Experience music from your favorite games performed live at Brucemore!

Power up and get down at Level Up Live! Following last year’s Themes from the Digital Age performance, this event is your chance to experience music from your favorite video games in a way you’ve never heard before. Listen to these memorable melodies played by some of the area’s finest musicians as dazzling lights illuminate Brucemore’s iconic mansion. Join directors/arrangers/producers Dillon Rairdin and Lincoln Ginsberg as they dive even deeper into the music from classic and cutting-edge video games that helped define cultures and generations.

Themes of the Digital Age is part of the Music at the Big House series, presented by Brucemore’s Artisan Studio. This program aims to support Iowa-based singers, songwriters, and technicians in their personal and professional pursuits.

Performance Dates: May 23 & 24 – 7:30 PM

Time: 7:30 PM; Gates open at 7:00 PM

Admission:

• Adult: $25
• Student: $15
• Brucemore supporters receive a $5 discount per ticket. To use your discount, please sign in using the link in the upper right corner of the purchase page or call (319) 362-7375.
• A $4.00 processing fee will be applied to all online and phone orders.

How does seating work?

• This event takes place outdoors with most seating on concrete.
• Chairs will be provided.
• Seating space is available on a first come basis

• This event takes place outdoors primarily on pavement and may continue in a light rain.
• The site will open at 7:00 PM for parking and seating. The performance will begin at 7:30 PM
• The only gate that will open to vehicles for on-site parking is at 2160 Linden Drive SE. Please arrive by 7:25 PM to park near the mansion. Late parking will be available, but will require a slightly longer walk to the performance space.
• You are welcome to bring your own snacks and beverages (beer and wine allowed) to enjoy at your seat beginning as early as 7:00 PM or throughout the show. Concessions will not be available for sale at this event.
• Pets are not allowed, with the exception of service animals.
• Please watch this video for information about how to navigate your arrival to the event.

What to Do When You Arrive:

• Please enter through the gate at 2160 Linden Drive SE.
• Follow signage and staff directions to open parking spaces. Accessible parking will be available.
• Check in with the staff member near the mansion circle drive by providing the name on your order.

Ticket Policies:

All ticket sales are non-refundable. Please read our ticket policy here. Online and phone orders are subject to a $4.00 processing fee per order. Tickets can be purchased at the event, subject to availability.

Weather Policies: 

The event occurs fully outdoors and may be held in light rain. If the event cannot be held due to weather, a decision will be made by 5:00 PM  and posted on Brucemore’s website and social media. Ticket holders will be notified by phone. There will be no refunds, only exchanges to another date if tickets are available.

Photography and Video Notice: 

At this event, photography and videos may be recorded. By attending this event, you may be included in these photos and videos. Your attendance at this event grants your permission to be in these photos or videos, which may be used for educational, archival, or promotional purposes. If you have concerns about your likeness appearing in these photos and videos, please talk to a staff member when you check in for the event.