Des Moines, IA event guide

Live Events in Des Moines, IA

345 events are currently scheduled in Des Moines, IA. FindTick lists Waitress as the next event on December 19, 2026 at 7:30 PM at Des Moines Civic Center, with tickets starting from $17. The selected schedule covers 9 venues.

345active events
9venues
December 19, 2026next date
$17starting price
Live events in Des Moines, IA
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Upcoming Events in Des Moines, IA

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Date & TimeEventVenueCityFrom
Dec 19, 20267:30 PMWaitressDes Moines Civic CenterDes Moinesfrom $63View Tickets
Dec 20, 20261:00 PMWaitressDes Moines Civic CenterDes Moinesfrom $93View Tickets
Dec 20, 20262:00 PMAn Irving Berlin White Christmas RevueThe IngersollDes Moinesfrom $99View Tickets
Dec 20, 20262:00 PMA Christmas CarolStoner Studio Theater - Des Moines Performing ArtsDes Moinesfrom $93View Tickets
Dec 20, 20266:30 PMWaitressDes Moines Civic CenterDes Moinesfrom $63View Tickets
Dec 20, 20267:30 PMAn Irving Berlin White Christmas RevueThe IngersollDes Moinesfrom $189View Tickets
Dec 21, 20263:30 AMIowa Hawkeyes vs. Alabama Crimson TideCasey's CenterDes Moinesfrom $75View Tickets
Dec 21, 20267:30 PMMannheim Steamroller ChristmasDes Moines Civic CenterDes Moinesfrom $92View Tickets
Dec 21, 20267:30 PMAnthony Shore: Elvis In ConcertThe IngersollDes Moinesfrom $189View Tickets
Dec 22, 20267:30 PMAn Irving Berlin White Christmas RevueThe IngersollDes Moinesfrom $186View Tickets
Dec 27, 20264:00 PMIowa Wolves vs. Memphis HustleCasey's CenterDes Moinesfrom $33View Tickets
Dec 28, 20267:30 PMIowa Wolves vs. Memphis HustleCasey's CenterDes Moinesfrom $30View Tickets
Dec 29, 20266:00 PMIowa Wild vs. Texas StarsCasey's CenterDes Moinesfrom $27View Tickets
Dec 30, 20267:30 PMIowa Wolves vs. Stockton KingsCasey's CenterDes Moinesfrom $33View Tickets
Dec 31, 20266:00 PMIowa Wild vs. Texas StarsCasey's CenterDes Moinesfrom $31View Tickets
Jan 2, 20278:00 PMIowa Wolves vs. Salt Lake City StarsCasey's CenterDes Moinesfrom $33View Tickets
Jan 3, 20274:00 PMIowa Wolves vs. Salt Lake City StarsCasey's CenterDes Moinesfrom $33View Tickets
Jan 4, 20277:00 PMIowa Wild vs. Chicago WolvesCasey's CenterDes Moinesfrom $25View Tickets

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Event Types Available in Des Moines

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CConcerts139 active events · next Sep 17, 2026TTheatre129 active events · next Sep 17, 2026SSports66 active events · next Oct 3, 2026OOther11 active events · next Sep 29, 2026

Performers, Teams and Shows in Des Moines

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IWIowa Wild36 events · next Oct 9, 2026IWIowa Wolves24 events · next Nov 6, 2026TPOThe Phantom Of The Opera16 events · next Mar 3, 2027AIBAn Irving Berlin White Christmas Revue12 events · next Nov 28, 2026RMReefer Madness9 events · next Oct 2, 2026DOIDisney On Ice: Find Your Hero9 events · next Nov 26, 2026DOIDisney On Ice9 events · next Nov 26, 2026MPSMonty Python's Spamalot8 events · next Oct 20, 2026MHEMaybe Happy Ending - A New Musical8 events · next Dec 1, 2026ACCA Christmas Carol8 events · next Dec 11, 2026BVSBuena Vista Social Club - Musical8 events · next Jan 19, 2027TSOThe Sound Of Music8 events · next Mar 30, 2027

Venues Hosting Events in Des Moines

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DMCDes Moines Civic Center97 events · next Sep 17, 2026CCCasey's Center82 events · next Oct 1, 2026TIThe Ingersoll51 events · next Sep 17, 2026HSPHoyt Sherman Place Theater39 events · next Sep 18, 2026WWooly's31 events · next Sep 18, 2026XLxBk Live22 events · next Sep 17, 2026SSTStoner Studio Theater - Des Moines Performing Arts17 events · next Oct 2, 2026DSDDrake Stadium - Des Moines4 events · next Oct 3, 2026SRCScottish Rite Consistory2 events · next Oct 2, 2026

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Local Event Schedule in Des Moines, IA

Des Moines, IA currently has 345 events across the upcoming schedule. The active selection includes 195 performers appearing at 9 venues.

Current ticket prices range from $17 to $1,444, with an average near $152. FindTick applies the city, category and date-period filters directly to active event records before calculating these totals.

Des Moines Event FAQs

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When is the next event in Des Moines, IA?

The next event is Waitress on December 19, 2026 at 7:30 PM at Des Moines Civic Center.

How many upcoming events are available in Des Moines, IA?

FindTick currently features 345 upcoming events in Des Moines, IA.

Which venues have upcoming events in Des Moines, IA?

Current venues include Des Moines Civic Center, Casey's Center and The Ingersoll.

What is the average ticket price in Des Moines, IA?

The current average is approximately $152, with available prices ranging from $17 to $1,444.

Can event dates in Des Moines, IA change?

Yes. New events may be announced and existing dates or start times may change, so confirm the latest details before attending.