DURANT, OK – The Choctaw Grand Theater has been named the Academy of Country Music’s “Casino of the Year – Theater.” This is the fourth time the venue has earned this honor.
The Choctaw Grand Theater has been eligible three times in the past – each time eligible based on the Academy of Country Music’s guidelines – and has taken home the award at each opportunity. The theater’s last win was in 2024, and it also won in 2021 and 2018.
“It’s an honor to be recognized by the Academy of Country Music for the effort that goes into making the Choctaw Grand Theater a venue that both fans and artists love coming back to time and time again,” said Jeff Penz, Senior Director of Casino Operations at Choctaw Casinos & Resorts – Durant. “The theater has grown into a can’t-miss entertainment destination, and we’re excited to continue raising the bar and finding new ways to elevate the experience for fans and artists alike.”
The 3,000-seat Grand Theater hosts performances by established artists and emerging performers. The venue is designed so that all seats are within 50 yards of the stage.
The Choctaw Grand Theater also hosts the Choctaw Music Fest, launched in 2024. The four-day fall event features dozens of acts across multiple stages, and past performers have included Lainey Wilson and Ella Langley.
