A ‘destination for world-class entertainment’: Gatton Park stage name announced
The stage is set at an anticipated Lexington park, opening later this summer.
Gatton Park on the Town Branch, set to open in August, has officially named its amphitheather stage the CommonSpirit Health Stage, the park announced Friday. The stage will host performances from concerts to comedy, establishing Gatton Park as “a premier destination for world-class entertainment in the heart of Lexington,” a news release from the park said.
The stage was named in honor of a “significant donation” from Saint Joseph Health, which is a part of CommonSpirit Health, according to the release. Saint Joseph Health was also honored as the official health care partner of the park.
“We’re so grateful for Saint Joseph Health’s generous support,” Allison Lankford, CEO of Gatton Park and Conservancy, said. “Their commitment to health and well-being is a perfect match for what this park — and this stage — are all about: bringing people together to connect, celebrate and feel good in every sense of the word.”
Gatton Park also announced the Oak View Group as the booking agent for all ticketed events on the stage, as well as naming DLS Events as the park’s food and beverage provider. The park will manage bookings for non-profit and community events.
“It’s an exciting time for Lexington as live offerings expand with the new CommonSpirit Health Stage,” said Brian Sipe, general manager of OVG360. “We’re thrilled to partner with Gatton Park to bring concerts and performances to the city’s first outdoor venue of its size, marking a new opportunity to create unforgettable moments for the community.”
The park has been in the works for nearly a decade, and will be self-sustaining, generating profit from performances as well as rental fees for the park’s other events. The park broke ground in 2023 and, as of May 15, had raised over $55 million.
The stage, along with walking trails, a playground, splash pad and more, will be open to the public and celebrated with a ribbon cutting at noon on August 23.