THE GOSS OPERA HOUSE

Welcome to the Goss, where historic charm meets modern elegance. If these walls could
talk, the stories they would tell! We invite you to create your own history at the Goss.

This spectacular space is perfect for your next business meeting, family gathering, or wedding
celebration. Whether you are hosting 3 or 300, we are happy to spoil your guests with stunning décor,
beautiful lighting, high-end sound systems, elegant restrooms, and assured comfort with our state-of-
the-art heating and cooling system.

For more information or to schedule an appointment for a tour, please call 605.753.0200 or email
info@thegossoperahouse.com.

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May 17, 2023
Coming soon to the Goss Opera House, Maud’s Mercantile

“Maud’s Mercantile will be a bridge between the Goss’ mission of creating exceptional experiences that strengthen and inspire our community…
April 4, 2023
FOG Board of Directors Welcomes New Board Members

The Friends of the Goss is pleased to introduce their new board members to join the Board of Directors in…
March 3, 2023
The Studio at The Goss Opera House

We are so excited to have another phenomenal space available for your events! The Studio on the third floor is…
January 28, 2022
FOG Board of Directors Welcomes Prudy Calvin

With a new year comes some new, but familiar faces to the Friends of the Goss Board of Directors.  The…
December 13, 2021
A “Grand” Gift

A 1,200-pound community Christmas present arrived Thursday at the Goss Opera House in the form of a concert grand piano….
December 13, 2021
AIA South Dakota presents its 2021 design awards

South Dakota architecture firms captured one American Institute of Architecture (AIA) South Dakota Honor Award, two Merit Awards and one People’s Choice…
December 13, 2021
Restored Splendor

Historic 1880s Opera House Transformed in Watertown, South Dakota by Kathy Ziprik, owner, Ziprik Consulting When the curtain rose again…
October 8, 2021
New Goss Staff

Growth is a wonderful thing! The Goss Opera House has seen exponential growth of visitors, private rentals, and programming over…
March 24, 2021
New Goss Opera House roof earns first-place award

The new roof attached two years ago to Downtown Watertown’s historic Goss Opera House has earned a first-place recognition. The…
August 3, 2020
Goss restoration ‘99.9% complete,’ Mavericks hires two kitchen managers

By Dan Crisler Walk into downtown Watertown’s Goss Opera House these days and you’ll feel like you stepped back in…
March 12, 2020
Goss renovation speeding toward completion

By Dan Crisler Public Opinion Staff Writer As downtown Watertown’s iconic Goss Opera House prepares to officially reopen its doors…
February 21, 2020
Charles Goss — the man behind Watertown’s iconic opera house

By Dan Crisler As downtown Watertown’s iconic Goss Opera House prepares to embark on a new chapter in its 130-year-old…
December 27, 2019
Goss officials want to attract national acts with new sound system

By Dan Crisler Public Opinion Staff Writer Day by day, the full vision for the Goss Opera House gets a…
December 5, 2019
WACF recognizes community effort to restore Goss

By Julianne Endres Watertown Area Community Foundation As 2019 winds down, so does the Watertown Area Community Foundation’s “40 Stories for 40…
October 8, 2019
Renovation of Goss Opera House continues

By Dan Crisler Public Opinion Staff Writer As roof repairs on Watertown’s historic Goss Opera House have wrapped up and…
September 28, 2019
Goss roof repair wrapping up early

The Goss Opera House roof repair project is wrapping up ahead of schedule. The large crane used for the project…
August 10, 2019
Mavericks restaurant to anchor Goss building

Mavericks Steak and Cocktails has signed a lease to locate in the Goss Opera House in downtown Watertown. The restaurant…
July 13, 2019
Goss roof repair project to begin Monday

Work will begin Monday on a major roof repair project at the Goss Opera House building in downtown Watertown. Much…
June 7, 2019
Roof repair seen as key to Goss renovation

By Dan Crisler Public Opinion Staff Writer This summer and fall will be busy ones for renovating the Goss Opera…
February 20, 2019
Plenty of changes coming to Goss Opera House

By J.T. Fey Public Opinion Staff Writer Nothing new on the Goss Building since its purchase by the non-profit group…
December 28, 2018
Friends of the Goss finalize purchase of

The Friends of the Goss Opera House non-profit foundation has completed the purchase of Watertown’s historic downtown theater. Since announcing…
September 21, 2018
Friends of the Goss announces to buy historic buildings

The Friends of the Goss Opera House non-profit foundation has entered into an agreement to purchase Watertown’s historic downtown theater….
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“The Goss Opera House is a gem, not only for Watertown but for South Dakota and the Upper Midwest. The acoustics of the Goss are superb, which is evident to both the performers and the listeners. You can manufacture the acoustics of a space to a point, but there needs to be a bit of magic in order for it to sound truly great – which happens in Watertown.”

SD SYMPHONY CONDUCTOR DELTA DAVID GIER