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Performances of Carmen, Bluebeard's Castle and The Love for Three Oranges take place in the Pote Theatre at the Blank Performing Arts Center in Indianola (513 North D St, Indianola, IA 50125).

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PARKING

Des Moines Metro Opera’s parking lots are available on North D Street and North E Street, both south and north of the Blank Performing Arts Center, as well as on Detroit Street on the south side of the building. All lots are free and open three hours prior to the performance. We recommend arriving at least 30 minutes prior to the performance to avoid traffic congestion.

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By Car

The Summer Festival mainstage performances take place at the Blank Performing Arts Center in Indianola, Iowa, which is located ten miles south of Des Moines, just off of US Highway 65 / 69.

The theater's address is 513 North D Street, Indianola, IA, 50125.

Southbound from Interstate 35 

  1. Take the I-35 S/I-80 W exit toward Kansas City/Council Bluffs
  2. Keep left at the fork to continue on Exit 137A, follow signs for I-80 E/Davenport and merge onto I-80 E
  3. Take exit 141 for US-65 S toward Altoona/Des Moines and drive for 13.3 miles
  4. Take the US Highway 65/69 exit to Indianola and drive 9.6 miles
  5. Turn right onto Iowa Avenue in Indianola and drive 0.4 miles
  6. Turn left onto North D Street and drive 0.3 miles until you see the theatre on the right

Northbound from Interstate 35

  1. Take Exit 56 onto IA-92 E and drive east for 11.1 miles
  2. Turn left onto South G Street and drive 0.4 miles
  3. Turn right onto W Clinton Ave and drive 0.3 miles
  4. Turn left onto North D Street and drive 0.1 miles until you see the theatre on the left

Westbound from Interstate 80

  1. Take exit 141 for US-65 S toward Airport/Pleasant Hill/Des Moines and drive 13.3 miles
  2. Take the US Highway 65/69 exit to Indianola and drive 9.6 miles
  3. Turn right onto Iowa Avenue in Indianola and drive 0.4 miles
  4. Turn left onto North D Street and drive 0.3 miles until you see the theatre on the right

Eastbound from Interstate 80

  1. Take exit 123B to merge onto I-35 S toward Airport/Kansas City and drive 4.2 miles
  2. Take exit 68 for IA-5 toward W Des Moines/Norwalk and drive for 10.3 miles
  3. Take exit 70A to merge onto US 65/69 S exit to Indianola and travel south for 9.3 miles
  4. Turn right onto Iowa Avenue in Indianola and drive 0.4 miles
  5. Turn left onto North D Street and drive 0.3 miles until you see the theatre on the right

BY SHUTTLE

Book a comfortable round-trip shuttle from Ames and Des Moines for just $15 (opera tickets not included). The opera shuttle arrives in Indianola in time for the free opera preview 45 minutes before each performance.

The Opera Shuttle picks up from the following locations:

  • North Grand Mall: 2801 Grand Ave, Ames, in the NE corner of the parking lot
  • Southridge Mall: 1111 E Army Post Rd, Des Moines


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BY AIR

The Des Moines International Airport is the nearest airport—located 10 miles north of Indianola—and serves the Midwest with many direct flights to and from destinations across the United States. Once in Des Moines, getting to and from the Des Moines Metro Opera performance site is easiest by car.

There are limited ride-sharing opportunities getting to and from Indianola. Guests are strongly encouraged to reserve cabs in advance, especially for the return to Des Moines following a performance.

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