Upcoming Des Moines Events

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2026 Winter Blues Fest - Feb 13 & 14 2026

Fri, 13 Feb at 05:00 pm Des Moines Marriott Downtown

Holiday Brass

Sat, 20 Dec at 07:30 pm Westminster Presbyterian Church (4114 Allison Ave, Des Moines, IA)

12 Bars of Christmas - Des Moines

Sat, 20 Dec at 04:00 pm Pints Bar Rooftop - PBR Country USD 14 to 20

7th Annual LIGHT UP THE NIGHT - NYE DEC 31ST WEDNESDAY

Wed, 31 Dec at 08:00 pm Lefty's Live Music, University Avenue, Des Moines, IA, USA USD 7 to 18

Tour de Lights presented by SCHEELS

Sun, 14 Dec at 04:00 pm 2251 George Flagg Pkwy, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50321

Speakeasy Comedy Show

Fri, 12 Dec at 07:30 pm Court Avenue Restaurant & Brewing Company USD 13 to 25

New Year’s Eve Pops: Cirque

Wed, 31 Dec at 08:00 pm Des Moines Civic Center, 221 Walnut St, Des Moines, IA

Blake Jack + South 35 w/ The Boys

Fri, 09 Jan at 08:00 pm 1159 24th Street Des Moines IA 50311

Santa Run 5k

Sat, 13 Dec at 10:00 am 521 E Locust St, Suite 100, Des Moines, IA 50309

Emo Nite at Wooly's - DES MOINES, IA

Fri, 19 Dec at 09:00 pm Wooly's

NOCE'S WILD PARTY

Wed, 31 Dec at 08:00 pm 1326 Walnut St, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50309

A Very Merry Mimosa Drag Brunch

Sat, 20 Dec at 10:00 am THE GARDEN USD 42

The Prince Experience at Wooly's

Fri, 09 Jan at 07:00 pm Wooly's

THE POLAR EXPRESS

Sat, 13 Dec at 11:30 am 3800 Merle Hay Rd, Ste 1300, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50310

Singles Ugly Sweater Party - Des Moines

Sat, 13 Dec at 06:00 pm ChaCha’s Hiland Bakery USD 8 to 15

The Finesse Holiday Special

Sun, 21 Dec at 06:00 pm Temple Theater

Floyd: A Tribute To Pink Floyd at Wooly's

Sat, 17 Jan at 07:00 pm Wooly's

Growing Older But Not Up 2026

Sat, 31 Jan at 06:00 pm Sherwood Forest Event Center USD 39

Bigg Momma's HoliGay Extravaganza

Fri, 19 Dec at 08:00 pm The Garden

Red Riding Hood

Fri, 09 Jan at 07:00 pm 831 42nd St, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50312

Charlie Berens: The Lost and Found Tour

Sat, 24 Jan at 08:00 pm 221 Walnut St, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50309

Maggie’s Christmas Pinewood Derby

Sun, 21 Dec at 01:00 pm 1430 2nd Avenue, Des Moines, IA

Cinch World's Toughest Rodeo

Fri, 09 Jan at 07:30 pm Casey's Center

A Swingin' Christmas w/ Carson Parker, feat. Aviana Gedler

Thu, 11 Dec at 07:00 pm 1326 Walnut St, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50309

Winter Jam 2026 - Des Moines, IA

Sun, 15 Mar at 05:00 pm Casey's Center

El Desmadre at Wooly's

Sat, 13 Dec at 09:00 pm Wooly's

Iowa Wild vs Chicago Wolves

Sat, 27 Dec at 06:00 pm Casey's Center

Dec 13 Drag Show - 8pm Table Reservation only

Sat, 13 Dec at 08:00 pm THE GARDEN USD 8 to 13

SceneIt.us 2026 All About You Expo! Midwest Beauty & Fashion Show.

Fri, 23 Jan at 05:00 pm Des Monies, Iowa

NYE with Tony Bohnenkamp and Pianopalooza featuring The Finesse at Wooly's

Wed, 31 Dec at 09:00 pm Wooly's

Jeff Dunham: Artificial Intelligence Tour

Mon, 29 Dec at 07:00 pm Casey's Center

Red Carpet Premiere

Fri, 12 Dec at 06:30 pm The Fleur Cinema & Cafe

Cocoa & Crafts

Fri, 09 Jan at 06:30 pm 909 Robert D. Ray Drive, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50309

Movin' with Madi

Sat, 20 Dec at 01:30 pm Ballet Des Moines USD 15

Des Moines Hawkeye Hoops Huddle

Sat, 20 Dec at 02:00 pm Iowa Events Center

Dr. Seuss' How The Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical -- Bus Trip

Sat, 20 Dec at 02:30 pm Civic Center of Greater Des Moines

Holiday Hoedown

Fri, 12 Dec at 06:00 pm 4-H Exhibit Building @ Iowa State Fair

Sat Dec 13 Drag Show - 10pm Table Reservation

Sat, 13 Dec at 10:00 pm THE GARDEN USD 8 to 13

Des Moines Cinco De Mayo Bar Crawl

Sat, 02 May at 05:00 pm Johnny's Hall of Fame USD 8 to 33

2026 CIKC AKC DOG SHOWS

Sat, 17 Jan at 08:00 am Varied Industries Building

Guitars Under The Stars 2025

Sat, 20 Dec at 07:30 pm Drake Municipal Observatory

An Irving Berlin White Christmas Revue

Sat, 20 Dec at 07:30 pm 3711 Ingersoll Ave, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa

Winter Solstice Eve at the Observatory

Sat, 20 Dec at 07:30 pm 4898 Observatory Rd, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50311

Ballet Des Moines Presents The Nutcracker

Sat, 13 Dec at 07:00 pm Hoyt Sherman Place

Dinner Detective Des Moines December 13th Public Show

Sat, 13 Dec at 06:00 pm Embassy Suites by Hilton Des Moines Downtown (Des Moines, Iowa)

Tonic Sol-Fa

Fri, 19 Dec at 06:00 pm Hoyt Sherman Place Theater

Good Stand Up Comedy with Dan Alten & Friends

Wed, 10 Dec at 07:00 pm The Lamp Free

Toys for Tots toy drive

Sat, 13 Dec at 06:00 pm Tina’s Rabbit hole

Bad Moms Craftmas: The Naughty Ornament Night Out

Fri, 19 Dec at 06:00 pm 1515 SE 1st St USD 34

Citizens: Acousticathedral

Mon, 15 Dec at 07:00 pm Walnut Creek Church - Downtown USD 18

Duke Tumatoe

Fri, 30 Jan at 07:00 pm Temple Theater

BRAINPHASE at Lefty's

Sat, 13 Dec at 06:00 pm 2307 University Ave, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50311

OTHER BROTHERS - LIVE @ RUMBLE ROOM

Sat, 20 Dec at 08:00 pm 1430 2nd Avenue, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50314

Sat Dec 12 Drag Show - 10pm Table Reservation

Fri, 12 Dec at 10:00 pm THE GARDEN USD 8 to 13

Small Business Connect

Mon, 15 Dec at 05:30 pm Inmobiliaria Inc

Hoyt Sherman Place Holiday Open House

Wed, 17 Dec at 05:00 pm Hoyt Sherman Place

Free Photos with Santa | The Peppermint Trail

Sat, 13 Dec at 09:00 am Chocolaterie Stam Free

Brother Trucker Live at Captain Roy's

Fri, 12 Dec at 07:00 pm 1900 Saylor Road, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50313

The Peppermint Trail presented by Veridian Credit Union

Sat, 13 Dec at 09:00 am Ingersoll Avenue Free

Survey Says: A Friendly Feud Bar Game @ Jack's Place (Des Moines, IA) / Sat Dec 13th @ 8pm

Sat, 13 Dec at 08:00 pm JACKS PLACE

Santa at the Grove

Sat, 20 Dec at 01:00 pm Big Grove Brewery & Taproom Free

Ballet Des Moines Presents The Nutcracker

Sat, 13 Dec at 02:00 pm Hoyt Sherman Place

A very Other Brothers post-Xmas Greenwood gig

Fri, 26 Dec at 09:00 pm The Greenwood Lounge

Ballet Des Moines Presents The Nutcracker

Sun, 14 Dec at 05:00 pm Hoyt Sherman Place

FREE Christmas Jazz Concert

Sat, 13 Dec at 02:00 pm Downtown Des Moines

A Very Vintage Christmas Craft Event

Fri, 19 Dec at 05:00 pm 4119 University Ave USD 45

The Toasters w/ The Bishops and The Uncollectables

Sun, 25 Jan at 07:00 pm 1159 24th Street Des Moines IA 50311

The Wizard of Oz in Concert with the Des Moines Symphony

Sat, 28 Mar at 03:30 pm 221 Walnut St, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50309

Iowa Vestibular Symposium

Sat, 17 Jan at 08:15 am 3200 Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA 50312-4104, United States

Gingerbread Architecture Workshop

Sat, 13 Dec at 11:00 am Des Moines Heritage Center USD 53

Susan Werner

Sat, 04 Apr at 07:00 pm Temple Theater

Howl-iday Cookie Class

Thu, 18 Dec at 05:30 pm Paws and Pints

Comedy Penthouse December

Thu, 18 Dec at 07:00 pm Bash Events & Catering

Euforquestra with The Finesse at Wooly's

Sat, 20 Dec at 07:00 pm Wooly's

SOLD OUT - Tea at the Castle: Holiday Tea

Sat, 13 Dec at 01:00 pm 4025 Tonawanda Dr, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50312

Pottery Peepshow 21➕ - January 31st

Sat, 31 Jan at 07:00 pm Five Monkeys Inc

Punk Rock Saves CHRISTMAS 2025 - Des Moines,IA

Sat, 20 Dec at 04:00 pm Lefty's Live Music

Christmas with Vocal Arts

Sun, 14 Dec at 04:00 pm Westminster Presbyterian Church (4114 Allison Ave, Des Moines, IA)

Tonic Sol-Fa at Hoyt Sherman Place

Sat, 20 Dec at 07:30 pm Hoyt Sherman Place

Shaun Johnson at Hoyt Sherman Place

Sat, 20 Dec Hoyt Sherman Place

12/16 Needle Felt Ugly Sweater Ornaments Craft Party

Tue, 16 Dec at 06:00 pm Confluence Brewing Company

A Nella Thomas Christmas IX

Sat, 20 Dec at 07:00 pm 1159 24th Street Des Moines IA 50311

The Guilty Pleasures

Wed, 31 Dec at 09:00 pm 1159 24th Street Des Moines IA 50311

Christmas Book and Record Pop-Up Sale

Sun, 14 Dec at 12:00 pm Confluence Brewing Company

A Christmas Carol

Thu, 11 Dec Stoner Studio Theater - Des Moines Performing Arts

Fly Me To The Moon: The Max Wellman Big Band Sings Sinatra & More

Fri, 09 Jan at 07:00 pm 1326 Walnut St, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50309

Puzzle Fight Club & Ugly Sweater Party

Wed, 10 Dec at 07:00 pm Big Grove Brewery & Taproom USD 70

December Shelf Love Book Club

Sun, 14 Dec at 07:00 pm Shelf Love DSM Free

BEAVERDALE BICYCLES HOLIDAY LIGHTS RIDE

Sat, 13 Dec at 05:30 pm Beaverdale Bicycles

Whiskey Hill // FREE!

Sat, 13 Dec at 08:00 pm 1163 24th St, Unit B Des Moines IA 50311

Marys Meals Christmas Kitchen Trivia Night

Sat, 20 Dec at 06:30 pm Saint Augustin's Catholic Church Free

SOLD OUT: ARL Howl-iday Bingo

Wed, 17 Dec at 06:00 pm 5452 N.E. 22nd St., Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50313

NEW DATE: Kings Kaleidoscope with Hollyn at Wooly's

Sun, 07 Jun at 07:00 pm Wooly's

Ratts Underground Records Punk Rock Flea Matket

Sat, 13 Dec at 10:00 am Merle Hay Mall

RUNA

Sat, 28 Feb at 07:30 pm Franklin Junior High USD 39

Ballet Des Moines Presents The Nutcracker

Sun, 14 Dec at 01:00 pm Hoyt Sherman Place

Sip and color - holiday open house

Fri, 12 Dec at 03:00 pm 97 Indiana Ave, Des Moines, IA 50314-3156, United States

Dessa at Woolys

Fri, 12 Dec at 07:00 pm Woolys

Sound Bath

Sun, 21 Dec at 05:00 pm 1251 Keosauqua Way, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50309

Blue Christmas: A Service of Comfort and Hope

Sat, 20 Dec at 05:00 pm 3700 Cottage Grove Ave, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50311

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