Arts events in Des Moines

Check out happening arts events all around Des Moines, IA

Winter Jam 2026 - Des Moines, IA

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

FREE Iowa Home Expo, March 2026

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

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

Fortune Feimster

 Sat, 18 Apr at 06:00 pm Hoyt Sherman Place Theater

Carly Pearce

 Wed, 01 Apr at 06:00 pm Hoyt Sherman Place Theater

Atreyu in Des Moines

 Fri, 17 Apr at 07:00 pm Wooly's

6th Annual Middle of the Map Tattoo Convention

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

Jim Breuer

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

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

Toto

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

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

Des Moines Time Travelers Vintage Expo 2026

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

Marty Stuart and His Fabulous Superlatives

 Wed, 25 Mar at 06:00 pm Hoyt Sherman Place Theater

Snow Tha Product in Des Moines

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

Fred Hersch Trio: Legendary Jazz Pianist

 Fri, 17 Apr at 07:30 pm Sheslow Auditorium

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

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

The Browning, Within Destruction in Des Moines

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

Tigers Jaw in Des Moines

 Thu, 18 Jun at 07:00 pm Wooly's

Merkules in Des Moines

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

Susan Werner

 Sat, 04 Apr at 07:00 pm Temple Theater

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

Social Saturday: Love it or Leave it!

 Sat, 14 Feb at 11:00 am Des Moines Art Center

Henry Cho

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

The Floozies, Too Many Zooz in Des Moines

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

Matt McCusker

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

BYU Noteworthy & Vocal Point

 Tue, 28 Apr Hoyt Sherman Place Theater

Des Moines Makers Market & Bar Hop

 Sun, 12 Apr at 01:00 pm Exile Brewing Co.

Ballet Des Moines: Nothing Holds Still

 Thu, 26 Feb at 06:00 pm Hoyt Sherman Place Theater

Rittz, Dropout Kings in Des Moines

 Fri, 06 Mar at 07:00 pm xBk Live

Bria Skonberg Quintet: A Modern Take on Traditional Jazz

 Fri, 27 Mar at 07:30 pm Sheslow Auditorium

Weary Ramblers at Temple Theater

 Thu, 19 Feb at 07:00 pm Temple Theater

ARL Eggstravaganza

 Sat, 28 Mar at 11:00 am 5452 N.E. 22nd St., Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50313

Spring Equinox Psychic Fair 2026

 Fri, 20 Mar at 03:00 pm Merle Hay Mall, Des Moines, IA 50310, United States

Brigitte Calls Me Baby

 Tue, 14 Apr at 08:00 pm 1159 24th Street Des Moines IA 50311

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

 Fri, 27 Feb at 07:30 pm 3711 Ingersoll Ave, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa

Eddie 9V w/ Cherokee Social

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

Devon Allman's Blues Summit

 Mon, 27 Apr at 06:00 pm Hoyt Sherman Place Theater

TurnTable & Noce Present: Veronica Swift - National Act!

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

Matt Mason

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

Des Moines Cinco De Mayo Bar Crawl

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

Jimmy Failla

 Fri, 01 May at 06:00 pm Hoyt Sherman Place Theater

Paint & Sip at Jasper Winery!

 Sun, 08 Mar at 02:00 pm Jasper Winery

Kids That Fly and Post Sex Nachos

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

Emily Ann Roberts in Des Moines

 Sat, 09 May at 07:00 pm Casey's Center

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

Copy of Entrepreneurs of Iowa Winter GALA | Business Conference Event

 Sat, 28 Feb at 09:00 am Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton USD 175 to 225

Southside Sunday Market 2026

 Sun, 07 Jun at 09:00 am 1111 E Army Post Rd, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50320

Suffs

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

On a Winter's Night

 Sun, 01 Mar at 07:00 pm Temple Theater

Last Call w/ Max Wellman

 Sat, 21 Mar at 09:30 pm 1326 Walnut St, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50309

Doddle POP at Temple Theater at Des Moines Performing Arts

 Sat, 18 Apr Temple Theater at Des Moines Performing Arts

Kings Kaleidoscope

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

The Lubben Brothers at Temple Theater at Des Moines Performing Arts

 Sat, 25 Apr Temple Theater at Des Moines Performing Arts

A Conversation with Artist Hans Werner Poschauko and Curator Ashton Cooper

 Sat, 14 Feb at 01:30 pm Des Moines Art Center

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

Iowa Wild Hockey Romance Night

Sat, 21 Mar at 02:00 pm Carpenter

Peregrine Falcon Watch

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

Valentine Poetry Reading and Dinner

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

2026 Art Festival

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

Family Fun Night

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

The Listening Room: Songwriter Andrew Hoyt

 Thu, 19 Feb 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

Favorite Poem Project

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

Wine, Food & Beer Showcase

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

Kyle Smith in Des Moines

 Wed, 27 May at 08:00 pm xBk Live

Valentine's Day Social 2026

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

Charlie Parr

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

February Poetry Slam

 Tue, 17 Feb at 07:00 pm Twisted Vine Brewery 112 SE 4th St, Des Moines, IA 50309

Design Jam 2026

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

Iowa Bonsai Association Spring Show & Sale

 Sat, 18 Apr at 09:00 am 909 Robert D. Ray Drive, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50309

Jackie Venson

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

Aesop Bops at Temple Theater at Des Moines Performing Arts

 Sat, 09 May Temple Theater at Des Moines Performing Arts

The Twilight Zone UnScripted

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

Get to Know Your Gouda

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

May the 4th Be With You Psychic Fair

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

DBIA-Iowa | Iowa United Basketball Site Tour

 Thu, 19 Feb at 04:00 pm UNITED BASKETBALL USD 0 to 21

Pressed Flower Wall Art Class

 Wed, 18 Feb at 05:00 pm Glitter Factory DSM USD 52

Mini Canvas Art

 Thu, 26 Mar at 05:30 pm 909 Robert D. Ray Drive, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50309

Monstera Leaf Stained Glass Art

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

Des Moines Watercolor Skyline Workshop -

Thu, 19 Feb at 05:30 pm Glitter Factory DSM

Choir! Choir! Choir!

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

Botanical Bath Bombs

 Thu, 19 Feb at 05:30 pm 909 Robert D. Ray Drive, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50309

Social by Nature: Environmental Photojournalism for a More Hopeful Future

 Thu, 12 Mar at 07:00 pm Tom and Ruth Harkin Center Free

Tea & Talk Series at Terrace Hill

 Sat, 07 Feb at 02:00 pm Terrace Hill USD 13 to 39

Loose Leaf: Women's History Month Booktalk + Tea

 Wed, 25 Mar at 06:00 pm Franklin Avenue Library

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

Statem!nt Pop Up Consignment for Adults - 40 to 80% Off Retail!

 Thu, 19 Mar at 12:00 pm 3000 E Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317-2465, United States

Twilight Zone UnScripted at Temple Theater at Des Moines Performing Arts

 Tue, 17 Mar Temple Theater at Des Moines Performing Arts

Connection Circle + Sound Bath

Tue, 17 Feb at 06:30 pm Inner Space Des Moines

The Tannahill Weavers in Des Moines

 Sat, 28 Mar at 07:30 pm

KUD Dukat: Folklore Festival

 Fri, 24 Apr Hoyt Sherman Place Theater

Des Moines University Regional Simulation Center Open House

 Thu, 05 Mar at 03:00 pm 3200 Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA 50312-4104, United States

Black History Month Scavenger Hunt

 Fri, 20 Feb at 11:00 am Franklin Avenue Library

2026 Iowa Poetry Association Poetry Slam Finals

 Sat, 18 Apr at 07:00 pm Grand View University Viking Theatre

Hudson Freeman w/ Brian Gerald Bulger

 Tue, 10 Mar at 07:00 pm 1159 24th Street Des Moines IA 50311

WinterJam 2026 - ChildFund Intl Volunteers - Des Moines, IA

 Sun, 15 Mar at 02:30 pm Casey's Center Free

The Fashion Circuit Spring/Summer 2026 Show

 Fri, 08 May at 07:00 pm The Frenchway Building

I'm Gonna Marry You Tobey Maguire - Audio Described & ASL Signed Performance

 Sat, 06 Jun Stoner Studio Theater - Des Moines Performing Arts

TEST_2026 Drake University Voice Intensive

 Mon, 08 Jun at 09:00 am Harmon Fine Arts Center USD 0 to 400