Des Moines Events: Concerts, Theatre & Sports

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Des Moines' calendar is led by music, with our listings tracking 192 concerts against 149 theatre performances and 76 sporting fixtures.

Des Moines Civic Center is the busiest venue in our data, hosting touring Broadway shows and classical programming. xBk Live and Wooly's cover the city's indie and mid-size concert scene, while Casey's Center anchors the biggest touring shows and Hoyt Sherman Place Theater, a restored 1923 venue, rounds out the calendar.

A civic performing-arts center outdrawing every concert club in the city is a fair sign of how central that one downtown venue is to Des Moines' cultural calendar.

Every listing links directly to a trusted ticketing partner for live pricing and availability. Browse the calendar below and filter by category or date to plan your visit.

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100 events
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23 events
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18 events
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9 events
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What events are happening in Des Moines?

There are 150+ upcoming events listed in Des Moines, including 100 concerts, 23 theatre and 18 sports. Browse the full Des Moines events calendar to filter by date and category.

What movies are playing in Des Moines right now?

15 movies are now playing in Des Moines, across 3 theaters, including The End of Oak Street (2026), Insidious: Out of the Further (2026), Spider-Man: Brand New Day (2026). See all Des Moines movies and showtimes, updated daily.

How do I check movie showtimes in Des Moines?

Open any movie on StayNxplore to see every Des Moines theater showing it, grouped by date, with each showtime linking straight to the box office to book tickets. You can also start from a cinema’s own page to see everything screening there. Browse Des Moines movie showtimes.

Can I book tickets for Des Moines events on StayNxplore?

Yes. Every event and tour links straight through to a trusted ticketing or booking partner, so you can check live availability and prices and complete a secure checkout. StayNxplore curates and organises the listings; the booking is handled by the official partner.