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About Patty and Fred Turner Jazz Center

The Patty and Fred Turner Jazz Center is a state-of-the-art performance, rehearsal, and recording facility housed in the Harmon Fine Arts Center at Drake University. With an intimate club-style environment, the main performance space accommodates approximately 100 patrons, while Patty’s Place lounge seats about 70, offering close-up experiences with touring artists, Drake ensembles, and visiting jazz luminaries. Whether you’re catching a concert, master class, or clinic, this Des Moines venue delivers high-quality jazz in a welcoming, no-fuss setting.

We’ve got you covered for a smooth visit—from seating options and parking to transit and nearby hotel and dining recommendations. This page is your one-stop resource for planning a great night of jazz at Drake University.

Note: The venue maintains a warm, intimate vibe with fixed seating details not published in a public seating chart. For the best experience, secure your seats early and check the event page for any performer-specific notes. If you’re visiting Des Moines for a jazz event, you’ll find convenient on-campus parking, campus transit options, and nearby stays and eateries to fit your plans.

Affiliates and partners offer curated hotel and restaurant recommendations to help you maximize your visit. For a hassle-free arrival, consider walking or rideshare options available around Drake University campus.

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Seating, Parking & Venue Information

  • Capacity: main performance space designed for approximately 100 patrons; Patty’s Place lounge seats about 70.
  • Location/address: Patty & Fred Turner Jazz Center in the Harmon Fine Arts Center, Drake University, 1310 25th St, Des Moines, IA 50311, on campus.
  • Venue type: state-of-the-art performance, rehearsal, and recording facility with an intimate club-style environment.
  • Seating chart: no public seating chart published; main hall ~100 seats; Patty’s Place is a separate 70-seat lounge.
  • Parking: parking available on campus (e.g., Lot 16—Olmsted Center); see Drake Maps & Directions for details.
  • Transit: Drake offers a Safe Ride program on campus; Des Moines DART buses serve the area (Routes 3 and 60) with free rides for Drake ID holders.
  • Nearby hotels: Home2 Suites Des Moines at Drake University sits directly across University Ave (2650 University Ave); additional downtown Des Moines hotels are nearby.
  • Notable events hosted: opening gala in 2011; Patty’s Place (70-seat lounge) hosting Drake ensembles and touring artists; master classes, concerts, and clinics by visiting jazz luminaries; Drake Jazz Ensemble performances.
  • Renamed/demolished: venue remains active as Patty & Fred Turner Jazz Center; no demolition or renaming.