202 upcoming listings — live music, theater, markets, drag, comedy and more, each with a time, a venue and a street address.
What's coming up
Downtown Farmers' Market of Des Moines Sat 8 Aug 2026, 7:00 AM — Market Historic Court District · 300 Court Ave, Des Moines, IA 50309 · Free to attend
Green Drinks — Des Moines Thu 3 Sep 2026, 6:00 PM — Meetup Twisted Vine Brewery · 112 Southeast 4th Street, Des Moines, IA 50309
Date Me DSM @ Ta'Chido (25-35) Thu 3 Sep 2026, 6:00 PM — Meetup Ta'Chido Cantina · 409 Court Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50309
Midwest Handmade Expo Fri 4 Sep 2026, 8:00 AM — Meetup Western Gateway Park · 1205 Locust Street, Des Moines, IA 50309
Pacific Breeze Market Festival Fri 4 Sep 2026, 10:00 AM — Market Western Gateway Park · 1205 Locust Street, Des Moines, IA 50309
First Friday Open Studios at Mainframe Studios Fri 4 Sep 2026, 5:00 PM — Art show Mainframe Studios · 900 Keosauqua Way, Des Moines, IA 50309 · Free
Pumpkin Spice & Paint Night Fri 4 Sep 2026, 5:30 PM — class Collaborate DSM · 3106 Ingersoll Ave, Des Moines, IA 50312
SMOKER'S PARADISE Fri 4 Sep 2026, 9:00 PM — class Wooly's · 504 East Locust Street, Des Moines, IA 50309
DMI WOBBLE | VOL 2.0 Fri 4 Sep 2026, 10:00 PM — Live music The Continental · 407 East 5th Street, Des Moines, IA 50309
EMO NIGHT - 10PM TABLE RESERVATION Fri 4 Sep 2026, 10:00 PM — Drag The Garden Nightclub · 525 East Grand Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50309 · 21+
Business Analytics Weekend (CBAP) Training in Des Moines, IA Sat 5 Sep 2026, 9:00 AM — class 699 Walnut St · 699 Walnut Street, Des Moines, IA 50309
PMI-CPMAI Certification weekend Training in Des Moines, IA Sat 5 Sep 2026, 9:00 AM — class 699 Walnut St suite 400 · 699 Walnut Street #suite 400, Des Moines, IA 50309
Des Moines Festival Sat 5 Sep 2026, 10:00 AM — Festival 3000 E Grand Ave · 3000 East Grand Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50317
EmpowerHer Perfume Exchage Sat 5 Sep 2026, 12:00 PM — Meetup Reichardt Community Recreation Center · 915 College Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50314
Iowa State Football v SEMO Watch Party | Big Grove Des Moines Sat 5 Sep 2026, 12:00 PM — Sports Big Grove Brewery & Taproom · 555 17th Street, Des Moines, IA 50309
Wicked Sat 5 Sep 2026, 2:00 PM — Theater Des Moines Civic Center · 221 Walnut St, Des Moines, IA 50309
Bed By 10pm Is Coming To Des Moines! Sat 5 Sep 2026, 4:00 PM — Meetup PLATFORM · 400 Walnut Street, Des Moines, IA 50309
That's So 90's Drag Show - 10PM TABLE RESERVATION Sat 5 Sep 2026, 10:00 PM — Drag The Garden Nightclub · 525 East Grand Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50309 · 21+
Wicked Sun 6 Sep 2026, 6:30 PM — Theater Des Moines Civic Center · 221 Walnut St, Des Moines, IA 50309
CISSP Training Program – Become a Cybersecurity Leader in Des Moines, IA Mon 7 Sep 2026, 9:00 AM — class 699 Walnut St suite 400 · 699 Walnut Street #suite 400, Des Moines, IA 50309
Community Craft Night: Mini Bookbinding Tue 8 Sep 2026, 6:00 PM — class Des Moines Public Library — North Side · 3516 5th Ave, Des Moines, IA 50313 · Free
Sussman Lecture with Pulitzer winner Brian Goldstone Tue 8 Sep 2026, 7:30 PM — class Sheslow Auditorium · 2507 University Ave., Des Moines, IA 50311
GOOSENECK VIP PARTY - DES MOINES, IA. Wed 9 Sep 2026, 5:00 PM — Meetup xBk Live · 1159 24th Street, Des Moines, IA 50311
DreamBuilder Fall 2026 Wed 9 Sep 2026, 5:30 PM — class The Iowa Center · 2210 Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA 50312
Bolstering the System: Strengthening Social Security for All Wed 9 Sep 2026, 6:00 PM — class Tom and Ruth Harkin Center · 2800 University Avenue Boardroom, Des Moines, IA 50311
Open Stage Table Reservation - 9pm Wed 9 Sep 2026, 9:00 PM — Drag THE GARDEN · 525 East Grand Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50309 · 21+
Fareway Business Coaching Cohort Thu 10 Sep 2026, 9:30 AM — class Iowa Center for Economic Success · 2210 Grand Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50312
2026 LGBTQ Legacy Leader Awards Thu 10 Sep 2026, 4:30 PM — Meetup Krause Gateway Center · 1459 Grand Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50309
Hack Away Hunger: Food Insecurity Challenge Thu 10 Sep 2026, 5:00 PM — Meetup Des Moines Area Religious Council (DMARC) - Food Pantry Network · 100 Army Post Road, Des Moines, IA 50315
Lily Rose VIP Experience (Des Moines, IA - Wooly's) Thu 10 Sep 2026, 5:45 PM — Live music Wooly's · 504 East Locust Street, Des Moines, IA 50309
Tig Notaro: Out of Nowhere Thu 10 Sep 2026, 7:00 PM — Comedy Hoyt Sherman Place · 1501 Woodland Ave, Des Moines, IA 50309 · 18+
Speakeasy Comedy W/ Martin Phillips + Friends Thu 10 Sep 2026, 7:00 PM — Comedy xBk Live · 1159 24th Street, Des Moines, IA 50311
Wicked Thu 10 Sep 2026, 7:30 PM — Theater Des Moines Civic Center · 221 Walnut St, Des Moines, IA 50309
September Improper Ladies' Reading Society Book Club Fri 11 Sep 2026, 6:00 PM — Book club Shelf Love DSM · 2326 University Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50311
DOGTOBERFEST Fri 11 Sep 2026, 6:00 PM — Festival Lucky Horse Beer & Burgers · 2331 University Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50311
Come From Away Fri 11 Sep 2026, 7:30 PM — Theater The Des Moines Playhouse · 831 42nd St, Des Moines, IA 50312
Taste Test: Improv Burlesque Show Fri 11 Sep 2026, 7:30 PM — Burlesque Dugan's Hideaway · 3124 Ingersoll Ave, Des Moines, IA 50312 · 21+
Jefferson Starship: Runaway Again Tour Fri 11 Sep 2026, 8:00 PM — Live music Hoyt Sherman Place · 1501 Woodland Ave, Des Moines, IA 50309
The Bomb Shelter Comedy Showcase Fri 11 Sep 2026, 8:00 PM — Comedy Beechwood Lounge · 416 East Walnut Street, Des Moines, IA 50309
Hoover Drama Event Sat 12 Sep 2026, 8:00 AM — Theater Des Moines Rowing Easter Lake Boathouse · 2816 Shoreline Road, Des Moines, IA 50320
Off the Beaten Craft: Punch Needle Session 1 Sat 12 Sep 2026, 12:30 PM — class Des Moines Public Library — Franklin Avenue · 5000 Franklin Ave, Des Moines, IA 50310 · Free
GURNFEST X Sat 12 Sep 2026, 5:00 PM — Live music Wooly's · 504 E Locust St, Des Moines, IA 50309
Come From Away Sat 12 Sep 2026, 7:30 PM — Theater The Des Moines Playhouse · 831 42nd St, Des Moines, IA 50312
Wicked Sat 12 Sep 2026, 7:30 PM — Theater Des Moines Civic Center · 221 Walnut St, Des Moines, IA 50309
Early Bird Special drag show - 8pm Table Reservation Sat 12 Sep 2026, 8:00 PM — Drag The Garden Nightclub · 525 East Grand Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50309 · 21+
Big Momma's Man Candy Show Table Reservation - 8pm Sat 12 Sep 2026, 8:00 PM — Drag The Garden Nightclub · 525 East Grand Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50309 · 21+
Pints & Ponytails | Big Grove Des Moines Sun 13 Sep 2026, 11:00 AM — class Big Grove Brewery & Taproom · 555 17th Street, Des Moines, IA 50309
Come From Away Sun 13 Sep 2026, 2:00 PM — Theater The Des Moines Playhouse · 831 42nd St, Des Moines, IA 50312
Ethics (In-person 4 CEUs #256-101-ME) Mon 14 Sep 2026, 12:30 PM — class Concepts Real Estate School · 6600 University Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50324
Improv Comedy Graduation Showcase Mon 14 Sep 2026, 6:00 PM — Comedy xBk Live · 1159 24th St, Des Moines, IA 50311 · $11.21-$15.00
Introduction to Herbal Medicine Mon 14 Sep 2026, 6:00 PM — class Des Moines Public Library — Franklin Avenue · 5000 Franklin Ave, Des Moines, IA 50310 · Free
Date Me DSM @ Hugo's 40's & 50's Mon 14 Sep 2026, 6:00 PM — Meetup Hugo's Wood-Fired Kitchen · 3206 University Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50311
THE INCENDIARY Tour with LJ Claren & Sophia Slade Mon 14 Sep 2026, 6:30 PM — Meetup Shelf Love DSM · 2326 University Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50311
9/14 - Clive, IA - Autumn in Normandy Mon 14 Sep 2026, 7:00 PM — Meetup 12801 University Ave · 12801 University Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50325
Supervisory Leadership- Fall 2026 Tue 15 Sep 2026, 9:00 AM — class Drake University · 2507 University Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50311
Mahjong for Mental Health Event in support of Make It OK Tue 15 Sep 2026, 5:30 PM — Meetup RDG Planning & Design · 301 Grand Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50309
Scardust Tue 15 Sep 2026, 6:00 PM — Live music xBk Live · 1159 24th St, Des Moines, IA 50311 · $11.21-$50.00
Cooking Around the World with CultureALL: Mercimek Köftesi Tue 15 Sep 2026, 6:00 PM — class Des Moines Public Library — East Side · 2559 Hubbell Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317 · Free
Wicked Tue 15 Sep 2026, 7:30 PM — Theater Des Moines Civic Center · 221 Walnut St, Des Moines, IA 50309
Swedish Death Cleaning 101 Wed 16 Sep 2026, 6:00 PM — class Des Moines Public Library — South Side · 1111 Porter Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315 · Free
Law Update (In-person 8 CEUs #256-102-ML) Thu 17 Sep 2026, 8:30 AM — class Concepts Real Estate School · 6600 University Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50324
The State of American Religion Thu 17 Sep 2026, 10:00 AM — class Gravitate Coworking (Downtown) · 500 Locust Street, Des Moines, IA 50309
Iowa CPCU September Lunch Meeting Thu 17 Sep 2026, 11:30 AM — Meetup Berkley Agribusiness Risk Specialists · 11201 Douglas Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50322
Elevate Education: Is Your Business Ready for Expansion? Thu 17 Sep 2026, 3:00 PM — class The Iowa Center · 2210 Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA 50312
Savor Moxie- September- The Peak Season Plate Fri 18 Sep 2026, 5:30 PM — Market 4119 University Avenue, Des Moines, IA, USA · 4119 University Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50311
Ensiferum with Firewind and Green Death Fri 18 Sep 2026, 6:00 PM — Live music Wooly's · 504 E Locust St, Des Moines, IA 50309
Grand Tasting presented by BrownWinick Fri 18 Sep 2026, 6:00 PM — Meetup City of Des Moines Historic City Hall · 400 Robert D. Ray Drive, Des Moines, IA 50309
September ACOTAR Book Club Fri 18 Sep 2026, 6:00 PM — Book club Shelf Love DSM · 2326 University Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50311
Whose Live Anyway? Fri 18 Sep 2026, 7:30 PM — Comedy Hoyt Sherman Place · 1501 Woodland Ave, Des Moines, IA 50309 · 18+
Wicked Fri 18 Sep 2026, 7:30 PM — Theater Des Moines Civic Center · 221 Walnut St, Des Moines, IA 50309
Mamma Mia Drag Brunch Sat 19 Sep 2026, 10:00 AM — Drag The Garden Restaurant & Show Lounge · 525 E Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA 50309 · 21+
Mamma Mia Drag Brunch Sat 19 Sep 2026, 10:00 AM — Drag THE GARDEN · 525 East Grand Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50309 · 21+
Iowa State Football v Bowling Green Watch Party | Big Grove Des Moines Sat 19 Sep 2026, 11:00 AM — Sports Big Grove Brewery & Taproom · 555 17th Street, Des Moines, IA 50309
Comedy Workshop hosted by Bit By Bit Sat 19 Sep 2026, 3:00 PM — Comedy xBk Live · 1159 24th Street, Des Moines, IA 50311
R&B Fest Is Coming To Des Moines! Sat 19 Sep 2026, 4:00 PM — Live music PLATFORM · 400 Walnut Street, Des Moines, IA 50309
Movie in the Village Sat 19 Sep 2026, 6:00 PM — Meetup Walnut Creek Church - Downtown · 323 E Locust St, Des Moines, IA 50309
Blade Rave Sat 19 Sep 2026, 9:00 PM — Live music Wooly's · 504 E Locust St, Des Moines, IA 50309 · 21+
Live Music on the Patio with Dave Zollo | Big Grove Des Moines Sun 20 Sep 2026, 12:00 PM — Live music Big Grove Brewery & Taproom · 555 17th Street, Des Moines, IA 50309
Wicked Sun 20 Sep 2026, 1:00 PM — Theater Des Moines Civic Center · 221 Walnut St, Des Moines, IA 50309
Hops & Homes: A First-Time Homebuyer's Guide Sun 20 Sep 2026, 1:00 PM — class Confluence Brewing Company · 1235 Thomas Beck Road, Des Moines, IA 50315
September WTF Did I Just Read??? Book Club Sun 20 Sep 2026, 4:00 PM — Book club Shelf Love DSM · 2326 University Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50311
September Spice & Sorcery Book Club Sun 20 Sep 2026, 5:00 PM — Book club Shelf Love DSM · 2326 University Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50311
NextGen Table Reservation - 5pm Sun 20 Sep 2026, 5:00 PM — Drag THE GARDEN · 525 East Grand Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50309 · 21+
September Sapphiction Book Club Sun 20 Sep 2026, 6:00 PM — Book club Shelf Love DSM · 2326 University Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50311
Runaway Twain: Longform Improv Sun 20 Sep 2026, 7:30 PM — Comedy The Des Moines Playhouse · 831 42nd St, Des Moines, IA 50312 · $7 advance / $10 at the door · 18+
Executive Influence- Fall 2026 Tue 22 Sep 2026, 8:30 AM — class Drake University · 2507 University Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50311
Small Business Taxes: Getting Ready for Tax Time Tue 22 Sep 2026, 2:00 PM — class The Iowa Center · 2210 Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA 50312
September Shelf Love Book Club Tue 22 Sep 2026, 6:00 PM — Book club Shelf Love DSM · 2326 University Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50311
Gogol Bordello Thu 24 Sep 2026, 6:00 PM — Live music Wooly's · 504 E Locust St, Des Moines, IA 50309
DJ ALIDRA PRESENTS :Dale Candela | Ignite the Night Fri 25 Sep 2026, 10:00 PM — Live music The Continental · 407 East 5th Street, Des Moines, IA 50309
Grays Lake WOD #3 Sat 26 Sep 2026, 8:30 AM — class Gray's Lake · 2101 Fleur Drive, Des Moines, IA 50315
Booked in Des Moines Sat 26 Sep 2026, 11:00 AM — Meetup Olmsted Center · 2875 University Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50311
Off the Beaten Craft: Punch Needle Session 2 Sat 26 Sep 2026, 12:30 PM — class Des Moines Public Library — Franklin Avenue · 5000 Franklin Ave, Des Moines, IA 50310 · Free
Dolly Parton Tribute Show - 10PM TABLE RESERVATION Sat 26 Sep 2026, 10:00 PM — Drag The Garden Nightclub · 525 East Grand Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50309 · 21+
Iowa Reptile Show Sun 27 Sep 2026, 10:00 AM — Meetup Hilton Garden Inn West Des Moines · 205 S 64th St., Des Moines, IA 50266
Porchfest Waveland Park Sun 27 Sep 2026, 12:00 PM — Festival 4301 College Ave · 4301 College Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50311
Tell It Like It Is: Iowa Storytellers Project 'Voyages' Tue 29 Sep 2026, 7:00 PM — Live show Hoyt Sherman Place · 1501 Woodland Ave, Des Moines, IA 50309
Sapori d'Autunno Wed 30 Sep 2026, 5:00 PM — Meetup Lucca · 420 East Locust Street, Des Moines, IA 50309
2026 90 Ideas in 90 Minutes Thu 1 Oct 2026, 8:30 AM — Meetup Krause Gateway Center · 1459 Grand Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50309
Elevate Education: Building a Successful Expansion Strategy Thu 1 Oct 2026, 3:00 PM — class The Iowa Center · 2210 Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA 50312
Woman & Whiskey A Curated Pairing Experience Thu 1 Oct 2026, 5:00 PM — Meetup The River Center · 340 Southwest 3rd Street, Des Moines, IA 50309
Gadan Thu 1 Oct 2026, 7:30 PM — Live music Franklin Junior High · 4801 Franklin Ave, Des Moines, IA 50310
Season Tickets - Celtic Music Association 2026 - 2027 Concert Series Thu 1 Oct 2026, 7:30 PM — Live music Des Moines · 4801 Franklin Ave., Des Moines, IA 50310
First Friday Open Studios at Mainframe Studios Fri 2 Oct 2026, 5:00 PM — Art show Mainframe Studios · 900 Keosauqua Way, Des Moines, IA 50309 · Free
Spooky Sips & Paint Night Fri 2 Oct 2026, 5:30 PM — class Collaborate DSM · 3106 Ingersoll Ave, Des Moines, IA 50312
2026 Iowa Latino Gala & Fundraiser Fri 2 Oct 2026, 6:00 PM — Meetup The Loft DSM · 100 Indiana Avenue #2nd floor, Des Moines, IA 50314
King Iso - Ghetto Psycho Tour Fri 2 Oct 2026, 7:00 PM — Live music xBk Live · 1159 24th Street, Des Moines, IA 50311
Downtown Des Moines End of Summer Block Party Sat 3 Oct 2026, 3:00 PM — Meetup Hub Spot · 215 Water Street, Des Moines, IA 50309
Let’s Beat Breast Cancer Rally Sun 4 Oct 2026, 10:00 AM — Meetup 2816 Shoreline Road · 2816 Shoreline Road, Des Moines, IA 50320
Cooking Around the World with CultureALL: Mango Sweet Sticky Rice Mon 5 Oct 2026, 6:00 PM — class Des Moines Public Library — Franklin Avenue · 5000 Franklin Ave, Des Moines, IA 50310 · Free
Jim Henson's Labyrinth: In Concert (40th Anniversary) Wed 7 Oct 2026, 7:30 PM — Live music Hoyt Sherman Place · 1501 Woodland Ave, Des Moines, IA 50309
Own the Next Chapter of LandJet — Des Moines Franchise Opportunity Thu 8 Oct 2026, 8:00 AM — Market Wakonda Club · 3915 Fleur Drive, Des Moines, IA 50321
2026 Terracon Des Moines Field Day Thu 8 Oct 2026, 12:00 PM — Meetup Terracon Consultants Inc · 600 Southwest 7th Street #M, Des Moines, IA 50309
FREE Iowa Home Expo, October 2026 Fri 9 Oct 2026, 12:00 PM — Comedy Iowa State Fairgrounds · 3000 East Grand Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50317
Clash of the Clippers Expo 2026 Fri 9 Oct 2026, 7:00 PM — Meetup Des Moines Marriott Downtown · 700 Grand Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50309
Protect Our Kids Conference Sat 10 Oct 2026, 9:00 AM — Meetup 2330 62nd St · 2330 62nd Street, Des Moines, IA 50322
Clash of the Clippers Expo Sat 10 Oct 2026, 10:00 AM — Meetup 700 Grand Ave · 700 Grand Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50309
Paint Your Own Mini: A Beginner's Guide to Tabletop Miniature Painting Sat 10 Oct 2026, 2:00 PM — class Des Moines Public Library — Central · 1000 Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA 50309 · Free
METAL YOGA with MZ KVAL Sat 10 Oct 2026, 6:00 PM — Live music 1221 Center St suite 8 · 1221 Center Street #suite 8, Des Moines, IA 50309
Des Moines Pre Show Meet and Greet Sun 11 Oct 2026, 6:30 PM — Live music Wooly's · 504 East Locust Street, Des Moines, IA 50309
Listings are seeded from venue and organiser calendars. See them on the map.