Marshalltown Performing Arts Center

04/16/2026

The elementary school concert series is coming to an end 😭. But don’t fear we have 2 more performances left! Today is Rogers elementary at 1:30 and to finish off the series is Franklin tomorrow at 1:30pm. Don’t miss out on watching these kids sing their hearts out and show us how it’s done!

04/10/2026

So incredibly proud of Hoglan! They did an absolutely amazing job at their elementary school concert yesterday. All that hard work and practice definitely paid off, and it was so wonderful to watch them shine on stage!
But the music isn't over yet... now it’s Anson’s turn! We are so excited to cheer you on. Let's go, Anson!

Don’t forget to catch their performance at 1pm today here at the Marshalltown Performing Arts Center!

Anson Elementary

04/09/2026

The stage is set! Hoglan Elementary School students are currently rehearsing at the Marshalltown Performing Arts Center, putting the final touches on their big performance.
They have been working incredibly hard, and the music is sounding wonderful. Make sure to join us today at 1:00 PM for the official concert to see all their dedication pay off. We can't wait to see our families and community come out to support our talented students!

04/08/2026

Hello World!

You already know about the fantastic performances happening this week and next week (if you missed that post, go scroll back and check them out!). But we wanted to give you a heads-up on how we are officially wrapping up the month so you can plan ahead.

Since we do not have a concession stand to distract you with popcorn and candy, you will just have to focus 100 percent of your attention on the incredible talent hitting our stage.

Here is what is coming up at the Marshalltown Performing Arts Center to close out the rest of April

Consider this your official early warning to mark your calendars. We will see you there, assuming we do not accidentally fast-forward to June by tomorrow.

04/07/2026

Pardon our dust—both online and off!

If you’ve noticed we’ve been a little quiet on your newsfeed lately, it’s for a very good reason! Our team has been hard at work behind the scenes fixing, cleaning, and maintaining the auditorium. We've been putting in the hours to make sure our space is looking and sounding its absolute best for you.

Why the sudden rush? Because our busy season is officially here!

We are so incredibly excited to announce that we are kicking things off with our upcoming elementary school concerts. There is nothing quite like the energy of these young performers filling the auditorium, and we can't wait to welcome our local students, parents, and community members back through our doors.

Included is also a 2 week preview of our upcoming events!

12/05/2025

12/05/2025

Out with the old and in with the new!

12/05/2025

While most people are unwrapping gifts, we’re installing them on the roof! Today our auditorium received brand-new smoke hatches, delivered in true holiday spirit… by a crane so big it could probably lift Santa’s sleigh and all nine reindeer at once.

We rented this giant crane to get the new hatches safely into place, and trust us—it's not every day you see something taller than the auditorium trying to get on the “nice list.”

Check out the video below of our “Christmas crane” in action as we continue improving our facilities for everyone who uses them!

Happy Holidays from our team!

11/05/2025

Reminder to get your tickets to meet with MHS Alumni and Hollywood movie director Joseph Kosinski this Saturday!

10/20/2025

What a great night at the Vocal Pops Concert on Thursday! The students put on an awesome show filled with energy, fun, and some seriously impressive performances. Shout out to Amy Ose and all the students for putting their hearts into every song and making the night such a success.

And don’t forget — tonight is the Band Extravaganza at 7pm here at the Marshalltown Performing Arts Center. Come out and support our talented musicians as they take the stage!

10/09/2025

Happy (not really) Birthday to the Marshalltown Performing Arts Center!

That’s right — today we’re celebrating 40 years of lights, laughter, music, and memories… even if today isn’t its actual birthday (don’t tell the auditorium, it’s very sensitive about its age).

Join us tonight in the auditorium as we celebrate four decades of incredible performances and the community that made them possible!

Tickets are still available at the door for $30, so if you haven’t grabbed yours yet — it’s not too late to join the party!

Come for the nostalgia, stay for the show, and help us wish a “sort of” Happy Birthday to our beloved auditorium!