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About Levitt Auditorium

Welcome to Levitt Auditorium, a compact yet intimate performance and lecture space housed within the Des Moines Art Center. With a seating capacity of 220, the venue is ideal for symposia, lectures, film screenings, and intimate performances. The space is designed for easy viewing and engaging conversations, making it a favorite for artists and audiences alike. A virtual 3D seating tour is available to help you pick the best seats before you arrive.

Located at 4700 Grand Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50312, Levitt Auditorium sits in the downtown Des Moines corridor, surrounded by a variety of lodging and dining options. We’ve put together practical details to help you plan your visit with confidence, from parking and transit to nearby hotels and restaurants.

Whether you’re attending a dance performance like Threads or an artist talk, secure your seats through us for a straightforward, no-fuss ticket buying experience. We’ve got you covered with reliable recommendations and easy planning tips—from on-site parking to public transit via the DART trip planner. Explore nearby hotels and dining options to complete your visit, and check out the venue’s virtual seating view to choose your best seat.

Note: If you’re viewing a rescheduled event, the listing will indicate RESCHEDULED from its original date. For events with a date to be announced, you’ll see Date to be announced so you can stay in the loop as plans develop. Each performance date is treated as its own entry to keep the information fresh and accurate for your plans.

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Seating, Parking & Venue Information

  • Des Moines Art Center – Levitt Auditorium: 220 seats; address 4700 Grand Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50312; intended for symposia, lectures, performances, film; virtual 3D tour available for seating view.
  • Des Moines – Parking and transit: free on-site parking; plan your visit page notes parking; DART trip planner recommended for public transit.
  • Nearby hotels (Des Moines area): examples include Holiday Inn Des Moines Downtown ( Mercy area) and hotels near downtown Des Moines; 4700 Grand Ave is in the downtownDes Moines corridor with metro lodging options nearby.
  • Notable events (Des Moines): the venue hosts dance performances (e.g., Threads, Threads Dance Performance + Reception) and calendar listings show Levitt Auditorium events and artist talks.
  • Elaine C. Levitt Auditorium (Philadelphia, Gershman Hall): located at 401 South Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA 19102; University of the Arts history; capacity commonly cited as up to 850 seats (some sources list standing capacity up to ~1,500).
  • Renaming/renovation context (Philadelphia): Gershman Hall has undergone renovation and UArts-era changes; Levitt Auditorium continued to exist in the space and has been referenced in media as part of Gershman Hall’s evolving use. Lightbox Film Center moved into the Levitt space temporarily during Gershman/Y renovations.