Black Jacket Symphony: Michael Jackson's Thriller

Black Jacket Symphony: Michael Jackson's Thriller at Hoyt Sherman Place Theater

You know every beat of Thriller. You've memorized the grooves, the vocal runs, the moments that made Michael Jackson untouchable. Black Jacket Symphony brings that album back to life, recreating it in full with musicians selected specifically for this performance. Hoyt Sherman Place Theater in Des Moines hosts this live recreation on Saturday, February 20, 2027, at 7:30 PM, followed by a set of Jackson's greatest hits.

The live band focuses on reproducing the recorded musical details that made Thriller a cultural phenomenon, supported by a visual presentation that honors the original work. Hearing those songs performed live, in sequence, with precision and energy, gives you a complete-album focus to share with someone who has their own favorite track.

The second set delivers the hits you've carried with you for years. Songs that defined an era, shaped your taste, and still sound fresh decades later.

Find the friend who argued with you about the best track on Thriller. Make a plan. Explore tickets for Black Jacket Symphony at Hoyt Sherman Place and spend an evening with the music that never gets old.