The Hippodrome

Iowa’s Oldest Entertainment Arena

The Hippodrome is a large indoor sports and concert venue that has been the home for Midwest entertainment since 1910. Able to accommodate today’s entertainment requirements, the Hippodrome is your venue in the Midwest!

Perfect for…

Concerts  Craft Shows  Circuses  Horse Shows  Rodeos & Bull Riding  Kick Boxing Large Banquets

Antique & Collectible Shows Monster Trucks Conventions Auctions Swap Meets Political Rallies And so much more!

Capacity

• 234 Box seats
• 5200 permanent seats
• 1800 floor seating with chairs
  
• Dressing Rooms: 6 available (4 large, 2 private with showers)

Specs

• Arena Floor: 20,000 square feet (200’ x 100’)
• Lobby: 4,000 square feet
  
• Climate Control: Heated facility
  
• Floor: Concrete or dirt
  
• Ceiling Height: 27’ low steel to rafters
  
• Freight Door: 16’ high x 14.6’ wide
  

4 Concessions Areas 

• 2 Concessions in the front lobby
  
• Calamity’s Cafe restaurant under the stands (150 Capacity)
• Back side catering access for band and crew
  
• Connections to concessionaires for ease and convenience 

Electricity Available 

• 480v – 3 phase
• 120/240v – single phase
• 120/208/408v – 3 phase

Offered staffing through the Hippodrome:
Ticket Sellers
Ticket Takers
Ushers
Runners
Police Security
EMT/Nurse

Venue Credits

• Over 100 Years of stellar ticket sales
• Up to 7,000 seating capacity
  
• Large parking lot with plenty of room for any event
  
• Flexible merch and vending contracts
  
• Versatile auditorium with full girder support for unlimited light and sound support
  
• 2 flooring options: Concrete flooring for concerts OR dirt flooring for motor or animal events 

Advantages

Go with the Pros – From planning to post-concert load-out, our seasoned staff helps make things simple. By eliminating stress and uncertainty through our ability to easily communicate complex technical details, like lighting specifications, our staff will ensure your event goes off without a hitch!

Online Ticketing – Take advantage of our in-house ticketing system, E-Tix, with easy online ticket purchases for your events. Our experienced staff will create, monitor and aid in ticket sales for your event. 

More for Your Money – A lower “cost per seat” price tag means bigger profit potential for you. With advertisement on our 2 electric signs, website advertisement and social media posts, we will help spread the word for your event. 

Sized Perfectly – The Hippodrome Auditorium’s 6,000-seat size is perfectly suited for new acts on the rise or classic acts playing to small/mid-size audiences.

Location, Location, Location – Access right off of Highway 218 makes the Hippodrome easy to find and easy to get in and out of without hassle.

Plenty of Parking – Unlike some venues, on-site parking at the Hippodrome’s Auditorium is close and plentiful for concert and event attendees.