Parties in Des Moines

Check out happening parties events all around Des Moines, IA

7th Annual LIGHT UP THE NIGHT - NYE DEC 31ST WEDNESDAY

 Wed, 31 Dec at 08:00 pm Lefty's Live Music, University Avenue, Des Moines, IA, USA USD 7 to 18

Date Me DSM NYE Party

 Wed, 31 Dec at 08:30 pm Willow on Grand USD 34

Blake Jack + South 35 w/ The Boys

 Fri, 09 Jan at 08:00 pm 1159 24th Street Des Moines IA 50311

January First Friday - Bright Beginnings

Fri, 02 Jan at 05:00 pm Mainframe Studios

Des Moines St. Patrick's Day Bar Crawl

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

Winter Jam 2026 - Des Moines, IA

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

Bootcamp - Traffic Death - Skinned Alive - Wanderer

 Sat, 10 Jan at 07:00 pm 1159 24th Street Des Moines IA 50311

Doc Bullfrog w/ Dirty Blonde and Holding Hemlock

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

Dead of Winter ft Winterland and Stringfield

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

1970’s Glow Party

 Sat, 10 Jan at 07:00 pm 1833 Hubbell Ave, Des Moines, IA

Des Moines Cinco De Mayo Bar Crawl

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

Snowball

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

The Toasters w/ The Bishops and The Uncollectables

 Sun, 25 Jan at 07:00 pm 1159 24th Street Des Moines IA 50311

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

2026 Triumph Unleashed: Struthers Brothers Triumph

 Sat, 17 Jan at 07:00 pm Struthers Bros. Kawasaki-Suzuki-Triumph Free

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

Jinnouchi Power - Album Release / Spectral Snake / Clip Clop

 Sat, 21 Feb at 07:00 pm 1159 24th Street Des Moines IA 50311

Mountain Grass Unit

 Mon, 19 Jan at 07:00 pm 1159 24th Street Des Moines IA 50311

Winterfest Market VLS Meetup — Shop, Connect & Celebrate Local Makers!

 Sat, 24 Jan at 10:00 am EMC Expo Center Free

Memphis Hustle at Iowa Wolves at Casey's Center

 Sat, 24 Jan Casey's Center

SosMula w/ Ricky Hil

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

Wayne "The Train" Hancock

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

The Carousel w/ The Halloween Episode and Ryan Lombard

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

Movin' with Madi

 Sat, 17 Jan at 01:30 pm Ballet Des Moines USD 15

Vendor Let Loose 2026

 Sat, 31 Jan at 06:00 pm Willow on Grand

Dome After Dark

 Fri, 09 Jan at 06:00 pm 909 Robert D. Ray Drive, 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

New Year's Eve Masquerade Ball 2025 | $30 Unlimited Drinks | Continental

 Wed, 31 Dec at 09:00 pm The Continental USD 13 to 269

New Year's Eve at the Maingate Bar & Grill

 Wed, 31 Dec at 09:00 pm 2956 E Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317-2329, United States

Movin' with Madi

 Tue, 06 Jan at 06:30 pm Ballet Des Moines USD 15

Dinner Detective Des Moines January 10th Public Show

 Sat, 10 Jan at 06:00 pm Embassy Suites by Hilton Des Moines Downtown (Des Moines, Iowa)

Chicago Farmer & The Fieldnotes w/ Weary Ramblers

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

Joe Stamm Band w/ Duke Oursler

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

Pottery Peepshow 21âž• - January 31st

 Sat, 31 Jan at 07:00 pm Five Monkeys Inc

Dinner Detective Des Moines January 17th Public Show

 Sat, 17 Jan at 06:00 pm Embassy Suites by Hilton Des Moines Downtown (Des Moines, Iowa)

2026 Central Iowa Wedding Choice Awards!

 Fri, 06 Feb at 06:00 pm Curate

Naughty Nerds Cabaret presents: Nerdstravaganza

 Fri, 06 Feb at 08:00 pm 1159 24th Street Des Moines IA 50311

CIBS Membership Meeting - Tom Buckmiller & David Lubbers

 Mon, 12 Jan at 07:00 pm Confluence Brewing Company

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

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

Exhibition Opening Celebration: “Iowa Artists 2026: Henry Payer"

 Fri, 16 Jan at 05:00 pm Des Moines Art Center

Andy Juhl & the Bluestem Players

 Sun, 18 Jan at 06:00 pm 1159 24th Street Des Moines IA 50311

Reload's NYE Bash at 1833 Saloon

 Wed, 31 Dec at 08:30 pm 1833 Saloon

Charlie Parr

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

Game Night at Rollins Mansion

 Fri, 30 Jan at 06:00 pm 2801 Fleur Dr, Des Moines, IA

DES MOINES WINTER MUSIC AND ART FESTIVAL

 Sat, 17 Jan at 10:00 am 2875 University Ave USD 0 to 10

Movin' with Madi

 Sat, 21 Feb at 01:30 pm Ballet Des Moines USD 15

Clay Street Unit and Jason Scott & The High Heat

 Fri, 20 Feb at 08:00 pm 1159 24th Street Des Moines IA 50311

Winter Party 2026 ISU MBB vs Cincinnati!

 Sat, 17 Jan at 01:00 pm Gameday

NOCHE DE AMOR VALENTINES BAILE

 Sat, 14 Feb at 08:00 pm 6550 Bloomfield Rd ste b USD 42

First Fridays at Mainframe Studios

 Fri, 06 Feb at 05:00 pm Mainframe Studios

K-Winterland: K-POP Dance Party

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

The Fur Ride

 Sat, 14 Feb at 11:00 am RICOCHET

May the 4th Be With You Psychic Fair

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

SosMula

 Sat, 14 Feb at 06:00 pm xBk Live

Movin' with Madi

 Tue, 03 Feb at 06:30 pm Ballet Des Moines USD 15

K-Pop Demon Hunters Dance Party

 Sun, 11 Jan at 01:00 pm Big Grove Brewery & Taproom Free

Mardi Gras Costume Party

 Fri, 13 Feb at 07:00 pm 1833 Hubbell Ave, Des Moines, IA

CITYVIEW's Summer Stir 2026 - Downtown Des Moines

 Fri, 26 Jun at 05:00 pm Court Avenue District USD 29

New Year -New Friends Des Moines Singles Happy Hour *40 and Under

 Tue, 06 Jan at 06:30 pm Twisted Vine Brewery USD 15

HELLO 2026 - New Year's Eve Party 🥂

 Wed, 31 Dec at 03:00 pm 401 E. Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50309

Gays & Faes Book Club: Fate's Bane

 Wed, 07 Jan at 06:00 pm 520 Euclid Ave, Suite 102, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50313

Wine, Food & Beer Showcase

 Fri, 06 Mar at 06:00 pm Des Moines Marriott Downtown

Movin' with Madi

 Sat, 21 Mar at 01:30 pm Ballet Des Moines USD 15

Movin' with Madi

 Tue, 03 Mar at 06:30 pm Ballet Des Moines USD 15

2026 Bourbon, Bubbly & Bowties

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

Making the Miles Party!

 Tue, 13 Jan at 06:00 pm 521 E Locust St, Suite 100, Des Moines, IA 50309

Movin' with Madi

 Sat, 18 Apr at 01:30 pm Ballet Des Moines USD 15

Movin' with Madi

 Sat, 16 May at 01:30 pm Ballet Des Moines USD 15

Central Iowa Trail Association Annual Party

 Sun, 22 Feb at 12:00 pm Captain Roy's

Iowa Wild Winning Wednesday vs Texas Stars

 Wed, 21 Jan at 07:00 pm Casey's Center

Crocker Skate Night

 Fri, 20 Feb at 05:00 pm Skateland Des Moines

Alpe Du Moines

Sat, 10 Jan at 04:00 pm Des Moines St, Des Moines, IA, United States

Des Moines Association of the Deaf Basketball Games

Sun, 25 Jan at 03:00 pm Casey's Center

Eddie 9V

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

Piercing the Veil 2026

 Sat, 04 Apr at 11:00 am Des Moines New Age Shop

Jackie Venson

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

Nate Bargatze at Casey's Center

 Fri, 24 Apr Casey's Center

Des Moines Moms' Groups

 Mon, 26 Jan at 06:00 pm Louie's Wine Dive Des Moines

Kings Kaleidoscope

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

Des Moines Home and Garden Show

 Wed, 11 Feb at 06:00 pm Hy-Vee Hall at Iowa Events Center USD 40

Get to Know Your Gouda

 Thu, 26 Feb at 05:30 pm Iowa Food Cooperative USD 5 to 50

Subhumans w/ La Pobreska

 Sun, 05 Apr at 07:00 pm 1159 24th Street Des Moines IA 50311

Des Moines Comic & Toy Show - Free Event March 28-29 Merle Hay Mall

 Sat, 28 Mar at 10:00 am Merle Hay Mall

LaMP

 Thu, 19 Mar at 07:00 pm 1159 24th Street Des Moines IA 50311

9th Annual Maroon & Gold Gala | Lifting Lincoln Higher – A Night on Cloud Nine

 Sat, 28 Feb at 05:00 pm Holiday Inn Des Moines-Airport/Conf Center

DeVotchKa

 Fri, 10 Apr at 08:00 pm 1159 24th Street Des Moines IA 50311

Movin' with Madi

 Tue, 07 Apr at 06:30 pm Ballet Des Moines USD 15

WinterJam 2026 - ChildFund Intl Volunteers - Des Moines, IA

 Sun, 15 Mar at 02:30 pm Casey's Center Free

CIBS Membership Meeting - Dewey Cantrell

 Mon, 09 Feb at 07:00 pm Confluence Brewing Company

Statem!nt Pop Up Consignment for Adults - 40 to 80% Off Retail!

 Thu, 19 Mar at 12:00 pm 3000 E Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317-2465, United States

Kings Kaleidoscope at Woolys

 Sun, 07 Jun at 08:00 pm Woolys

Movin' with Madi

 Tue, 05 May at 06:30 pm Ballet Des Moines USD 15

Hudson Freeman w/ Brian Gerald Bulger

 Tue, 10 Mar at 07:00 pm 1159 24th Street Des Moines IA 50311

Pecos and the Rooftops at Woolys

 Fri, 27 Feb at 07:00 pm Woolys

Is your Chili the Best? Enter the Des Moines Izaak Walton League Chili Cook-off!

 Tue, 20 Jan at 05:00 pm The Des Moines Chapter of the Izaak Walton League of America

Tinsley Ellis

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

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

Brixton’s 1st year down!!!!!!

 Sat, 17 Jan at 01:00 pm Laborers' Local 177

Texas Stars at Iowa Wild at Casey's Center

 Tue, 18 Nov at 07:00 pm Casey's Center

Lucy Hawkes - Life On The Move at Des Moines Civic Center

 Mon, 16 Feb at 06:30 pm Des Moines Civic Center