Pella Opera House

TULIP TIME: The Reluctant Pioneer - the story of Maria Scholte
2026-05-07 10:00 - 2026-05-09 10:30 (America/Chicago) | Pella Opera House, 611 Franklin St, Pella, IA, 50219, United States
The Opera House’s Great Hall is transformed into Maria Scholte’s living room for this unique experience. The Reluctant Pioneer is a must-see! A thoroughly enjoyable one-woman live production, bringing to life Pella’s “first lady.” Catch an exciting glimpse of this important figure from Pella’s pioneer days.

Tickets to The Reluctant Pioneer – the story of Maria Scholte are $10 per person.
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TULIP TIME: The Neil Diamond Story starring William Florian
2026-05-07 16:30 - 2026-05-08 16:30
William FlorianOf the famous 60’s group…The New Christy Minstrelssongs – stories – humor
William weaves stories, songs, and humor from Diamonds early acoustic years honoring the life and achievements of this legendary minstrel. You will find yourself singing along as William performs Diamonds most celebrated songs … Song Sung Blue, Sweet Caroline, Play Me, Cherry Cherry, Holly Holy, Solitary Man, and many more.

Tickets for The Neil Diamond Story starring William Florian are $25 per person.
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Tiptoe Through the Tulips with Kent Jager on the Barton Theatre Organ
2026-05-09 11:00 - 11:30
Delight to the sounds of the Barton Theatre Organ, brought to life in a 35-minute program of music on our 1928 historic organ. Performed by Kent Jager, an accomplished organist, and currently the organist and choir director at St. Paul’s Congregational United Church of Christ in Oskaloosa, Iowa. Prior to St. Paul’s, he was Director of Music at Queen of Angels Catholic Church in Chicago, overseeing the extensive choral program and playing the Möller organ. He completed his graduate studies at Northwestern University, Evanston, IL, where he studied with Grigg Fountain. He studied with Davis Folkerts at Central College during his undergraduate years.

Tiptoe Thru The Tulips is a general admission show in our Historic Theatre during Tulip Time. There will be a general admission price of $10.00 per person.

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TULIP TIME: PHS Choral Showcase
2026-05-09 16:30 - 17:30
Join us for outstanding performances from members of the Pella High School Choirs. Under the direction of Samantha Robilliard, award-winning PHS choirs have entertained audiences at numerous competitions and events.

Tickets for the PHS Choral Showcase are $15 per person.
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Opera House Outdoors May 29, 2026
2026-05-29 16:00 - 22:30
Opera House Outdoors Returns Friday, May 29, starting at 4 pm

Ryne Doughty
Andelyn Sunderman
GRITT
Cover That Band

Join us for the third annual Opera House Outdoors in the 600 block of Franklin Street. Music, food, drinks and fun for all ages. Music includes the singer/songwriter Ryne Doughty with his great Americana Sound. Followed by Pella native Andelynn Sunderman’s uptempo rock and country. GRITT, formerly the Dutch Front Band, transitioned this year to a great country sound and brings vocalist Robbie Michael joining the group on stage! Final group of the night is Cover That Band to help us rock the night away!
This year the street area will be fenced in to include food trucks, making family fun more available. Limited picnic tables will be available inside the fence, so bring your lawn chairs too.

Wristbands for 21 years and older are sold in advance are $12 and available the day of for $15. Ages 6 through 20 may purchase a wristband in advance for $5 ($7 on the day of the event). Five and under are free. Wristbands purchased online must be picked up the day of the show with a 21+ ID for each band at the Pella Opera House, 611 Franklin St. ID required for 21+ wristbands which must be attached to wrist at time of pickup.
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Bourbon, BBQ and Cigars
2026-09-17 17:30 - 21:00
Mark your calendar and get your tickets! Bourbon, BBQ and Cigars scheduled for Thursday, Sept. 17 at the Pella Opera House. There are only 100 tickets to this great event so get yours today!

Join us for an evening of conversations, great bourbons and cigars. A highlight of the evening is the opportunity to learn more about the tradition of Iowa distilling from a variety of Iowa distillers. Doors open at 6 pm with bourbon tastings available until 8 pm. An amazing buffet dinner will be available from Amos Flava beginning at 7 pm. Beginning at 8 pm, participants have the opportunity to move outside to our private dock area for a cigar provided by Iowa Cigars.

Returning is the BOURBON & BBQ RAFFLE for highly allocated and fabulous bourbons and cigar packages!

Tickets to Bourbon and BBQ are $75 per person, and you must be 21 years old to attend.
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