Opera Shuttle
Generously sponsored by: Wellabe
Additional support provided by: City of Ames Commission on the Arts (COTA)
Book a comfortable round-trip shuttle from Ames or Des Moines to the Blank Performing Arts Center in Indianola for every performance during the 2026 Festival! The opera shuttle arrives in Indianola in time for the free opera preview 45 minutes before each performance. Shuttle tickets are $25 (opera tickets not included).
The Opera Shuttle picks up from the following locations:
- Ames: North Grand Mall, 2801 Grand Ave, Ames, in the NE corner of the parking lot
- Des Moines: Des Moines Marriott Downtown, 700 Grand Ave
The Opera Shuttle pick up times:
- 7:30pm Performances: Shuttle departs Ames location at 5:00pm, Des Moines location at 5:45pm
- 2:00pm Performances: Shuttle departs Ames location at 11:30am, Des Moines location at 12:15pm
Stars of Tomorrow Shuttle pick up time:
- Saturday, July 11 (matinee) Shuttle departs Ames location at 12:45pm