"Des Moines Metro Opera has become one of the country's most successful smaller companies doing adventurous repertory in a 467-seat space."

The New York Times (2025)

"...the Midwest's must-see summer opera festival."

Dallas Morning News (2025)

"One of America’s boldest smaller companies...sending psychic shivers into the hot summer night."

The New Yorker (2024)


Upcoming Events

The Met: Live in HD presents Eugene Onegin

Saturday May 2, 2026 12:00 PM

The Met: Live in HD presents El Último Sueño de Frida y Diego

Saturday May 30, 2026 12:00 PM

Apprentice Spotlight Concert

Saturday May 30, 2026 6:30 PM

Opera Gala

Saturday June 6, 2026 5:30 PM

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