Arts events in Des Moines

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Rod Stewart "One Last Time" Tickets Des Moines IA Iowa State Fair

 Fri, 14 Aug at 08:00 pm 3000 E Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317-2465, United States

Wicked Tickets Des Moines Civic Center IA

 Wed, 02 Sep at 07:30 pm 221 Walnut St, Des Moines, IA 50309-2104, United States

Capital City PrideFest 2026

 Fri, 12 Jun at 05:00 pm Historic East Village

Lainey Wilson Tickets Des Moines IA Iowa State Fair

 Sun, 16 Aug at 08:00 pm 3000 E Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317-2465, United States

Hardy Tickets Des Moines IA Iowa State Fair

 Thu, 13 Aug at 08:00 pm 3000 E Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317-2465, United States

CelebrAsian 2026: The Story of US

 Fri, 22 May at 11:00 am Western Gateway Park

AViD Presents: Julia Quinn

Tue, 07 Apr at 07:00 pm Hoyt Sherman Place

Clint Black in Des Moines

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

Des Moines Arts Festival 2026

 Fri, 26 Jun at 04:00 am Des Moines Arts Festival

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

Fortune Feimster

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

Brit Floyd: The Moon, The Wall And Beyond

 Mon, 01 Jun at 07:30 pm 221 Walnut St, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50309

Iowa Wild Fan Appreciation Night featuring Jordan Beem!

 Sat, 18 Apr at 04:30 pm Casey's Center

6th Annual Middle of the Map Tattoo Convention

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

Snow Tha Product in Des Moines

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

Karrin Allyson in Des Moines

 Fri, 15 May at 07:00 pm Noce

Des Moines Time Travelers Vintage Expo 2026

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

Jackie Venson

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

Marty Stuart and His Fabulous Superlatives

 Thu, 04 Jun at 06:00 pm Hoyt Sherman Place Theater

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

Jefferson Starship

 Thu, 10 Sep Hoyt Sherman Place Theater

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

Tigers Jaw in Des Moines

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

Susan Werner

 Sat, 04 Apr at 07:00 pm Temple Theater

Daniel Donato

 Sun, 12 Jul at 07:00 pm 1159 24th Street Des Moines IA 50311

St. Paul and The Broken Bones

 Mon, 29 Jun at 06:00 pm Hoyt Sherman Place Theater

Tigirlily Gold in Des Moines

 Sun, 16 Aug at 08:00 pm Iowa State Fairgrounds

WoodmenLife IA Senior Day 2026 - Des Moines, IA

 Fri, 24 Apr at 03:30 pm Iowa Events Center USD 27

AViD Presents: Maria Semple

 Thu, 16 Apr at 07:00 pm 1000 Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50309

Matt McCusker

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

Botanical Blues

Sun, 29 Mar at 01:00 pm 909 Robert D. Ray Drive, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50309

Des Moines Makers Market & Bar Hop

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

Henry Cho

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

Last Call w/ Max Wellman

 Sat, 21 Mar 1326 Walnut St, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50309

Christopher Cross

 Wed, 17 Jun 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

Social Saturday: Plot Twist

 Sat, 11 Apr at 11:00 am Des Moines Art Center

Jimmy Failla

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

Eddie 9V w/ Cherokee Social

 Wed, 01 Apr at 07:00 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

BYU Noteworthy & Vocal Point

 Tue, 28 Apr Hoyt Sherman Place Theater

KBong in Des Moines

 Fri, 05 Jun at 08:00 pm xBk Live

Uncorked

 Thu, 23 Apr at 05:30 pm 7401 SW 9th St, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50315

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

Devon Allman's Blues Summit

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

Pottery Peepshow 21➕ - April 4th

 Sat, 04 Apr at 07:00 pm Five Monkeys Inc

2026 DMPS Foundation Dinner

 Thu, 16 Apr at 05:30 pm Iowa Events Center

Kids That Fly and Post Sex Nachos w/ Kid Sistr

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

2026 Latino Film Festival | Festival de Cine Latino 2026

Sat, 11 Apr at 12:30 pm The Varsity Cinema

Easter Services

 Sat, 04 Apr at 02:00 pm 2500 University Avenue, Des Moines, IA

AViD Presents: Shannon Chakraborty

 Thu, 14 May at 07:00 pm 1000 Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50309

Garden Gallery Rendezvous Pt. 2

 Fri, 10 Apr at 07:30 pm The Garden

Matt Mason w/ Luke Fox

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

Wednesday in Des Moines

 Wed, 15 Jul at 07:30 pm Casey's Center

Southside Sunday Market 2026

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

AViD Presents: Tayari Jones

Mon, 15 Jun at 07:00 pm 1000 Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50309

Johnny Cosmic in Des Moines

 Fri, 05 Jun at 07:00 pm xBk Live

An Evening with The Bruce Katz Band

 Sun, 26 Apr at 07:00 pm 1159 24th Street Des Moines IA 50311

A Tribute to Billy Joel with Billy Nation

 Sun, 19 Apr at 03:00 pm Des Moines Temple Theater

The Little Book Presents: Sarah Gailey

 Sat, 16 May at 03:00 pm Grand View University Viking Theatre

DED w/ Dropout Kings, VRSTY, and SAFE SPACE

 Tue, 21 Jul at 07:00 pm 1159 24th Street Des Moines IA 50311

Iowa Cubs Baseball Romance Night

Sat, 23 May at 03:00 pm Principal Park

Read to Succeed Luncheon

 Sat, 11 Apr at 12:00 pm Gregory & Suzie Glazer Burt Boys & Girls Club Free

2026 Art Festival

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

AViD Presents: Patrick Bringley at the Des Moines Arts Festival

 Sat, 27 Jun at 11:00 am 1000 Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50309

80s kids

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

An Evening with Charlie Cook 2026

 Wed, 15 Apr at 07:30 pm Sheslow Auditorium Free

Kings Kaleidoscope

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

✨🎉 Green Mama's April First Friday Open House at Mainframe Studios ✨🎉

 Fri, 03 Apr at 05:00 pm 900 Keosaqua Way #374, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50309

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

Lilly Hiatt

 Mon, 30 Mar at 07:00 pm 1159 24th Street Des Moines IA 50311

Live Performance, Film Screening, and Artist Conversation: “The Fall”

 Sat, 11 Apr at 01:30 pm Des Moines Art Center

The Gabriel Espinosa Band, feat. Pianist Misha Tsiganov - National Act!

 Fri, 24 Apr at 07:00 pm 1326 Walnut St, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50309

The Guilty Pleasures with Super 8

 Sat, 30 May at 07:00 pm 1159 24th Street Des Moines IA 50311

“Artists Around a Table” Exhibition Opening Celebration, hosted by Print Club

 Fri, 24 Apr at 05:00 pm Des Moines Art Center

KUD Dukat: Folklore Festival

 Fri, 24 Apr Hoyt Sherman Place Theater

The Des Moines Big Band, in residence

 Tue, 19 May at 07:00 pm 1326 Walnut St, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50309

May the 4th Be With You Psychic Fair

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

2026 Poetry Palooza

 Thu, 16 Apr at 06:30 pm Grand View University Viking Theatre

International Women’s MTB Day 2026

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

Jazz Appreciation Month Concert

 Sun, 19 Apr at 12:00 pm Patty and Fred Turner Jazz Center

DSM FLEA 2 YEAR CELEBRATION MARKET

 Sat, 06 Jun at 03:00 pm 555 E 4th St

Joe & Jobim w/ Aviana Gedler

 Sat, 30 May at 07:00 pm 1326 Walnut St, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50309

Bug Hunter / The Narcissist Cookbook / Jam Mechanics

 Wed, 05 Aug at 07:00 pm 1159 24th Street Des Moines IA 50311

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

2025 Becky Zallek Thanksgiving Throwdown

 Sat, 04 Apr at 09:00 am Prospect Rd, Des Moines, IA 50314, United States

Amazing Iowa Scientists Book Signing & Launch Party

 Sat, 11 Apr at 04:00 pm Science Center of Iowa Free

Crazy for You, A George & Ira Gershwin Musical

 Fri, 17 Apr at 07:30 pm 831 42nd St, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50312

9th Annual Greater Iowa Sporting Collectibles Show

 Sat, 13 Jun at 09:00 am 6111 Fleur Dr, Des Moines, IA 50321-2851, United States

11th Annual Cloris Awards

 Sun, 30 Aug at 05:00 pm Sheslow Auditorium

Caster Volor / Psycho X / Parabola

 Thu, 21 May at 07:00 pm 1159 24th Street Des Moines IA 50311

Art Mart DSM After Dark at Chuck's Restaurant

Sat, 25 Apr at 04:30 pm Chuck's Restaurant

KC Trombonist Marcus Lewis w/ His Quintet

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

R&B Fest Is Coming To Des Moines!

 Sat, 19 Sep at 04:00 pm PLATFORM USD 48

Film Screening: Experimental Animation in the Era of Women’s Liberation

 Sun, 29 Mar at 01:30 pm Des Moines Art Center

Dreamgirls - Revue Show at The Ingersoll

 Fri, 17 Apr at 07:30 pm The Ingersoll