Iowa State Capitol
1007 E Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA 50319
USA
In its 76th season, Music Under the Stars is held at 7:00 pm on Sunday nights on the west Capitol grounds. The concerts are FREE, open to the public and children are welcome. Bring lawn chairs, blankets and a picnic dinner to enjoy the music. Rain location is the Harmon Fine Arts Center at Drake University (25th & Carpenter).
PLEASE NOTE THAT OUR JULY 9 AND JULY 16 CONCERTS WILL TAKE PLACE AT THE LAURIDSEN AMPHITHEATER AT WATER WORKS PARK.
JUNE 11: As Summer Was Just Beginning
Des Moines Metro Concert Band & Big Band
Guest Vocalist: Gina Gedler
West Capitol Mall
JUNE 18: Father’s Day Concert + Drake Night
Des Moines Metro Concert Band & Big Band
Guest Vocalist: Tina Haase-Findlay
West Capitol Mall
JUNE 25: 76 Trombones
Des Moines Metro Concert Band & Big Band
Guest Artist: Dr. Tony Baker, trombone
Guest Vocalist: Kellie Kramer
West Capitol Mall
July 2: Sousa Lives!
Des Moines Metro Concert Band & Big Band
Guest Vocalist: Napoleon Douglas
West Capitol Mall
JULY 9: Musical Madness
Des Moines Metro Concert Band & Big Band
Guest Vocalist: Max Wellman
Lauridsen Amphitheater
JULY 16: Down on Bourbon Street
NOLA
Vocalist: Abbie Sawyer
Lauridsen Amphitheater