Live Shows in Des Moines 2026

Live stage shows, magic, ballet, opera, and family entertainment in Des Moines and nearby cities.

  • Updated: November 13, 2026

Browse live shows in Des Moines, IA this year, including stage productions, musicals, plays, circuses, magic shows, ballet, opera, and family performances. Explore shows by date and venue, with schedules updated regularly as new events are announced.

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  • Nov 13 · 7:30 PM · Des Moines, IA
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Upcoming Live Shows

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Upcoming Live Shows: 180
  • 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 ~ $233, Tickets Available: 445. Select Seats
  • Nov 20, 2026, 7:30 PM Fri — Concert, High Demand, Pay Later Available: Stayin' Alive - One Night of the Bee Gees at Hoyt Sherman Place Theater • 1252 seats, 1501 Woodland, Des Moines, IA 50309, US. From $102, Avg. price ~ $367, 12 tickets remaining! Select Seats
  • Nov 21, 2026, 8:00 PM Sat — BASKETBALL, Weekend Event: Iowa Wolves vs. Motor City Cruise at Casey's Center • 17000 seats, 730 3rd Street, Des Moines, IA 50309, US. From $24, Avg. price ~ $41, Tickets Available: 111. Select Seats
  • Nov 22, 2026, 1:00 PM Sun — OTHER, Weekend Event: Domita's Drag Brunch: The Queens of Christmas at The Ingersoll, 3711 Ingersoll Ave, Des Moines, IA 50312, US. From $98, Avg. price ~ $190, Tickets Available: 133. Select Seats
  • Nov 26, 2026, 6:00 PM Thu — Ice Show, High Demand: Disney On Ice: Find Your Hero at Casey's Center • 17000 seats, 730 3rd Street, Des Moines, IA 50309, US. From $27, Avg. price ~ $198, Tickets Available: 220, VIP Packages. Select Seats
  • Nov 27, 2026, 11:00 AM Fri — Ice Show, High Demand: Disney On Ice: Find Your Hero at Casey's Center • 17000 seats, 730 3rd Street, Des Moines, IA 50309, US. From $22, Avg. price ~ $201, Tickets Available: 204, VIP Packages. Select Seats
  • Nov 27, 2026, 3:00 PM Fri — Ice Show, High Demand: Disney On Ice: Find Your Hero at Casey's Center • 17000 seats, 730 3rd Street, Des Moines, IA 50309, US. From $28, Avg. price ~ $145, Tickets Available: 269, VIP Packages. Select Seats
  • Nov 27, 2026, 7:00 PM Fri — Ice Show, High Demand: Disney On Ice: Find Your Hero at Casey's Center • 17000 seats, 730 3rd Street, Des Moines, IA 50309, US. From $20, Avg. price ~ $170, Tickets Available: 240, VIP Packages. Select Seats
  • Nov 28, 2026, 11:00 AM Sat — Ice Show, Best Value, High Demand, Weekend Event: Disney On Ice: Find Your Hero at Casey's Center • 17000 seats, 730 3rd Street, Des Moines, IA 50309, US. From $10, Avg. price ~ $147, Tickets Available: 395, VIP Packages. Select Seats
  • Nov 28, 2026, 2:00 PM Sat — THEATRE, High Demand, Weekend Event, Pay Later Available: An Irving Berlin White Christmas Revue at The Ingersoll, 3711 Ingersoll Ave, Des Moines, IA 50312, US. From $950, Avg. price ~ $1,097, 4 tickets remaining! Select Seats
  • Nov 28, 2026, 3:00 PM Sat — Ice Show, High Demand, Weekend Event: Disney On Ice: Find Your Hero at Casey's Center • 17000 seats, 730 3rd Street, Des Moines, IA 50309, US. From $26, Avg. price ~ $191, Tickets Available: 275, VIP Packages. Select Seats
  • Nov 28, 2026, 7:00 PM Sat — Ice Show, High Demand, Weekend Event: Disney On Ice: Find Your Hero at Casey's Center • 17000 seats, 730 3rd Street, Des Moines, IA 50309, US. From $22, Avg. price ~ $130, Tickets Available: 322, VIP Packages. Select Seats
  • Nov 28, 2026, 7:30 PM Sat — THEATRE, High Demand, Weekend Event, Pay Later Available: An Irving Berlin White Christmas Revue at The Ingersoll, 3711 Ingersoll Ave, Des Moines, IA 50312, US. From $159, Avg. price ~ $411, 10 tickets remaining! Select Seats
  • Nov 28, 2026, 8:00 PM Sat — Concert, Weekend Event: Release - Pearl Jam Tribute at Wooly's • 700 seats, 504 E. Locust Street, Des Moines, IA 50309, US. From $25, Avg. price ~ $54, 16 tickets remaining! Select Seats
  • Nov 29, 2026, 1:00 PM Sun — Ice Show, High Demand, Weekend Event: Disney On Ice: Find Your Hero at Casey's Center • 17000 seats, 730 3rd Street, Des Moines, IA 50309, US. From $24, Avg. price ~ $159, Tickets Available: 299, VIP Packages. Select Seats
  • Nov 29, 2026, 5:00 PM Sun — Ice Show, High Demand, Weekend Event: Disney On Ice: Find Your Hero at Casey's Center • 17000 seats, 730 3rd Street, Des Moines, IA 50309, US. From $23, Avg. price ~ $157, Tickets Available: 252, VIP Packages. Select Seats
  • Dec 01, 2026, 7:30 PM Tue — OTHER, High Demand: A Drag Queen Christmas at Hoyt Sherman Place Theater • 1252 seats, 1501 Woodland, Des Moines, IA 50309, US. From $50, Avg. price ~ $100, Tickets Available: 1016. Select Seats
  • Dec 01, 2026, 7:30 PM Tue — MUSICAL / PLAY: Maybe Happy Ending - A New Musical at Des Moines Civic Center • 2700 seats, 221 Walnut Street, Des Moines, IA 50309, US. From $61, Avg. price ~ $142, Tickets Available: 76. Select Seats
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Des Moines Shows By Month

Monthly pages help you find upcoming live shows by season, weekend, and date.
January
Shows in January 2027
18 Upcoming Shows
February
Shows in February 2027
22 Upcoming Shows
March
Shows in March 2027
30 Upcoming Shows
April
Shows in April 2027
10 Upcoming Shows
May
Shows in May 2027
8 Upcoming Shows
June
Shows in June 2027
2 Upcoming Shows
July
Shows in July 2027
6 Upcoming Shows
August
Shows in August 2027
10 Upcoming Shows
September
Shows in September 2027
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October
Shows in October 2027
Shows Coming Soon
November
This Month
Shows in November 2026
16 Upcoming Shows
December
Shows in December 2026
58 Upcoming Shows

All Shows in Des Moines

Browse live stage productions, theatre performances, and entertainment shows happening across Des Moines and nearby cities.
Disney On Ice: Find Your Hero
Disney On Ice: Find Your Hero
730 3rd Street, Des Moines, IA 50309
Upcoming Shows 177
Nov 26, 2026 6:00 PM
An Irving Berlin White Christmas Revue
An Irving Berlin White Christmas Revue
3711 Ingersoll Ave, Des Moines, IA 50312
Upcoming Shows 18
Nov 28, 2026 2:00 PM
Maybe Happy Ending - A New Musical
Maybe Happy Ending - A New Musical
221 Walnut Street, Des Moines, IA 50309
Upcoming Shows 366
Dec 01, 2026 7:30 PM
The Nutcracker
The Nutcracker
1501 Woodland, Des Moines, IA 50309
Upcoming Shows 2169
Dec 10, 2026 7:00 PM
A Christmas Carol
A Christmas Carol
221 Walnut St., Des Moines, IA 50309
Upcoming Shows 1826
Dec 11, 2026 7:30 PM
Waitress
Waitress
221 Walnut Street, Des Moines, IA 50309
Upcoming Shows 177
Dec 18, 2026 7:30 PM
Buena Vista Social Club - Musical
Buena Vista Social Club - Musical
221 Walnut Street, Des Moines, IA 50309
Upcoming Shows 356
Jan 19, 2027 7:30 PM
Legally Blonde
Legally Blonde
221 Walnut Street, Des Moines, IA 50309
Upcoming Shows 138
Feb 12, 2027 7:30 PM
Richard Thomas in Mark Twain Tonight!
Richard Thomas in Mark Twain Tonight!
221 Walnut Street, Des Moines, IA 50309
Upcoming Shows 31
Feb 20, 2027 7:00 PM
Black Panther In Concert
Black Panther In Concert
221 Walnut Street, Des Moines, IA 50309
Upcoming Shows 12
Feb 21, 2027 7:00 PM
Dancing With The Stars
Dancing With The Stars
730 3rd Street, Des Moines, IA 50309
Upcoming Shows 61
Feb 21, 2027 7:30 PM
The Phantom Of The Opera
The Phantom Of The Opera
221 Walnut Street, Des Moines, IA 50309
Upcoming Shows 323
Mar 03, 2027 7:30 PM
The Sound Of Music
The Sound Of Music
221 Walnut Street, Des Moines, IA 50309
Upcoming Shows 364
Mar 30, 2027 7:30 PM
Bluey's Big Play
Bluey's Big Play
221 Walnut Street, Des Moines, IA 50309
Upcoming Shows 155
Apr 20, 2027 6:00 PM
Mamma Mia!
Mamma Mia!
221 Walnut Street, Des Moines, IA 50309
Upcoming Shows 230
May 04, 2027 7:30 PM
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Live Entertainment Venues

Explore theatres, performing arts centers, and venues hosting live shows in Des Moines and nearby cities.
Casey's Center
Des Moines, IA
Arena
Upcoming Shows 41
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Des Moines Civic Center
Des Moines, IA
Arena
Upcoming Shows 82
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Funny Bone Comedy Club - Des Moines
West Des Moines, IA
Comedy Club
Upcoming Shows 1
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Hoyt Sherman Place Theater
Des Moines, IA
Theatre
Upcoming Shows 13
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Principal Park
Des Moines, IA
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Shows 2
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Scottish Rite Consistory
Des Moines, IA
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Shows 2
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Stoner Studio Theater - Des Moines Performing Arts
Des Moines, IA
Theatre
Upcoming Shows 8
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The Ingersoll
Des Moines, IA
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Shows 32
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Val Air Ballroom
West Des Moines, IA
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Shows 1
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Vibrant Music Hall
Waukee, IA
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Shows 4
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Wooly's
Des Moines, IA
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Shows 2
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Live Shows FAQ

Quick answers about live stage shows, theatre productions, and entertainment performances in Des Moines.

What types of live shows are happening in Des Moines?

Live shows may include theatre productions, musicals, ballet performances, opera, magic shows, family entertainment, and touring stage productions.

Are live show schedules updated regularly?

Yeah. Performance dates and venue schedules are updated often as new productions and touring events are announced.

Do live shows happen on weekdays?

Absolutely. Many venues host performances throughout the week, while weekends are usually the busiest show dates.

Where are live shows usually performed in Des Moines?

Live shows are commonly hosted at theatres, performing arts centers, auditoriums, and entertainment venues across Des Moines and nearby cities.

Are family-friendly live shows available?

Some productions are designed for all ages, including family theatre, magic performances, and seasonal stage shows.

Do touring productions visit Des Moines?

Yes. Many national and regional touring productions stop in Des Moines throughout the year.

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