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 sporting events and music festivals.

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Things to Do in Des Moines This Week

This week in the Des Moines area, catch college hoops with the Drake Bulldogs Mens Basketball at Drake Knapp Center and the Iowa State Cyclones Mens Basketball at Hilton Coliseum in Ames. Concert highlights include Big Head Todd and the Monsters at Hoyt Sherman Place, rock legends Cheap Trick at Vibrant Music Hall in Waukee, and country up-and-comer Vincent Mason at Val Air Ballroom in West Des Moines. For laughs, Charlie Berens brings his Midwestern wit to the Des Moines Civic Center.

Things to Do in Des Moines Next Week

Next week in Des Moines, catch NBA G League action as the Iowa Wolves hit the court at Casey's Center, then see AHL hockey when the Iowa Wild take the ice in the same arena. Rock fans can relive prog classics with The Rush Tribute Project at Hoyt Sherman Place, and families will love Dog Man - The Musical at Des Moines Civic Center. Cap the weekend by cheering Drake Bulldogs Womens Basketball at Drake Knapp Center, and if you are up for a short trip, the Iowa State Cyclones Mens Basketball play at Hilton Coliseum in nearby Ames.