Oklahoma Opry in Oklahoma City: A Country Music Dinner Theater in Bricktown
Oklahoma Opry is a country music dinner theater in Bricktown that seats 300 and stages live performances nightly alongside a buffet meal, positioning it as Oklahoma City's primary dedicated country music venue with food service rather than a concert hall or honky-tonk.
What Oklahoma Opry actually is
Oklahoma Opry combines a full-service restaurant, buffet dining, and a 300-seat theater stage under one roof in the Bricktown entertainment district. The venue books country music acts, tribute bands, and occasional comedy performers for dinner-and-show packages. Unlike the Civic Center's Symphony Hall, which programs classical and touring Broadway productions, or The Criterion, which hosts rock and pop touring acts, Oklahoma Opry limits itself to country and related genres with an integrated meal. The format appeals to tourists, couples seeking date nights, and groups celebrating occasions, rather than standing-room concert crowds.
Programming, ticket pricing, and how to book
Oklahoma Opry stages live music Thursday through Saturday and some Sundays; specific acts and dates change seasonally. Ticket prices run $35 to $60 per person depending on seating section and the performer, with dinner included. Most shows begin at 7 or 8 p.m., with doors opening for buffet service 30 to 60 minutes prior. The buffet typically features fried chicken, pulled pork, sides, and dessert, though the menu may rotate. Booking is available online or by phone; advance reservation is recommended, particularly for weekend shows and group parties of eight or more. A verification note: specific showtimes, performers, and pricing should be confirmed directly, as they shift monthly.
How Oklahoma Opry compares to other Oklahoma City performing arts venues
Oklahoma City's performing arts landscape splits into distinct tiers. The Civic Center (home to the Oklahoma City Philharmonic, Oklahoma City Ballet, and Broadway series) targets classical and touring Broadway audiences with ticket prices typically $25 to $75 and no meal service. The Criterion Theater in downtown OKC books rock, pop, and national touring acts with no food; tickets range $20 to $75 depending on the artist. Cattlemen's Steakhouse on Stockyard City also offers live country music with dinner, but focuses on Western heritage and rodeo themes rather than pure entertainment programming. Oklahoma Opry sits between a music-first concert venue and a theme restaurant: the show is central, the meal is support, and the country music focus is strict. If a visitor wants a night out centered on food with music as backdrop, Cattlemen's fits; if they prioritize the performance, Oklahoma Opry is the dedicated choice.
Who it suits and who it does not suit
Oklahoma Opry works well for visitors new to Oklahoma City seeking an evening combining dining and live music without a long drive, tourists age 40 and up who prefer seated, dinner-theater formats, couples on date nights, and groups celebrating birthdays or anniversaries. It does not suit music fans seeking intimate acoustic sets, standing-room concert experiences, or niche country subgenres (bluegrass, Americana, alt-country); the venue programs mainstream country and tribute acts. It is not ideal for diners prioritizing haute cuisine or specialized dietary options; the buffet format limits customization. Families with children are welcome but should confirm performer content in advance.
What the first visit involves
Arrive 30 to 45 minutes before showtime to allow time for parking and buffet service. Parking is available on-site or nearby in the Bricktown parking lots; paid parking applies. Upon arrival, guests proceed to the dining area, fill plates from the buffet, and are seated in the theater by show staff. The performance typically runs 60 to 90 minutes without intermission. Alcohol is available for purchase at bar pricing. The entire evening usually spans two to two and a half hours from arrival to exit.
Hours, parking, and logistics
Oklahoma Opry operates Thursday through Sunday, with shows typically at 7 or 8 p.m. The venue is located in the Bricktown canal district, with dedicated parking available nearby at standard Bricktown rates (usually $2 to $5 for the evening). Street parking is available but limited. The venue is wheelchair accessible. Reservations are strongly recommended, especially for weekend and holiday dates. Specific current hours and performer schedules should be verified on the venue's website or by phone, as they change seasonally.
Oklahoma Opry fills a specific niche in Oklahoma City's entertainment map: it is the only venue reliably combining country music programming, dinner service, and 300-seat theater capacity night after night, making it the default choice for dinner-theater country music in the metro.
