Arts events in Des Moines

Check out happening arts events all around Des Moines, IA

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

Des Moines Symphony’s Yankee Doodle Pops

 Fri, 03 Jul at 08:30 pm Iowa State Capitol (1007 E Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA)

Capital City PrideFest 2026

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

Wicked Tickets Des Moines Civic Center IA

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

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

Des Moines Arts Festival 2026

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

The Halloween Bar Crawl - Des Moines

 Sat, 31 Oct at 04:00 pm Hessen Haus USD 14 to 20

Aimee Mann

 Sun, 26 Jul at 12:30 am Hoyt Sherman Place

Marty Stuart and His Fabulous Superlatives

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

Aaron Watson in Des Moines

 Sun, 23 Aug at 07:00 pm Iowa State Fairgrounds

Candlelight: Tribute to Metallica

 Sat, 13 Jun at 08:30 pm World Food Prize Hall of Laureates USD 57 to 84

Candlelight: Coldplay & Imagine Dragons

 Sat, 13 Jun at 06:30 pm World Food Prize Hall of Laureates USD 41 to 79

St. Paul and The Broken Bones

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

Goodguys Heartland Nationals

 Fri, 03 Jul at 08:00 am Iowa State Fair Grounds

Candlelight: Tribute to ABBA & More

 Fri, 10 Jul at 08:45 pm Scottish Rite Consistory USD 36 to 57

Serial Killer Speakeasy - Des Moines, IA

 Thu, 11 Jun at 06:00 pm The Grand Hall at Temple Theater USD 59

Steve Martin in Des Moines

 Sun, 11 Oct at 07:00 pm Des Moines Civic Center

Jefferson Starship

 Thu, 10 Sep Hoyt Sherman Place Theater

Christopher Cross

 Wed, 17 Jun Hoyt Sherman Place Theater

The Acacia Strain in Des Moines

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

2026 Beaverdale Bluegrass Festival

 Sat, 11 Jul at 02:00 pm Tower Park

The 90s vs Y2K Bar Crawl - Des Moines

 Sat, 18 Jul at 04:00 pm Hessen Haus USD 14 to 20

Candlelight: Long Live the Rock Legends

 Fri, 10 Jul at 06:30 pm Scottish Rite Consistory USD 37 to 61

The Band Feel

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

Candlelight: The Lord of the Rings

 Sat, 15 Aug at 06:30 pm Scottish Rite Consistory USD 48 to 72

Ugly Kid Joe, Platinum Moon in Des Moines

 Thu, 03 Sep at 07:30 pm Wooly's

Tigers Jaw in Des Moines

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

Tigirlily Gold in Des Moines

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

Micky Dolenz

 Sat, 07 Nov Hoyt Sherman Place Theater

Gary Owen

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

2026 Des Moines Summer Arts, Crafts & Vendor Market

 Fri, 05 Jun at 10:00 am Des Moines Water Works Park Free

Social Saturday: Pride and Seek

 Sat, 13 Jun at 11:00 am Des Moines Art Center

515 Cornhole at The Iowa State Fair!

 Sun, 23 Aug at 11:00 am Iowa State Fairground

Pulse Life Advocates Christmas Gala with Jim Caviezel

 Sat, 21 Nov at 05:00 pm 233 Center St, Des Moines, IA 50309-1323, United States

FLIP Fabrique: Summer Break

 Mon, 15 Jun at 06:00 pm Water Works Park Amphitheater

Des Moines Downtown Art Market

 Fri, 21 Aug at 10:00 am Pappajohn Sculpture Park Free

512: The Selena Experience

 Sat, 03 Oct at 05:30 pm 3711 Ingersoll Ave, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50312

Johnny Cosmic in Des Moines

 Fri, 05 Jun at 07:00 pm xBk Live

Des Moines Comic, Card, & Toy Show - Free Event Oct 24 & 25 Merle Hay Mall

 Sat, 24 Oct at 10:00 am Merle Hay Mall

Juneteenth Poetry Jam + Open Mic

 Fri, 19 Jun at 08:00 pm 1159 24th Street Des Moines IA 50311

Ballet Des Moines Summer Tour

 Thu, 11 Jun at 05:00 pm Des Moines Water Works Park Amphitheater

I'm In Love: Jane Monheit Sings Cole Porter - National Act!

 Sat, 08 Aug at 07:00 pm 1326 Walnut St, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50309

Stayin' Alive - One Night of the Bee Gees

 Thu, 19 Nov Hoyt Sherman Place Theater

AViD Presents: Tayari Jones

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

Southside Sunday Market 2026

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

Wednesday in Des Moines

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

Kings Kaleidoscope

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

Season of Souls Psychic Fair 2026

 Fri, 30 Oct at 03:00 pm Merle Hay Mall, Des Moines, IA 50310, United States

The Impossible Dream: A Night of Broadway w/ Napoleon Douglas

 Sat, 27 Jun at 07:00 pm 1326 Walnut St, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50309

Dance Fitness with Tony Zika

 Sun, 28 Jun at 09:00 am Cowles Commons

KBong in Des Moines

 Fri, 05 Jun at 08:00 pm xBk Live

6th Annual Central Iowa Trans Lives Festival

 Sat, 06 Jun at 10:00 am First Unitarian Church of Des Moines Iowa

The Garden Party

 Sun, 07 Jun at 11:00 am 4025 Tonawanda Dr, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50312

The Songbook Project: An Evening Of Standards w/ Andrew Walesch & Max Wellman

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

Luke Fox - Jethro's Southside - Live Music

 Sat, 06 Jun at 02:00 pm Jethro's Bigfoot

Lakeview in Des Moines

 Fri, 04 Sep at 07:00 pm Wooly's

26th Annual Cruise to the Carousel Car Show

 Sun, 30 Aug at 09:00 am Heritage Carousel

Last Call w/ Max Wellman

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

FLIP Fabrique: Summer Break

 Sat, 13 Jun at 10:00 am Cowles Commons

Party in the Park

 Sat, 13 Jun at 01:00 pm Evelyn K Davis Park Free

A Scandalous Soiree: A regency inspired burlesque tea party

 Fri, 07 Aug at 07:00 pm The Bank at The Little Book USD 50 to 66

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

The Dolly Show - Sponsored by Trixie's Salon & Spa

 Fri, 31 Jul at 05:30 pm 3711 Ingersoll Ave, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50312

BIG STICK ENERGY Tour with Sarina Bowen & Rebecca Jenshak

 Thu, 02 Jul at 06:30 pm Shelf Love DSM USD 27

2026 LGBTQ Legacy Leader Awards

 Thu, 10 Sep at 04:30 pm Krause Gateway Center USD 61 to 77

MJ The Illusion

 Thu, 25 Jun at 05:30 pm 3711 Ingersoll Ave, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50312

The Droptines

Fri, 07 Aug at 08:00 pm 1159 24th Street Des Moines IA 50311

"New Era" Recital 2026

 Sat, 13 Jun at 12:00 pm Franklin Jr High Event Center

Capital City Gaming Con 2026

 Fri, 16 Oct at 12:00 pm Holiday Inn Des Moines-Airport/Conf Center

Soulful Sounds in Des Moines

 Wed, 24 Jun at 07:00 pm The Shop DSM

Tallgrass: The Des Moines Festival of Ideas 2026

 Fri, 07 Aug at 06:00 pm Sheslow Auditorium/The Shop USD 0 to 55

Jennifer Lyn & The Groove Revival - Electric Eden: Temple Theater - Des Moines, IA

 Fri, 12 Jun at 07:30 pm Temple Theater

Pokey LaFarge with Cicada Rhythm at Wooly's

 Sun, 13 Sep at 07:00 pm Wooly's

R&B Fest Is Coming To Des Moines!

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

Jazz on the House w/ KC Percussionist John Kizilarmut & Co.

 Thu, 04 Jun 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 10:00 am Platform, Des Moines

DSM FLEA 2 YEAR CELEBRATION MARKET

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

2026 Art Festival

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

I'm Gonna Marry You Tobey Maguire

 Fri, 05 Jun at 07:30 pm Des Moines Performing Arts - DMPA

In Stormy Weather Tour with Chelsea Curto & Kat Singleton

 Sat, 18 Jul at 06:00 pm Sussman Theater at Drake University USD 27 to 40

Journey Into Your Inner World: Personalized Soul Art & Women’s Circle

 Sat, 06 Jun at 10:00 am Join at the link in the description Free

9th Annual Greater Iowa Sporting Collectibles Show

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

Tommy Doggett and Ben Mars

 Sat, 06 Jun at 08:00 pm 1163 24th St, Unit B Des Moines IA 50311

Druids and The Curse of Hail

 Sat, 13 Jun at 08:00 pm 1159 24th Street Des Moines IA 50311

Paisley Fields w/ Adam Bruce

 Wed, 10 Jun at 07:00 pm 1163 24th St, Unit B Des Moines IA 50311

Paint & Sip at Jasper Winery!

 Sun, 05 Jul at 02:00 pm Jasper Winery

Josh Weathers

 Sat, 01 Aug at 08:00 pm 1159 24th Street Des Moines IA 50311

Derrick Stroup

 Fri, 13 Nov at 06:00 pm Hoyt Sherman Place Theater

Stars of Tomorrow

 Sat, 11 Jul at 02:00 pm Sheslow Auditorium

YES, CHEF Tour with Grace Reilly & Peyton Corinne

 Tue, 28 Jul at 06:30 pm Shelf Love DSM USD 27

2026 Art Festival

 Sun, 07 Jun at 04:00 am 1900 Saylor Road, Des Moines, IA 2009 Saylor Rd, Des Moines, IA 50313, United States

CLASS: Summer Music Exploration

 Wed, 12 Aug at 10:00 am Hoyt Sherman Place

TEST_2026 Drake University Voice Intensive

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

Jazz on the House w/ Trombonist & Composer Levi Temple & Co.

 Wed, 10 Jun at 07:00 pm 1326 Walnut St, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50309

The Mavericks

 Thu, 23 Jul Hoyt Sherman Place Theater

Heatwave Half Marathon - Des Moines

 Sun, 26 Jul at 07:00 am Trestle Trail 2339 Euclid Ave Des Moines, IA 50310

Des Moines Arts Festival Beverage Tent Fundraiser

 Fri, 26 Jun at 12:00 pm Des Moines Arts Festival

Treat Trot Des Moines

 Sun, 28 Jun at 07:00 am Riverview Park, Des Moines

The Upside Down Rave Is Coming To Des Moines!

 Sat, 03 Oct at 11:00 am Platform, Des Moines