Des Moines Symphony Concerts & Events

Sunday May 18

Thursday July 3

Symphony
Viewing Party for Yankee Doodle Pops
6:30 PM

Join as at the Viewing Party, a premier Independence Day celebration coupled with one of our community’s favorite summertime traditions: the Des Moines Symphony’s Yankee Doodle Pops!
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The Des Moines Symphony's 31st Annual
Yankee Doodle Pops
8:30 PM

Join us at the Iowa State Capitol for the Des Moines Symphony’s 31st annual Yankee Doodle Pops!
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Thursday July 24

Saturday August 30

Sunday August 31

Saturday September 27

The Harriet S. and J. Locke Macomber Concert
Season Debut: Triumph – Tchaikovsky 5
7:30 PM

The Symphony’s 88th Season opens with Shostakovich’s Festive Overture, features Eighth Blackbird performing Viet Cuong’s Vital Sines, and closes triumphantly with Tchaikovsky’s Symphony No. 5!
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Sunday September 28

The Harriet S. and J. Locke Macomber Concert
Season Debut: Triumph – Tchaikovsky 5
2:30 PM

The Symphony’s 88th Season opens with Shostakovich’s Festive Overture, features Eighth Blackbird performing Viet Cuong’s Vital Sines, and closes triumphantly with Tchaikovsky’s Symphony No. 5!
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Saturday October 11

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The Goonies in Concert (40th Anniversary!)
3:30 PM

Celebrate the 40th Anniversary of this timeless adventure when the Des Moines Symphony brings Dave Grusin’s iconic score to life while the movie plays on the big screen.
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Saturday October 18

Meet The Maestro

Get to know Joseph Giunta, one of America’s most distinguished, versatile and dynamic conductors.

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