Entertainment events in Des Moines

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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

Lainey Wilson – Des Moines

 Sun, 16 Aug at 08:00 pm Des Moines, IA

Wicked Tickets Des Moines Civic Center IA

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

Capital City PrideFest 2026

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

Hardy with McCoy Moore

 Fri, 14 Aug at 01:00 am Iowa State Fair Grandstand

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

ZZ Top with Dwight Yoakam at Water Works Park

 Thu, 07 May at 07:00 pm Water Works Park

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

Wicked

 Tue, 01 Sep at 06:00 pm Des Moines Civic Center

Wicked at Des Moines Civic Center

 Wed, 02 Sep at 07:30 pm Des Moines Civic Center

CelebrAsian 2026: The Story of US

 Fri, 22 May at 11:00 am Western Gateway Park

Clint Black in Des Moines

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

18th Blue Ribbon Bacon Festival

 Sat, 18 Apr at 11:00 am The High Life Lounge USD 70

Dude Perfect: Squad Games Tour

 Fri, 24 Jul at 06:00 pm Casey's Center

Lil Wayne

 Fri, 17 Jul at 01:00 am Casey's Center

Soulja Boy in Des Moines

 Tue, 14 Apr at 07:00 pm Wooly's

Blues Traveler with Gin Blossoms and Spin Doctors

 Thu, 10 Sep at 11:00 pm Lauridsen Amphitheater at Water Works Park

Carly Pearce

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

Luke Bryan at Casey's Center

 Fri, 19 Jun at 07:00 pm Casey's Center

Dude Perfect at Casey's Center

 Sat, 25 Jul at 06:00 pm Casey's Center

Styx at Water Works Park

 Thu, 21 May at 07:30 pm Water Works Park

America - The Band

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

Carly Pearce

 Fri, 03 Apr at 12:30 am Hoyt Sherman Place

Soulja Boy

 Mon, 13 Apr at 06:00 pm Wooly's

Atreyu in Des Moines

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

Subhumans w/ Venomous Pinks + Greg Wheeler & the Poly Mall

Sun, 05 Apr at 06:00 pm 1159 24th Street Des Moines IA 50311

Fortune Feimster

 Sat, 18 Apr 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

Danny Brown in Des Moines

 Fri, 08 May at 07:00 pm Wooly's

Animals As Leaders

 Sun, 03 May at 06:00 pm Wooly's

6th Annual Middle of the Map Tattoo Convention

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

John Crist at Hoyt Sherman Place

 Sun, 20 Sep at 07:00 pm Hoyt Sherman Place

The Wallflowers at Hoyt Sherman Place

 Sun, 14 Jun at 08:00 pm Hoyt Sherman Place

Danny Brown

 Sat, 09 May at 12:00 am Wooly's

America: The Happy Trails Tour

 Sat, 25 Apr at 07:00 pm 221 Walnut St, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50309

2026 Des Moines Women's Half Marathon • 10K • 5K • Team Relay

 Sat, 02 May at 10:00 am 2400 George Flagg Pkwy, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50321

Alpha Wolf in Des Moines

 Fri, 29 May at 07:00 pm Wooly's

Hardy

 Wed, 12 Aug at 06:00 pm Iowa State Fair

Maria Bamford at Hoyt Sherman Place

 Fri, 21 Aug at 07:30 pm Hoyt Sherman Place

Iowa Juneteenth Neighbor's Day Celebration

 Sat, 20 Jun at 12:00 pm Western Gateway Park

Parking Columbus Clippers at Iowa Cubs

 Fri, 27 Mar Principal Park

Brit Floyd

 Sun, 31 May at 06:00 pm Des Moines Civic Center

Snow Tha Product in Des Moines

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

Riley Green

 Fri, 21 Aug Iowa State Fair Grandstand

Monster Jam

 Sun, 12 Apr at 01:00 pm Casey's Center

The Rock Orchestra by Candlelight at Des Moines Civic Center

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

Karrin Allyson in Des Moines

 Fri, 15 May at 07:00 pm Noce

Cinderella - Musical

 Fri, 15 May at 06:00 pm Des Moines Civic Center

GalaxyCon Des Moines - Friday

 Thu, 10 Sep at 06:00 pm Hy-Vee Hall at Iowa Events Center

Josiah Queen with Ben Fuller at Iowa State Fair

 Sun, 23 Aug at 06:00 pm Iowa State Fair

Bloodywood, The Pretty Wild, Ankor, Ladrones in Des Moines

 Fri, 10 Apr at 07:00 pm Wooly's

Prairie Trail PTO - Iowa Wild Spirit Night

 Sun, 29 Mar at 06:00 pm Casey's Center

Tim Hawkins at Hoyt Sherman Place

 Fri, 10 Apr at 07:00 pm Hoyt Sherman Place

Jackie Venson

 Fri, 15 May at 08:00 pm 1159 24th Street Des Moines IA 50311

Jefferson Starship with Pure Prairie League

 Sat, 12 Sep at 01:00 am Hoyt Sherman Place

Des Moines Symphony Orchestra: Alpine Symphony

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

Iowa Wild vs. Manitoba Moose

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

Marty Stuart and His Fabulous Superlatives

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

Fred Hersch Trio: Legendary Jazz Pianist

 Fri, 17 Apr at 07:30 pm Sheslow Auditorium

GalaxyCon Des Moines - Saturday

 Fri, 11 Sep at 06:00 pm Hy-Vee Hall at Iowa Events Center

Josiah Queen

 Sat, 22 Aug Iowa State Fair

Jefferson Starship

 Thu, 10 Sep Hoyt Sherman Place Theater

Rhythm & Pep Presents: Y2GAY

 Sat, 27 Jun at 08:00 pm 1159 24th Street Des Moines IA 50311

America at Des Moines Civic Center

 Sat, 25 Apr at 07:00 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

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

Tigers Jaw in Des Moines

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

Musical and Showtune Mayhem Drag Brunch

 Sat, 16 May at 10:00 am THE GARDEN USD 42

Susan Werner

 Sat, 04 Apr at 07:00 pm Temple Theater

Candlelight: 90s Hip Hop on Strings

 Fri, 17 Apr at 06:00 pm World Food Prize Hall of Laureates

Anders Colsefni performing music from MFKR & Crowz with Brainphase at Wooly's

 Sat, 06 Jun at 08:00 pm Wooly's

Keller Williams

 Thu, 09 Jul at 08:00 pm 1159 24th Street Des Moines IA 50311

Daniel Donato

 Sun, 12 Jul at 07:00 pm 1159 24th Street Des Moines IA 50311

Tigirlily Gold in Des Moines

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

WoodmenLife IA Senior Day 2026 - Des Moines, IA

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

GalaxyCon Des Moines - Sunday

 Sat, 12 Sep at 06:00 pm Hy-Vee Hall at Iowa Events Center

Iowa Cubs vs. Toledo Mud Hens

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

Robert Cray Band

 Wed, 24 Jun at 06:00 pm Hoyt Sherman Place Theater

Candlelight: Vivaldi's Four Seasons | Des Moines

 Sat, 16 May at 04:30 pm Des Moines Scottish Rite

The Bomb Shelter Comedy Showcase

 Fri, 17 Apr at 08:00 pm Beechwood Lounge Free

Candlelight: Tribute to The Beatles | Des Moines

 Sat, 16 May at 06:30 pm Des Moines Scottish Rite

The Red Clay Strays

 Sun, 16 Aug at 01:00 am Iowa State Fair Grandstand

Parking Rod Stewart

 Sat, 15 Aug at 01:00 am Iowa State Fair Grandstand

Terror with Pain of Truth, End It, Start Today at Wooly's

 Wed, 03 Jun at 06:00 pm Wooly's

Panchiko at Woolys

 Fri, 01 May at 08:00 pm Woolys

Bloodywood

 Thu, 09 Apr at 06:00 pm Wooly's

Matt McCusker at Hoyt Sherman Place

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

Blade Rave at Wooly's

 Sat, 23 May at 09:00 pm Wooly's

Matt McCusker

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

Botanical Blues

Sun, 29 Mar at 01:00 pm 909 Robert D. Ray Drive, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50309

Mamma Mia Drag Brunch

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

High on Drag Brunch

 Sat, 18 Apr at 10:00 am THE GARDEN USD 42

Last Call w/ Max Wellman

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

Des Moines Cinco De Mayo Bar Crawl

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

Social Saturday: Plot Twist

 Sat, 11 Apr at 11:00 am Des Moines Art Center

Jimmy Failla

 Fri, 01 May at 06:00 pm Hoyt Sherman Place Theater

5k Beer Run x Big Grove Brewery| 2026 IA Brewery Running Series

 Sun, 12 Apr at 11:00 am Big Grove Brewery & Taproom USD 0 to 118

Heads in Motion: A Talking Heads Tribute

 Sat, 04 Apr at 08:00 pm 1159 24th Street Des Moines IA 50311