The Rock Orchestra By Candlelight

The Rock Orchestra by Candlelight is scheduled to perform at the Des Moines Civic Center on Friday, April 24, 2026. A 90-minute spectacle featuring a 14-piece orchestra of classical musicians performing dark, symphonic reimagining of legendary rock and metal hits. The stage is typically decorated with hundreds of candles, giant headbanging puppets, and floating lanterns. Musical Repertoire: Covers of iconic bands such as Metallica, AC/DC, Rolling Stones, Linkin Park, System of a Down, and Guns N' Roses.