The EKU Center for the Arts is a premier event venue located in Central Kentucky, off of I-75 in Richmond. Since 2001, this vibrant theater has welcomed legendary acts such as Buddy Guy and Willie Nelson, all the way up to emerging stars like Lindsey Sterling and The Chainsmokers. Its state-of-the-art facility features stunning sound and lighting technology and hosts over 230 events each year in its 2200-seat auditorium. Richmond is an ideal location for a vacation with plenty of outdoor and indoor activities to explore. Located in Madison County the city is an hour away from Lexington and only three hours south of Cincinnati. You can find festivals and events throughout the year. From music and arts festivals to a street art festival called Paint The Town. With its relatively small size of 16 square miles getting around the city is relatively easy.