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About Grand View University

Welcome to Grand View University's Viking Theatre, a premier on-campus performing arts venue in Des Moines, Iowa. Located at 2811 E 14th St, with the main campus at 1200 Grandview Ave, Viking Theatre showcases theatre productions and campus events in a compact, intimate setting. Whether you're a local resident, a visiting family member, or a student, we've got you covered with seating info, parking guidance, transit options, and nearby lodging and dining suggestions to help you plan a smooth visit.

In addition to Viking Theatre, Grand View's Speed Lyceum (Room 103) provides additional on-campus spaces for performances and events. For planning purposes, refer to the seating capacity chart for Viking Theatre (244 seats) and the Speed Lyceum (165 seats) when selecting your visit date.

If you’re attending a performance, secure your seats in advance. The university coordinates events through the Conferences & Event Planning team, with four annual productions hosted by The Theatre at Grand View and related on-campus happenings. For visitors driving in, campus decals are required for most parking areas, but visitor parking is available per the university’s Parking on Campus policy. Grand View is accessible via Des Moines Area Rapid Transit (DART), and campus transit information is provided on official pages. For out-of-town guests, we’ve included affiliate partner recommendations for nearby hotels and restaurants to make your trip convenient and comfortable.

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Seating, Parking & Venue Information

  • Address and campus location: Grand View University’s Viking Theatre is located at 2811 E 14th St, Des Moines, IA 50316; the university’s main campus sits at 1200 Grandview Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50316.
  • Primary on-campus venues and capacities: Viking Theatre seats about 244 (the official capacity chart lists 244; a dedicated Viking Theatre page cites a 200-seat configuration), and the Speed Lyceum in the Student Center (Room 103) seats 165.
  • Venue type: Grand View University positions Viking Theatre as an on-campus performing arts venue within an educational facility (the university lists it under Conferences & Event Planning and Fine & Performing Arts).
  • Seating chart availability: The Conferences & Event Planning page provides a Seating Capacity Chart for multiple spaces, including Viking Theatre (244 seats) and Speed Lyceum (165 seats).
  • Parking: Campus parking requires decals for most users; visitor parking is available; detailed rules and decals are described in the Parking on Campus policy.
  • Transit: Des Moines area public transit (DART) serves Grand View; campus ID cards list the DART emblem for bus access, and Des Moines Metro Transit provides routes to the campus.
  • Nearby hotels for visitors: Negotiated hotel options for visiting families include Country Inn & Suites (Clive, IA), Holiday Inn & Suites (Urbandale, IA), and Hampton Inn & Suites Downtown Des Moines.
  • Notable events hosted: Grand View hosts on-campus theatre productions in Viking Theatre and other campus spaces; the Theatre at Grand View supports four annual productions and related events; conference and event bookings are managed through the Conferences department.