Events in Des Moines

118 upcoming events · ← United States Of America

Wed Nov 11 2026 7:00 PM
Sqwerv
Sun Nov 15 2026 7:30 PM
Weary Ramblers

Quick Answers

How many upcoming concerts are in Des Moines?
Des Moines has 118 upcoming concerts. Coming up soon: Drake Bulldogs Womens Basketball vs. Cleveland State Vikings Womens Basketball (Nov 10), Fall Harvest Dinner (Nov 11), Sqwerv (Nov 11).

How many venues are in Des Moines?
7 venues in Des Moines have upcoming events.

What genres are popular in Des Moines right now?
The most popular genres in Des Moines right now are Holiday, Rock, Comedy.

Any notable artists coming to Des Moines soon?
Upcoming shows in Des Moines include Drake Bulldogs Womens Basketball, Sqwerv, Everclear, Whitney Queen of the Night, Scott Bradlee's Postmodern Jukebox.

Things To Do in 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.

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