Give the sound of cheer all year!
Give the gift of music this season! From breathtaking symphonies and lively Pops concerts to dazzling soloists, a Des Moines Symphony experience is a gift that creates lasting memories. Explore our gift guide for inspiration that’s sure to strike a chord with every music lover on your list!
Gifts Starting at $15
From our Holiday Brass and New Year’s Eve concerts to Beethoven's Fifth Symphony , Tchaikovsky's Fourth Symphony and Joshua Henry "Get Up Stand Up," there’s something for everyone at the Symphony!
1. Timeless Masterworks
The power of Shostakovich’s Tenth symphony. The intensity of Beethoven's Fifth. The radiance of Tchaikovsky's 4th. Symphonic music is one of the most powerful and enduring forms of human expression. Give the gift of great music that communicates the deepest of emotions, feeds our souls, lifts our spirits and provides joy and beauty. Four great Masterworks performances are left this season: Resistance—Mozart & Shostakovich, Resilience—Beethoven's Fifth & Prokofiev, Awakening—Mahler's Third, and our season finale: Radical Joy—Tchaikovsky's Fourth.
2. Holiday Brass
Share the experience of hearing the Des Moines Symphony brass section like never before when you celebrate the sounds of the season with favorites like Joy to the World, Hark! The Herald Angels Sing and more. This family-friendly HOLIDAY BRASS concert makes the perfect gift!
3. New Year's Eve Pops: Cirque – Symhonic Cinema
Give the gift of an unforgettable night out this holiday season! This New Year’s Eve, the Des Moines Symphony transforms the Civic Center into a cinematic spectacle with New Year's Eve Pops: Cirque – Symphonic Cinema. Experience the magic of iconic film scores brought to life through dazzling aerial choreography, gravity-defying acrobatics and breathtaking performances by the world-renowned Cirque artists of Troupe Vertigo. Featuring all-new acts and spectacular surprises, it’s an extraordinary evening of music, motion and wonder—and a gift they’ll remember long after the holidays!
4. Joshua Henry "Get Up Stand Up"
Make their holiday season a little more soulful with tickets to an unforgettable musical experience! Fresh off his 2026 Tony Award for Best Actor in a Musical, Broadway star Joshua Henry brings his extraordinary voice and electrifying stage presence to Get Up, Stand Up! Backed by the power of the Des Moines Symphony, this high-energy concert celebrates the songs that have moved and grooved us through the decades. It’s a perfect surprise for the Broadway fan or music lover on your list!
5. Des Moines Symphony Merchandise & Gift Certificates
GIFT CERTIFICATES and MERCHANDISE are available for purchase online! From tee shirts and tumblers to tote bags and DVDs, there's something for everyone. Gift Certificates can be redeemed for any Des Moines Symphony concert, subscription, or merchandise, including our most popular gifts. Gift cards can be given in any amount starting at $25. Please note that gift certificates are not electronic. Recipients will recieve a physical copy. Allow time for process and shipping.
Gifts that Keep Giving
Is one concert just not enough? Consider a package of Masterworks or Pops concerts and give the gift that keeps giving.
6. Private Lessons
The Des Moines Symphony Academy offers a variety of programs for all ages of musicians! Check out our Beginner Strings program for new instrumentalists, or our private lessons and youth ensembles for players who have built up the basics!
7. Flex 4 Package
Gift Price: Packages of 4 Tickets start at $80!
Our Flex 4 Ticket Package includes four mix-and-match Masterworks tickets to use any way you choose! One person can attend four concerts, four people can attend one concert, whatever works best...the perfect gift for friends and family with a busy schedule!
