Franklin Event Center — Local services in Des Moines

it was very uncomfortably hot in the auditorium. the bathrooms were disgusting and there wasn’t any soap. i walked past the mens bathroom and wanted to throw up it smelled so horrible even from the outside. certain parts of the school smelled like cigarette smoke and it was so strong it was nauseating. the stage in the small auditorium where we were practicing was so bad and bumpy. there was parts that had huge bumps and it was very dangerous. our event also got bumped because of a...

Great community asset featuring one of the largest performance venues in Iowa. As well as several smaller Auditorium, event venue, gymnasiums, and meeting spaces. The Franklin Center former Jr High is home now for dance performances, boxing, cultural events, concerts, community food drives, political debates, worship services, weddings, esports competitions, theatrical performances, private education, and much more! In need of some TLC but great value and amazing neighborhood...

I was part of the local City Ride group, that rides each Monday and visit different parts of the city (by bike). The group reviewed a personal tour of the premises by the owner, who gave detailed descriptions of what has been planned. This venue should be an exciting place to visit and stay! As a local resident, I'm excited to see this project happen and will definitely be visiting for shows and such. Stayed tuned and I'll update this once the...