Grand Opera House
The Grand Opera House, also known as the Janey Slaughter Briscoe Grand Opera House, is a historic theater in Uvalde, Texas. It goes back to 1891. Highs of 66–84°F make February, March, April, October, November and December the mildest time to go.
A theatre inside Uvalde
Summers are hot
July and August highs run 97–97°. When to go ↓
You can stay in Uvalde
Grand Opera House is inside Uvalde, which has 17 places to stay, so you won’t need a base farther out. Where to stay ↓
A day trip from San Antonio
San Antonio is about 78 miles east (straight-line). Where to stay ↓
Established in 1891
Grand Opera House dates from 1891. About ↓
Best months: Feb, Mar, Apr, Oct, Nov and Dec
February, March, April, October, November and December are the mild months, with highs of 66–84°. When to go ↓
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures, Wikidata and Wikipedia.
Highs and lows by month
Each month’s highs and lows around Grand Opera House are below.
Grand Opera House
The Grand Opera House, also known as the Janey Slaughter Briscoe Grand Opera House, is a historic theater in Uvalde, Texas. Built in 1891, it became a premier arts venue in Southwest Texas for plays, musicals, and cultural performances. The Opera House is the oldest functioning theater in the state of Texas and presents plays and concerts by local and touring companies. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places on May 22, 1978.
- Type
- Theatre
- Established
- 1891
- Listed
- National Register of Historic Places (1978) · Recorded Texas Historic Landmark (1967)
Towns to stay in near Grand Opera House
The closest towns with hotels, motels or campgrounds are Uvalde (17).
Compare 4 towns
| Town | From Grand Opera House | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uvalde | in town | — | 17 10 hotels · 1 motel · 2 inns & B&Bs · 1 lodge or cabins · 3 RV parks | 15,455 | $137K | C− |
| Uvalde Estates | 4 mi southwest | 5 min | 2 2 RV parks | 1,908 | — | — |
| Sabinal | 21 mi east | 30 min | 2 1 motel · 1 RV park | 1,378 | $80K | A |
| La Pryor | 18 mi south | 30 min | 1 1 RV park | 1,236 | $76K | — |
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
Close to Grand Opera House
These well-known places are within 68 miles.
68 mi Theme parkSeaWorld San Antonio
39 mi MuseumAlamo Village44 mi Park & preserveLost Maples State Natural Area
68 mi MuseumWhitehead Memorial MuseumPhoto credits
SeaWorld San Antonio: TheConduqtor, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Alamo Village: Lutz Fischer-Lamprecht, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Whitehead Memorial Museum: Billy Hathorn at English Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0
A visit to Grand Opera House: questions
Is Grand Opera House in Uvalde?
Yes. It’s inside Uvalde, TX.
When is the best time to visit Grand Opera House?
February, March, April, October, November and December, with highs of 66–84°.
How far is Grand Opera House from San Antonio?
About 78 miles east of San Antonio, as the crow flies.
What is the closest airport to Grand Opera House?
San Antonio (SAT), about 82 miles away.
Where should I stay near Grand Opera House?
Uvalde (in town, 17 places to stay).
From people who live in Uvalde
There are no tips yet, so start one in Uvalde’s Town Square.
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