Make the season brighter with music, magic, and unforgettable moments with the Des Moines Symphony! From festive holiday favorites to a spectacular New Year’s Eve celebration, there are three opportunities to gather with friends and family this December. Join us at Westminster Presbyterian Church and the Des Moines Civic Center to make musical memories.
Holiday Brass
Celebrate the season with the brilliance of the Des Moines Symphony brass!
Our third annual Holiday Brass Concert returns to the stunning Westminster Presbyterian Church for an afternoon of festive favorites, including Joy to the World, Hark! The Herald Angels Sing, and more.
Featuring Juli Bey on Westminster’s magnificent Dobson Pipe Organ alongside the Symphony’s brass, timpani, and percussion musicians, this intimate, family-friendly performance is the perfect way to get into the holiday spirit.
New Year’s Eve Pops: Cirque – Symphonic Cinema
Ring in the New Year with a spectacular fusion of music, motion and cinematic magic!
The Des Moines Symphony teams up with world-renowned cirque performers from Troupe Vertigo for Cirque – Symphonic Cinema, an unforgettable New Year’s Eve celebration where the excitement of the big screen meets the thrill of live performance. Experience breathtaking aerial feats, astonishing acrobatics, and sweeping symphonic music inspired by the magic of the movies.
From dazzling artistry to larger-than-life musical moments, this extraordinary evening brings the wonder of cinema to life on stage. Raise a glass and welcome the New Year with a celebration you won’t soon forget!
Keep the Celebration Going: New Year’s Eve Pops: After Dark
The music ends around 10 PM, but the celebration is just getting started! Keep the festivities going with New Year’s Eve Pops: After Dark, a relaxed, festive gathering following Cirque – Symphonic Cinema.
Join fellow Symphony patrons in the Civic Center East Lobby for drinks, decadent desserts, charcuterie and good company. With plenty of room to mingle and unwind, you can skip the post-concert rush and crowded bars and enjoy the evening at your own pace. Then, raise a glass during a celebratory champagne toast as we watch the New York City ball drop and welcome the New Year together!
Your ticket includes dessert, charcuterie, one drink ticket, and a toast-pour of champagne or sparkling grape juice. A cash bar will also be available. Concert tickets are sold separately.
Make the Season Musical
Whether you’re continuing a favorite holiday tradition or creating a new one, the Des Moines Symphony invites you to celebrate the season with us. Gather your friends and family, find your seats, and let the music make your holidays even more memorable!
