Entertainment events in Des Moines

Check out happening entertainment events all around Des Moines, IA

30th Winter Blues Fest - Feb 14 & 15 2025

 Fri, 14 Feb, 2025 at 05:00 pm Des Moines Marriott Downtown

Country Night featuring a Dylan Scott Postgame Concert

 Sat, 25 Jan, 2025 at 06:00 pm Wells Fargo Arena

DEAD OF WINTER ft Winterland w/ Stringfield

 Sat, 25 Jan, 2025 at 08:00 pm 1159 24th Street Des Moines IA 50311

Madeleine Peyroux, Bettye LaVette in Des Moines

 Sun, 23 Mar, 2025 at 08:00 pm Hoyt Sherman Place

Valentine's Day with Max Wellman

 Fri, 14 Feb, 2025 at 07:00 pm 1326 Walnut St, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50309

The Fur Ride

 Sat, 08 Feb, 2025 at 11:00 am RICOCHET

February High Tea at the Castle - SOLD OUT!

 Sat, 15 Feb, 2025 at 03:00 pm 4025 Tonawanda Dr, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50312

👑🍳 Drag Brunch 🍳👑

 Sun, 26 Jan, 2025 at 11:00 am The River Center

PSYCHO X - DEBUT PERFORMANCE

Sat, 15 Feb, 2025 at 09:00 pm Sudsuckers SportsBar

A Night at the Circus: Fatal Fairy Tales

 Sat, 01 Feb, 2025 at 07:30 pm Civic Center Stoner Theater

Vampire Prom at Leftys Live Music

 Fri, 24 Jan, 2025 at 09:00 pm Leftys Live Music

Psychostick in Des Moines

 Sat, 29 Mar, 2025 at 06:00 pm Lefty's Live Music USD 28

Dirty Rotten Scoundrels' Valentine Ball

 Fri, 14 Feb, 2025 at 08:00 pm 1159 24th Street Des Moines IA 50311

2025 Iowa Blues Hall of Fame Induction Celebration

 Sun, 30 Mar, 2025 at 05:00 pm The River Center

Gaelic Storm, The Reverend Peyton's Big Damn Band in Des Moines

 Sun, 02 Mar, 2025 Hoyt Sherman Place

2025 Valentines Date Night Hosted by Tim & Jana West | Live Music & Dinner

 Fri, 14 Feb, 2025 at 06:00 pm Sherwood Forest Event Center USD 55 to 386

Des Moines Symphony Chen Conducts Rachmaninoff

 Sat, 08 Feb, 2025 at 07:30 pm Des Moines Civic Center, 221 Walnut St, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50309

Dylan LeBlanc and David Ramirez

 Sun, 26 Jan, 2025 at 07:00 pm 1159 24th Street Des Moines IA 50311

2025 Trip Reveal Party

 Wed, 22 Jan, 2025 at 05:00 pm 118 SE 4th St, Des Moines, IA 50309-4802, United States

Comedy Revival at The Station Presents: Matthew Jacobsen

 Fri, 31 Jan, 2025 at 08:00 pm The Station On Ingersoll Free

Sat Jan 25 Drag Show - 8pm only Table Reservation

 Sat, 25 Jan, 2025 at 08:00 pm THE GARDEN USD 8 to 13

Bumpin Uglies, Josh Heinrichs in Des Moines

 Wed, 26 Mar, 2025 at 07:30 pm Wooly's

The Browning at Leftys Live Music

 Wed, 22 Jan, 2025 at 06:30 pm Leftys Live Music

The Bomb Shelter Comedy Showcase

 Fri, 24 Jan, 2025 at 08:00 pm Beechwood Lounge Free

Tall Tall Trees

 Sun, 02 Mar, 2025 at 07:00 pm 1159 24th Street Des Moines IA 50311

VCTMS at Leftys Live Music

 Thu, 06 Feb, 2025 at 06:00 pm Leftys Live Music

Shucked

 Tue, 28 Jan, 2025 at 07:30 pm Civic Center of Greater Des Moines

Psychostick at Leftys Live Music

 Sat, 29 Mar, 2025 at 06:30 pm Leftys Live Music

The Bomb Shelter Comedy Showcase

 Fri, 21 Feb, 2025 at 08:00 pm Beechwood Lounge Free

The Art of the Trio w/ Mike Conrad

 Fri, 24 Jan, 2025 at 07:00 pm 1326 Walnut St, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50309

Cody Johnson

 Sat, 17 May, 2025 at 09:30 pm Wells Fargo Arena

Everybody's Favorite BBQ & Hot Sauce Festival - 70s Disco Party

 Fri, 27 Jun, 2025 at 04:00 pm Riverview Park USD 0 to 52

Kennedy-Reynolds Guitar Duo

 Sun, 16 Feb, 2025 at 03:00 pm 2811 E 14th St, Des Moines, IA 50316

RAGBRAI HQ Open House - the Party before the Party!

 Fri, 24 Jan, 2025 at 05:00 pm RAGBRAI HQ 501 Scott Ave, Des Moines, IA 50309

EXTC - XTC's Terry Chambers & Friends

 Sat, 03 May, 2025 at 08:00 pm 1159 24th Street Des Moines IA 50311

Fri Jan 24 Drag Show - 10pm Table Reservation

 Fri, 24 Jan, 2025 at 10:00 pm THE GARDEN USD 8 to 13

Austin Pride Bar Crawl

 Sat, 21 Jun, 2025 at 04:00 pm Des Moines USD 15 to 31

Des Moines Pride Bar Crawl

 Sat, 21 Jun, 2025 at 04:00 pm Des Moines USD 15 to 31

Iowa Wild Pink in the Rink Night vs Grand Rapids

 Sat, 15 Feb, 2025 at 06:00 pm Wells Fargo Arena

Los inquietos del vallenato in Des Moines

 Fri, 07 Feb, 2025 at 08:00 pm Los Caporales Night Club

RuPaul's Drag Race Viewing Party

 Fri, 24 Jan, 2025 at 07:00 pm The Garden

Fri Jan 31 Drag Show - 10pm Table Reservation

 Fri, 31 Jan, 2025 at 10:00 pm THE GARDEN USD 8 to 13

Drive in Movie night

 Sat, 25 Jan, 2025 at 06:00 pm 5454 NE 14th St. Des Moines Iowa 50313

2025 Central Iowa Wedding Choice Awards!

 Fri, 21 Feb, 2025 at 06:00 pm Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton (Des Moines, IA)

Bob Marley Tribute ft Leradee & The Positives

 Fri, 07 Feb, 2025 at 08:00 pm 1159 24th Street Des Moines IA 50311

LIVE: Matt Woods Band

 Sat, 08 Feb, 2025 at 07:00 pm 1900 Saylor Road, Des Moines, IA

Des Moines St. Patrick's Day Bar Crawl

 Sat, 15 Mar, 2025 at 04:00 pm Des Moines USD 0 to 31

COCKTAIL MIXOLOGY CLASS! EXCLUSIVE POP-UP EVENT @ LUCCA RESTAURANT

 Fri, 24 Jan, 2025 at 06:00 pm Lucca USD 116

The Finesse: Abraham the (re)Release

 Sat, 15 Feb, 2025 at 07:00 pm Temple for Performing Arts

Satsang, Sierra Marin in Des Moines

 Fri, 21 Feb, 2025 at 08:00 pm xBk Live

Thrashers Ball 2

 Sat, 08 Feb, 2025 at 06:30 pm Sherwood Forest Event Center USD 10 to 48

Robert Espe Presents: A Gentle Man - The Music of Kenny Wheeler

 Sat, 22 Feb, 2025 at 07:00 pm 1326 Walnut St, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50309

Haunted Gauntlet - de Vant - Odd Pets

 Sat, 01 Feb, 2025 at 08:00 pm 1159 24th Street Des Moines IA 50311

Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince™ in Concert

 Fri, 14 Feb, 2025 at 07:30 pm 221 Walnut St, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50309

Founders Live Des Moines

 Thu, 27 Feb, 2025 at 05:00 pm Confluence Brewing Company Free

Nap Sings Nat: Napoleon Douglas Sings Nat King Cole w/ His Band

 Sat, 15 Feb, 2025 at 07:00 pm Noce

Ramona & The Sometimes present: Cupid's Lounge

 Sat, 08 Feb, 2025 at 08:30 pm 1159 24th Street Des Moines IA 50311

Vincent Lima w/ Keenan O'Meara

 Sat, 01 Mar, 2025 at 07:30 pm 1159 24th Street Des Moines IA 50311

Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince™ in Concert

 Sat, 15 Feb, 2025 at 01:30 pm Des Moines Civic Center, 221 Walnut St, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50309

Splurge: West End Salvage’s Annual Wine, Cheese, Chocolate (& More) Event

Fri, 24 Jan, 2025 at 06:00 pm West End Architectural Salvage USD 59

Wheatus

 Mon, 14 Apr, 2025 at 07:00 pm 1159 24th Street Des Moines IA 50311

Des Moines Symphony From the New World

 Sat, 08 Mar, 2025 at 07:30 pm Des Moines Civic Center, 221 Walnut St, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50309

United We Dance: The Ultimate Rave Experience at Wooly's

 Sat, 01 Mar, 2025 at 09:00 pm Wooly's

Napalm Death and Melvins with Special Guests at Wooly's

 Fri, 23 May, 2025 at 06:00 pm Wooly's

For Once in My Life: A Night of Stevie, Luther & More with Napoleon & The Dirty Lowdown

 Fri, 31 Jan, 2025 at 07:00 pm Noce

Des Moines Symphony O Fortuna - Carmina Burana

 Sat, 05 Apr, 2025 at 07:30 pm Des Moines Civic Center, 221 Walnut St, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50309

Blind Pilot w/ Viv & Riley

 Wed, 12 Feb, 2025 at 07:00 pm 1159 24th Street Des Moines IA 50311

Sunny Sweeney at Leftys Live Music

 Tue, 11 Mar, 2025 at 07:00 pm Leftys Live Music

FEMME FEST 515 - 2025

 Sat, 01 Mar, 2025 at 02:00 pm Plain Talk Books & Coffee

DUCHARME-JONES BAND / LIVE @ RUMBLE ROOM

 Sat, 25 Jan, 2025 at 08:00 pm 1430 2nd Avenue, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50314

Chicago Farmer & The Fieldnotes

 Sat, 19 Apr, 2025 at 08:00 pm 1159 24th Street Des Moines IA 50311

Jazz on the House w/ The Carson Parker Trio

 Thu, 06 Feb, 2025 at 07:00 pm 1326 Walnut St, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50309

Weird Al Yankovic & Puddles Pity Party

 Thu, 24 Oct, 2024 Des Moines Civic Center USD 88

Pink Martini in Des Moines

 Tue, 04 Mar, 2025 at 07:00 pm Hoyt Sherman Place

TANNER TAYLOR ORGAN TRIO w/ Zane Gedler and Jack Curtis

 Sun, 26 Jan, 2025 at 05:00 pm Louie's Wine Dive Des Moines

Jazz For Lovers and Friends

 Wed, 13 Nov, 2024

Bike Banquet

 Sat, 25 Jan, 2025 at 03:00 pm Iowa Events Center USD 0 to 472

Amanda Fish

 Fri, 14 Mar, 2025 at 08:00 pm 1159 24th Street Des Moines IA 50311

Post Sex Nachos w/ VEAUX

 Wed, 26 Feb, 2025 at 07:00 pm 1159 24th Street Des Moines IA 50311

Skegss in Des Moines

 Fri, 14 Mar, 2025 at 08:00 pm Wooly's

Des Moines Red White and Brew Bar Crawl

 Fri, 04 Jul, 2025 at 05:00 pm Des Moines USD 7 to 24

Des Moines St. Patrick's Day Bar Crawl 2025

 Mon, 17 Mar, 2025 at 05:00 pm Des Moines USD 0 to 31

Tank and the Bangas with Elliott Skinner and DJ Zeus at Wooly's

 Fri, 04 Apr, 2025 at 07:00 pm Wooly's

The Electric Cars | Live @ Lefty's

 Sun, 16 Feb, 2025 at 06:00 pm Lefty's Live Music

5th Annual Central Iowa Trans Lives Festival

 Sat, 29 Mar, 2025 at 10:00 am First Unitarian Church of Des Moines Iowa

2025 AMPERS&ONE LIVE TOUR ‘My First _’ in Des Moines

 Sun, 09 Mar, 2025 at 07:00 pm xBk Live

Jazz on the House w/ Saxophonist Anthony Orji & Co.

 Thu, 20 Feb, 2025 at 07:00 pm 1326 Walnut St, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50309

Switchback

 Sat, 08 Feb, 2025 at 07:30 pm Franklin Junior High USD 34

32nd Annual Make-A-Wish Iowa DSM Gala

 Sat, 17 May, 2025 at 05:30 pm Iowa Events Center

Bojangles: Napoleon Douglas Sings The Music of Sammy Davis Jr. w/ His Jazz Orchestra

 Fri, 07 Feb, 2025 at 07:00 pm 1326 Walnut St, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50309

The Mike Walsh Band, Hot Kunch, Mango Soul at Lefty's

Sat, 22 Feb, 2025 at 09:30 pm 2307 University Ave, Des Moines, IA

Screaming Vengeance returns to Leftys with Motley Scrue and Hardway

 Sat, 22 Mar, 2025 at 06:00 pm Lefty's Live Music

11th Annual BARREL AGED BEER BRUNCH

 Sat, 08 Feb, 2025 at 09:00 am 200 SW 2nd St, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50309

Dave Nachmanoff at Progressive Voices Concerts

 Sat, 12 Apr, 2025 at 07:30 pm First Unitarian Church of Des Moines Iowa

LIGHTS! CAMERA! BRUNCH!

 Sat, 19 Apr, 2025 at 10:00 am THE GARDEN USD 42

MercyMe - Live 2025 Tour

 Thu, 17 Apr, 2025 at 07:00 pm Wells Fargo Arena

Assemblé: See the Music presented by Bank of America

 Thu, 06 Feb, 2025 at 06:00 pm Ballet Des Moines USD 148

Jeremie Albino w/ Benjamin Dakota Rogers

 Wed, 29 Jan, 2025 at 07:00 pm 1159 24th Street Des Moines IA 50311

NARUTO: The Symphonic Experience

 Sun, 30 Mar, 2025 at 06:00 pm Civic Center of Greater Des Moines

Corn-Fed Jazz: The Next Generation

 Wed, 30 Apr, 2025 Patty and Fred Turner Jazz Center