Summer Pops
Along with our annual Yankee Doodle Pops Concert, the Symphony offers a yearly series of free outdoor concerts in the newly constructed Lauridsen Amphitheater at Water Works Park. These Summer Pops Concerts are free to attend and are central to the Symphony’s mission to enrich and inspire the community through great music.
Thursday July 3
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The Des Moines Symphony's 31st Annual 8:30 PM
Join us at the Iowa State Capitol for the Des Moines Symphony’s 31st annual Yankee Doodle Pops!
Thursday July 24
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Symphony 6:30 PM
A truly unique musical experience awaits! Beck with the Des Moines Symphony, conducted by Edwin Outwater.
Saturday August 30
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Symphony 7:30 PM
Back to the 80s is a power packed evening of the decade’s #1 hit songs, including "The Power of Love," "Time After Time," "Material Girl," "Another One Bites The Dust," "Footloose," "Addicted to Love" and many others. Featuring the music of iconic 80s stars like Madonna, Debbie Gibson, Huey Lewis & The News, Phil Collins, Queen, Joe Cocker and others, Back to the 80s contains all new arrangements by Grammy-winner Jeff Tyzik and features three incredible vocalists. Bring your picnics and blankets and join the Symphony for free, family-friendly performances at the Lauridsen Amphitheater at Water Works Park!
Sunday August 31
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Symphony 7:30 PM
Put on your platform shoes and jump on the dance floor! Disco Divas joins the Orchestra, celebrating the reigning Queens of Disco: Donna Summer, Gloria Gayner, Patti LaBelle, Chaka Khan & the one and only Diana Ross along with classic Disco hits from Earth, Wind & Fire, The Bee Gees and more. Join the Symphony for free, family-friendly performances at the Lauridsen Amphitheater at Water Works Park!