FESTIVAL THEATERS

The four indoor festival theaters are all connected via the Pedestrian Mall, where cars are not permitted. You can move from one theater to the next without crossing a street.

Englert Theatre, 221 East Washington Street
Iowa City Public Library, 123 South Linn Street
hotelVetro Plaza Room, 201 South Linn Street
hotelVetro Lehmann Ballroom, 201 South Linn Street
Sheraton Lindquist Theater, 210 South Dubuque Street
Sheraton Dean Ballroom, 210 South Dubuque Street
Pentacrest - In front of MacBride Hall

Specific directions on finding the theaters inside the buildings listed above


Parking is available on the streets throughout downtown Iowa City, but spaces can be hard to find. Meters must be fed Mon-Sat 8am to 5pm. You may find it simpler to use one of the many parking ramp facilities which are marked on the map below, all within easy walking distance of the Pedestrian Mall and all festival venues. All ramps charge less than $1/hr.

Finding the theaters inside the buildings:

Englert - Go right into the main lobby directly at 221 East Washington Street

Iowa City Public Library - Room A, a large and well-equipped screening room, is located just inside the front door and within the main floor lobby area

hotelVetro Plaza Room - Vetro's conference facilities are on the second floor and are easily reached through the entrance on the Pedestrian Mall directly across from the Iowa City Public Library, or directly via a pedestrian bridge from the Dubuque Street Parking Ramp into the second floor area of hotelVetro. If you enter on the main floor, there is a wide staircase to the second floor, and also an elevator near the Pedestrian Mall entrance which can take you upstairs.

hotelVetro Lehmann Ballroom - Same as Plaza Room

Sheraton Lindquist Theater - Enter the Sheraton's lobby, either from Dubuque Street or from the Pedestrian Mall; then follow the wide staircase down to the conference facility. There is also an elevator in the lobby which can take you downstairs.

Sheraton Dean Ballroom - Same as Lindquist Theater

Pentacrest - In front of MacBride Hall near the corner of Jefferson and Clinton Streets, a giant screen will be raised against the pillars of MacBride Hall. Spectators usually bring lawn chairs to sit on the lawn in front of the building. The family-friendly screening will be shown here on Saturday night, August 11, 2007.