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Eccles Theater

131 S Main St · Salt Lake City, UT

Why you should go…

Opened in 2016, the George S. and Dolores Dore Eccles Theater brings Broadway tours, comedy and concerts to a 2,500-seat main hall downtown. Its faceted glass exterior lights up Main Street after dark and includes a smaller black-box theater for local productions. It anchors Salt Lake City's arts district alongside nearby galleries and restaurants.

  • #broadway
  • #theater
  • #downtown
  • #performing-arts

Good to know

General theatre & events guidance

Habits that pay off across this whole category, not rules for this one venue. Always check the official site for the specifics.

  • Curtain time is firm

    Latecomers are commonly held at the back until a scene break, so build in a buffer.

  • Study the seating chart

    Price and sightline vary a lot within the same house. A few rows back can be the better seat.

  • Rush and lottery seats exist

    Many venues release same-day tickets at a discount if you are flexible about where you sit.

  • Arrive with time to spare

    Parking, bag check, and finding your row all take longer than you think on a full house.

What's around here?

The closest stops to Eccles Theater, ordered by straight-line distance.

  • Attractions
    Iconic

    Temple Square

    Free

    The 10-acre heart of downtown Salt Lake City, with historic temple grounds, gardens and free tours.

    Steps awaySwitch it up: Attractions

  • Museums
    Family Favorite

    Clark Planetarium

    Free

    A free downtown science center with hands-on exhibits and a large-screen theater for extra-cost films.

    0.5 mi awaySwitch it up: Museums

  • Sightseeing
    History Buff

    Utah State Capitol

    Free

    A Renaissance Revival capitol on a hilltop with free tours and sweeping views of the Salt Lake Valley.

    0.6 mi awaySwitch it up: Sightseeing

  • Tours
    Family Favorite

    City Sights Tours

    $50+

    Guided bus and trolley sightseeing tours covering Salt Lake City's landmarks and Olympic history.

    0.7 mi awaySwitch it up: Tours

  • Shopping
    Local Gem

    Utah Ski & Golf

    $25–$50

    Downtown Salt Lake City shop renting ski and snowboard packages for the nearby Wasatch resorts.

    0.8 mi awaySwitch it up: Shopping

  • Eat & Drink
    Foodie Favorite

    Red Iguana

    Under $25

    A family-run Mexican restaurant famous for made-from-scratch mole and long weekend waits.

    1.6 mi awaySwitch it up: Eat & Drink