Des Moines Performing Arts

Des Moines Performing Arts - Event Venue in Des Moines, Iowa

Event Space · Des Moines, Iowa

221 Walnut Street, Des Moines, Iowa, United States

About Des Moines Performing Arts

Des Moines Performing Arts operates four premier venues in downtown Des Moines, including the Des Moines Civic Center, Stoner Theater, Temple Theater, and Cowles Commons. As one of Iowa’s leading non-profit arts organizations, it hosts Broadway tours, concerts, comedy, dance, and educational programs. The venues serve as major cultural and economic drivers for the region.

Venue Details

  • Meeting rooms: 4

Ratings

Google Rating: 4.5/5 (64 reviews)

Guest Highlights

  • Staff
  • Venue
  • Parking
  • Room
  • Valet
  • Clean

Amenities

  • downtown location
  • multiple theaters
  • broadway shows
  • concerts
  • comedy series
  • dance performances
  • educational programs

Meeting Rooms & Event Spaces

Des Moines Civic Center

  • Type: Theater
  • Features: Wheelchair accessible
  • One of the nation’s leading theaters to experience a touring Broadway performance, concert or other special presentation.

Stoner Theater

  • Type: Theater
  • Features: Wheelchair accessible
  • Flexible black box theater allows audiences to experience theater, comedy, improv and many other special presentations in an up-close and personal setting.

Temple Theater

  • Type: Theater
  • Features: Wheelchair accessible
  • Located in the heart of downtown Des Moines, the Temple Theater offers an intimate setting for a variety of performances. Provides an exceptional atmosphere for enjoying live music, theater, and other events.

Cowles Commons

  • Type: Outdoor Space
  • Features: Wheelchair accessible
  • Features the popular Crusoe Umbrella by artist Claes Oldenburg and lighting sculpture Swirl by artist Jim Campbell. Includes the zero-depth Lauridsen Fountain, enjoyed throughout the warm months.

Style

urban, contemporary

Contact

Phone: (515) 246-2300