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About Rail Event Center

Welcome to Rail Event Center, the multi‑purpose live‑events venue in Salt Lake City’s Gateway district. Opened in August 2008 and historically known as The Rail, this downtown venue hosts a mix of concerts, performances, and special events. We’ve got you covered with practical details on seating, parking, transit, and nearby accommodations and dining to help you plan a smooth night out.

Note: seating at Rail Event Center is listed as fixed seating in many ticketing sources, but official seating maps aren’t consistently published. Ticket platforms commonly offer interactive seating charts to help you choose the best available seats. Parking can be limited on event days, with street parking and spillover options nearby. The venue sits near railroad tracks in downtown Salt Lake City, with easy access to downtown public transit including TRAX and FrontRunner in the surrounding area.

Nearby hotels such as the Asher Adams hotel (near the Union Pacific Depot), Salt Lake Marriott Downtown City Creek, Le Méridien Salt Lake City Downtown, and Hyatt Regency Salt Lake City provide convenient stays for concertgoers. If you’re looking for dining before or after the show, Rail Event Center’s central location in the Gateway district puts you within reach of a variety of local eateries. For a seamless ticket experience, consider reserving through trusted partners and plan enough time for parking and transit in this busy downtown area.

Past notable performances at Rail Event Center include The Script, Counting Crows, Tender Mercies, Primus, Deftones, Baroness, Phoenix, and Widespread Panic, reflecting the venue’s diverse programming and local charm.

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Seating, Parking & Venue Information

  • Address: 235 North 500 West, Salt Lake City, UT 84116.
  • Opened August 2008; historically referred to as The Rail (Rail Event Center).
  • Venue type: multi‑purpose live‑events venue in Salt Lake City’s Gateway district.
  • Seating chart: public, fixed seating plans are not consistently published; many listings reference an interactive seating chart on ticketing platforms rather than a single official map.
  • Parking: described as limited with street parking and spillover; parking can be tight during events.
  • Transit: located near railroad tracks in downtown Salt Lake City; accessible by downtown public transit (TRAX/FrontRunner) in the broader area.
  • Nearby hotels: Asher Adams hotel (Union Pacific Depot), Salt Lake Marriott Downtown City Creek, Le Méridien Salt Lake City Downtown, Hyatt Regency Salt Lake City.
  • Notable events hosted: The Script (Oct 2012), Counting Crows (Aug 2012), Tender Mercies (Aug 2012), Primus (Jun 2012), Deftones (Aug 2010), Baroness (Aug 2010), Phoenix (Sept 2010), Widespread Panic (Oct 2010).