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

Wicked Tickets Des Moines Civic Center IA

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

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

FREE Iowa Home Expo, March 2026

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

Des Moines Arts Festival 2026

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

AViD Presents: Julia Quinn

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

Jake Owen

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

Clint Black in Des Moines

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

Fortune Feimster

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

Whitney Cummings

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

Carly Pearce

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

Egg Hunt on the Hill

 Sat, 28 Mar at 01:00 pm Terrace Hill Free

Atreyu in Des Moines

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

Trisha Yearwood

 Thu, 12 Mar 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

Jim Breuer

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

6th Annual Middle of the Map Tattoo Convention

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

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

Des Moines World Oddities Expo

 Sat, 22 Aug at 11:00 am Iowa Events Center

Snow Tha Product in Des Moines

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

Marty Stuart and His Fabulous Superlatives

 Wed, 25 Mar 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

Tigirlily Gold in Des Moines

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

Merkules in Des Moines

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

Tigers Jaw in Des Moines

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

St. Paul and The Broken Bones

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

Social Saturday: Entirely Kids

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

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

WoodmenLife IA Senior Day 2026 - Des Moines, IA

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

Susan Werner

 Sat, 04 Apr at 07:00 pm Temple Theater

AViD Presents: Maria Semple

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

Charlie Parr w/ Samuel Locke Ward

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

Spring Equinox Psychic Fair 2026

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

Des Moines Makers Market & Bar Hop

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

BYU Noteworthy & Vocal Point

 Tue, 28 Apr Hoyt Sherman Place Theater

International Women's Day Market | Big Grove Des Moines

 Sun, 08 Mar at 01:00 pm Big Grove Brewery & Taproom Free

The Floozies, Too Many Zooz in Des Moines

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

Christopher Cross

 Wed, 17 Jun at 06:00 pm Hoyt Sherman Place Theater

Henry Cho

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

Bria Skonberg Quintet: A Modern Take on Traditional Jazz

 Fri, 27 Mar at 07:30 pm Sheslow Auditorium

Jimmy Failla

 Fri, 01 May 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

ARL Eggstravaganza

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

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

 Fri, 20 Mar at 07:00 pm 1326 Walnut St, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50309

Confessions! A Comedy Showcase (7PM SHOW)

 Fri, 20 Mar at 07:00 pm 1163 24th St, Unit B Des Moines IA 50311

Matt McCusker

 Fri, 10 Apr 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

TurnTable & Noce Present: Veronica Swift - National Act!

 Sun, 05 Apr at 07:00 pm 1326 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

Matt Mason

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

Suffs

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

Kids That Fly and Post Sex Nachos w/ Kid Sistr

 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

Jazz & Jewels: A Night of Broadway Brilliance (Annual Gala for Iowa Stage Theatre Company)

 Sat, 28 Mar at 06:00 pm Noce

Wednesday in Des Moines

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

Pottery Peepshow 21âž• - April 4th

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

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

DED w/ VRSTY and SAFE SPACE

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

AViD Presents: Shannon Chakraborty

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

KBong in Des Moines

 Fri, 05 Jun at 08:00 pm xBk Live

2026 DMPS Foundation Dinner

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

Johnny Cosmic in Des Moines

 Fri, 05 Jun at 07:00 pm xBk Live

AViD Presents: Tayari Jones

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

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

Southside Sunday Market 2026

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

Paint & Sip at Jasper Winery!

 Sun, 08 Mar at 02:00 pm Jasper Winery

Oscars Watch Party | Big Grove Des Moines

 Sun, 15 Mar at 06:00 pm Big Grove Brewery & Taproom Free

Last Call w/ Max Wellman

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

Painters for Pets 2026

 Thu, 26 Mar at 05:30 pm Jasper Winery USD 39 to 71

Peregrine Falcon Watch

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

The Lubben Brothers at Temple Theater at Des Moines Performing Arts

 Sat, 25 Apr at 07:00 pm Temple Theater at Des Moines Performing Arts

Kings Kaleidoscope

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

Iowa Wild Hockey Romance Night

Sat, 21 Mar at 01:00 pm Carpenter

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

Family Fun Night

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

Top Dogs Member Appreciation Night

 Fri, 13 Mar at 06:00 pm Paws and Pints

2026 Art Festival

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

The Des Moines Big Band, in residence featuring Lincoln Jazz 1

 Tue, 10 Mar 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

Rent - School Edition

 Thu, 23 Jul at 06:00 pm Stoner Studio Theater - Des Moines Performing Arts

The Des Moines Big Band, in residence featuring The Northwest Jazz Orchestra

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

The Seagull by Anton Chekhov

 Fri, 13 Mar at 07:30 pm 221 Walnut Street, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50309

Art Center's Museum Shop: Mimosa Morning

 Sat, 07 Mar at 10:00 am Des Moines Art Center

May the 4th Be With You Psychic Fair

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

Kyle Smith in Des Moines

 Wed, 27 May at 08:00 pm xBk Live

Bug Hunter / The Narcissist Cookbook / Jam Mechanics

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

Social by Nature: Environmental Photojournalism for a More Hopeful Future

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

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

11th Annual Cloris Awards

 Sun, 30 Aug at 07:00 pm Sheslow Auditorium

March Poetry Slam

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

2025 Becky Zallek Thanksgiving Throwdown

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

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

9th Annual Greater Iowa Sporting Collectibles Show

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