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About Kahl Theatre
The Kahl Theatre is the historic performing-arts venue housed inside the 10-story Kahl Building in downtown Davenport, Iowa. Often associated with the Capitol Theatre name, this venue brings a storied past together with modern performances. With a capacity historically around 2,000 for live events, the space can flex to suit various stage setups. Seating maps are issued per show by the venue’s ticketing partner, so you’ll receive the exact layout when you purchase. If you’re planning a night in Davenport’s core, we’ve got you covered with practical details on parking, transit, and nearby hotels and dining options.
Capitol Theatre’s stage has hosted iconic moments—from the Winter Dance Party era to contemporary performances in recent renovations. The Kahl Building itself remains a vibrant downtown landmark, sold in 2018 and revitalized with renovations completed by 2023. For visitors driving in, Harrison Street Parking Ramp (202 Harrison St) is just one block away, with on-street parking often available with time limits. ADA parking is available, and downtown Davenport is highly walkable with CitiBus service nearby. When you’re ready to book, secure your seats through our trusted partner network and enjoy easy access to a variety of local hotels and dining spots that put you close to the action. Remember, seating specifics are show-by-show, so check your event’s map for each performance.
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Seating, Parking & Venue Information
- Location and venue type: Capitol Theatre is a historic performing-arts venue inside the 10-story Kahl Building, Davenport, IA.
- Address: 330 W 3rd St, Davenport, IA 52801.
- Capacity: historically cited as about 2,000 seats; cinema-specific references list 1,583 seats for the theatre’s film configuration; live-event capacity can vary by setup.
- Seating chart: no universally published public seating chart; event-specific seating maps are issued via the venue/ticketing partner (AXS) for each show.
- Parking: Harrison Street Parking Ramp (202 Harrison St) within one block; on-street parking often free with time limits; ramp parking paid on arrival; ADA parking available.
- Transit: Downtown Davenport is walkable; CitiBus service accessible nearby; multiple transit options within a short walk.
- Nearby hotels: Hotel Blackhawk (Autograph Collection) nearby; Radisson Quad City Plaza also nearby; other downtown options include several hotels within a short drive.
- Notable events hosted: Winter Dance Party (1959) featuring Buddy Holly, the Big Bopper and Ritchie Valens; Blackberry Smoke performed the first post-renovation concert after the 2023 reopening.
- Renamed/demolished: The Capitol Theatre was not demolished and remains the theatre in the Kahl Building; the building was sold in 2018 to a developer with renovations completed by 2023.