Reeves Theater

Reeves Theater Music venue, bar, lounge, and event space in historic heart of downtown Elkin, NC.
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Take care of yourselves, take care of others. We're all in this together.
10/29/2025

Take care of yourselves, take care of others. We're all in this together.

Food Pantry Locations in our area. Thank you to all those who keep the food boxes filled ❤️

Join us on Nov. 6th for The Martha Bassett Show's Season 8 finale live at the Reeves Theater. They'll feature Amelia Ray...
10/27/2025

Join us on Nov. 6th for The Martha Bassett Show's Season 8 finale live at the Reeves Theater.

They'll feature Amelia Ray, The Wild Hares, and recent Carolina Music Hall of Fame inductee David Childers!
https://marthabassettshow.com/upcoming

Another incredible 2026 show: Sam Bush will be back at the Reeves on March 20! Tickets available now at ReevesTheater.co...
10/24/2025

Another incredible 2026 show: Sam Bush will be back at the Reeves on March 20! Tickets available now at ReevesTheater.com

Sam Bush has released seven albums and a live DVD over the past two decades. In 2009, the Americana Music Association awarded Bush the Lifetime Achievement Award for Instrumentalist. Punch Brothers, Steep Canyon Rangers, and Greensky Bluegrass are just a few present-day bluegrass vanguards among so many musicians he’s influenced. His performances are annual highlights of the festival circuit, with Bush’s joyous perennial appearances at the town’s famed bluegrass fest earning him the title, “King of Telluride.”

Sam Bush

It’s so exciting to know that live music from the Reeves Theater is now being heard on the West Coast via KMUN & The Mar...
10/24/2025

It’s so exciting to know that live music from the Reeves Theater is now being heard on the West Coast via KMUN & The Martha Bassett Show!

They broadcast throughout the south Washington and north Oregon coastal region, and offer fabulous, eclectic music programming, so please spread the word to your friends and show KMUN some online love: https://kmun.org.

2026 is shaping up to be a great year at the Reeves! On Saturday, January 17, we welcome Barkley Cove to make their Reev...
10/23/2025

2026 is shaping up to be a great year at the Reeves! On Saturday, January 17, we welcome Barkley Cove to make their Reeves debut.

Barkley Cove is the band to watch in the new folk scene. Founded on group songwriting, rich vocal harmony, and improvisation, members Jillian Dolan (guitar, vocals), Silas Gross (guitar, banjo, vocals), Yusuf Miller (mandolin, vocals), and Robert Myers (bass) fearlessly mix genres of folk, rock, country, and bluegrass to create a distinctively original musical style. After debuting at local restaurants and bars while attending Millersville University, Barkley Cove quickly gained recognition across their home state of Pennsylvania. With their reach now expanding up and down the East Coast, the band’s imaginative songwriting and dedicated musicianship continues to push the boundaries of folk music.

Barkley Cove

Next week's Songwriter Night still has spots available, so we're extending the deadline to sign up.The winner of each so...
10/22/2025

Next week's Songwriter Night still has spots available, so we're extending the deadline to sign up.

The winner of each songwriter night gets to compete in our bi-annual Songwriter Showcase on December 17.

Sign-up HERE: https://vist.ly/4berr

We're thrilled to announce our first ticketed show of 2026, Jim Lauderdale!“Jim Lauderdale is a consummate entertainer, ...
10/22/2025

We're thrilled to announce our first ticketed show of 2026, Jim Lauderdale!

“Jim Lauderdale is a consummate entertainer, a sharp dressed man as well, a terrific songwriter and a great singer."– George Strait

“He’s my favorite part of Americana music” – Ketch Secor, Old Crow Medicine Show

“He’s a man of great style, an exceptional songwriter and tremendous singer” – Elvis Costello

“Jim Lauderdale could easily be called a renaissance man. He’s a great singer, great guitar player and there’s no way you could miss his work as a songwriter.” – Ricky Skaggs

Jim Lauderdale

This week at the Reeves!Wednesday-Bar opens at 5 with $5 drafts and $2 Domestics-Side Door Food 5-9-Reeves Open Mic at 7...
10/22/2025

This week at the Reeves!

Wednesday
-Bar opens at 5 with $5 drafts and $2 Domestics
-Side Door Food 5-9
-Reeves Open Mic at 7 (free)

Thursday
-Bar opens at 5 with $3 off cocktails and spirits and 30% off wine bottles
-Side Door Food 5-9
-Joe Thrift and Friends Old-Time Jam at 5:30 (free, sponsored by Explore Elkin)

Friday
-Bar opens at 5
-Side Door Food 5-9
-Friday Night Live presents Mike Strauss Band at 7 (free, sponsored by Explore Elkin)

Saturday
-Bar opens at 5
-Side Door Food 5-9
-Reeves House Band plays '90s College Radio at 8

Explore Elkin Side Door The Reeves House Band

Nov. 6th! Join us for The Martha Bassett Show's big Season 8 finale live at the Reeves Theater. They'll feature Amelia R...
10/22/2025

Nov. 6th! Join us for The Martha Bassett Show's big Season 8 finale live at the Reeves Theater. They'll feature Amelia Ray, The Wild Hares, and recent North Carolina Music Hall Of Fame inductee David Childers!

https://marthabassettshow.com/upcoming

10/18/2025

It was great to have Russell McCumber back in the theater last night. And what a treat to have Natalie Padilla on The Martha Bassett Show. We were mesmerized!

Watch the entire evening here: https://bit.ly/TMBS-Live-Stream.

Address

129 W Main Street
Elkin, NC
28621

Opening Hours

Wednesday 5pm - 9pm
Thursday 5pm - 9pm
Friday 5pm - 10pm
Saturday 5pm - 10pm

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A Home for Music

Most people who grew up near Elkin, NC have fond memories of the Reeves. The beautiful Art -Deco movie house was originally opened in 1941, showing films and news reels of the day. Later, it was converted into the Elk Twin, also a movie theater, before eventually falling into disrepair. The people of Elkin knew this place was too special to lose, but times were tough and funds were low. Years passed and the Reeves sat empty, slowly being improved and preserved by dedicated citizens.

Finally, in 2013, the Reeves was up for sale, and three long-time Elkin residents decided to buy it and turn it into a live music venue. Employing and partnering with as many local craftspeople and manufacturers as possible, they fully restored the original building facade, and rebuilt the sign and marquee to the specifications of the original architectural plans. The inside was converted into a modern industrial music hall, with great acoustics and superior sound quality as the primary goal. The lobby also functions as a cafe and bar, featuring locally-sourced meats, dairy, and produce as well as local craft beer and wine.

The Reeves Theater & Cafe owners and staff hope the space will serve as a home for music, showcasing not only the rich local musical traditions of the Yadkin Valley and Foothills, but also the talents of artists from around the country and the world. The Reeves is a symbol of the strength and diversity of this beautiful region, the richness of tradition, and the dedication of the local community to art and music.