Entertainment events in Des Moines

Check out happening entertainment events all around Des Moines, IA

George Lopez at Hoyt Sherman Place

 Fri, 20 Feb at 08:00 pm Hoyt Sherman Place

JOURNEY – Des Moines

 Wed, 08 Apr at 06:30 pm Journey – Des Moines, IA – April 8, 2026

George Lopez

 Thu, 19 Feb Hoyt Sherman Place Theater

Iowa Bike Expo and Banquet

 Sat, 24 Jan at 09:00 am Iowa Events Center USD 0 to 526

Emmanuel Ax: The Lauridsen Great Pianist Series

 Fri, 20 Feb at 07:30 pm Sheslow Auditorium

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 1 in Concert at Des Moines Civic Center

 Fri, 20 Feb at 07:30 pm Des Moines Civic Center

George Lopez

 Sat, 21 Feb at 02:00 am Hoyt Sherman Place

Charlie Berens: The Lost and Found Tour

 Sat, 24 Jan at 08:00 pm 221 Walnut St, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50309

Clint Black in Des Moines

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

Harry Potter and The Deathly Hallows Part 1 In Concert

 Thu, 19 Feb at 06:00 pm Des Moines Civic Center

Des Moines St. Patrick's Day Bar Crawl

 Sat, 14 Mar at 01:00 pm Johnny's Hall of Fame USD 0 to 38

Jim Breuer

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

Des Moines Symphony Orchestra: The Wizard of Oz in Concert

 Fri, 27 Mar at 06:00 pm Des Moines Civic Center

2026 Winter Blues Fest - Feb 13 & 14 2026

 Fri, 13 Feb at 05:00 pm Des Moines Marriott Downtown

Rhythm & Pep Presents: The Roaring Twenties - A Variety Show

 Fri, 30 Jan at 08:00 pm 1159 24th Street Des Moines IA 50311

The Outsiders at Des Moines Civic Center

 Tue, 24 Feb at 07:30 pm Des Moines Civic Center

Snowball

 Sat, 07 Feb at 06:30 pm Science Center of Iowa

6th Annual Middle of the Map Tattoo Convention

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

America - The Band

 Fri, 24 Apr at 06:00 pm Des Moines Civic Center

Des Moines Symphony Orchestra - Smetana and Beethoven at Des Moines Civic Center

 Sat, 14 Mar Des Moines Civic Center

Des Moines Official St. Patrick's Day Bar Crawl

 Tue, 17 Mar at 05:00 pm Johnny's Hall of Fame USD 0 to 38

Dog Man - The Musical at Des Moines Civic Center

 Sat, 31 Jan Des Moines Civic Center

The Wizard of Oz in Concert with the Des Moines Symphony

 Sat, 28 Mar at 03:30 pm 221 Walnut St, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50309

Des Moines Symphony Orchestra - The Wizard of Oz in Concert at Des Moines Civic Center

 Sat, 28 Mar at 01:30 pm Des Moines Civic Center

Steven Curtis Chapman

 Tue, 10 Mar at 12:00 am Hoyt Sherman Place

The Browning, Within Destruction in Des Moines

 Wed, 18 Feb at 06:30 pm Wooly's

12th Annual Barrel Aged Beer Brunch

 Sat, 07 Feb at 09:00 am 200 SW 2nd St, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50309

The Rock Orchestra by Candlelight at Des Moines Civic Center

 Fri, 24 Apr at 08:00 pm Des Moines Civic Center

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

Parking Columbus Clippers at Iowa Cubs

 Fri, 27 Mar Principal Park

Des Moines Symphony Orchestra - Love: Romeo and Juliet at Des Moines Civic Center

 Sat, 14 Feb at 07:30 pm Des Moines Civic Center

Fred Hersch Trio: Legendary Jazz Pianist

 Fri, 17 Apr at 07:30 pm Sheslow Auditorium

Anti-Valentine's Drag Brunch

 Sat, 21 Feb at 10:00 am THE GARDEN USD 42

Snow Tha Product in Des Moines

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

Merkules in Des Moines

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

Big Head Todd And The Monsters at Hoyt Sherman Place

 Fri, 23 Jan at 07:30 pm Hoyt Sherman Place

Kimberly Akimbo

 Mon, 02 Feb at 06:00 pm Des Moines Civic Center

Ballet Des Moines - Cinderella at Des Moines Civic Center

 Sat, 16 May at 07:00 pm Des Moines Civic Center

Wheatus at Wooly's

 Fri, 13 Mar at 06:00 pm Wooly's

Des Moines Symphony Orchestra: Alpine Symphony

 Fri, 08 May at 06:00 pm Des Moines Civic Center

Kimberly Akimbo - Des Moines

 Wed, 04 Feb at 01:30 am Des Moines Civic Center

Iowa Wild vs. Manitoba Moose

 Thu, 16 Apr at 06:00 pm Casey's Center

America at Des Moines Civic Center

 Sat, 25 Apr at 07:00 pm Des Moines Civic Center

Iowa Wild vs. Springfield Thunderbirds

 Thu, 12 Feb at 06:00 pm Casey's Center

Steely Dane, the ultimate Steely Dan tribute at the Des Moines Performing Arts Center

 Fri, 23 Jan at 07:30 pm Des Moines Performing Arts - DMPA

Iowa Cubs vs. Toledo Mud Hens

 Mon, 01 Jun at 06:00 pm Principal Park USD 19 to 83

Panchiko at Woolys

 Fri, 01 May at 08:00 pm Woolys

The Floozies, Too Many Zooz in Des Moines

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

Pecos and the Rooftops at Woolys

 Fri, 27 Feb at 07:00 pm Woolys

The Floozies

 Tue, 10 Mar at 12:00 am Wooly's

Susan Werner

 Sat, 04 Apr at 07:00 pm Temple Theater

Splurge 2026: West End Salvage's Wine, Cheese, Chocolate, & More Event

 Fri, 23 Jan at 06:00 pm West End Architectural Salvage USD 88

Winter Jam 2026 - Des Moines, IA

 Sun, 15 Mar at 05:00 pm Casey's Center

Candlelight: Tribute to Coldplay & Imagine Dragons

 Fri, 23 Jan at 06:00 pm Scottish Rite Consistory

Two Feet at Woolys

 Tue, 17 Mar at 07:00 pm Woolys

Duke Tumatoe

 Fri, 30 Jan at 07:00 pm Temple Theater

The 5th Annual Valentines’ Date Night, hosted by Tim & Jana West

 Sat, 14 Feb at 06:00 pm Sherwood Forest Event Center USD 66 to 429

TurnTable & Noce Present: The Goldings/Bernstein/Stewart Trio - National Act!

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

Cupid's Lounge w/ Ramona & The Sometimes

 Sat, 07 Feb at 08:30 pm 1159 24th Street Des Moines IA 50311

80's Ski Party

Fri, 23 Jan at 06:00 pm Paws and Pints

Wayne "The Train" Hancock w/ Nicky Diamonds

 Tue, 03 Feb at 07:00 pm 1159 24th Street Des Moines IA 50311

Matt McCusker

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

Matt McCusker at Hoyt Sherman Place

 Sat, 11 Apr at 07:00 pm Hoyt Sherman Place

Felipe Esparza

 Sat, 07 Mar at 01:00 am Hoyt Sherman Place

Bria Skonberg Quintet: A Modern Take on Traditional Jazz

 Fri, 27 Mar at 07:30 pm Sheslow Auditorium

Des Moines Symphony Orchestra - Season Finale: Alpine Symphony at Des Moines Civic Center

 Sat, 09 May Des Moines Civic Center

Love — Romeo & Juliet

Sun, 15 Feb at 02:30 pm Des Moines Civic Center

SosMula w/ Ricky Hil

 Sun, 15 Feb at 07:00 pm 1159 24th Street Des Moines IA 50311

Reflection — Smetana & Beethoven

Sun, 15 Mar at 02:30 pm Des Moines Civic Center

Meredith Willson’s The Music Man

 Fri, 20 Mar at 07:00 pm 221 Walnut St, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50309

Ramona - Band at xBk Live

 Sat, 07 Feb at 08:30 pm xBk Live

K-Winterland: K-POP Dance Party

 Sat, 28 Feb at 08:00 pm 1159 24th Street Des Moines IA 50311

Jazzy Ash & The Leaping Lizards

 Sat, 24 Jan at 06:00 pm Des Moines Civic Center

Des Moines Cinco De Mayo Bar Crawl

 Sat, 02 May at 05:00 pm Johnny's Hall of Fame USD 8 to 33

Speakeasy Comedy W/ Dedrick Flynn (East Village)

 Sat, 31 Jan at 07:00 pm Marv's Record Shop USD 13 to 25

Circus of Bubbles - America's Favorite Bubble Show!

 Sat, 24 Jan at 07:00 pm Franklin Event Center USD 21 to 26

Speakeasy Comedy W/ Dedrick Flynn (Beaverdale)

 Fri, 30 Jan at 07:00 pm Vinyl Cup Records USD 13 to 25

2026 Bourbon, Bubbly & Bowties

 Thu, 29 Jan at 05:00 pm West End Architectural Salvage USD 55

Eddie 9V

 Wed, 01 Apr at 07:00 pm 1159 24th Street Des Moines IA 50311

Guitarist Stephane Wrembel - National Act!

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

Silent Disco Party Fundraiser

 Sat, 21 Feb at 08:00 pm The Iowa Taproom USD 31 to 573

Jimmy Failla

 Sun, 03 May at 12:00 am Hoyt Sherman Place

Chris Cain in Des Moines

 Fri, 13 Feb at 09:00 pm Des Moines Marriott Downtown

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

2026 Central Iowa Wedding Choice Awards!

 Fri, 06 Feb at 06:00 pm Curate

Speakeasy Comedy W/ Egan Robinson (Drake Neighborhood)

 Sat, 21 Feb at 07:00 pm xBk Live USD 13 to 25

TurnTable & Noce Present: Veronica Swift - National Act!

 Sun, 05 Apr at 07:00 pm 1326 Walnut St, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50309

Magnolia Park

 Tue, 07 Apr at 06:00 pm Wooly's

Khamari at Woolys

 Thu, 26 Feb at 08:00 pm Woolys

Domita's Drag Brunch at The Ingersoll

 Sun, 15 Feb at 02:00 pm The Ingersoll

Agatha Christie's The Mousetrap

 Fri, 06 Feb at 07:30 pm 831 42nd St, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50312

ORPHAN ANNIE DUO - LIVE @ RUMBLE ROOM

 Sat, 31 Jan at 08:00 pm 1430 2nd Avenue, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50314

Satsang

 Thu, 04 Jun at 06:00 pm Wooly's

Kings Kaleidoscope

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

A Night of Fleetwood Mac w/ Amy Friedl Stoner & Her Band

 Sun, 25 Jan at 02:00 pm 3711 Ingersoll Ave, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa

The Tannahill Weavers

 Sat, 28 Mar at 07:30 pm Franklin Junior High USD 39

Dead of Winter ft Winterland and Stringfield

 Fri, 23 Jan at 08:00 pm 1159 24th Street Des Moines IA 50311

Legally Blonde

 Fri, 10 Jul at 07:30 pm 831 42nd St, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50312

KC Percussionist John Kizilarmut & Co.

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

Chicago Farmer & The Fieldnotes w/ Weary Ramblers

 Sat, 07 Mar at 08:00 pm 1159 24th Street Des Moines IA 50311