Des Moines Symphony Concerts & Events

Saturday May 9

Masterworks 7
Season Finale: Courage – Alpine Symphony
7:30 PM

Experience Strauss’ courageous storytelling and Mendelssohn’s melodic beauty, with a powerful brass display and the return of Amaryn Olmeda to Des Moines.

Call 515-246-2300 to order (M-F 10am-5pm).

Tickets purchased online or over the phone are subject to per ticket convenience fees. Tickets purchased at the Civic Center Ticket Office (open M-F 10am-5pm) are not subject to per ticket convenience fees.
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Sunday May 10

Masterworks 7
Season Finale: Courage – Alpine Symphony
2:30 PM

Experience Strauss’ courageous storytelling and Mendelssohn’s melodic beauty, with a powerful brass display and the return of Amaryn Olmeda to Des Moines.

Call 515-246-2300 to order (M-F 10am-5pm).

Tickets purchased online or over the phone are subject to per ticket convenience fees. Tickets purchased at the Civic Center Ticket Office (open M-F 10am-5pm) are not subject to per ticket convenience fees.
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Saturday May 16

Symphony
Ballet Des Moines – Cinderella
7:00 PM

Join us at the Des Moines Civic Center with the world premiere of Cinderella by Tom Mattingly. This first collaboration between Ballet Des Moines and the Des Moines Symphony brings a timeless ballet to life with Prokofiev’s iconic score, enchanting audiences of all ages.

Call 515-246-2300 to order (M-F 10am-5pm).

Tickets purchased online or over the phone are subject to per ticket convenience fees. Tickets purchased at the Civic Center Ticket Office (open M-F 10am-5pm) are not subject to per ticket convenience fees.
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Sunday May 17

Symphony
Ballet Des Moines – Cinderella
1:00 PM

Join us at the Des Moines Civic Center with the world premiere of Cinderella by Tom Mattingly. This first collaboration between Ballet Des Moines and the Des Moines Symphony brings a timeless ballet to life with Prokofiev’s iconic score, enchanting audiences of all ages.

Call 515-246-2300 to order (M-F 10am-5pm).

Tickets purchased online or over the phone are subject to per ticket convenience fees. Tickets purchased at the Civic Center Ticket Office (open M-F 10am-5pm) are not subject to per ticket convenience fees.
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Friday July 3

Saturday September 5

Symphony
7 Bridges: The Symphonic Eagles Experience
7:30 PM

The Orchestra is joined on stage by 7 Bridges to bring the music of the Eagles to life! Stunningly accurate renditions of timeless classics and fan favorites including Hotel California, Desperado, One of These Nights, Life In The Fast Lane and New Kid in Town. Take it easy and experience the Eagles like never before.
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Sunday September 6

Symphony
Cinematic Magic for the Whole Family!
5:00 PM

Experience cinematic magic! Be transported through time on the wings of dragons and through the blizzards of Arendelle. Water Works Park will be transformed with activities for all ages to enjoy—local vendors, kids’ activities and food trucks. Join us for an afternoon of legendary film music the whole family will love!
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Saturday September 26

Masterworks 1
Season Debut: Unity – American Mosaic & West Side Story
7:30 PM

The Symphony’s 89th Season opens with a celebration of America's 250th Anniversary! Five American composers, including Iowa's own Linda Robbins-Coleman, come together for an unforgettable program that concludes with Bernstein's Symphonic Dances from West Side Story!
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Sunday September 27

Masterworks 1
Season Debut: Unity – American Mosaic & West Side Story
2:30 PM

The Symphony’s 89th Season opens with a celebration of America's 250th Anniversary! Five American composers, including Iowa's own Linda Robbins-Coleman, come together for an unforgettable program that concludes with Bernstein's Symphonic Dances from West Side Story!
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Saturday October 31

Masterworks 2
Beautiful Monsters – John Williams & Symphonie Fantastique
7:30 PM

Celebrate Halloween weekend with crackling energy and supernatural frenzy, from John Williams’ Devil’s Dance to Berlioz’s Symphonie Fantastique.
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