October 2026 features concerts, sports games, comedy shows, Broadway performances, festivals, and live entertainment across Des Moines and nearby IA areas. Major arenas, theaters, clubs, and entertainment venues continue to update their schedules throughout the month.
Des Moines Events October 2026
Concerts, sports, comedy shows, Broadway performances, and live events across Des Moines, IA.
Explore upcoming events in Des Moines in October 2026, including concerts, sports events, comedy shows, Broadway performances, festivals, and live entertainment across the city and nearby areas. Browse events by date, venue, category, and neighborhood throughout the month.
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- Oct1120267:00 PMSunPOP / ROCKWeekend EventRoger Clyne And The PeacemakersWooly's • 700 seatsWooly's
504 E. Locust Street, Des Moines, IA 50309, US504 E. Locust Street, Des Moines, IA 50309, USFrom $40Avg Ticket Price: ~ $4822 tickets remaining!Select Seats - Oct1220267:00 PMMonPOP / ROCKCarbon LeafxBk Live1159 24th St., Des Moines, IA 50311, US1159 24th St., Des Moines, IA 50311, USFrom $45Avg Ticket Price: ~ $6113 tickets remaining!Select Seats
- Oct1320267:30 PMTueJAZZ / BLUESSnarky PuppyHoyt Sherman Place Theater • 1252 seatsHoyt Sherman Place Theater1501 Woodland, Des Moines, IA 50309, US1501 Woodland, Des Moines, IA 50309, USFrom $56Avg Ticket Price: ~ $101Tickets Available: 917Select Seats
- Oct1420267:00 PMWedJAZZ / BLUESJesse RoperxBk Live1159 24th St., Des Moines, IA 50311, US1159 24th St., Des Moines, IA 50311, USFrom $32Avg Ticket Price: ~ $4924 tickets remaining!Select Seats
- Oct1520267:00 PMThuPOP / ROCKGeordie GreepWooly's • 700 seatsWooly's504 E. Locust Street, Des Moines, IA 50309, US504 E. Locust Street, Des Moines, IA 50309, USFrom $36Avg Ticket Price: ~ $4218 tickets remaining!Select Seats
- Oct1520267:30 PMThuOur House - The Music of Crosby, Stills, Nash & YoungThe Ingersoll3711 Ingersoll Ave, Des Moines, IA 50312, US3711 Ingersoll Ave, Des Moines, IA 50312, USFrom $161Avg Ticket Price: ~ $233Tickets Available: 246Select Seats
- Oct1520268:00 PMThuCOMEDYBecky RobinsonHoyt Sherman Place Theater • 1252 seatsHoyt Sherman Place Theater1501 Woodland, Des Moines, IA 50309, US1501 Woodland, Des Moines, IA 50309, USFrom $61Avg Ticket Price: ~ $218Tickets Available: 42Select Seats
- Oct1620267:00 PMFriPOP / ROCKDanielle NicoleWooly's • 700 seatsWooly's504 E. Locust Street, Des Moines, IA 50309, US504 E. Locust Street, Des Moines, IA 50309, USFrom $48Avg Ticket Price: ~ $27225 tickets remaining!Select Seats
- Oct1620267:30 PMFriPOP / ROCKBig Head Todd and The MonstersHoyt Sherman Place Theater • 1252 seatsHoyt Sherman Place Theater1501 Woodland, Des Moines, IA 50309, US1501 Woodland, Des Moines, IA 50309, USFrom $80Avg Ticket Price: ~ $14221 tickets remaining!Select Seats
- Oct1620267:30 PMFriOur House - The Music of Crosby, Stills, Nash & YoungThe Ingersoll3711 Ingersoll Ave, Des Moines, IA 50312, US3711 Ingersoll Ave, Des Moines, IA 50312, USFrom $177Avg Ticket Price: ~ $20612 tickets remaining!Select Seats
- Oct17202611:00 AMSatMUSICAL / PLAYWeekend EventVelveteen - MusicalDes Moines Civic Center • 2700 seatsDes Moines Civic Center221 Walnut Street, Des Moines, IA 50309, US221 Walnut Street, Des Moines, IA 50309, USFrom $33Avg Ticket Price: ~ $4412 tickets remaining!Select Seats
- Oct17202612:00 PMSatCollege (Div I-A and Div I-AA) FOOTBALLWeekend EventDrake Bulldogs vs. Marist Red FoxesDrake Stadium - Des Moines420 Charles E Young Drive West, Des Moines, IA 50311, US420 Charles E Young Drive West, Des Moines, IA 50311, USFrom $19Avg Ticket Price: ~ $2812 tickets remaining!Select Seats
- Oct1720267:30 PMSatJAZZ / BLUESWeekend EventDucharme-Jones BandThe Ingersoll3711 Ingersoll Ave, Des Moines, IA 50312, US3711 Ingersoll Ave, Des Moines, IA 50312, USAvg Ticket Price: ~ $259Tickets Available: 42Select Seats
- Oct1720267:30 PMSatConcertWeekend EventBlack Jacket Symphony: Bon Jovi's Slippery When WetHoyt Sherman Place Theater • 1252 seatsHoyt Sherman Place Theater1501 Woodland, Des Moines, IA 50309, US1501 Woodland, Des Moines, IA 50309, USFrom $29Avg Ticket Price: ~ $99Tickets Available: 1112Select Seats
- Oct1820267:00 PMSunRAP / HIP HOPWeekend EventStanley SimmonsxBk Live1159 24th St., Des Moines, IA 50311, US1159 24th St., Des Moines, IA 50311, USFrom $28Avg Ticket Price: ~ $3721 tickets remaining!Select Seats
- Oct2020267:00 PMTueALTERNATIVEThe ToxhardsxBk Live1159 24th St., Des Moines, IA 50311, US1159 24th St., Des Moines, IA 50311, USFrom $26Avg Ticket Price: ~ $61Tickets Available: 33Select Seats
- Oct2020267:30 PMTueMUSICAL / PLAYHigh DemandMonty Python's SpamalotDes Moines Civic Center • 2700 seatsDes Moines Civic Center221 Walnut Street, Des Moines, IA 50309, US221 Walnut Street, Des Moines, IA 50309, USFrom $127Avg Ticket Price: ~ $276Tickets Available: 87Select Seats
- Oct2120267:00 PMWedAHLBest ValueIowa Wild vs. Milwaukee AdmiralsCasey's Center • 17000 seatsCasey's Center730 3rd Street, Des Moines, IA 50309, US730 3rd Street, Des Moines, IA 50309, USFrom $16Avg Ticket Price: ~ $30Tickets Available: 171Select Seats
- Oct2120267:30 PMWedMUSICAL / PLAYHigh DemandMonty Python's SpamalotDes Moines Civic Center • 2700 seatsDes Moines Civic Center221 Walnut Street, Des Moines, IA 50309, US221 Walnut Street, Des Moines, IA 50309, USFrom $127Avg Ticket Price: ~ $323Tickets Available: 56Select Seats
- Oct2220267:30 PMThuMUSICAL / PLAYHigh DemandMonty Python's SpamalotDes Moines Civic Center • 2700 seatsDes Moines Civic Center221 Walnut Street, Des Moines, IA 50309, US221 Walnut Street, Des Moines, IA 50309, USFrom $129Avg Ticket Price: ~ $381Tickets Available: 32Select Seats
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Roger Clyne And The Peacemakers
504 E. Locust Street, Des Moines, IA 50309
Event Dates 12
Oct 11, 2026 7:00 PM
Carbon Leaf
1159 24th St., Des Moines, IA 50311
Event Dates 20
Oct 12, 2026 7:00 PM
Snarky Puppy
1501 Woodland, Des Moines, IA 50309
Event Dates 7
Oct 13, 2026 7:30 PM
Jesse Roper
1159 24th St., Des Moines, IA 50311
Event Dates 15
Oct 14, 2026 7:00 PM
Geordie Greep
504 E. Locust Street, Des Moines, IA 50309
Event Dates 1
Oct 15, 2026 7:00 PM
Our House - The Music of Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young
3711 Ingersoll Ave, Des Moines, IA 50312
Event Dates 6
Oct 15, 2026 7:30 PM
Becky Robinson
1501 Woodland, Des Moines, IA 50309
Event Dates 19
Oct 15, 2026 8:00 PM
Danielle Nicole
504 E. Locust Street, Des Moines, IA 50309
Event Dates 5
Oct 16, 2026 7:00 PM
Big Head Todd and The Monsters
1501 Woodland, Des Moines, IA 50309
Event Dates 14
Oct 16, 2026 7:30 PM
Velveteen - Musical
221 Walnut Street, Des Moines, IA 50309
Event Dates 3
Oct 17, 2026 11:00 AM
Drake Bulldogs Football
420 Charles E Young Drive West, Des Moines, IA 50311
Event Dates 5
Oct 17, 2026 12:00 PM
Black Jacket Symphony: Bon Jovi's Slippery When Wet
1501 Woodland, Des Moines, IA 50309
Event Dates 13
Oct 17, 2026 7:30 PM
Ducharme-Jones Band
3711 Ingersoll Ave, Des Moines, IA 50312
Event Dates 1
Oct 17, 2026 7:30 PM
Stanley Simmons
1159 24th St., Des Moines, IA 50311
Event Dates 13
Oct 18, 2026 7:00 PM
The Toxhards
1159 24th St., Des Moines, IA 50311
Event Dates 13
Oct 20, 2026 7:00 PM
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Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers about Des Moines events, venues, schedules, and live entertainment.
What events are happening in Des Moines during October 2026?
Des Moines hosts concerts, sports games, comedy shows, Broadway performances, festivals, and live entertainment throughout October 2026.
Where can I find Des Moines events by date?
Use the monthly event calendar and date filters to browse concerts, sports events, comedy shows, and live performances happening across Des Moines.
Are concerts happening in Des Moines during October 2026?
Yes. Concert schedules include touring artists, arena shows, local performances, music festivals, and live entertainment events throughout Des Moines and nearby IA areas.
What are the top event venues in Des Moines?
Popular venues include arenas, theaters, comedy clubs, stadiums, music halls, and entertainment venues located across Des Moines and nearby areas.
Do event prices change during October 2026?
Yes. Event prices can change based on demand, seating location, performer popularity, venue size, and event date.
Are there weekend events in Des Moines?
Yes. Weekends are usually the busiest time for concerts, sports games, comedy shows, festivals, and major live entertainment events across Des Moines.
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