Des Moines Events 2026-2027
Your guide to live events and things to do in Des Moines, IA, and nearby areas.
- Updated: November 12, 2026
Events take place across Des Moines throughout 2026, including major concerts, sports, and live performances happening every week. Browse by date, venue, or category to find what’s happening near you.
- 378 Upcoming Events
- 10 Events This Weekend
- 11 Event Venues
- 8 Event Categories
Browse Events By Category
- All Events 378
- sports 168
- concerts 46
- broadway 83
- Live Shows 182
- comedy 14
- family 20
- This Weekend 10
Best Events This Week & This Month
Explore featured Des Moines events including top shows, concerts, sports, and major live experiences across the city.
Des Moines Events: Today, This Month & Dates
Upcoming Events in Des Moines
Browse events in 2026 by date and venue, including concerts, shows, sports, and more across the city and nearby areas.Upcoming Confirmed Events 378
- Nov 12, 2026, 7:30 PM Thu — Concert, Pay Later Available: Queen Of The Night - Remembering Whitney at The Ingersoll,
3711 Ingersoll Ave, Des Moines, IA 50312, US. From $162, Avg. price ~ $236, Tickets Available: 353. Select Seats - Nov 12, 2026, 8:00 PM Thu — Concert: Scott Bradlee's Postmodern Jukebox at Hoyt Sherman Place Theater • 1252 seats, 1501 Woodland, Des Moines, IA 50309, US. From $41, Avg. price ~ $88, Tickets Available: 319. Select Seats
- Nov 12, 2026, 8:00 PM Thu — POP / ROCK, Pay Later Available: Brandi Carlile at Des Moines Civic Center • 2700 seats, 221 Walnut Street, Des Moines, IA 50309, US. From $123, Avg. price ~ $235, Tickets Available: 39. Select Seats
- Nov 13, 2026, 6:30 PM Fri — College (Div I-A and Div I-AA) BASKETBALL: Drake Bulldogs vs. South Dakota Coyotes at Drake Knapp Center, 2601 Forest Ave, Des Moines, IA 50311, US. From $28, Avg. price ~ $42, 14 tickets remaining! Select Seats
- Nov 13, 2026, 7:00 PM Fri — AHL, Best Value: Iowa Wild vs. Grand Rapids Griffins at Casey's Center • 17000 seats, 730 3rd Street, Des Moines, IA 50309, US. From $11, Avg. price ~ $34, Tickets Available: 223. Select Seats
- Nov 13, 2026, 7:30 PM Fri — COUNTRY / FOLK: Larry Fleet at Hoyt Sherman Place Theater • 1252 seats, 1501 Woodland, Des Moines, IA 50309, US. From $51, Avg. price ~ $90, Tickets Available: 284. Select Seats
- Nov 13, 2026, 7:30 PM Fri — Concert, Pay Later Available: Queen Of The Night - Remembering Whitney at The Ingersoll, 3711 Ingersoll Ave, Des Moines, IA 50312, US. From $164, Avg. price ~ $223, Tickets Available: 659. Select Seats
- Nov 13, 2026, 8:00 PM Fri — TECHNO / ELECTRONIC: Boogie T at Wooly's • 700 seats, 504 E. Locust Street, Des Moines, IA 50309, US. From $45, Avg. price ~ $55, 22 tickets remaining! Select Seats
- Nov 14, 2026, 6:00 PM Sat — AHL, Best Value, Weekend Event: Iowa Wild vs. Grand Rapids Griffins at Casey's Center • 17000 seats, 730 3rd Street, Des Moines, IA 50309, US. From $10, Avg. price ~ $49, Tickets Available: 304. Select Seats
- Nov 14, 2026, 7:00 PM Sat — COMEDY, High Demand, Weekend Event: Derrick Stroup at Hoyt Sherman Place Theater • 1252 seats, 1501 Woodland, Des Moines, IA 50309, US. From $43, Avg. price ~ $311, Tickets Available: 36. Select Seats
- Nov 14, 2026, 7:30 PM Sat — JAZZ / BLUES, Weekend Event, Pay Later Available: The Weary Ramblers at The Ingersoll, 3711 Ingersoll Ave, Des Moines, IA 50312, US. From $168, Avg. price ~ $204, Tickets Available: 33. Select Seats
- Nov 14, 2026, 9:30 PM Sat — COMEDY, High Demand, Weekend Event: Derrick Stroup at Hoyt Sherman Place Theater • 1252 seats, 1501 Woodland, Des Moines, IA 50309, US. From $40, Avg. price ~ $79, Tickets Available: 616. Select Seats
- Nov 15, 2026, 2:00 PM Sun — College (Div I-A and Div I-AA) BASKETBALL, Weekend Event: Iowa Hawkeyes Vs. Creighton Bluejays at Casey's Center • 17000 seats, 730 3rd Street, Des Moines, IA 50309, US. From $29, Avg. price ~ $168, Tickets Available: 329. Select Seats
- Nov 16, 2026, 6:30 PM Mon — College (Div I-A and Div I-AA) BASKETBALL: Drake Bulldogs vs. Tarleton State Texans at Drake Knapp Center, 2601 Forest Ave, Des Moines, IA 50311, US. From $19, Avg. price ~ $34, 16 tickets remaining! Select Seats
- Nov 16, 2026, 7:00 PM Mon — R&B / SOUL, High Demand: A Merry Motown Christmas at Hoyt Sherman Place Theater • 1252 seats, 1501 Woodland, Des Moines, IA 50309, US. From $71, Avg. price ~ $111, Tickets Available: 994. Select Seats
- Nov 17, 2026, 6:00 PM Tue — College (Div I-A and Div I-AA) BASKETBALL, Best Value: Drake Bulldogs Women's Basketball vs. St. Thomas University Tommies at Drake Knapp Center, 2601 Forest Ave, Des Moines, IA 50311, US. From $10, Avg. price ~ $21, 28 tickets remaining! Select Seats
- Nov 17, 2026, 7:30 PM Tue — ALTERNATIVE, High Demand: Andy Grammer at Hoyt Sherman Place Theater • 1252 seats, 1501 Woodland, Des Moines, IA 50309, US. From $58, Avg. price ~ $128, Tickets Available: 592. Select Seats
- Nov 18, 2026, 7:30 PM Wed — POP / ROCK: Tropidelic at Wooly's • 700 seats, 504 E. Locust Street, Des Moines, IA 50309, US. From $36, Avg. price ~ $44, 21 tickets remaining! Select Seats
- Nov 19, 2026, 6:30 PM Thu — College (Div I-A and Div I-AA) BASKETBALL: Drake Bulldogs vs. Charleston Cougars at Drake Knapp Center, 2601 Forest Ave, Des Moines, IA 50311, US. From $19, Avg. price ~ $37, 14 tickets remaining! Select Seats
- Nov 19, 2026, 7:00 PM Thu — RELIGIOUS, High Demand: TobyMac, Third Day & Chris Tomlin at Casey's Center • 17000 seats, 730 3rd Street, Des Moines, IA 50309, US. From $31, Avg. price ~ $217, Tickets Available: 150, VIP Packages. Select Seats
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Des Moines Events by Month
Monthly pages help you find upcoming events by season, weekend, and date.
Events by Show & Venue
Browse Des Moines events by show and venue. Explore performance schedules, event counts, and upcoming dates across the city.
Queen Of The Night - Remembering Whitney
3711 Ingersoll Ave, Des Moines, IA 50312
Upcoming Events: 2
Nov 12, 2026 7:30 PM
Brandi Carlile
221 Walnut Street, Des Moines, IA 50309
Upcoming Events: 15
Nov 12, 2026 8:00 PM
Scott Bradlee's Postmodern Jukebox
1501 Woodland, Des Moines, IA 50309
Upcoming Events: 60
Nov 12, 2026 8:00 PM
Drake Bulldogs Basketball
2601 Forest Ave, Des Moines, IA 50311
Upcoming Events: 24
Nov 13, 2026 6:30 PM
Iowa Wild
730 3rd Street, Des Moines, IA 50309
Upcoming Events: 56
Nov 13, 2026 7:00 PM
Larry Fleet
1501 Woodland, Des Moines, IA 50309
Upcoming Events: 5
Nov 13, 2026 7:30 PM
Boogie T
504 E. Locust Street, Des Moines, IA 50309
Upcoming Events: 17
Nov 13, 2026 8:00 PM
Derrick Stroup
1501 Woodland, Des Moines, IA 50309
Upcoming Events: 53
Nov 14, 2026 7:00 PM
The Weary Ramblers
3711 Ingersoll Ave, Des Moines, IA 50312
Upcoming Events: 1
Nov 14, 2026 7:30 PM
Iowa Hawkeyes Basketball
730 3rd Street, Des Moines, IA 50309
Upcoming Events: 29
Nov 15, 2026 2:00 PM
A Merry Motown Christmas
1501 Woodland, Des Moines, IA 50309
Upcoming Events: 4
Nov 16, 2026 7:00 PM
Drake Bulldogs Women's Basketball
2601 Forest Ave, Des Moines, IA 50311
Upcoming Events: 21
Nov 17, 2026 6:00 PM
Andy Grammer
1501 Woodland, Des Moines, IA 50309
Upcoming Events: 16
Nov 17, 2026 7:30 PM
Tropidelic
504 E. Locust Street, Des Moines, IA 50309
Upcoming Events: 17
Nov 18, 2026 7:30 PM
A Killer's Confession
1159 24th St., Des Moines, IA 50311
Upcoming Events: 9
Nov 19, 2026 7:00 PM
From long-running shows to packed venues, this list breaks down what’s playing across Des Moines. Check schedules, event counts, and upcoming dates by show and location.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers about tickets, prices, and game day details.
What events are happening in Des Moines right now?
A little bit of everything — concerts, shows, sports, comedy. Des Moines rarely sits still. Check the schedule above to see what’s happening today, this week, or whenever you finally make plans.
How often is the event schedule updated?
Pretty often — like, more than your group chat actually commits to plans. New events get added as soon as dates and venues are confirmed.
Can I browse events by date or venue?
Yep. Filter by date, venue, or category and skip the endless scrolling. Your future self will appreciate it.
Are events held year-round in Des Moines?
Yeah — Des Moines doesn’t really take a season off. There’s always something going on, even when the weather’s doing its thing.
Where do events take place in Des Moines?
Everywhere — arenas, theaters, stadiums, clubs, and venues across Des Moines, IA. Big stages, small stages, and everything in between.
Do new events get added regularly?
All the time. If a tour drops or a game gets scheduled, it usually shows up here faster than you hear about it from friends.
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