Kick off the holiday season with an annual favorite – a performance on the Barton Theatre Organ with Kent Jager. Kent will be joined by a variety of talented vocalists and instrumentalists. Plus the audience will enjoy singing along to many Yuletide favorites. All seats are $25. With our intimate theatre space, there’s not a bad […]
Celebrate 125 years at the Pella Opera House! Open 10 am-5 pm with refreshments, free guided tour at noon, organ music at 2 pm and a free silent film at 7 pm! The Martini Huis will also be open from 1-5 pm so come enjoy one of our specialty martinis while touring this beautiful historic […]
Join us for a "Day of the Dead" celebration. Ticket includes a great buffet from Cloverleaf Kitchen as well as a margarita. Additional tequila tastings and tequila drinks will be available from the cash bar. Menu includes: Street Corn Dip with Chips; BBQ Pork; Shredded Chicken; Corn and Flour Tortillas; Slaw and more. Plus cinnamon […]
Join us as two hit songwriters including David Lee and Anthony Smith bring great music and fabulous stories to the theatre. David Lee and co-writer Tony Lane landed their first cut together “This Old Heart" on Terri Clark’s “How I Feel”, shortly after he penned John Michael Montgomery’s title cut “This One’s Gonna Leave a Mark”. […]
CANCELLED! Reluctantly we are cancelling this year's Bourbon & BBQ due to low vendor participation. There are several bourbon events all happening on this date, making participation challenging. If you purchased tickets, we will be contacting you about refunds or rolling it into our 2026 Bourbon & BBQ event because YES, we will see you at our […]
Citywide garage sales are happening in Pella, Iowa, on Friday-Saturday, Sept. 26-27. If you need a space, or simply want to share space with other sellers, the Pella Opera House is offering you an opportunity to rent a space for $25. Click on the links below for more information and the form to complete. We'd […]
A musical journey spanning both sides of 1985, Electric Avenue delivers the full concert experience where your favorite New Wave and 80’s music hits come to life.Tickets to Electric Avenue Band are $35-$50. The Pella Opera House is proud to provide quality arts entertainment to Pella and surrounding communities at affordable rates.
Join us for Opera House Outdoors on Friday, May 16 in the 600 block of Franklin Street in Pella, Iowa. Headlining this year's event is ONE NIGHT OF QUEEN, sponsored by Pella Corporation as part of their Centennial Celebration! One Night Of Queen is touring throughout the US in 2025 and bringing their celebrated show […]
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. The Pella Opera House is proud to provide quality arts entertainment to Pella and surrounding communities […]
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 […]
“Brad & Kate” is a pop-folk group led by husband and wife duo, Kate Myers and Brad Myers. This charming performance is full of hits spanning the decades, as well as original music from these up and coming singer-songwriters. Tickets for Brad and Kate are $25 per person. The Pella Opera House is proud to provide […]
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 by Anne McCullough Kelly, 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 - […]