Illuminated: Art Pop Up Featuring Matt Corones
April 2, 2026 - 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm at Community Support Advocates Momentum West Gallery – 1516 Valley West Dr. West Des Moines
1516 Valley West Dr
Step into Illuminated, a vibrant art pop-up celebrating light, color, and imagination. This free community event invites guests to explore bold visual landscapes that spark emotion and curiosity. Featuring artwork by Matt Corones, the exhibit highlights striking, light-inspired pieces that transform the space into a dynamic visual experience. Guests are also invited to participate in a free interactive art activity, offering a hands-on opportunity to engage with creativity and light in your own way. This free event is open to the public.
JOURNEY: Final Frontier Tour 2026
April 8, 2026 - 7:30 pm - 10:00 pm at Casey’s Center
730 3rd st
After decades of electrifying performances, chart-topping hits, and unforgettable moments, the iconic rock band JOURNEY is saying good-bye the only way they know how—with a thunderous, full-throttle Farewell Tour spanning cities across North America.
Tickets on sale 11/14/25. More info here.
Hope – Copland & Gershwin
April 18, 2026 - April 19, 2026 - All Day at Des Moines Civic Center
221 Walnut St
Two American musical icons meet on the sixth Masterworks program of the season. Copland’s Shaker-influenced Appalachian Spring and Gershwin’s jazz-infused An American in Paris bookend the concert. Heitzeg’s Symphony In Sculpture celebrates the Pappajohn Sculpture Park through its musical evocation of Des Moines’ favorite sculptures. Margaret Bonds’ Music from the Montgomery Variations reflects the struggles and triumphs of the Civil Rights Movement.
Two Shows:
Courage – Alpine Symphony
May 9, 2026 - May 10, 2026 - All Day at Des Moines Civic Center
221 Walnut St
The Symphony’s Season Finale explodes with Richard Strauss and his monumental storytelling. The Symphony’s powerful brass section is on display, from the composer’s Vienna Philharmonic Fanfare to the cinematic grandeur of his Alpine Symphony featuring 34 brass players. Amaryn Olmeda returns to Des Moines for Mendelssohn’s beautifully melodic Violin Concerto
Two Shows:
Jefferson Starship: Runaway Again Tour
September 11, 2026 - 7:30 pm - 11:30 pm at Hoyt Sherman Place
1501 Woodland Ave.
