Eccles Theater Information
A two-year project starting in 2014, the Eccles Theatre is the product of the genius architect Cesar Pelli! With the venue’s eventual use and purpose in the community, as much as its role as a performance arts center, in mind from the project’s conception, the core values of Salt Lake City were the guiding force behind the theatre’s construction.
Completed in 2016, the theatre is now a proud feature of Salt Lake City’s Main Street. With a lobby six stories high, and innovative retractible glass walls and a fantastic outdoor plaza, the theatre is an unmissable sight! Encore, a bistro operated by Cuisine Unlimited, will add that extra touch to really make your experience at the the Eccles Theater.
The Eccles Theater is located at 131 South Main Street, Salt Lake City, UT 84111. It’s a modern theater — opened in 2016 — in the heart of downtown SLC. Inside the main building, there are two performance venues:
» The Delta Performance Hall hosts the biggest shows, with a capacity of 2,468 fans
» The Regent Street Black Box stage features space for more intimate shows of around 250 people.
The majority of national and international shows take place in the Delta Performance Hall, with local shows in the Regent Street Black Box. The venue was built to host a variety of live performances, including theater, musicals, comedy, lectures, concerts, ballet, dance, and any kind of performing arts show.
The Eccles Theater hosts events year-round. In nice weather, it has stunning outdoor entertainment and relaxation spaces open to guests. Likewise, the best of Salt Lake City is just outside — with its unique blend of culture, history, and entertainment.
The main Delta Performance Hall takes care of large-scale productions including touring concerts and performances, whilst the Regent Street Black Box is host to community events and local performances!
The Eccles Theater history
The George S. and Dolores Doré Eccles Theater — known as the Eccles Theater — opened in 2016. It has two primary performance spaces, the Delta Performance Hall and the Regent Street Black Box. The Delta Performance Hall seats 2,468 and hosts touring Broadway shows, concerts, and major entertainment events. The Regent Street Black Box seats 150-250 and caters to local performances and smaller shows.
World-renowned architect Cesar Pelli designed the building. Nowadays, it’s a Salt Lake City landmark that integrates with the surrounding buildings. Stage door and loading areas are visible, blending with shops and outdoor dining spaces.
The Eccles Theater was planned to be not just Salt Lake City’s, but the region’s premier entertainment venue. As such, it hosts touring Broadway shows and concerts, providing a first-class venue to attract major shows to Utah.
Its opening has inspired the revitalization of Regent Street. Thanks to the large crowds and money spent, the street is now a lively urban area with new restaurants and shops. It continues to attract both locals and tourists to downtown Salt Lake City year-round.