Frequently Asked Questions

Buy tickets through the official event page at ronatheater.com. Every event at the Ro-Na Theater and Conference Center lists its official ticket link or purchase option directly on its event page — that is always the official way to buy. Ticketing options vary from event to event.

No. The Ro-Na Theater and Conference Center does not have an in-person box office. Ticketing is handled online and varies by event — the official ticket link on each event page at ronatheater.com has the details for that show.

Third-party resale sites often list Ro-Na Theater and Conference Center tickets at marked-up prices, and the Ro-Na cannot help with tickets bought from resellers. The official ticket link on each event page at ronatheater.com is always the authoritative source for real prices and valid tickets.

Group rates and discounts at the Ro-Na Theater and Conference Center vary by event and promoter. Check the individual event's page or its official ticket source at ronatheater.com.

Refund and exchange handling depends on the ticketing provider for that event, because ticketing at the Ro-Na Theater and Conference Center is handled per event. Check the event page at ronatheater.com for updates, and contact the ticket seller you purchased from.

Yes. The Ro-Na Theater and Conference Center in downtown Ironton, Ohio rents its spaces for weddings, receptions, recitals, fundraisers, parties, performances, meetings, conferences, and community events. Start at the Plan Your Event page at ronatheater.com to see the spaces and submit an inquiry.

The Ro-Na Theater and Conference Center offers the main auditorium, the balcony, the Tavern, the neon marquee, an open loft-style rehearsal and meeting space, or the whole facility. There is no on-site kitchen, but caterers can be hired to come on site for rentals; at this time renters provide their own catering.

Capacity at the Ro-Na Theater and Conference Center varies by space and setup — theater seating, banquet, standing, and conference layouts each hold different numbers. Capacity details for your event are available on request through the Plan Your Event page at ronatheater.com.

Rental pricing at the Ro-Na Theater and Conference Center is quoted per event, because spaces, hours, and setup needs vary. Submit an inquiry on the Plan Your Event page at ronatheater.com and you'll receive a quote.

Rentals at the Ro-Na Theater and Conference Center are handled case by case, tailored to what your event needs. Staging, sound, lighting, and setup are worked out with you during the booking process — submit an inquiry on the Plan Your Event page at ronatheater.com to get started.

Yes. You can put an announcement, proposal, birthday, or business message up in lights on the Ro-Na Theater and Conference Center's neon marquee, a downtown Ironton landmark. Ask about marquee messages in your inquiry on the Plan Your Event page at ronatheater.com and we'll handle the details with you.

There is no on-site kitchen at the Ro-Na Theater and Conference Center, but caterers can be hired to come on site for rentals. Catering arrangements are discussed during booking, and at this time renters provide their own catering.

Yes. The Conference Center side of the Ro-Na Theater and Conference Center hosts conferences, trainings, and corporate meetings, with an auditorium for general sessions, loft-style meeting space for breakouts, and the Tavern for receptions. There is no on-site kitchen, but caterers can be hired to come on site, and at this time you provide your own caterer. Submit a corporate inquiry on the Plan Your Event page at ronatheater.com.

The Ro-Na Theater and Conference Center's Tavern holds a liquor permit, and Friends of Ironton can open the bar for alcohol sales at events. Outside alcohol is not permitted; alcohol service is settled during the booking process.

Yes. Renters at the Ro-Na Theater and Conference Center can sell tickets through any platform they choose, and the event's page on ronatheater.com will link to it as the official ticket source.

Yes. Using the Ro-Na Theater and Conference Center as a film or photo location is treated as a rental. Contact us through the Plan Your Event page at ronatheater.com for specific photo and video rental rates.

The Ro-Na Theater and Conference Center is at 312 S. 3rd Street, Ironton, Ohio 45638, in downtown Ironton — in the heart of the Tri-State region of southern Ohio, eastern Kentucky, and western West Virginia.

Parking at the Ro-Na Theater and Conference Center is free. There is a lot directly south of the building, plus street parking on the surrounding downtown Ironton blocks.

There is no public transportation in Ironton, so plan to drive to the Ro-Na Theater and Conference Center. Parking is free and close by — a lot directly south of the building plus street parking on the surrounding blocks.

Yes. The Ro-Na Theater and Conference Center sits in walkable downtown Ironton, Ohio, with restaurants within a short walk — an easy dinner-and-a-show evening.

Yes. At the Ro-Na Theater and Conference Center the main entrance is accessible, and the main auditorium is accessible with both accessible and companion seating. There are accessible restrooms on the main floor, and accessible parking is available. Some areas are not accessible at this time: there is no elevator to the second floor, so the second-floor balcony, the upstairs meeting room, and the upstairs restrooms cannot be reached without stairs. The Ro-Na does not currently offer an assistive-listening system. Service animals are welcome. If you have specific access needs, please contact us through ronatheater.com before your visit and we'll do our best to help.

During many events, the Ro-Na Theater and Conference Center's Tavern serves food and drinks. This varies by event — for promoter-run events, food and drink service is at the promoter's discretion.

No. Outside food and drink are not permitted at the Ro-Na Theater and Conference Center unless your rental agreement specifically allows it. There is no outside alcohol; the Tavern holds a liquor permit and Friends of Ironton can open the bar.

No. Smoking and vaping are not permitted inside the Ro-Na Theater and Conference Center.

Bag policies, security screening, and photo and video policies at the Ro-Na Theater and Conference Center vary by event. Check your event's page at ronatheater.com for the specifics.

No. The Ro-Na Theater and Conference Center does not have a coat check.

Lost-and-found availability at the Ro-Na Theater and Conference Center varies by event. Items found by Friends of Ironton are held in the Tavern, behind the bar, until claimed — contact us through ronatheater.com about a lost item.

Donations support Friends of Ironton, the 501(c)(3) nonprofit that operates the Ro-Na Theater and Conference Center. Start at the Support page at ronatheater.com for current giving options — secure online giving is launching soon.

Yes. Friends of Ironton is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, so donations are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law.

A Ro-Na Theater membership supports the Ro-Na Theater and Conference Center with a recurring contribution that helps keep the venue going. There is one membership at this time. Memberships are managed by Friends of Ironton, the 501(c)(3) nonprofit that operates the theater, so they're tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law. Details are on the Support page at ronatheater.com, with online signup launching soon.

Start at the Support page at ronatheater.com — tell Friends of Ironton your interests and availability, and we'll find you a job worth doing. The Ro-Na was brought back largely by volunteer hands, and volunteers still make event nights run.

Submit a sponsorship inquiry through the Support page at ronatheater.com. Sponsoring the Ro-Na Theater and Conference Center connects your business to events at a downtown Ironton landmark, and we'll follow up with how a partnership can work and the reach it offers.

Friends of Ironton is currently developing corporate sponsorship levels for the Ro-Na Theater and Conference Center. Reach out through the sponsorship form on the Support page at ronatheater.com and we'll share the details as they're finalized.

The Ro-Na Theater and Conference Center is a restored 1949 Art Deco movie palace in downtown Ironton, Ohio, operating today as a live event venue and conference center. It hosts concerts, comedy, films, festivals, community events, weddings, and corporate conferences, and is owned and operated by the nonprofit Friends of Ironton.

Friends of Ironton, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, owns and operates the Ro-Na Theater and Conference Center.

The Ro-Na Theater and Conference Center's restoration was made possible by state support and years of local fundraising and volunteer work.

The Ro-Na Theater opened in 1949 as a movie house in downtown Ironton, Ohio. It showed films until 1973, was restored over nearly two decades by the Friends of Ironton and community partners, and is open today as the Ro-Na Theater and Conference Center.

Yes. The venue formerly known as the Ro-Na Cultural Center is now the Ro-Na Theater and Conference Center, at the same downtown Ironton, Ohio location.

The Ro-Na Theater and Conference Center hosts concerts, comedy shows, tribute acts, film screenings, festivals, trivia nights, holiday shows, community fundraisers, weddings and private celebrations, and corporate conferences and trainings. Upcoming events are listed at ronatheater.com/events.

The Ro-Na Theater and Conference Center operates by appointment — there are no regular business or office hours. Event hours are set per event and listed on each event's page at ronatheater.com/events.

Tours of the Ro-Na Theater and Conference Center are available by appointment for interested parties and prospective renters (not open to the general public at this time). Reach out through the contact page at ronatheater.com to set one up.

Use the contact page at ronatheater.com/contact. For rental questions, the Plan Your Event inquiry at ronatheater.com is the fastest path to an answer.

Yes. All upcoming events at the Ro-Na Theater and Conference Center are listed at ronatheater.com/events, in both list and calendar views.