Englert Civic Theatre

Quite the lovely place is the Englert! Very rustic feeling theater with enough modern touches that your pretty sure no stagecoach bandits will be raidingnthe place.
Lots of seating and they have a surprising number of solid shows coming here. From music to theater and dance, they’ve pretty much got you covered for whatever mood you’re in.
All in all this is a very good spot and seems to fit well with the rest of the downtown. They host a ton of local theater and have plenty of touring acts that come through as well. Definitely worth checking out if you are in the area. They’ve probably got something that you like!

I finally got an inside look at the Englert Theatre while attending the Social Brand Forum and what a regal event space this is!
The antique qualities of the building have been well-​restored and there’s a level of nostalgia to the space that makes me eager to return for future performances. There are certain details that could use updating (like the elevator, oh lordie), but considering this theatre was rescued from becoming condemned and is now run by a community-​involved non-​profit, it’s definitely a space that I look forward to revisiting soon.

Beautiful theater, that looks and sounds amazing! They have huge shows here, everyone from Yo La Tengo to David Cross to Mavis Staples!
One thing that sets this place apart from other great theaters is they also choose to and more intimate shows! They do this by putting 100 chairs on the stage and having an artist do an up close and personal show with everyone (audience and performer) on the stage! It’s really cool!
The staff is fantastic and they do a wonderful job of promoting the history of the theater and local music! They even put out an album called the IOWA CITY SONG PROJECT to celebrate 100 years of the theater!
Always fun to go into the ped mall area and look up at the beautiful yellow marquee and see who is playing soon! Love this place, a music stop for an arts fan!

By far the best music venue in Iowa City (the Mill is a close second). This beautifully restored historic theater sits right in the heart of downtown, and regularly brings in a range of music and theater. For me, highlights have included Bonnie Prince Billy doing a solo show, and Hannibal Burress performing stand up comedy during the Mission Creek Festival.
What’s great about the people who run the Englert is that they cater to a diverse crowd. They get reasonably high profile indie acts, as well as seasoned veterans and «legacy» acts. For instance, this fall they’re featuring Mark Kozelek from Sun Kil Moon, and sponsoring Sharon van Etten over at Gabe’s. Last summer, they brought in Yo La Tengo and Calexico, and recently they brought James Blake. These are acts that you’d expect to find in NYC, not Iowa.
Every once in a while they do intimate shows where you sit on stage and watch the performers. I’ve yet to try one of these. Personally, I prefer the balcony, which provides an unobstructed view. Acoustics are great, and I appreciate that the Englert sells Founders beers for me to enjoy with the view and vibes.

Been here twice, nice cozy theater. Located in downtown IC, has plenty of places to eat and good parking as well.
Inside is nice, good staff, seats were comfy, and well kept. Very nice venue to see a show.

Wow, this place is awesome. A recent weekend trip led my husband and myself here, to see Aimee Mann. This theater is 100+ years old. It’s definitely got the smell and ambiance of a very old, kind of spooky theater.
Located in the ‘college’ part of town, we found it to be a bit on the busier side (comparable to Madison, WI), but still found parking a block away from the venue. There was never I time I felt unsafe during our walk to the theater, either. The doorman is also a nice touch — classy, and kind of old school.
The sound was fantastic, drinks were reasonably priced, and the seats were great too — not a bad view in the place. We will definitely consider this theater for another weekend trip.

Beautiful cozy theater and amazingly clean bathrooms! Perfect for a wedding venue on New Year’s Eve!

Nice old restored theater with a HUGE variety of events.

This amazing gem of a theater hosts some of the better events in the corridor. We have been lucky enough to attend several concerts and most recently Second City Deface the Nation. Each time we purchase tickets and attend events we are treated like VIPs, even though we are the furthest thing from. I suggest purchasing tickets online early, giving you the chance to select your seats. We have yet to sit any further from the stage than orchestra row C.
Do not forget to have your parking validated, four hours for cheapy-​cheap in any of the downtown ramps.