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Monick Yards is private event venue with two flexible halls, sound/event infrastructure and live-performer use. The programming spans Live events, acoustic, and electronic, giving artists a useful sense of what already works in the room. Venue specs support sizable performance/event configurations; 2026 music programming. The production setup includes event halls support performance sound and up to 350 standing/chairs-only; 2026 musician use. Capacity is listed as Grand Hall: 200 table-seated or 350 chairs-only/standing; Reception Hall: 300 table-seated or 350 chairs-only/standing. 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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605-215-5022

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Capacity
200
Age policy
21+
Genres
Acoustic, Electronic
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Address
605 E 8th St, Sioux Falls, SD 57103, United States
Venue phone
605-215-5022
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