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Pella Opera House is the area’s premier performing arts and rental venue. Experience outstanding entertainment and unique special events in our historic building!

Nashville North is an exciting new show for the Pella Opera House. It’s hit songwriters from Nashville on stage singing and playing their #1 hit songs and telling us the stories behind the songs. Paul Sikes, Wynn Varble and Chris Wallin have written #1 hits for Kenny Chesney, Brad Paisley, Garth Brooks, Jimmie Allen and more! They’ll be joined on stage by Pella’s own Jara Johnson. Enjoy Jara’s original songs and smooth vocals! The show is Friday, Oct. 15. Tickets are on sale now!

Don’ forget to look ahead at our schedule. Recording artist David Nail is onstage on Nov. 13. Davis and Friends: Christmas at the Opera House returns on the Sunday after Thanksgiving at 2 pm (note new time!). The Festival Of  Trees runs Nov. 20-Dec. 4. And look for Jordan Smith, winner of season 9 of The Voice, playing from his Christmas album, ‘Tis the Season on Dec. 10. Also note the date of Jordan’s concert is different from the brochure mailing. He will be performing on DEC. 10!! 

Tickets are on sale now! It’s going to be a great year at the Pella Opera House. We look forward to seeing you in a seat in our Historic Theatre.

The Opera House is open Monday–Saturday, 10 am–4 pm for self-guided tours and special events. A guided tour, with a demonstration of the 1928 Barton Theatre organ, is offered daily at 1:30 for a nominal charge.

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