Live Events near Des Moines, IA

Guide to Live Events in Des Moines: Concerts, Sports and Shows Near You

Des Moines, IA, is a vibrant hub for live events, offering everything from concerts and theater performances to major sporting events and music festivals.

Whether you're cheering on your favorite team or catching a chart-topping artist live, Vivid Seats has you covered.

Things to Do in Des Moines This Week

Des Moines is buzzing this week: catch Keb Mo at Hoyt Sherman Place on Wednesday, then keep the laughs coming with Paula Poundstone on Friday and Anjelah Johnson Reyes on Saturday, both at the same historic venue. Sports fans can rally for the Drake Bulldogs Mens Basketball at Drake Knapp Center on Thursday, and singer-songwriter Josh Ritter brings it home at Hoyt Sherman Place on Sunday.

Things to Do in Des Moines Next Week

Next week around Des Moines, crank it up with Zakk Sabbath at Val Air Ballroom in West Des Moines, then experience Matt Fraser at Hoyt Sherman Place on Thursday. Saturday brings choices, from Chicago - Band at Stephens Auditorium in Ames to country standout Alexandra Kay at Horizon Events Center in Clive. On Sunday, soak in soul with A Motown Christmas at Hoyt Sherman Place in Des Moines, or catch outlaw country star Jamey Johnson at Vibrant Music Hall in Waukee.