Pella Opera House


	Pella Corporation Presents Emily Raff Saturday, Jan. 31, 2026 at 7 pm Emily Raff is making a lasting impression on thousands of music fans across the Midwest. Over the last year, she expanded her reach into Nashville and west - and her songwriting bears the evidence. Recent releases "Watch Over You" and "Empty Bottles, Broken Glass" are testaments to Emily's determination to claim her space as a songwriter. Armed with a guitar and powerful vocals, Emily covers great songs from Lainey Wilson, Miranda Lambert, Megan Moroney and more! Join us for a night with this up-and-coming country singer!	Buy Tickets
	Missoula Children’s Theatre presents The Jungle Book Feb. 2-7 (Performances Friday, Feb. 6 at 7 pm and Saturday, Feb. 7 at 10:30 am) Adapted by Michael McGill Music and Lyrics by Michael McGill Ever been abandoned in the jungle, adopted by wolves, taught by a bear, befriended by a panther and chased by a tiger? In the Missoula Children’s Theatre musical adaptation of THE JUNGLE BOOK, Mowgli the man-cub has all these adventures and more. Join him as he escapes from the Bander-log, outwits a tiger, enlists the help of a rock-python, explores what it means to be human and learns a lesson from the brave mongoose Rikki-Tikki-Tavi. Original music and rollicking humor give new life to the classic tale by Rudyard Kipling.	Buy Tickets
	Not Quite Brothers Saturday, Feb. 21, 2026 at 7 pm Not Quite Brothers is Central Iowa’s fastest growing cover band. Formed in 2018, the band quickly became known for their huge sound, eclectic setlist and ability to enhance any party. Fans of all ages agree… “It feels like I am watching the band they are covering in their heyday” and “It’s so cool to see a younger generation playing my favorite songs on stage!” Sam Johnson (vocals) and Isaac Johnson (guitar) are twins and although Cooper Corcoran (guitar), Ben Schmelzer (drums) and Blake Marsh (bass) are of no relation to each other, these five fellas are as tight as brothers… but not quite.	Buy Tickets
	Sidewalk Prophets Saturday, March 7, 2026 at 7 pm With a career spanning 5 major label studio releases—These Simple Truths (2009), Live Like That (2012), Something Different (2015), The Things That Got Us Here (2020), Looking Up (2025) plus 2013’s celebrated holiday offering, Merry Christmas To You—and multiple hits, including Gold-certified “The Words I Would Say,” “You Love Me Anyway” and “Live Like That,” among others, Sidewalk Prophets remains a mainstay at Christian radio. The Dove Award-winning band has amassed more than 240 million career on-demand streams and sold more than 923,000 in equivalent album sales and 1.88 million digital tracks. In addition, the group has garnered five No. 1 songs, nine Top 5 radio singles and more than 82.4 million views on YouTube. T Sidewalk Prophets is sponsored by the Bruce and Sandra Heerema Charitable Trust.	Buy Tickets
	Pella Corporation Presents Pork Tornadoes Saturday, April 11, 2026 at 7 pm Don't be fooled by the strange band name. The Pork Tornadoes are one of the most well-known and loved cover bands of the Midwest. They are known for putting a unique spin on all of your favorite songs, spanning 5 decades and 4 different genres. Led by singer Mason Greve, who was a finalist on The Voice in 2014, The Pork Tornadoes will blow you away with an electric mix of covers ranging from Taylor Swift, Katy Perry, Justin Timberlake and Beyonce, all the way to Lizzo, Morgan Wallen, NSYNC and Phil Collins. Their debut EP peaked on the Apple iTunes Pop charts at #20 and has been streamed over 1.3 million times. They recently achieved viral success with the 5th-most viewed cover of "Tennessee Whiskey" on Youtube and an impromptu performance of "In The Air Tonight" with a drum line that was featured in Rolling Stone Magazine. Performing music that people of all ages and musical backgrounds can enjoy, crowds of fun-loving music fans continue to attend every Pork Tornadoes concert that they can. With over 18 million views on their videos and more than 100,000 social media fans worldwide, it's time for you to buy that ticket so you can see what the fuss is all about!	Buy Tickets
	TULIP TIME: The Reluctant Pioneer - the story of Maria Scholte Thursday - Saturday, May 7, 8, 9, 2026 at 10 am 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” with Anne McCullough Kelly. Catch an exciting glimpse of this important figure from Pella's pioneer days.	Buy Tickets
	TULIP TIME: Tiptoe Thru the Tulips with Kent Jager on the Barton Theatre Organ Saturday, May 9, 2026 11am 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.	Buy Tickets
	TULIP TIME: PHS Choral Showcase Saturday, May 9, 2026 4:30 pm 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.	Buy Tickets