Des Moines Symphony Concerts & Events

Tuesday November 17

DMSO Remix Trivia
Brews, Bites & Brainpower
6:30 PM

Join us at 6:30 PM for Remix Trivia, a free and fun evening of trivia held at Singlespeed! Hosted by mastermind Eric McIntyre, this music-adjacent trivia is the perfect mid-week pick-up...no musical expertise required! Gather your brainiest bunch of friends and fight it out for first place.
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Saturday November 21

Masterworks 3
Renewal – Four Seasons & Bolero
7:30 PM

The Four Seasons and Bolero come together for a program you'll never forget! Plus, Iowa composer Michael Daugherty's Last Dance at the Surf comes to life with evocative choreography by Eric Trope and dancers from Ballet 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 November 22

Masterworks 3
Renewal – Four Seasons & Bolero
2:30 PM

The Four Seasons and Bolero come together for a program you'll never forget! Plus, Iowa composer Michael Daugherty's Last Dance at the Surf comes to life with evocative choreography by Eric Trope and dancers from Ballet 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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Wednesday December 2

Academy
Youth Orchestras Winter Concert 2026
5:30 PM

Join us for our Youth Orchestras Winter Concert featuring our Preludio Strings, Youth Sinfonia and Youth Philharmonic at 5:30pm and our Youth Symphony and Youth Wind Ensemble at 7:30pm.
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Academy
Youth Orchestras Winter Concert 2026
7:30 PM

Join us for our Youth Orchestras Winter Concert featuring our Preludio Strings, Youth Sinfonia and Youth Philharmonic at 5:30pm and our Youth Symphony and Youth Wind Ensemble at 7:30pm.
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Saturday December 19

Symphony
Holiday Brass
7:30 PM

Enjoy our third annual Holiday Brass concert at Westminster Presbyterian Church, complete with holiday favorites like Joy to the World, Sleigh Ride and so much more!
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Sunday December 20

Symphony
Holiday Brass
4:00 PM

Enjoy our third annual Holiday Brass concert at Westminster Presbyterian Church, complete with holiday favorites like Joy to the World, Sleigh Ride and so much more!
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Thursday December 31

New Year's Eve Pops
New Year's Eve Pops: Cirque – Symphonic Cinema
8:00 PM

Step into the movies this New Year's Eve! The Des Moines Symphony and world-renowned Cirque performers from Troupe Vertigo take you on a cinematic journey of music and motion.

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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Symphony
New Year’s Eve Pops: After Dark
10:00 PM

Join the Des Moines Symphony after the New Year’s Eve concert for a festive evening of drinks, decadent desserts and good company. Raise a glass with fellow Symphony patrons as we count down to the New York ball drop with a celebratory champagne toast.
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Saturday February 6

Meet The Maestro

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

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