POPS SERIES
Our 4 Pops concerts feature a thrilling lineup of cinematic and celebratory performances. The Orchestra brings two legendary films to life, bookending the Pops Series with childhood adventures— The Goonies in Concert (celebrating its 40th Anniversary!) and The Wizard of Oz in Concert. Our Holiday Brass Concerts set the mood for December followed by an encore performance of acrobatic, jaw- dropping cirque performers accompanied by the Orchestra playing film and familiar classics...the perfect way to celebrate New Year’s Eve!
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HOLIDAYS WITH THE SYMPHONY!
HOLIDAY BRASS – $61 ($31 tickets available Fall 2025)
SAT DEC 20 7:30PM / SUN DEC 21 4:00 PM / WESTMINSTER PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
Experience the Des Moines Symphony brass section like never before in our newest tradition! Celebrate the sounds of the season with favorites like Joy to the World, Hark! The Herald Angels Sing and more. Westminster Presbyterian's beautiful Dobson Pipe Organ will be prominently featured alongside timpani, percussion, and our powerful brass section. Don't miss your chance to experience this intimate, family-friendly holiday concert!
NEW YEAR’S EVE POPS: CIRQUE – $40-90
WED DEC 31 8:00PM / CIVIC CENTER
Be amazed this New Year’s Eve: World-renowned Cirque performers take the stage alongside the Orchestra! Beloved orchestral masterpieces soar to new heights, enhanced by gravity-defying aerialists, mesmerizing contortionists, lightning-fast quick-change artists, and awe-inspiring strongmen. Experience the thrill, the artistry, and the unexpected—all in one unforgettable evening. Ring in the New Year with the hottest ticket in town!
MOVIES WITH THE SYMPHONY
THE GOONIES IN CONCERT – $28-$68
SAT OCT 11 3:30PM / CIVIC CENTER
Hey, you guys! Release your inner pirate and tag along with the beloved group of kids from the “Goon Docks” as they embark on their epic hunt for One-Eyed Willy’s treasure. 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. And remember… Goonies never say die!
THE WIZARD OF OZ – $42-$100
In collaboration with Des Moines Performing Arts
SAT MAR 28 3:30PM / CIVIC CENTER
There’s no place like home, so put on your favorite red shoes, tap your heels three times and be transported to the magical world of Oz. Dorothy’s journey—with her friends the Scarecrow, Tin Man, and Cowardly Lion—takes on a new life when the Des Moines Symphony performs the iconic score as MGM’s original film plays on a larger-than-life screen. Share this timeless tale of the power of courage and friendship with the entire family!
