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Washington Pavilion

Name: Washington Pavilion
Address: 301 S Main Avenue, Sioux Falls, SD, 57104, US
Telephone: +16053676000
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The Washington Pavilion delivers memorable experiences that entertain, educate and enrich.
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The Washington Pavilion is the region’s premier entertainment, cultural and educational facility, located in the historic former Washington High School in downtown Sioux Falls. The Washington Pavilion features the Visual Arts Center, Kirby Science Discovery Center, Wells Fargo CineDome Theater and Husby Performing Arts Center. For information about our programs, please call (605) 367-6000 or visit our website at www.washingtonpavilion.org.

09/10/2024

We're excited to uncover NEW hidden Sioux Falls talent with our second season of Live & Local! This season will include an incredible mix of music, dance, comedy, musical theatre and more!

Mark your calendar for this Friday, September 13, at 10 a.m. as tickets go on sale for performances held every third Thursday at the Washington Pavilion beginning in October! See the full lineup here: https://bit.ly/3M7mCvv

09/09/2024

Join us for a FREE day of fun in our museums during South Dakota State University Day at the Washington Pavilion on Saturday, September 21, 10 a.m–2 p.m. 💙💛 Enjoy complimentary access to the Kirby Science Discovery Center and Visual Arts Center with special activities inside and outside the facility, including:

🛰️ Demonstrations of NASA rovers and other robotics
🩺 Respiratory “care-oke” simulation with respirator vest and singing
🥤 Mystical boba juice popping pearls with the Dairy and Food Science Program
➡️ And so much more!

Learn more here and mark your calendar today: https://bit.ly/3ZdPqLb

09/09/2024

📢 Please Note: The Kirby Science Discovery Center, Visual Arts Center, Box Office, Parlour and The WP café are closed on Mondays as we have transitioned to fall hours of operation. Additionally, our museums will be closed tomorrow, September 10, for routine maintenance.

🎉 We invite you to join us again on Wednesday (9/11) for endless fun, exploration and learning! https://bit.ly/3zU6kjF

09/08/2024

Join us at Parlour for a taste of the 4th Annual Downtown Pork Showdown! This year our dish will feature a delectable bourbon and brown sugar ice cream named "The PIGment of Our Imagination!" Try it now through September 30 and be sure to cast your vote. Parlour is open Tuesday–Saturday from 10 a.m.–5 p.m. and Sundays from noon–5 p.m. See you soon! 🍦🥓https://bit.ly/3TGxKTY

09/07/2024

That’s a wrap on the 61st Annual Sidewalk Arts Festival! Thank you to everyone who came out and enjoyed the day with us! We’re so grateful to have such an amazing and supportive community and generous sponsors. We’re already looking forward to next year! https://bit.ly/3H0ezP6

09/07/2024

09/07/2024

We’re having SO much fun at the 61st Annual Sidewalk Arts Festival! Come downtown and be a part of the buzz with over 230 vendors, live performing arts, kids' activities, delicious food and more going on until 5 p.m. today! See you soon! https://bit.ly/3H0ezP6

09/07/2024

Happy Sidewalk Arts Festival! Stop by the info booth today to take advantage of amazing deals on tickets, 20% off museums memberships, a FREE drink ticket if you buy a Pavilion Performance Series Broadway subscription and so much more! https://bit.ly/3H0ezP6

09/07/2024

We’re looking forward to seeing you at the 61st Annual Sidewalk Arts Festival today! Be sure to take a look at our road closures and vendor map so you can be prepared when you get here. Happy shopping! 🖼️🛍️ https://bit.ly/3H0ezP6

09/05/2024

The air is cooler, the leaves are changing and fall is coming! 🍂🍁 Our hours for the Kirby Science Discovery Center, Visual Arts Center, café and Parlour are changing, too.

⏰ Fall/winter hours are now Tuesday–Saturday from 10 a.m.–5 p.m. and Sundays noon–5 p.m. Check our website for select Mondays we are open, including no school days. Plan to come and play in our museums soon: https://bit.ly/3zU6kjF

09/05/2024

We’re just TWO days away from one of the best outdoor events, Sidewalk Arts Festival! Thank you to our wonderful sponsors who have helped to make it possible. https://bit.ly/3H0ezP6

09/04/2024

😆 The unhinged moms are coming back to the Washington Pavilion! Get ready for a night of endless laughter, as an all-mom lineup of hilarious comedians explore everything from motherhood, midlife crisis, marriage, divorce, online dating and more at the Moms Unhinged Standup Comedy Show on October 3 at 7 p.m. 🎟️ Tickets are on sale now. Buy yours here: https://bit.ly/4dNvGTh

09/03/2024

🎵 Be the first to secure your WEEKEND PASS to . Passes go on sale with early bird pricing this Friday, September 6, at 10 a.m. 📅 Mark your calendar now!

It’s the coolest thing you’ll do all summer 2025. 💥🎶☀️ https://www.lallycooler.com/

09/02/2024

We're OPEN today! Spend your Labor Day at the Washington Pavilion! Your kiddos will have so much fun with the interactive features of our 100+ science exhibits, they won’t even recognize how much they are learning. Visit today 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. https://bit.ly/3zU6kjF

09/01/2024

Choose what you want to see! 👀 Pick four of our six Broadway series shows for a four-show mini-subscription of your favorite performances at a discount. Learn more now: https://bit.ly/3iagEw5

09/01/2024

No Labor Day plans? Stop by your Washington Pavilion for a day of fun with over 100 interactive exhibits in the Kirby Science Discovery Center, interactive art activities in the Visual Arts Center and fascinating films in our planetarium. Open 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. tomorrow (9/2). Plan your visit: https://bit.ly/3zU6kjF

08/31/2024

Headed downtown this weekend? Swing into our new retail space Alcove and explore a collection of unique artwork, home decor, hand-crafted jewelry, specialty gifts and SO much more! https://alcovesf.com/

Alcove is located on the northeast corner of the new Sioux Steel District development. Street parking is available as well as the parking ramp. See you soon! Open until 4 p.m. today (8/31) and 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. tomorrow (9/1).

08/31/2024

🎶🎥 Don't miss your opportunity to witness entrancing visuals of our solar system set to Pink Floyd's iconic album "The Dark Side of the Moon" at the Wells Fargo CineDome & Sweetman Planetarium! This one-of-a-kind cosmic experience will only take place three more evenings! Secure your tickets now for tonight (August 31), September 6 or September 7!

🍨 Be sure to enjoy our special Parlour ice cream flavor "Dark Side of the Spoon" during the show! See you soon! https://bit.ly/45LYiZN

08/30/2024

🟢⚫ Explore a vibrant mix of fine art and graphic design at one of our newest exhibits, “SKU: Works by Joe Schaeffer!” This multimedia installation aims to challenge the viewer to consider how commercial influences shape the experience of art. Visit today in the Jerstad Gallery of the Visual Arts Center! https://bit.ly/4cCuvVX

08/30/2024

🎨 Exciting news! The Washington Pavilion is thrilled to announce the opening of Alcove TODAY, August 30, in the beautiful downtown Sioux Falls Steel District! 🛍️ Join us at our new artisan retail store and discover a unique collection of regional art, home decor, hand-crafted jewelry, specialty gifts and so much more!

Follow Alcove at on Instagram and Facebook to view hours and stay updated on new arrivals, special events and artist receptions. We can't wait to see you! https://alcovesf.com/

08/29/2024

Do you love volunteering and the performing arts? Be a part of Broadway shows, South Dakota Symphony Orchestra concerts, big-name artists, local group performances, comedians and more when you apply to become a volunteer usher at the Washington Pavilion today. Learn more here ➡️ https://bit.ly/3TT484b

08/29/2024

Labor Day Weekend Exclusive: $39 Tickets! 🎸
🎟 Use code LABOR for discounted tickets to:
Ben Folds: Paper Airplane Request Tour | October 4
Theory of a Deadman: Unplugged | October 20
38 Special | November 23

*Plus applicable tax/fees. Offer valid now through Mon, 9/2, 10 p.m. or while supplies last. Online only. Not valid on previous ticket purchases. Limit 4 tickets per order. https://bit.ly/3ipYu9t

08/28/2024

The Wells Fargo CineDome & Sweetman Planetarium turns ONE on August 31! 🌌 🥳 Help us celebrate a year of epic space exploration, immersive film showings and thought-provoking conversations with $1 off film admission and $1 off scoops of ice cream at Parlour all day on our birthday this Saturday. Plan your visit now! https://bit.ly/3sedSgO

08/28/2024

Sidewalk Arts Festival always features an incredible lineup of FREE live performing arts! This year we have amazing local artists including:

🎶 11 a.m. | Brady Wrede
🎶 12 p.m. | Carey Hofer and Bil Gibson
🎶 1 p.m. | Janice Gilbert
🎶 2 p.m. | Jordan Jaacks

Check out the website for all the fun things to do on Saturday, September 7! https://bit.ly/3H0ezP6

08/27/2024

End of summer got you down? Need to laugh? Get two tickets to see John Crist live in concert for only $50 plus fees while supplies last. Use code JOHN50 to unlock this special offer. Hurry, this offer ends Friday, Sept. 6. https://bit.ly/4aAC91m

08/27/2024

Don't cut your museum exploration short due to rumbling tummies! 😯 Stop down at our cafe, The WP, to keep the fun going all day! We have options like fresh sandwiches, nourishing soups, tasty kids' meals and more that will be sure to satisfy. https://bit.ly/3AK9OU2

08/26/2024

🎭 Broadway’s SHREK – THE MUSICAL arrives at the Washington October 24–26. 👸💚 See your favorite characters from the film come to life in this hilarious stage spectacle when you secure your tickets today! 🎟️ Buy yours here: https://bit.ly/4cTi7QU

08/25/2024

Our museums memberships include flexible benefits and awesome perks! Purchase a Washington Pavilion membership for early access to show tickets, a 10% discount at The WP and Parlour, exclusive members-only events and much more. https://bit.ly/3yp4IfX

08/24/2024

Spend your Saturday at the Washington Pavilion! 🔭 🖼️ Explore three floors of science exhibits, eight spacious art galleries and our state-of-the-art planetarium. Learn and play all day, then refuel with a quick lunch at The WP café or grab a sweet treat from Parlour! 🍦 We can't wait to see you! https://bit.ly/2UZmCqX

Address

301 S Main Avenue
Sioux Falls, SD
57104

Opening Hours

Monday	10am - 5pm
Tuesday	10am - 5pm
Wednesday	10am - 5pm
Thursday	10am - 5pm
Friday	10am - 5pm
Saturday	10am - 5pm
Sunday	12pm - 5pm

Telephone

+16053676000

Website

https://www.washingtonpavilion.org/

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Live & Local

We're excited to uncover NEW hidden Sioux Falls talent with our second season of Live & Local! This season will include an incredible mix of music, dance, comedy, musical theatre and more! Mark your calendar for this Friday, September 13, at 10 a.m. as tickets go on sale for performances held every third Thursday at the Washington Pavilion beginning in October! See the full lineup here: https://bit.ly/3M7mCvv

61st Annual Sidewalk Arts Festival

It’s the coolest thing you’ll do all summer 2025

🎵 Be the first to secure your WEEKEND PASS to @LallycoolerMusicalFestival. Passes go on sale with early bird pricing this Friday, September 6, at 10 a.m. 📅 Mark your calendar now! It’s the coolest thing you’ll do all summer 2025. 💥🎶☀️ https://www.lallycooler.com/

🎨 Exciting news! The Washington Pavilion is thrilled to announce the opening of Alcove TODAY, August 30, in the beautiful downtown Sioux Falls Steel District! 🛍️ Join us at our new artisan retail store and discover a unique collection of regional art, home decor, hand-crafted jewelry, specialty gifts and so much more! Follow Alcove at @ShopAlcoveSF on Instagram and Facebook to view hours and stay updated on new arrivals, special events and artist receptions. We can't wait to see you! https://alcovesf.com/

Spend your Saturday at the Washington Pavilion!

61st Annual Sidewalk Arts Festival

Our 61st Annual Sidewalk Arts Festival will be here before we know it! Be sure to mark your calendar for Saturday, September 7, to join us for a full day of shopping, entertainment and fun with 230+ vendors, live performing arts, kids' activities, delicious food and more. 🤩➡️ Details here: https://bit.ly/3H0ezP6

Lallycooler Music Festival

A new, major annual outdoor summer music festival is coming to Sioux Falls in 2025. Lallycooler Music Festival will take place July 11–12 at Great Bear Ski Valley. Country music sensation Sam Hunt will headline Friday evening of the multi-genre, two-day festival. More big-name acts will be released soon, as the full lineup will include more than a dozen artists representing rock, pop, country, folk and more. Follow @Lallycooler Music Festival on Facebook and Instagram for updates. All festival details will be available at https://www.lallycooler.com/ Sign up there to be the first to receive additional artist announcements and on-sale date info! @MarketBeat.com @Great Bear Ski Valley

Washington Pavilion to Host Major Summer Music Festival at Great Bear in 2025

Steve-O arrives at the Washington Pavilion

The legendary Steve-O arrives at the Washington Pavilion this Sunday, August 11, at 7 p.m. Get ready to experience his infectious energy, wild antics and larger-than-life personality when you secure your seats here: https://bit.ly/4bMD6EB

Exciting progress is being made at our new artisan retail store Alcove, opening in the Steel District development soon! 🍂🛍️ Get ready to shop a blend of regional art and art-inspired goods including specialty gifts, decor, hand-crafted jewelry, STEAM-related games for kids and more! 📲 Stay in the know with updates and official grand opening details when you follow Alcove on Instagram @shopalcovesf and Facebook @shopalcove today: https://alcovesf.com/

Single tickets for our all-Broadway lineup are on sale NOW!

Single tickets for our all-Broadway lineup are on sale NOW! How many shows are you going to experience this season? Let us know in the comments below and tag the friends who are going with you! 🤩🎭 Snag your tickets here: https://bit.ly/3QlEmEq

Bluey’s Big Play

Bluey’s Big Play comes to life on stage tonight (July 23) and tomorrow (July 24) evening at 6 p.m. Don’t miss this exciting interactive stage show featuring all your favorite Heelers from the TV series! 🍕 Parents, make the evening easy by eating dinner here before the show with a quick meal from The WP! Parlour will be open, too! Arrive early to order a tasty bite and find your seat just in time for showtime! Tickets here: https://bit.ly/3df8V0m

$25 off all Lonestar tickets!

🌟 SURPRISE! 🌟 In honor of our 25th anniversary, we're offering $25 off all Lonestar tickets! Don't miss out on this amazing summer concert coming up this Thursday, July 25! Get your tickets now, and use the promo code COUNTRY to get $25 off! https://bit.ly/3VkP3uO

2024-25 Pavilion Performance Season Single Tickets

The wait is over! 🥳⌛ Everyone gets access to Pavilion Performance Season single tickets at 10 a.m. today, July 20! See an unforgettable lineup of iconic stage performances and Sioux Falls debuts of new musicals when you grab your seats to these amazing Broadway shows now. 🎟️ https://bit.ly/3QlEmEq

🦟Mosquitos bugging you? Spend the day with us indoors, itch-free! We have: 🔭100+ hands-on science exhibits 🖼️Eight gorgeous art galleries 🥪A quick lunch 🍨Ice cream treats And more! Plan your visit today! https://bit.ly/2UZmCqX

Lonestar

🎸 Rediscover the soundtrack of your youth when you purchase tickets to Lonestar, playing at your Washington Pavilion July 25 at 7:30 p.m.! 🎶 Don’t miss iconic hits like "Amazed," "No News" "I'm Already There" and more live on stage. 🎟️s for this highly acclaimed and multi-award-winning country group are here: https://bit.ly/3VkP3uO

Country music sensation Deana Carter takes the stage tonight (6/30) at 7 p.m.! Grab your friends and come sing along to all your favorite hits like "Strawberry Wine," "I've Loved Enough to Know" and more. Don't miss out! Grab your last-minute tickets here: https://bit.ly/4b4LfUr

Lonestar

The award-winning pop-country band Lonestar is coming to the Washington Pavilion July 25 at 7:30 p.m.! Join us for an unforgettable summer concert featuring their timeless hits including “Amazed,” “No News,” “I’m Already There” and many more! Tickets are on sale now! https://bit.ly/3VkP3uO