Venue · Downtown

Lexington Children's Theatre

A downtown children's theatre with performances and theatre classes.

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418 West Short Street
Lexington, KY 40507

LCT points drivers to the garage at 350 West Short Street and does not validate parking. Short Street meters are free after 7 pm on weekdays and all day Saturday and Sunday, but watch for residential-only signs. The box office opens one hour before each performance.

Opening hours, admission, accessibility, and booking requirements can vary. Confirm the details that matter to your visit directly with the venue.

Good to know

Only what Lexington Children's Theatre states on official pages. Not stated means we did not find it there, so ask before you go. Accessibility guide

Dogs
Not stated.
Strollers
Not stated.
Wheelchair access
Wheelchair access stated.“LCT’s performance spaces, classrooms, restrooms, and administrative offices are all accessible according to ADA guidelines.”Main Stage wheelchair seating is in Row A; ask for it when booking.From lctonstage.org, checked October 27, 2026
Sensory supports
Sensory supports offered.“Sensory friendly performances are designed to be a safe environment for young people with sensory sensitivities or disabilities as well as first time theatre goers.”LCT lists dates for the 2026-27 season on its access page.From lctonstage.org, checked October 27, 2026

Access details we have checked

Only what the venue's own pages say. Anything not listed here has not been checked, so ask the venue about it.

Accessible seating
OfferedFront-row Main Stage spaces for wheelchair users, plus floor and second-row seats that cut down on stairs.Contact: Box Office, 859-254-4546 ext. 245From lctonstage.org, checked October 21, 2026
Accessible restroom
OfferedAccessible restrooms are in the lobby.From lctonstage.org, checked October 21, 2026
ASL interpretation
On requestAmerican Sign Language interpretation for any performance.Ask at least two weeks before the performanceContact: boxoffice@lctonstage.org or 859-254-4546 ext. 245From lctonstage.org, checked October 21, 2026
Sensory-friendly sessions
OfferedListed for the 2026-27 season: Aesop’s Fables on Sunday, January 24, 2027, Tomás and the Library Lady on Sunday, January 31, 2027, and Last Stop on Market Street on Sunday, April 25, 2027, each at 2 pm. House lights stay dimmed, loud recorded sound is turned down and seating is general admission.Contact: 859-254-4546 or PatronServices@lctonstage.orgFrom lctonstage.org, checked October 21, 2026
Quiet space
OfferedAt sensory-friendly performances, the board room or an LCT office is set aside for anyone who needs a break.From lctonstage.org, checked October 21, 2026

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