Des Moines Metro Opera has announced that subscription sales reached their highest levels since 2009 in 2025, the fourth consecutive year that sales have surpassed previous records. In 2025, 92% of available seats were sold, with the remainder allocated to industry guests and corporate sponsors. Additionally, individual giving to the annual fund reached an all-time high, and the season garnered national recognition with a New York Times profile highlighting DMMO as one of America’s most ambitious small opera companies. Looking ahead, early 2026 festival season subscriptions are already more than 97% ahead of last year and major investments have been completed in production facilities, including a $249,000 warehouse renovation, a news release said. Next season will also feature new productions including “Tosca” and “Of Mice and Men,” with ticket sales currently open.