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About PowerHouse Event Center - Boise
PowerHouse Event Center in Boise is a historic venue with roots dating back to 1912, originally the Beaver River Power Company. Reimagined in the late 1990s, it hosted a wide range of events before transitioning to office use. Today, the space remains a recognizable part of Downtown Boise’s architectural landscape. Whether you’re planning a concert, prom, awards ceremony, or community gathering, we’ve got you covered with practical details to help you secure your seats and coordinate logistics.
Note on capacity: the main event room accommodates up to 200 for larger gatherings, while seating-focused configurations include 75 on the main floor and 60 on the balcony, totaling 135 seated. Capacity references come from historical materials and should be confirmed with the current tenant for event-specific planning.
Location, access, and nearby amenities make PowerHouse a convenient choice for attendees commuting from across Boise and beyond. Our goal is to provide straightforward, helpful information so you can focus on the moment you’re there.
Parking is currently managed by the building’s occupant, Windermere Powerhouse Group, since the venue operates as Windermere’s office space. We recommend confirming parking arrangements with the building management or your event contact. Downtown Boise is well-served by Valley Regional Transit (ValleyRide) routes, with Main Street Station nearby for easy bus access. If you’re visiting for a stay before or after an event, consider nearby hotels such as Hotel 43, Courtyard Boise Downtown, Hyatt Place Boise Downtown, and Residence Inn Boise Downtown/City Center. We’ve highlighted affiliate partner options to help you quickly arrange accommodations and dining that fit your plans.
For future bookings, or if you’re coordinating a large-scale event, we’re here to connect you with trusted local venues and services. Think of us as your friend in the business—ready to help you secure your seats and keep things simple and dependable.
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Seating, Parking & Venue Information
- Address: 621 S 17th St, Boise, ID 83702 (PowerHouse Event Center Boise).
- Capacity: Historically up to 400 people for events; seating-focused capacity listed as main room seats 75, balcony 60 (total seated 135) with a stated main-room capacity of 200 in venue data. These figures come from historical venue materials for PowerHouse Event Center.
- Venue type and status: Built in 1912 as Beaver River Power Company; opened as PowerHouse Event Center circa 1999–2000; closed around 2016; currently occupied by Windermere Powerhouse Group as a real estate office.
- Seating chart: Main floor seats 75; balcony seats 60; total seating 135; main event room capacity 200.
- Parking: On-site parking details are not publicly published; the building is currently leased as Windermere’s Powerhouse Group offices, so parking is managed by the current tenant.
- Transit: Downtown Boise is served by Valley Regional Transit (ValleyRide) with multiple bus routes and Main Street Station nearby.
- Nearby hotels: Hotel 43 (981 W Grove St), Courtyard Boise Downtown (222 S Broadway Ave), Hyatt Place Boise Downtown (1024 W Bannock St), Residence Inn Boise Downtown/City Center (400 S Capitol Blvd).
- Notable events hosted: The venue hosted hundreds of events including concerts, proms, and awards shows during its operation; it was reported closed by news outlets in 2016 and repurposed thereafter.