Plan Your Visit
Our concert venues are located in four unique Des Moines neighborhoods. Make a night of it! Plan ahead with dinner arrangements at one of our favorite nearby dining spots. Learn more below.
Sheslow Auditorium
Drake University
Des Moines, IA 50311
Sheslow Auditorium
Sheslow Auditorium is a beautiful recital hall with 776 seats located on Drake University’s campus, just west of the Varsity Theater on 25th Street. Sheslow is physically joined to Old Main, with Sheslow located at the north end of the structure. Entrances are located on the east and west sides of the building.
Parking
Free parking is available on the adjacent streets, and in the large parking lot immediately to the northeast of Sheslow at the corner of Carpenter and 25th St.
Plan Your Visit
Dining near Sheslow Auditorium.
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Drake Diner
American Comfort Food
1111 25th Street (map)
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Eatery A
Mediterranean & Wood-fired Pizza
2932 Ingersoll Avenue (map)
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Flying Mango
BBQ, Cajun & Caribbean
4345 Hickman Road (map)
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Lucky Lotus
Southeast Asian
2721 Ingersoll (map)
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Louie’s Wine Dive
American (New)
4040 University Avenue (map)
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The Cheese Bar
American (New)
2925 Ingersoll Ave (map)
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Concert tickets & packages that suit you.
From individual concert tickets to season ticket packages, CMA makes it easy for everyone to experience world-class music at great prices. Student discounts are available too!
Tickets & Packages