The Bardavon 1869 Opera House, Inc. (the Bardavon) is a New York State nonprofit arts presenter that owns and operates a 944-seat historic theater of the same name in Poughkeepsie, and the region?s premier orchestra: the Hudson Valley Philharmonic (the HVP). The company also regularly presents at Kingston?s Ulster Performing Arts Center (UPAC).
The Bardavon offers affordable, world-class arts education programs, music, dance, theater, Live in HD broadcasts, and classic films for the diverse audiences of the Hudson Valley. We present renowned and emerging performers in productions that inspire, entertain and educate people of all ages, ethnicities and incomes. We also stage free outdoor arts events in local communities?these and all of our activities boost community pride, urban revitalization and cultural tourism, strengthening the quality of life for all.