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Things to do in Des Moines
186 upcoming events. Des Moines, IA, United States.
Updated October 30, 2026 · October 2026 listings
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Concerts
Des Moines Symphony - Beautiful Monsters - John Williams and Symphonie Fantastique
Sun, Nov 1 · 2:30 PM
Des Moines Civic Center
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Eastern Illinois Panthers at Drake Bulldogs Womens Basketball
Tue, Nov 3 · 6:00 PM
Drake Knapp Center
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Drake Bulldogs Mens Basketball vs. Central College Dutch Mens Basketball
Wed, Nov 4 · 6:30 PM
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Southern Illinois Salukis at Drake Bulldogs Womens Volleyball
Fri, Nov 6 · 6:00 PM
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Artists & shows in Des Moines
Drake Bulldogs Womens Basketball 16Drake Bulldogs Mens Basketball 16Iowa Wolves 13Iowa Wild 11Iowa Cubs 3Monster Jam 3Cinch World's Toughest Rodeo 2John Williams 2Blueys Big Play 2Drake Bulldogs Womens Volleyball 2Maybe Happy Ending 2Buena Vista Social Club - The Musical 2Iowa Hawkeyes Men's Basketball 2The Phantom of the Opera 2Illinois State University Mens Basketball 1North Carolina Central Eagles Basketball 1
Venues with the most dates in Des Moines
- Casey's Center37 events
- Drake Knapp Center34 events
- Hoyt Sherman Place28 events
- Des Moines Civic Center25 events
- Wooly's22 events
- The Ingersoll19 events
- xBk Live16 events
- Principal Park3 events
- Drake Stadium1 event
- Stoner Theater at Des Moines Performing Arts1 event
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Des Moines at a glance
Plans in Des Moines? The listings hold 186 upcoming events, with 9 on this weekend.
Among the first dates up is Katy Nichole on October 30.
Most of the dates fall under concerts (80); next in line are sports (70) and plays & musicals (20).
The venues with the most dates are Casey's Center, Drake Knapp Center and Hoyt Sherman Place.
About Des Moines
Des Moines is the capital and most populous city in the U.S. state of Iowa. It is named after the Des Moines River, likely derived from the French Rivière des Moines meaning 'River of the Monks'. The city was incorporated in 1851 as Fort Des Moines and shortened to Des Moines in 1857. Its population was 214,133 at the 2020 census. The six-county Des Moines metropolitan area has an estimated 750,000 residents, the largest metropolitan area located entirely in Iowa. It is the county seat of Polk County, with parts south of County Line Road extending into Warren County.
Des Moines events: FAQ
What's happening in Des Moines this weekend?
There are 9 events in Des Moines this weekend. Across the whole calendar, the biggest category is concerts. See the full weekend line-up on our Des Moines this weekend page.
Which venues in Des Moines have the most events?
By number of upcoming dates: Casey's Center (37), Drake Knapp Center (34), Hoyt Sherman Place (28), Des Moines Civic Center (25) and Wooly's (22).
What kind of events are on in Des Moines?
Upcoming dates by category: Concerts (80), Sports (70), Plays & Musicals (20), Comedy (10) and Family & Kids (4).
Where can I buy tickets for events in Des Moines?
Each event page links to the organiser or the ticket seller that lists the event. Buying from the official seller is the safest way to make sure your tickets are valid.