Temple Theater

Saw Suzanne Vega. Loved her music and story telling about the songs she wrote. Every seat in Temple Theatre is great. Staff was very nice as well. Great venue.

The Temple Theater in Des Moines stands out as a premier destination for diverse and captivating performances. Located in the heart of the city, this intimate venue offers a unique, up-close experience with its shows, ranging from plays and concerts to comedy and lectures. The acoustics and seating arrangements are excellent, ensuring a great view and sound from any seat. The theater's ambiance combines historic charm with modern comfort, creating a perfect backdrop for an evening of entertainment. Staff are friendly and professional, adding to the overall exceptional experience. Whether you're a local or just visiting Des Moines, a night at the Temple Theater is a must for anyone seeking a memorable cultural experience.

Great venue. Seating is very comfortable. And the employees at venue are awesome people. It was a very welcoming experience. I would recommend this place to anyone looking for a good theatre experience!

The show we saw was excellent. I will be back here again!

Have been to Temple Theater on several occasions. The theater was clean, had great acoustics and puts on a great show

Kathryn Severing Fox’s performance was stellar!! Everyone should experience her! The Weary Ramblers r one of my favs. The Temple is wonderful w the exception of the chairs at the tables. Several patrons complained of sore bones! Regardless, i would highly recommend this historic venue!!!

Saw two events here and loved my time here. Fantastic location!

It was a very nice venue, small enough that there wasn't a bad seat anywhere. We saw Pat Hazel's Permanent Record there, he was funny & entertaining the entire time

Gorgeous theater! Spacious yet intimate. Perfect for the pageant I attended.

I enjoyed seeing Irish Christmas in America with my son and family

We had an amazing experience at The Temple. We had our wedding reception 2/10/18. Everything went smoothly. The staff was awesome and very on top of things. The venue itself is so beautiful and unique. We worked with Alex Jimenez, and we have nothing but nice things to say about our experience working with him. He was always available and responded in a timely manner throughout the planning process. He was very knowledgeable and was there for us every step of the way. We highly reccomend this venue!

I just went to Lisa Lampanelli and this venue was set up perfectly for a comic type show or would work well for an event with audience participation. The stage is a good size with great lighting, and the seating arrangement is pretty comfortable (especially if you are sitting at the front tables by the stage). The staff working the drink area were super friendly, as well the individuals there to take tickets and show you where you are going, etc. I had never been here before, but I will definitely keep track of events coming in the future.

Attended storytellers. Intimate venue. Had a great time.

The best concert venue I've been to. Intimate playing space with acoustics that are just the right touch--not speakers that will blow you away. Nice seats that are close to the stage, friendly staff, and it is easy to find free street parking at night. Saw AHI and Patty Griffin here, and could not believe how close we were, and the friendliness of the audience as well. Will definitely be coming back!

Wow. I was blown away by the charm of this theatre. I can't wait for the next performance. My kids had such a great time.
We saw Underneath a Magical Moon!
The staff was so friendly and efficient.

Really love going to a show at the Temple. The sound, light, sight lines were perfect!

A beautiful venue for events, the Grand Hall lives up to its name. Staff members are wonderful to work with and the catering is delicious and consistent. We've enjoyed holding our annual nonprofit fundraiser here.

Loved the show and the intimate environment!

This is a fantastic venue for plays and small vocal groups. Beautifully restored in the early 2000's, well maintained historical building. Very intimate with the talent, you can look them in the; eye getting and giveing feedback.

I used this venue for a sorority formal and it was absolutely stunning. Everything was provided and the day of was stress-free due to staff assistance. The venue is absolutely gorgeous, and CateringDSM is the best catering I've contracted with.