115 upcoming listings — live music, theater, markets, drag, comedy and more, each with a time, a venue and a street address.
What's coming up
Come From Away Fri 11 Sep 2026, 7:30 PM — Theater The Des Moines Playhouse · 831 42nd St, Des Moines, IA 50312
Come From Away Sat 12 Sep 2026, 7:30 PM — Theater The Des Moines Playhouse · 831 42nd St, Des Moines, IA 50312
Come From Away Sun 13 Sep 2026, 2:00 PM — Theater The Des Moines Playhouse · 831 42nd St, Des Moines, IA 50312
Rocky Horror - October 30 - 10PM TABLE RESERVATION Fri 30 Oct 2026, 10:00 PM — Theater The Garden Nightclub · 525 East Grand Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50309
Vibes Halloween party Fri 30 Oct 2026, 10:00 PM — Drag 1303 Walnut St · 1303 Walnut Street, Des Moines, IA 50309 · 21+
Oct 30 - MIDNIGHT SHOW Fri 30 Oct 2026, 11:45 PM — Drag The Garden Nightclub · 525 East Grand Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50309 · 21+
2026 Día de los Muertos Community Celebration Sat 31 Oct 2026, 11:00 AM — Festival Carver Community School · 705 East University Avenue #Suite 100, Des Moines, IA 50316
Des Moines Official Halloween Bar Crawl Sat 31 Oct 2026, 3:00 PM — Live music American Outlaws Bar · 214 3rd Street, Des Moines, IA 50309
Des Moines Halloween Bar Crawl 2026 Sat 31 Oct 2026, 3:00 PM — Live music Tipsy Crow Tavern · 102 3rd Street, Des Moines, IA 50309
The Halloween Bar Crawl - Des Moines Sat 31 Oct 2026, 4:00 PM — Spooky Hessen Haus · 101 Southwest 4th Street, Des Moines, IA 50309
Des Moines Roller Derby: Hometown Haunt Sat 31 Oct 2026, 5:00 PM — Spooky Paul R. Knapp Animal Learning Center · 597 East 33rd Street, Des Moines, IA 50317
Horror Under The Big Top - 10PM HALLOWEEN TABLE RESERVATION Sat 31 Oct 2026, 10:00 PM — Drag The Garden Nightclub · 525 East Grand Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50309 · 21+
Rocky Horror - October 31 - 11:30PM TABLE RESERVATION Sat 31 Oct 2026, 11:30 PM — Theater The Garden Nightclub · 525 East Grand Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50309
Drake University Flute Day Sun 1 Nov 2026, 10:00 AM — Live music Harmon Fine Arts Center · 2505 Carpenter Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50311
Foodies & Fears : Dinner with Paranormies Des Moines Sun 1 Nov 2026, 7:00 PM — Spooky Restaurant of the Week · 6th Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50309
Date Me DSM Lesbian Speed Dating @ Heroics Mon 2 Nov 2026, 6:00 PM — social 2005 Ingersoll Ave Ste 101, Des Moines, IA 50309 · 210 4th Street, Des Moines, IA 50309
Lucky Horse x Geeks Who Drink Pub Trivia Tue 3 Nov 2026, 7:30 PM — Game night Lucky Horse Beer & Burgers · 2331 University Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50311
Smashing Pumpkins to The Smashing Pumpkins at Wreck N’ Roll Wed 4 Nov 2026, 4:30 PM — Spooky Wreck N' Roll Rage Room · 5900 Southeast 14th Street #Ste102, Des Moines, IA 50320
Olivier Latry - Titular Organist Notre-Dame de Paris Wed 4 Nov 2026, 7:00 PM — Live music Cathedral Arts at St. Paul's Cathedral · 815 High Street, Des Moines, IA 50309
Gather for Good: Des Moines | Dinner Benefits for Table to Table Wed 4 Nov 2026, 7:00 PM — social The Stuffed Olive Des Moines · 216 Court Avenue #Suite 100, Des Moines, IA 50309
Single Awareness Dinner: Des Moines | Foodies + New Friends Wed 4 Nov 2026, 7:00 PM — social Restaurant of the Week · East 6th Street, Des Moines, IA 50309
Open Stage Table Reservation - 9pm Wed 4 Nov 2026, 9:00 PM — Drag THE GARDEN · 525 East Grand Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50309 · 21+
Comedy Night at Ta’Chido with special guest Dannie Tee Thu 5 Nov 2026, 7:00 PM — Comedy Ta'Chido Cantina, Court Avenue, Des Moines, IA, USA · 409 Court Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50309
Foodies + New Friends: Des Moines | Benefit for The Water Project Thu 5 Nov 2026, 7:00 PM — social Chuck's Restaurant · 3610 6th Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50313
2026 BCI Annual Meeting Fri 6 Nov 2026, 10:00 AM — Meetup Grace Church · 4200 East 25th Street, Des Moines, IA 50317
BCI Annual Meeting Exhibitor – 2026 Fri 6 Nov 2026, 11:00 AM — Meetup Grace Church · 4200 E 25th Street, Des Moines, IA 50317
Pie & Paint Fri 6 Nov 2026, 5:30 PM — class Collaborate DSM · 3106 Ingersoll Ave, Des Moines, IA 50312
Celebrating Families Moving Forward Fri 6 Nov 2026, 6:00 PM — Meetup 100 Indiana Ave · 100 Indiana Avenue Second Floor, Des Moines, IA 50314
Single Awareness Dinner Monthly: Des Moines | Foodies + New Friends Fri 6 Nov 2026, 7:00 PM — social Restaurant of the Week · 6th Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50309
Big Momma's Man Candy Show Table Reservation - 8pm Sat 7 Nov 2026, 8:00 PM — Drag The Garden Nightclub · 525 East Grand Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50309 · 21+
Kids Markets at Des Moines Holiday Boutique Sun 8 Nov 2026, 10:00 AM — Market 730 3rd St · 730 3rd Street, Des Moines, IA 50309
Building Futures Tue 10 Nov 2026, 8:00 AM — Comedy Iowa Events Center · 730 3rd Street, Des Moines, IA 50309
Bywater Call w/ Morgana Moon & The Damned Saints Tue 10 Nov 2026, 6:00 PM — Live music xBk Live · 1159 24th St, Des Moines, IA 50311 · $18.69-$50.00
Community Craft Night: Paper Marbling Tue 10 Nov 2026, 6:00 PM — class Des Moines Public Library — North Side · 3516 5th Ave, Des Moines, IA 50313 · Free
Elevate Education: Financial Planning for Expansion Thu 12 Nov 2026, 3:00 PM — class The Iowa Center · 2210 Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA 50312
2026 Sages Over 70 Thu 12 Nov 2026, 4:30 PM — Meetup Krause Gateway Center · 1459 Grand Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50309
Gather for Good: Des Moines | Dinner for a Cause Thu 12 Nov 2026, 7:00 PM — social Chuck's Restaurant · 3610 6th Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50313
Holiday Pop Culture Art & Cosplay Expo: Free Des Moines Event Fri 13 Nov 2026, 5:00 PM — Spooky Embassy Suites by Hilton Des Moines Downtown · 101 East Locust Street, Des Moines, IA 50309
Comedy Workshop hosted by Bit By Bit Sat 14 Nov 2026, 3:00 PM — Comedy xBk Live · 1159 24th Street, Des Moines, IA 50311
Dome for the Holidays Sat 14 Nov 2026, 5:00 PM — Festival Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden · 909 Robert D. Ray Dr, Des Moines, IA 50309 · Adults $18; youth 1-13 $13; under 1 free; members $3 off
The Dinner Detective True Crime Murder Mystery Dinner Show - Des Moines, IA Sat 14 Nov 2026, 6:00 PM — Comedy Embassy Suites by Hilton Des Moines Downtown · 101 East Locust Street, Des Moines, IA 50309
Early Bird Special drag show - 8pm Table Reservation Sat 14 Nov 2026, 8:00 PM — Drag The Garden Nightclub · 525 East Grand Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50309 · 21+
NextGen Table Reservation - 5pm Sun 15 Nov 2026, 5:00 PM — Drag THE GARDEN · 525 East Grand Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50309 · 21+
Ryan Jesse - The STILL Infamous Tour Sun 15 Nov 2026, 5:30 PM — Live music Strychnine Live Music · 2307 University Ave, Des Moines, IA 50311
Runaway Twain: Longform Improv Sun 15 Nov 2026, 7:30 PM — Comedy The Des Moines Playhouse · 831 42nd St, Des Moines, IA 50312 · $7 advance / $10 at the door · 18+
2026 Iowa Refugee Summit Tue 17 Nov 2026, 8:00 AM — social EMC Expo Center · 730 4th Street, Des Moines, IA 50309
Speakeasy Comedy W/ Brent Reed + Friends Wed 18 Nov 2026, 7:00 PM — Comedy xBk Live · 1159 24th Street, Des Moines, IA 50311
Savor Moxie- November- The One with the Dinner Thu 19 Nov 2026, 5:30 PM — Meetup 4119 University Avenue, Des Moines, IA, USA · 4119 University Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50311
STEVIE STONE PRESENTS: GOAT TALK TOUR - Des Moines, IA Thu 19 Nov 2026, 6:00 PM — Live music Vibes Kitchen & Bar · 1303 Walnut Street, Des Moines, IA 50309
Matt Ross Live in Des Moines Thu 19 Nov 2026, 7:00 PM — Comedy Court Avenue Restaurant & Brewing Company · 309 Court Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50309
Des Moines Art,Craft and Vendor Market Fri 20 Nov 2026, 9:00 AM — Market Western Gateway Park · 1205 Locust Street, Des Moines, IA 50309
November ACOTAR Book Club - Book 6!!!!! Fri 20 Nov 2026, 6:00 PM — Book club Shelf Love DSM · 2326 University Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50311
The Byrne Brothers Fri 20 Nov 2026, 7:30 PM — Live music Des Moines Community Playhouse · 831 42nd Street, Des Moines, IA 50312
Three (3) Concert Pack - CMA 2026 - 2027 Concert Series Fri 20 Nov 2026, 7:30 PM — Live music Des Moines Community Playhouse · 831 42nd Street, Des Moines, IA 50312
Nickelodeon & Disney Drag Brunch Sat 21 Nov 2026, 10:00 AM — Drag THE GARDEN · 525 East Grand Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50309 · 21+
Des Moines, IA- Trading Card Academy Live Workshop Mon 23 Nov 2026, 9:00 AM — Theater Regus · 2323 Grand Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50312
Denver, CO- Trading Card Academy Live Workshop Mon 23 Nov 2026, 9:00 AM — Theater Regus · 2323 Grand Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50312
Make Your Own Herbal Salve Mon 23 Nov 2026, 6:00 PM — class Des Moines Public Library — Franklin Avenue · 5000 Franklin Ave, Des Moines, IA 50310 · Free
Always Ready: Marketing Tue 24 Nov 2026, 3:00 PM — Market The Iowa Center · 2210 Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA 50312
Nucci USA Tour / Des Moines - November 25 Wed 25 Nov 2026, 8:00 PM — Live music Des Moines Marriott Downtown · 700 Grand Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50309
Prairie Thread Artisan Weekend Fri 27 Nov 2026, 10:00 AM — Crafts 2201 George Flagg Pkwy · 2201 George Flagg Parkway, Des Moines, IA 50321
Festival of Trees & Lights Fri 27 Nov 2026, 11:00 AM — Festival Community Choice Credit Union Convention Center · 833 5th Ave, Des Moines, IA 50309 · $10; 2 & under free; cashless
Cookies & Christmas Cards Fri 27 Nov 2026, 5:30 PM — class Collaborate DSM · 3106 Ingersoll Ave, Des Moines, IA 50312
MAGIC HUNKS AUSTRALIA TAKEOVER DES MOINES! Fri 27 Nov 2026, 8:00 PM — Live music 5216 NE 14th St · 5216 Northeast 14th Street, Des Moines, IA 50313
Maybe Happy Ending Tue 1 Dec 2026, 7:30 PM — Theater Des Moines Civic Center · 221 Walnut St, Des Moines, IA 50309
Lucky Horse x Geeks Who Drink Pub Trivia Tue 1 Dec 2026, 7:30 PM — Game night Lucky Horse Beer & Burgers · 2331 University Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50311
Created Cosmos Live @ Central Library Wed 2 Dec 2026, 2:00 PM — Live music Des Moines Public Library - Central Library · 1000 Grand Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50309
Gather for Good: Des Moines | Dinner Benefits for Table to Table Wed 2 Dec 2026, 7:00 PM — social The Stuffed Olive Des Moines · 216 Court Avenue #Suite 100, Des Moines, IA 50309
Maybe Happy Ending Wed 2 Dec 2026, 7:30 PM — Theater Des Moines Civic Center · 221 Walnut St, Des Moines, IA 50309
Open Stage Table Reservation - 9pm Wed 2 Dec 2026, 9:00 PM — Drag THE GARDEN · 525 East Grand Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50309 · 21+
Christkindlmarket Des Moines Thu 3 Dec 2026, 5:00 PM — Market Principal Park · 1 Line Drive, Des Moines, IA 50309
Foodies + New Friends: Des Moines | Benefit for The Water Project Thu 3 Dec 2026, 7:00 PM — social Chuck's Restaurant · 3610 6th Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50313
Maybe Happy Ending Thu 3 Dec 2026, 7:30 PM — Theater Des Moines Civic Center · 221 Walnut St, Des Moines, IA 50309
Iowa fest Fri 4 Dec 2026, 10:00 AM — Festival Glitter Factory DSM · 501 Southwest 7th Street #M, Des Moines, IA 50309
Maybe Happy Ending Fri 4 Dec 2026, 7:30 PM — Theater Des Moines Civic Center · 221 Walnut St, Des Moines, IA 50309
Maybe Happy Ending Sat 5 Dec 2026, 2:00 PM — Theater Des Moines Civic Center · 221 Walnut St, Des Moines, IA 50309
Des Moines SantaCon Bar Crawl 2026 Sat 5 Dec 2026, 4:00 PM — Live music American Outlaws Bar · 214 3rd Street, Des Moines, IA 50309
Maybe Happy Ending Sat 5 Dec 2026, 7:30 PM — Theater Des Moines Civic Center · 221 Walnut St, Des Moines, IA 50309
Big Momma's Man Candy Show Table Reservation - 8pm Sat 5 Dec 2026, 8:00 PM — Drag The Garden Nightclub · 525 East Grand Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50309 · 21+
3k Beer Run x Confluence Brewing| 2026 IA Brewery Running Series Sun 6 Dec 2026, 12:00 PM — class Confluence Brewing Company · 1235 Thomas Beck Road, Des Moines, IA 50315
Maybe Happy Ending Sun 6 Dec 2026, 1:00 PM — Theater Des Moines Civic Center · 221 Walnut St, Des Moines, IA 50309
Maybe Happy Ending Sun 6 Dec 2026, 6:30 PM — Theater Des Moines Civic Center · 221 Walnut St, Des Moines, IA 50309
Foodies & Fears : Dinner with Paranormies Des Moines Sun 6 Dec 2026, 7:00 PM — Spooky Restaurant of the Week · 6th Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50309
Single Awareness Dinner Monthly: Des Moines | Foodies + New Friends Sun 6 Dec 2026, 7:00 PM — social Restaurant of the Week · 6th Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50309
Terrace Hill Holiday Tea - 10:30 am Mon 7 Dec 2026, 10:30 AM — Live music Terrace Hill · 2300 Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA 50312
Singles Mixer Wed 9 Dec 2026, 6:00 PM — social Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton · 1000 Walnut Street, Des Moines, IA 50309
Gather for Good: Des Moines | Dinner for a Cause Thu 10 Dec 2026, 7:00 PM — social Chuck's Restaurant · 3610 6th Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50313
2nd Annual Holiday Soiree- a 50's Christmas Experience Fri 11 Dec 2026, 6:30 PM — Live music Moxie Kitchen + Events · 4119 University Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50311
The Dinner Detective True Crime Murder Mystery Dinner Show - Des Moines, IA Sat 12 Dec 2026, 6:00 PM — Comedy Embassy Suites by Hilton Des Moines Downtown · 101 East Locust Street, Des Moines, IA 50309
Early Bird Special drag show - 8pm Table Reservation Sat 12 Dec 2026, 8:00 PM — Drag The Garden Nightclub · 525 East Grand Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50309 · 21+
Christmas at Terrace Hill Sun 13 Dec 2026, 1:30 PM — Festival Terrace Hill · 2300 Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA 50312
Gather for Good: Des Moines | Coffee for a Cause Tue 15 Dec 2026, 1:00 PM — social Drake Diner · 1111 25th Street, Des Moines, IA 50311
Savor Moxie- December- Roaring 20s Rendezvous Thu 17 Dec 2026, 5:30 PM — Meetup 4119 University Avenue, Des Moines, IA, USA · 4119 University Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50311
Des Moines Holiday Market & Winter Celebration Fri 18 Dec 2026, 10:00 AM — Market Western Gateway Park · 1205 Locust Street, Des Moines, IA 50309
Waitress Fri 18 Dec 2026, 7:30 PM — Theater Des Moines Civic Center · 221 Walnut St, Des Moines, IA 50309
Ugly Christmas Sweater Drag Brunch Sat 19 Dec 2026, 10:00 AM — Drag THE GARDEN · 525 East Grand Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50309 · 21+
THE DES MOINES REDEMPTION MUSIC AND CRAFT FESTIVAL Sat 19 Dec 2026, 10:00 AM — Festival 2875 University Ave · 2875 University Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50311
Waitress Sat 19 Dec 2026, 1:00 PM — Theater Des Moines Civic Center · 221 Walnut St, Des Moines, IA 50309
The Christmas Bar Crawl - Des Moines Sat 19 Dec 2026, 4:00 PM — Live music Hessen Haus · 101 Southwest 4th Street, Des Moines, IA 50309
Waitress Sat 19 Dec 2026, 7:00 PM — Theater Des Moines Civic Center · 221 Walnut St, Des Moines, IA 50309
Waitress Sun 20 Dec 2026, 1:00 PM — Theater Des Moines Civic Center · 221 Walnut St, Des Moines, IA 50309
NextGen Table Reservation - 5pm Sun 20 Dec 2026, 5:00 PM — Drag THE GARDEN · 525 East Grand Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50309 · 21+
Waitress Sun 20 Dec 2026, 6:30 PM — Theater Des Moines Civic Center · 221 Walnut St, Des Moines, IA 50309
Des Moines, IA- Trading Card Academy Live Workshop Mon 28 Dec 2026, 9:00 AM — Theater Regus · 2323 Grand Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50312
Denver, CO- Trading Card Academy Live Workshop Mon 28 Dec 2026, 9:00 AM — Theater Regus · 2323 Grand Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50312
2026 New Years Eve Ballroom Blitz Thu 31 Dec 2026, 7:00 PM — Live music Sherwood Forest Event Center · 7400 Hickman Road, Des Moines, IA 50325
Willamette New Year Craft & Festival Fri 15 Jan 2027, 10:00 AM — Festival 2201 George Flagg Pkwy · 2201 George Flagg Parkway, Des Moines, IA 50321
Des Moines, IA - WinterJam Volunteers - ChildFund Sun 24 Jan 2027, 2:15 PM — Live music Casey's Center · 233 Center Street, Des Moines, IA 50309
Des Moines, IA- Trading Card Academy Live Workshop Mon 25 Jan 2027, 9:00 AM — Theater Regus · 2323 Grand Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50312
Denver, CO- Trading Card Academy Live Workshop Mon 25 Jan 2027, 9:00 AM — Theater Regus · 2323 Grand Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50312
Skerryvore Tue 26 Jan 2027, 7:30 PM — Live music Des Moines Community Playhouse · 831 42nd Street, Des Moines, IA 50312
Socks in the Frying Pan Sat 20 Mar 2027, 7:30 PM — Live music Des Moines Community Playhouse · 831 42nd Street, Des Moines, IA 50312
Tallgrass: The Des Moines Festival of Ideas 2027 Fri 6 Aug 2027, 6:30 PM — Festival Sheslow Auditorium/The Shop · 2507 University Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50311
10 years in Business!! Thu 23 Sep 2027, 7:00 PM — Meetup 100 Indiana Ave · 100 Indiana Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50314
FREE Iowa Home Expo, October 2027 Fri 15 Oct 2027, 12:00 PM — Meetup Jacobson Building · 3196 East Walnut Street, Des Moines, IA 50317
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