A “4 sale or lease” sign has adorned the marquee of the Madison Theater in Covington, marking the latest in the theater’s troubled saga. The former operator of the theater, Frank Hulefeld, and his company, Madison Theater Presents, abruptly announced earlier this summer that the theater was closing following the termination of his lease. The […]
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Graham Nash show canceled as Madison Theater remains in limbo
The Graham Nash Concert scheduled for July 28 at the Madison Theater in Covington has been canceled, according to an announcement on the theater’s website. Ticket holders will automatically be refunded their admission via TicketWeb. “The previous operator’s sudden and unexpected closure of the venue, along with subsequent communications on social media, created significant confusion […]
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Madison Theater to issue refunds ‘for all of our shows’
Madison Theater Presents, the company that formerly managed the Madison Theater in Covington, issued a statement on social media Tuesday informing patrons and supporters that “ticket refunds will be issued via Ticketweb for all of our shows.” The statement goes on state that the “refund process has started and ticket holders do not need to […]
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Hold up! Madison Theater is ‘not permanently closed’
What you need to know Despite Madison Theater announcing Friday it was closing, the venue owner’s lawyer told LINK nky that’s not actually the case. Attorney Dave Kruer said the venue is “not permanently closed,” but that operator Frank Hulefeld simply “can’t operate there anymore.” The announcement cited “sudden termination of our lease” as the […]
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At least two shows scheduled for Madison Theater this weekend have been moved
At least two shows scheduled to take place this weekend at the Madison Theater, which unexpectedly announced its closure on Friday, have rescheduled their shows at different locations.
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Madison Theater to close permanently
UPDATE: The theater owner’s representative and the former theater operators themselves later confirmed the theater would be opening under new management. You can read about it here–LINK nky editorial, June 25, 2026. One of the area’s most prominent concert venues has closed its doors without warning. The Madison Theater in Covington announced its sudden closure […]
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No more college parties at Madison Theater following May incident
What you need to know Madison Theater, a popular music venue on Madison Avenue in Covington, will cease hosting events for college-age audiences after a show at the theater on May 30 led to safety concerns and police involvement. “What happened was a shame,” said theater owner Frank Hulefeld. “It really was very chaotic; I’m […]
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Paradise Music & Beer Festival returning to Covington
The Paradise Music & Beer Festival is returning to Northern Kentucky on July 8 and 9. Festival admission is free, and open to all ages. The festival will be held at Braxton Brewing Company at 27 W. 7th Street in Covington. The craft beer selection will be provided by Braxton, along with a lineup of […]
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NKY Music Scene: John Aulabaugh…a man on a mission
Drugs and Rock-n-Roll have gone hand in hand over the years but John Aulabaugh has found a different approach to combining the two. Philanthropist, father, musician. John Aulabaugh is a man on a mission. Combining his passion for music with his work with substance abuse and recovery, John is about to embark on a tour […]
