Burton Cummings of The Guess Who to bring A Few Good Moments Tour to the Lexington Opera House on Thursday, July 17, 2025
LEXINGTON, KY (May 6, 2025) –– Canadian rock ‘n’ roll royalty, Burton Cummings, announced his A Few Good Moments Tour that will make a stop at the Lexington Opera House on Thursday, July 17, 2025, at 8:00 P.M. Few artists have achieved the level of public success and critical acclaim that Burton Cummings enjoys in a career spanning more than sixty years.
Cummings’ voice has been rated among the finest in rock music. As lead singer and songwriter of The Guess Who, he recorded and wrote/co-wrote hits such as “These Eyes,” “Laughing,” “No Time,” “American Woman,” “Share the Land,” “Hand Me Down World,” “Albert Flasher,” “Star Baby,” “Clap for The Wolfman,” and “No Sugar Tonight/New Mother Nature”. As a solo artist, Burton leaves his mark with the poignant “Stand Tall,” “I’m Scared,” “You Saved My Soul,” and his signature “My Own Way to Rock”.
Tickets will be available for purchase starting at 10 A.M. on Friday, May 9, 2025 at ticketmaster.com, lexingtonoperahouse.com, or in person at the Central Bank Center Box Office from 12-4 P.M. on Wednesdays and Fridays.
Bravo Boxes will be available for $572 per box. The most coveted new offer in premium seating at the Opera House— Bravo Boxes offer a side view of the stage from the exclusive theater boxes on the mezzanine level. Entertain up to 4 guests in your Bravo Box and enjoy a private space to eat, drink and socialize. To book yours and to learn more, visit: https://www.centralbankcenter.com/lexington-opera-house/bravo-boxes
Venue Contact:
Samantha Luse | SLuse@centralbankcenter.com
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About Burton Cummings
With The Guess Who, Burton Cummings achieved a long list of firsts including the first Canadian group to reach #1 on the Billboard charts—holding that spot for three weeks—and the first to earn a platinum album for U.S. sales of more than one million copies. Rolling Stone magazine hailed The Guess Who as “one of rock’s most consistently fascinating maverick bands” with a succession of songs “that has few equals among contemporary North American groups.” Dick Clark described the group as rock innovators and ambassadors of Canadian music.
After The Guess Who disbanded in 1975, Burton Cummings embarked on a remarkable solo career, solidifying his status as an extraordinary singer, songwriter, showman, and recording artist. As the first artist to be certified triple-platinum in Canada, Cummings set a high standard for musical excellence. Fresh off the release of his new album A Few Good Moments, Cummings continues to tour with his band, captivating audiences with live performances of his timeless songs.
Widely regarded as a Canadian national treasure and a living legend, Cummings remains true to himself and his own way to rock — a constant that has defined his illustrious career.
About Lexington Opera House
Located in Lexington, Kentucky, the Lexington Center Corporation (LCC) is a not-for-profit 501c3 corporate agency of the Lexington Fayette Urban County Government. It was established in 1974 to manage and maintain Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center, the Central Bank Center (formerly Lexington Convention Center), Triangle Park, and the Lexington Opera House. One of the nation’s most storied entertainment destinations, Central Bank Center venues collectively welcome an average of 1.3 million patrons annually.
The Lexington Opera House, built in 1886 and listed on the National Register of Historic Places, is one of the premier performing arts centers in the region. Since its opening, the Opera House has played host to such famous stage performers as W.C. Fields, The Marx Brothers, Al Jolson, Julie Harris, Steve Martin, Brian Wilson, and Graham Nash. It has undergone two major renovations and remains a cultural destination in downtown Lexington.
About Oak View Group
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