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About Temple For The Performing Arts
Temple For The Performing Arts is a historic Beaux-Arts venue complex in downtown Des Moines, offering three distinct spaces: the intimate Temple Theater, the versatile Grand Hall, and the intimate Recital Hall. Located at 1011 Locust Street, this downtown hub hosts a range of performances, rentals, and events through Des Moines Performing Arts. Each space provides its own character: the Temple Theater with theater-style seating for around 300, the Grand Hall accommodating up to 450 guests, and the Recital Hall seating approximately 200. While seating charts aren’t published publicly on the official site, you can expect comfortable sightlines and a focus on enjoying live performance in a classic setting. Whether you’re attending a show, planning a rental, or coordinating an event, we’ve got you covered with practical details to help you secure your seats and plan your visit.
Parking is convenient with downtown street parking and nearby ramps such as the 9th & Locust ramp. The venue is well-served by Des Moines Area Regional Transit (DART), with downtown routes stopping along Locust Street and near the Temple area. For a seamless experience, consider staying nearby at top hotels like Renaissance Des Moines Savery, Des Moines Marriott Downtown, Hyatt Place Des Moines Downtown, or Des Lux Hotel, all within a short walk or ride to the venue. When dining before or after the show, explore a range of restaurants nearby—many with convenient access from parking and transit. Temple For The Performing Arts is a flexible venue for performances and rentals, backed by a reliable partner network to help you secure seating, manage logistics, and enjoy a smooth, no-fuss ticketing experience.
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Seating, Parking & Venue Information
- Address: 1011 Locust Street, Des Moines, IA 50309.
- Venue type: Historic Beaux-Arts Temple for Performing Arts building housing multiple venues (Temple Theater, Grand Hall, Recital Hall).
- Capacity: Temple Theater ~300 seats (theater-style); Grand Hall up to 450; Recital Hall ~200.
- Seating chart: No public seating chart published on official site; seating is described as theater-style for Temple Theater.
- Parking: Street parking in downtown Des Moines plus nearby parking ramps (e.g., 9th & Locust ramp).
- Transit: Served by Des Moines Area Regional Transit (DART); downtown routes access Locust Street and the Temple area.
- Nearby hotels: Renaissance Des Moines Savery, Des Moines Marriott Downtown, Hyatt Place Des Moines Downtown, Des Lux Hotel, and others nearby.
- Notable events: Temple Theater hosts Des Moines Performing Arts events; the venue supports a range of performances and has spaces for rentals.