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Hoyt Sherman Place

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Hoyt Sherman Place is a music venue at 1501 Woodland Avenue. No smoking. No flash photography or recording devices. No outside food or drink allowed.

View of Hoyt Sherman Place in Des Moines.
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Event-day answers for Hoyt Sherman Place

FanProof verdictFor Hoyt Sherman Place, use the free east-side parking lot or the UnityPoint lot at 15th and Woodland; the box-office entrance is on the east. Doors usually open one hour before events, sometimes with seating delayed until 30 minutes before. Eat first: the venue sells drinks but no food, and outside food or drinks are prohibited.

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What do you need to know?

Getting inBag rules, screening and your event

Bags & entry

Bags must be no larger than 12 × 12 inches. All bags and personal items may be searched. Diaper and medical bags may exceed the size limit but still require inspection. Backpacks and duffel bags are prohibited. Oversized belongings must be returned to your vehicle or discarded; the venue will not hold them. Check your show for changes.

Events, tickets & arrival timeline

Your event day

Travel time
  1. 5:45 PM
    Leave30 minutes to get there, then into the gates by your arrival time.
  2. 6:15 PMArrivePlanning estimate: 45 minutes before start. Check your ticket for doors and check-in times.
  3. 7:00 PMStartListed start time. Doors usually open earlier; check your ticket.
  4. AfterGetting homeCheck your ride or last train home

Times are in the venue's local time.

Venue details
Venue typeMusic Venue
CapacityNot publishedno reliable fixed total in the reviewed venue record; event configuration may vary
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Transit & the journey home

Use the entrance at 1501 Woodland Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50309.

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Parking

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Parking At A Glance

Best option
Parking is available in a lot east of the building, and along the streets in the Sherman Hill neighborhood.

Location

1501 Woodland Avenue

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Seats & views

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Seating & atmosphere notes

Inside the Venue At A Glance

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Mixed

Current event inventory

All ages need a ticket. The event page is the source for the room, seating format, and doors.

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Positive

Accessibility check

A limited number of accessible seats are available. Call the box office for additional information. Monday - Friday, 10:00am - 5:00pm

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The experience

  • Watch out for: No smoking. No flash photography or recording devices. No outside food or drink allowed.
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Details to verify

  • ×All ages need a ticket.
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1501 Woodland Avenue · Des Moines, IA

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Bags must be no larger than 12 × 12 inches. All bags and personal items may be searched. Diaper and medical bags may exceed the size limit but still require inspection. Backpacks and duffel bags are prohibited. Oversized belongings must be returned to your vehicle or discarded; the venue will not hold them. Check your show for changes.

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Destination
Hoyt Sherman Place, 1501 Woodland Avenue · Des Moines, IA.
Transit
Use the entrance at 1501 Woodland Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50309.
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Use the entrance at 1501 Woodland Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50309. Confirm return service and last departures for your event’s finish time.

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