Civic Center of Greater Des Moines

Des Moines Civic Center
Civic Center in 2006
Interactive map of Des Moines Civic Center
Address221 Walnut Street
Des Moines, Iowa,
United States
Coordinates41°35′15″N 93°37′13″W / 41.587424°N 93.620409°W / 41.587424; -93.620409
OwnerDes Moines Performing Arts
OperatorDes Moines Performing Arts
Capacity2,744 People
TypePerforming arts center
Public transitDART
Construction
OpenedJune 10, 1979
ArchitectCharles Hebert & Associates
General contractorThe Weitz Company
Website
www.desmoinesperformingarts.org

The Des Moines Civic Center is a 2,744-seat performing arts center belonging to Des Moines Performing Arts located in Des Moines, Iowa, United States. It has been Iowa's largest theater since it opened on June 10, 1979, and is used for concerts, Broadway shows, ballets, and other special events. The Civic Center building is also home to the 200-seat Stoner Theater, used for smaller theatrical shows and lectures, located on street level. Together with the Stoner Theater, Cowles Commons, and the nearby Temple for Performing Arts, the Civic Center is part of the Des Moines Performing Arts.

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