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About The Temporary

The Temporary was a lively interim performing‑arts venue operated by TACAW, located in Willits Town Center, Basalt. Though it closed for good on April 30, 2019, the space helped shape Basalt’s arts scene by hosting hundreds of acts across music, film, and comedy from 2017 onward. This page preserves practical details about the venue’s former configuration and surrounding amenities to help you plan visits to Willits Town Center and will be useful for fans researching Basalt’s cultural landscape.

Capacity: 180 seated, 275 standing. Address: 360 Market St, Basalt, CO 81621. The venue featured an interactive seating chart and a flexible floor plan suitable for a variety of performances.

Whether you’re exploring Basalt for a weekend trip or tracing the history of Willits Town Center’s arts era, this page provides transportation options, parking guidance, and nearby lodging and dining choices to help you plan a smooth experience.

Nearby lodging includes Element Basalt‑Aspen at 499 Market St, within walking distance of Willits/TACAW. For a complete Basalt dining and hospitality plan, consider our affiliate recommendations for hotels and restaurants to complement your visit.

Parking at Willits Town Center offers ample space, including underground options. Basalt Connect on-demand transit and Roaring Fork Valley transit access via Willits provide convenient ways to reach events without driving. Bus stops and park‑and‑ride options are available in the area, making transportation easier for out‑of‑town guests.

While The Temporary is no longer hosting events, its legacy continues in Basalt’s ongoing arts development, including TACAW’s current venues and programming. If you’re planning a trip to Basalt for future performances, we’ve got you covered with trusted, easy access to tickets, venues, and local stays.

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Seating, Parking & Venue Information

  • Capacity: 180 seated; 275 standing.
  • Address: 360 Market St, Basalt, CO 81621.
  • Venue type: temporary/ interim performing‑arts venue in Willits Town Center, Basalt; operated by TACAW.
  • Seating chart: Interactive seating chart available (SimpleSeats page dedicated to The Temporary).
  • Parking: Willits Town Center offers roughly 1,500 parking spaces with underground parking.
  • Transit: Basalt Connect on‑demand transit; nearby Roaring Fork Valley transit (RFTA) access via Willits; Willits area has bus stops and park‑and‑ride options.
  • Nearby hotels: Element Basalt‑Aspen (499 Market St, Basalt, CO 81621) within walking distance to Willits/TACAW.
  • Notable events hosted: since opening in 2017, The Temporary hosted hundreds of acts (roughly 200 acts and about 20,000 attendees in ~16 months). Past performers and listings appear in venues like Songkick; the space hosted music, film, comedy and more.
  • Demolished/renamed: The Temporary closed for good on April 30, 2019; TACAW shifted plans to The Contemporary, which opened as Basalt’s new permanent arts venue.