a beautiful space, with great people this is the place. Loved the price, great location, park and hotel less than 10 mins away. To be honest there is nothing bad to say about this place. My guest had a blast, me, my hubby and my daughter had a blast as well. They gave me a month to month break down and with my already organized planning crazy self that helped a trillion. The days and months up to the wedding has been wonderful with this company. Looking for a place to just place your centerpieces on tables and set up guest book area this is the perfect place. read more

This place is amazing to have an event. My daughter had her wedding this past weekend and it was elegant and tastefully decorated. Thank you for a beautiful wedding reception. Your staff are awesome. The venue is beautiful. read more

I'd like to give a shout out to the wonderful folks who handle this venue. My son's wedding in Sonoma had to be relocated due to the fires. At the last minute we needed a venue for a large family get together the day before the wedding. Nicole and Sandra were a delight to work with and made the process easy and efficient. Their staff got everything set up beautifully and they coordinated with our cater who was not on their list of vendors. They made every effort to help and support our plan. The interior is a lovely as it looks on line. You can't beat this venue and the wonderful folks who run it. read more

For anyone who is looking for the perfect venue for your gathering, this is the place! I had never planned anything before, so I was a complete novice. The girls at the Opera House are the kindest, most knowledgeable and friendly that you'll ever do business with. You can plan your event, with their help, and when it starts, you enjoy the festivities and turn everything over to them. I don't write reviews, but the way we were helped and treated by them, I'm making an exception. A big "thank you" to everyone at the Opera House read more

I can not express how incredibly happy I am with using Vacaville Opera House for our wedding. Easily the best wedding decision I made in the entire process. First off the venue is gorgeous. It has the perfect balance of elegance and grandeur yet feels intimate. The park across the street is perfect for your outdoor photo fix. They offer simple pricing and next to no extra charges. Super affordable. The best part I would say is the staff. They have done weddings for a bit and it shows..they are a well oiled machine. They include a day of wedding coordinator, bar tenders, and a couple of people who make sure the venue is decorated to your vision. Also they have stuff you can use...for example we got to borrow a card box, they have cake stands, table numbers, easiles, chalkboards and they had beautiful candle holder we used to complete the look of the venue. Nicole was so helpful and a joy to work with. I literally couldn't be happier with this venue. You will not regret booking it. read more

I recently attended a wedding here and it was absolutely beautiful!! It was elegant, yet simple, because the wedding and reception were at the same location. The staff was top notch and the entire night ran without a hitch... I'm guessing there was around 160 guests which the place accommodated with no problem. Probably the best wedding/reception I've been too. read more

Had our wedding reception here. The staff made the venue beautiful. Hardwood floors and chandeliers! So I mean, we had a pretty classy event. Everyone was friendly and cooperative, and our parents even joined us on the dance floor, that's how much fun our guests had. Good communication between the venue and ourselves, we had a problem free reception where we could just focus on having fun! I would recommend the Opera House to anyone. read more

I used the Opera House as my wedding venue in October and it was amazing! I love the people working there and that they were so helpful with anything I needed. This venue is gorgeous inside and out and the prices are perfect. I love the Opera House and would recommend it to anyone for who wants a gorgeous venue with amazing staff. read more

It may be beautiful and all but I was stopped from going to a party because of the limited space. I had to miss out on my schools dance because the capacity cap was at 175 and I was number 180 to try to get a ticket. They should expand somehow. read more

Let's start off by saying that the Vacaville Opera House is beautiful and has just finished some major renovations. It is an amazing looking venue to host any wedding or party. That being said, I would NOT use this place for my wedding or any party! This place has just been taken over by Sandra and she is running it with Christy and Carol. They do not communicate with each other and each person will give you a different answer to the same question. I was willing to overlook this communication problem and decided that it would be best to work with just Sandra the owner. The day I went in to finalize everything and sign the papers for our wedding she told me that they decided they wanted to host their own dancing party on that night. She didn't even have the common curtsey to call me ahead of time. She offered to let me have my wedding on the night before.....a Friday night. I was so done with the lack of communication and bad customer service that I decided to have my wedding elsewhere! read more

dont try to book anything here they will rent it out from under you to someone else had plans for wedding on new years eve went to sign the final papers and they rented to someone else with out even calling to let the first person know read more