Entertainment events in Des Moines

Check out happening entertainment events all around Des Moines, IA

Des Moines New Age & Psychic fair ,Season of Souls 2025

Fri, 31 Oct at 03:00 pm Merle Hay Mall, Des Moines, IA 50310, United States

Randall King in Des Moines

Fri, 07 Nov at 07:00 pm Wooly's

Des Moines Official Halloween Bar Crawl

Fri, 31 Oct at 05:00 pm Des Moines USD 15 to 36

LGBTQ+ and Ally Adult Prom

Sat, 08 Nov at 07:00 pm Bash DSM

Yo-Yo Ma in Des Moines

Sat, 01 Nov at 07:30 pm Des Moines Civic Center

Smallpools in Des Moines

Tue, 04 Nov at 08:00 pm Wooly's

Hayes Carll, Aaron Raitiere in Des Moines

Sat, 15 Nov at 07:00 pm Wooly's

Murder Mystery Dinners

Fri, 14 Nov at 06:00 pm 4025 Tonawanda Dr, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50312

Archers, Of Virtue, Dead Eyes, Nerv in Des Moines

Fri, 31 Oct at 07:00 pm Wooly's

Des Moines Official Halloween Bar Crawl

Sat, 01 Nov at 04:00 pm Des Moines USD 9 to 18

Capitol Park Día de los Muertos Fall Party

Sat, 01 Nov at 03:00 pm 2100 Saylor Rd, Des Moines, IA 50313, United States

The Lacs in Des Moines

Sat, 22 Nov at 07:00 pm Wooly's

The Playhouse Production of Disney's Frozen

Fri, 05 Dec at 07:00 pm 831 42nd St, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50312

Día de Muertos Salsa Night at Skateland

Sat, 01 Nov at 08:00 pm 5621 Meredith Dr, Des Moines, IA 50310-1457, United States

The Nate Sparks Big Band

Sat, 29 Nov at 07:00 pm 1326 Walnut St, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50309

Black Halloween Party

Sat, 01 Nov at 07:00 pm 1312 Locust St. #101 Des Moines Iowa 50309

First Friday: Full Moon Sound Bath

Fri, 07 Nov at 07:00 pm 1251 Keosauqua Way, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50309

Holiday Brass

Sat, 20 Dec at 07:30 pm Westminster Presbyterian Church (4114 Allison Ave, Des Moines, IA)

Rolling Greens: Iowa’s First Mobile Golf Simulator Launch Party

Fri, 07 Nov at 05:00 pm Triple Crown Sports Bar Free

Blue October in Des Moines

Sun, 02 Nov at 08:00 pm Hoyt Sherman Place

Josh Ritter in Des Moines

Sun, 09 Nov at 07:30 pm Hoyt Sherman Place

The Nightmare Before Christmas Glow Skate at Skateland

Sat, 01 Nov at 06:00 pm Skateland Des Moines

Miss Gay Iowa USofA 2026 - India's Dreamhouse

Sat, 08 Nov at 09:00 pm The Garden

FREAKOUT

Fri, 31 Oct at 08:00 pm 699 Walnut St Suite 400, Des Moines, IA 50309, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50320

Abbie Sawyer & Her Persimmon Band w/ The Night Lights

Sat, 01 Nov at 07:00 pm 1159 24th Street Des Moines IA 50311

Keb' Mo' in Des Moines

Wed, 05 Nov at 07:30 pm Hoyt Sherman Place

A NOLA Christmas!

Tue, 16 Dec at 07:00 pm 1326 Walnut St, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50309

Night Stories w/ Traffic Death and DJ Richie Daggers

Fri, 31 Oct at 08:00 pm 1159 24th Street Des Moines IA 50311

GHOSTBUSTERS FANFEST

Tue, 28 Oct at 06:45 pm 3800 Merle Hay Rd, Ste 1300, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50310

Des Moines Day of The Dead Bar Crawl - Dia De Muertos

Sat, 01 Nov at 04:00 pm Des Moines USD 15 to 31

Rocky Horror Picture Show - Shadow Cast Movie Showing

Sun, 26 Oct at 06:00 pm THE GARDEN USD 13 to 116

The 3rd Annual Halloween Hooley on The Hill

Fri, 31 Oct at 09:00 pm 755 20th St, Des Moines, IA 50314-1004, United States

WICKED: FOR GOOD Pre-Screening Singalong 🎶

Sun, 23 Nov at 06:00 pm 1207 25th St, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50311

Chris Webby in Des Moines

Tue, 28 Oct at 07:30 pm Wooly's

Dirty Champagne and Friends Halloween Block Party!!

Fri, 31 Oct at 06:00 pm New York Circle, Des Moines

Halloween w/ The Paul Lichty Jazz Orchestra **Costume Contest!**

Fri, 31 Oct at 07:00 pm 1326 Walnut St, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50309

SKATE SOUTH ADULT NIGHT

Sat, 01 Nov at 08:30 pm 10494 County Line Rd, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50320

Des Moines Underground Film Festival

Sun, 02 Nov at 01:00 pm 1207 25th St, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50311

Musical Mayhem Drag Brunch

Sat, 15 Nov at 10:00 am THE GARDEN USD 42

Midland Band w/Erf at Locals

Sat, 08 Nov at 08:00 pm Locals Bar & Stage

Barre Fight Release Party

Sat, 01 Nov at 07:00 pm 2326 University Ave, Des Moines, IA

Wine & Crime LIVE in Des Moines!

Sat, 08 Nov at 08:00 pm 413 E Euclid Ave, Des Moines, IA 50313, United States

Southbound - A Tribute To The Allman Brothers Band

Sun, 02 Nov at 04:20 pm 1159 24th Street Des Moines IA 50311

Mike Conrad w/ The Iowa Jazz Composers Orchestra

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

Dueling Piano Night

Sat, 08 Nov at 06:00 pm 901 Cherry Street, Des Moines, IA 50309

Halloween Graveyard Bash

Fri, 31 Oct at 07:00 pm 3839 Merle Hay Rd, Des Moines, IA

Blue October at Hoyt Sherman Auditorium

Sun, 02 Nov at 08:00 pm Hoyt Sherman Auditorium

Josh Ritter & The Royal City Band

Sat, 08 Nov at 06:00 pm Hoyt Sherman Place Theater

Holiday Brass

Sun, 21 Dec at 04:00 pm Westminster Presbyterian Church (4114 Allison Ave, Des Moines, IA)

Hello Winter Open Market

Fri, 21 Nov at 10:00 am Merle Hay Mall

Pulse Life Advocates Christmas Gala with Kristan Hawkins

Sat, 22 Nov at 05:00 pm 700 Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA 50309, United States

The LACS at Wooly's

Sat, 22 Nov at 06:00 pm Wooly's

State of the Arts: Iowa's Artist Fellows - November's First Friday

Fri, 07 Nov at 05:00 pm 900 Keosauqua Way, Des Moines, IA 50309-1501, United States

KC Saxophonist Adam Larson - National Act!

Sat, 15 Nov at 07:00 pm 1326 Walnut St, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50309

CJC Presents The 2025 DSM Jazz Hall of Fame

Sun, 26 Oct at 05:00 pm Noce

Vocalist Aviana Gedler w/ Her Band - National Act!

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

Ken Burns PBS Documentary: Preview and Panel Discussion

Sat, 01 Nov at 01:00 pm 600 E Locust Street

Heather McMahan at Hoyt Sherman Place

Fri, 21 Nov at 08:00 pm Hoyt Sherman Place

DJ Swiftie - Taylor Dance Party at xBk Live

Sat, 06 Dec at 08:00 pm xBk Live

Dead Don’t Die Halloween Show!!!!

Fri, 31 Oct at 07:00 pm The Dark Slide

Erf Yacht Rock Halloween

Fri, 31 Oct at 09:00 pm Yacht Club

1 Night With Splashy G

Sat, 08 Nov at 09:00 pm Lefty's Live Music

Astro Brat - EP Release Party w/ Mr. Rood and Halfloves

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

An Irving Berlin White Christmas Revue

Sat, 06 Dec at 07:30 pm 3711 Ingersoll Ave, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa

Iowa Wild Veterans Appreciation vs Charlotte Checkers

Sat, 15 Nov at 06:00 pm Casey's Center

Florry w/ special guest Dari Bay

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

A Night of Fleetwood Mac

Sat, 24 Jan at 07:30 pm 3711 Ingersoll Ave, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa

Playstation | The Concert

Wed, 29 Oct at 07:30 pm 221 Walnut St, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50309

Fred Hersch Trio: Legendary Jazz Pianist

Fri, 17 Apr at 07:30 pm Sheslow Auditorium

Punk Rock Saves CHRISTMAS 2025 - Des Moines,IA

Sat, 20 Dec at 04:00 pm Lefty's Live Music

Anjelah Johnson-Reyes: The Family Reunion Tour

Sat, 08 Nov Hoyt Sherman Place USD 36 to 156

Shut Up and Rap Vol. 2

Sun, 09 Nov at 06:00 pm Lefty's Live Music USD 11 to 16

Twilight in Concert at Des Moines Civic Center

Thu, 30 Oct Des Moines Civic Center

2025 Liberty & Justice Celebration

Sun, 09 Nov at 04:00 pm Iowa Events Center

BodyTraffic

Sun, 02 Nov at 06:00 pm Des Moines Civic Center

Hayes Carll

Fri, 14 Nov at 06:00 pm Wooly's

Straight No Chaser: Holiday Road

Wed, 05 Nov at 07:30 pm 221 Walnut St, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50309

KGGO HALLOWEEN PARTY

Sat, 01 Nov at 06:00 pm Captain Roy's

Trying to Do More Good Than Bad

Sat, 08 Nov at 07:00 pm Wooly's

Strength - Scottish Highlands & Eroica

Sat, 22 Nov at 07:30 pm Des Moines Civic Center

Des Moines Roller Derby vs. Team TBD -- Home Bout

Sat, 15 Nov at 06:00 pm Paul R. Knapp Animal Learning Center

Sunday Sound Bath

Sun, 02 Nov at 05:00 pm 1251 Keosauqua Way, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50309

A Very Merry Mimosa Drag Brunch

Sat, 20 Dec at 10:00 am THE GARDEN USD 42

Fall Concert

Sun, 26 Oct at 02:00 pm Sheslow Auditorium

12 Bars of Christmas - Des Moines

Sat, 20 Dec at 04:00 pm Pints Bar Rooftop - PBR Country USD 14 to 20

Iowa Wild vs. Manitoba Moose

Fri, 05 Dec at 06:00 pm Casey's Center

2025 Fall Party vs TCU!

Sat, 08 Nov at 01:00 pm Gameday Merle Hay

Trick or Treat

Fri, 31 Oct at 06:00 pm 1901 27th street, Des Moines, IA

Taytay Dance Party: DJ Swiftie

Fri, 05 Dec at 06:00 pm xBk Live

Militarie Gun w/ Liquid Mike and Public Opinion

Thu, 30 Oct at 07:00 pm 1159 24th Street Des Moines IA 50311

Ancient Aliens Live

Sat, 20 Dec at 06:00 pm Hoyt Sherman Place Theater

The Ripper - Hosted by Recon Roofing & Construction

Sat, 01 Nov at 07:00 pm West End Architectural Salvage USD 50 to 5,000

10 Watt Robot - Dipsos - Other Brothers - Soulcage

Sat, 29 Nov at 07:00 pm 1159 24th Street Des Moines IA 50311