Arts events in Des Moines

Check out happening arts events all around Des Moines, IA

Fortune Feimster

 Fri, 30 Jan at 06:00 pm Hoyt Sherman Place Theater

FREE Iowa Home Expo, March 2026

 Fri, 13 Mar at 12:00 pm Iowa State Fairgrounds Free

Charlie Berens: The Lost and Found Tour

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

Clint Black in Des Moines

 Sat, 09 May at 07:30 pm Casey's Center

Stavros Halkias

 Tue, 17 Feb at 06:00 pm Hoyt Sherman Place Theater

Jim Breuer

 Sun, 22 Mar at 06:00 pm Hoyt Sherman Place Theater

Rhythm & Pep Presents: The Roaring Twenties - A Variety Show

 Fri, 30 Jan at 08:00 pm 1159 24th Street Des Moines IA 50311

6th Annual Middle of the Map Tattoo Convention

Fri, 10 Apr at 02:00 pm 730 3rd St., Des Moines, IA

Toto

 Tue, 10 Mar at 06:00 pm Hoyt Sherman Place Theater

WinterFest Small Business Market 2026

 Sat, 24 Jan at 08:00 am Iowa Events Center

Gabby's Dollhouse Live!

 Wed, 11 Feb at 06:00 pm Hoyt Sherman Place Theater

The Browning, Within Destruction in Des Moines

 Wed, 18 Feb at 06:30 pm Wooly's

The Official Lucky's St Patrick's Day Bar Crawl - Des Moines

 Sat, 14 Mar at 04:00 pm Tonic Court Ave. USD 14 to 20

JJ Grey & Mofro

 Tue, 03 Feb at 06:00 pm Hoyt Sherman Place Theater

Joyce Manor, Militarie Gun in Des Moines

 Thu, 30 Apr at 07:00 pm Wooly's

Jim Brickman in Des Moines

 Sat, 09 May at 07:30 pm The Ingersoll

Fred Hersch Trio: Legendary Jazz Pianist

 Fri, 17 Apr at 07:30 pm Sheslow Auditorium

Spring Arts & Crafts Show at The Iowa State Fairgrounds in Des Moines!

Fri, 13 Mar at 03:00 pm 3000 E Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317-2465, United States

Des Moines Time Travelers Vintage Expo 2026

 Sat, 04 Apr at 10:00 am Iowa Events Center

Snow Tha Product in Des Moines

 Tue, 21 Apr at 07:00 pm Val Air Ballroom

Merkules in Des Moines

 Sat, 14 Mar at 07:00 pm Wooly's

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

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

Des Moines Comic & Toy Show - Free Event March 28-29 Merle Hay Mall

 Sat, 28 Mar at 10:00 am Merle Hay Mall

Koo Koo in Des Moines

 Sun, 15 Feb at 01:00 pm xBk Live

Steely Dane, the ultimate Steely Dan tribute at the Des Moines Performing Arts Center

 Fri, 23 Jan at 07:30 pm Des Moines Performing Arts - DMPA

The Floozies, Too Many Zooz in Des Moines

 Mon, 09 Mar at 07:00 pm Wooly's

Susan Werner

 Sat, 04 Apr at 07:00 pm Temple Theater

Winter Jam 2026 - Des Moines, IA

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

TurnTable & Noce Present: The Goldings/Bernstein/Stewart Trio - National Act!

 Sat, 28 Feb at 07:00 pm 1326 Walnut St, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50309

Robbie Burns Dinner 2026

 Sun, 25 Jan at 05:00 pm 210 4th St, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50309

Wayne "The Train" Hancock w/ Nicky Diamonds

 Tue, 03 Feb at 07:00 pm 1159 24th Street Des Moines IA 50311

Matt McCusker

 Fri, 10 Apr at 06:00 pm Hoyt Sherman Place Theater

C.S. Lewis' The Screwtape Letters

 Fri, 06 Mar at 06:00 pm Hoyt Sherman Place Theater

BYU Noteworthy & Vocal Point

 Tue, 28 Apr Hoyt Sherman Place Theater

Bria Skonberg Quintet: A Modern Take on Traditional Jazz

 Fri, 27 Mar at 07:30 pm Sheslow Auditorium

Henry Cho

 Wed, 08 Apr at 06:00 pm Hoyt Sherman Place Theater

Des Moines Cinco De Mayo Bar Crawl

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

Circus of Bubbles - America's Favorite Bubble Show!

 Sat, 24 Jan at 07:00 pm Franklin Event Center USD 21 to 26

Des Moines New Age & Psychic fair ,Spring Equinox 2026

 Fri, 20 Mar at 02:00 pm Merle Hay Mall, Des Moines, IA 50310, United States

Eddie 9V

 Wed, 01 Apr at 07:00 pm 1159 24th Street Des Moines IA 50311

Galentine's Day

 Fri, 13 Feb at 05:00 pm Big Grove Brewery & Taproom Free

Assemblé presented by Bank of America

 Thu, 12 Feb at 06:00 pm Ballet Des Moines USD 148

Choir! Choir! Choir! Presents: We Will CHOIR! You!: An EPIC QUEEN Sing-along

 Fri, 15 May at 06:00 pm 221 Walnut St, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50309

2026 Central Iowa Wedding Choice Awards!

 Fri, 06 Feb at 06:00 pm Curate

TurnTable & Noce Present: Veronica Swift - National Act!

 Sun, 05 Apr at 07:00 pm 1326 Walnut St, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50309

Suffs

 Tue, 28 Apr at 07:30 pm 221 Walnut St, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50309

Keystone Species by Alex Pines

 Fri, 23 Jan at 05:00 pm 600 6th Ave, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50309

Kings Kaleidoscope

 Sat, 06 Jun at 06:00 pm Wooly's

The Tannahill Weavers

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

Family Fun Night

 Sat, 07 Mar at 06:30 pm Pioneer Columbus Community Center

Vocalist Cyrille Aimee - National Act!

 Wed, 18 Mar at 07:00 pm 1326 Walnut St, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50309

Member Sweetheart Dance

 Thu, 12 Feb at 06:30 pm 7401 SW 9th St, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50315

DSMPC Library Relaunch & Renaming Ceremony

 Sun, 01 Feb at 02:00 pm 1620 Pleasant St, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50314

First Fridays at Mainframe Studios

 Fri, 06 Feb at 05:00 pm Mainframe Studios

Iowa Wild Hockey Romance Night

Sat, 21 Mar at 02:00 pm Carpenter

Global Game Jam - Des Moines

 Fri, 30 Jan at 04:00 pm Gravitate Coworking (Downtown)

5 Time Grammy Nominee Karrin Allyson - National Act!

 Thu, 14 May at 07:00 pm 1326 Walnut St, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50309

Meet the Author - Grant Faulkner

 Fri, 23 Jan at 06:30 pm 2629 Beaver Ave Ste S1, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50310

Black History Month: Sensiil Studios’ 4th Anniversary Celebration

 Sat, 31 Jan at 08:00 pm 204 12th St, Des Moines, IA 50309

Charlie Parr

 Sun, 22 Mar at 07:00 pm 1159 24th Street Des Moines IA 50311

Valentine Poetry Reading and Dinner

 Sat, 14 Feb at 07:00 pm 4119 University Ave USD 59

Winterfest Market VLS Meetup — Shop, Connect & Celebrate Local Makers!

 Sat, 24 Jan at 10:00 am EMC Expo Center Free

Entrepreneurs of Iowa Winter GALA | Hilton | Business Conference Event

 Sat, 24 Jan at 08:45 am Hilton Des Moines Downtown USD 175 to 1,050

The Sound of Gospel

 Thu, 12 Feb at 06:00 pm Hoyt Sherman Place Theater

George Washington Carver Day at the Hall of Laureates

 Tue, 03 Feb at 09:00 am World Food Prize Hall of Laureates Free

Paint & Sip at The Royal Mile - Silly Geese

 Wed, 11 Feb at 06:00 pm 210 4th St, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50309

Wine, Food & Beer Showcase

 Fri, 06 Mar at 06:00 pm Des Moines Marriott Downtown

Favorite Poem Project

 Sat, 14 Feb at 02:00 pm RDG Planning & Design

Fake Your Way To The Top: The Music of the Dreamgirls

 Sat, 28 Feb at 07:30 pm 3711 Ingersoll Ave, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa

KC Percussionist John Kizilarmut & Co.

 Thu, 29 Jan at 07:00 pm 1326 Walnut St, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50309

Unity Center of Des Moines Arts Fair

 Sat, 14 Mar at 12:00 am Unity Center of Des Moines

Design Jam 2026

 Fri, 20 Mar at 06:00 pm Gravitate Coworking (Downtown) Free

Josiah Hesse with On Fire For God

 Thu, 22 Jan at 06:30 pm 2629 Beaver Ave Ste S1, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50310

May the 4th Be With You Psychic Fair

 Sat, 02 May at 11:00 am Des Moines New Age Shop

Get to Know Your Gouda

 Thu, 26 Feb at 05:30 pm Iowa Food Cooperative USD 5 to 50

2026 Art Festival

Sun, 07 Jun at 10:00 am 1900 Saylor Road, Des Moines, IA

Valentine's Day Social 2026

 Sat, 14 Feb at 05:00 pm 900 Keosauqua Way USD 56

International Women’s MTB Day 2026

 Sat, 02 May at 11:00 am Greenwood Park, Des Moines

On a Winter's Night

 Sun, 01 Mar at 07:00 pm Temple Theater

Choir! Choir! Choir!

 Fri, 15 May at 11:00 pm Des Moines Performing Arts - Temple Theater

Kids That Fly and Post Sex Nachos

 Sat, 11 Apr at 08:00 pm 1159 24th Street Des Moines IA 50311

TX2, buffalo_farm, Flat Out in Des Moines

 Thu, 19 Feb at 08:00 pm xBk Live

Alison Krauss & Union Station Featuring Jerry Douglas

 Sun, 14 Jun at 07:30 pm Des Moines Water Works Park

The Official 90s vs Y2K Bar Crawl - Des Moines

 Sat, 18 Jul at 04:00 pm Pints Bar Rooftop - PBR Country USD 8 to 32

“Bill Owens: Work and Leisure” Gallery Talk with Senior Curator Laura Burkhalter

 Sun, 01 Feb at 01:30 pm Des Moines Art Center

Weary Ramblers at Temple Theater

 Thu, 19 Feb at 07:00 pm Temple Theater

Matt Mason

 Thu, 23 Apr at 07:00 pm 1159 24th Street Des Moines IA 50311

Paint & Sip at Jasper Winery!

 Sun, 08 Mar at 02:00 pm Jasper Winery

Peregrine Falcon Watch

 Wed, 18 Mar at 09:00 am Iowa State Capitol Free

CLASS: Swirling Skies: A "Starry Night" Workshop

 Sat, 07 Feb at 10:00 am Hoyt Sherman Place

Whitney Cummings

 Fri, 27 Mar at 06:00 pm Hoyt Sherman Place Theater

The Twilight Zone UnScripted

 Tue, 17 Mar at 07:00 pm Temple for Performing Arts

'You Know Nothing' Book Launch and Reading

 Thu, 26 Feb at 05:30 pm 1159 24th Street Des Moines IA 50311

The Silversmith Tour Launch Party & Release Event

 Tue, 24 Feb at 07:00 pm Shelf Love DSM USD 29

Monstera Leaf Stained Glass Art

 Sat, 14 Mar at 01:00 pm 909 Robert D. Ray Drive, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50309

Series Book Club: Dungeon Crawler Carl

 Tue, 03 Feb at 06:00 pm 520 Euclid Ave, Suite 102, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50313

Iowa Poetry Association Poetry Slam - DSM Qualifier

 Thu, 12 Feb at 06:00 pm 3613 6th Ave, Des Moines, IA 50313-4154, United States

True Hearts Fortune Fair

 Sat, 07 Feb at 11:00 am Merle Hay Mall, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50322

Aspire to Inspire: Hospitality as Leadership

 Fri, 20 Feb at 08:00 am University Ave, Des Moines, IA 50311, United States

Jackie Venson

 Fri, 15 May at 08:00 pm 1159 24th Street Des Moines IA 50311