Spaces

Gymnasiums

The field house can accommodate hundreds of people for a meeting or reception, it is also used for roller derby and team sport activities.

Atrium

The atrium is a well lit grand space that is the reception area for the auditorium. The atrium is a fantastic venue for parties, meetings, press conferences and more.

Beaverdale Room

The West Reception Hall is a smaller size event venue, entry and parking are close by the South Parking lot near the loading dock. Guests use the Southwest Stairs to enter the building and their venue is on the right.

The spaces offers iwarm incandescent colored energy efficient LED lighting, a small stage and dias with a sound system for public address configurable with lavalear or wireless handheld microphones and with the capability to play audio and video from your device. The space also features 2 television monitors that can be configured to display information, photo slideshows, powerpoint presentation, live television broadcases or remote videoconference via zoom

Community Hall

Community Hall at Franklin Event Center is a warm and inviting cafeteria-style space, perfect for hosting casual gatherings, community meals, and relaxed events. With flexible seating and a welcoming atmosphere, it’s ideal for both private functions and public events in Des Moines

Tower Performance Center

The auditorium at Franklin Center with its 5,000 person maximum seating capacity, is among the largest auditoriums in the metro area. This space was recently updated with a new sound system, 3-tier stages including an intermediate choir riser.

48th Street Theater

The Franklin Theater is a large event venue within Franklin Center with professional audio, video and lighting capabilities. This space was acoustically designed to provide maximum coherent sound coverage to any seat in this space.