Idaho Falls, ID

Downtown Event Center

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The DEC – Downtown Event Center is downtown private event venue with live performances in a flexible 5,000-square-foot indoor space. The programming spans Concerts, singer-songwriter, and events, giving artists a useful sense of what already works in the room. Flexible commercial event center with live-performance use. Capacity is listed as Up to 350 guests — 5,000-sq-ft event-space description. A band with a clear identity and a flexible set should have more success here than one bringing the same show to every room. The opportunity is strongest for artists who fit the room on purpose.

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Contact
Rebekka
Role
Talent Buyer

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info@ifdec.com
(208) 538-9606

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Capacity
250
Age policy
All Ages
Genres
Acoustic, All Genres
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Address
480 Park Ave., 83402, United States
Venue phone
(208) 538-9606
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