Things to Do in Des Moines This Week

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What Des Moines is known for

2 live music venues 3 trivia spots 3 patios 5 happy hours

This week · Jul 22–Jul 26· Updated daily

This week in Des Moines, explore 40 upcoming events across live music, sports, trivia, community events, races, and food & drink. Browse updated events for Jul 22–Jul 26, including free events, shows, and things to do nearby.

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Live Music · West Des Moines

Trivia & quiz nights

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Trivia

Trivia Night

Sun, Jul 26, 2026 · 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM

Court Avenue Brewing Company

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Iowa Barnstormers vs. San Antonio Gunslingers Football

Sat, Jul 25, 2026 · Time TBA

Casey's Center

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Live Music · West Des Moines

Houndmouth w/ Rayland Baxter

Fri, Jul 24, 2026 · 7:30 PM

Live Music · Des Moines

TINA: A Tribute to the Queen of Rock & Roll

Fri, Jul 24, 2026 · 7:30 PM

The Ingersoll

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Live Music · Des Moines

The Mavericks & Friends

Fri, Jul 24, 2026 · 7:30 PM

Dude Perfect - Squad Games Tour 2026

Sat, Jul 25, 2026 · 6:00 PM

Casey's Center

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Live Music · Des Moines

Aimee Mann, Bachelor No. 2 Album Tour

Sat, Jul 25, 2026 · 7:30 PM

Live Music · Des Moines

TINA: A Tribute to the Queen of Rock & Roll

Sat, Jul 25, 2026 · 7:30 PM

Community Events · Des Moines

Belles

Sat, Jul 25, 2026 · 8:00 PM

Iowa Barnstormers vs. San Antonio Gunslingers

Fri, Jul 24, 2026 · 6:00 PM

Casey's Center

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Music & Theater

Des Moines Performing Arts Center - Civic Center

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· Des Moines

Rent - School Edition

Sat, Jul 25, 2026 · Time TBA

Des Moines Performing Arts Center - Civic Center

Tina - The Ultimate Tribute to The Queen of Rock 'n' Roll

Fri, Jul 24, 2026 · 8:30 PM

The Mavericks

Fri, Jul 24, 2026 · 8:30 PM

Houndmouth

Fri, Jul 24, 2026 · 8:30 PM

Royale Lynn

Fri, Jul 24, 2026 · 9:00 PM

Busy

Sat, Jul 25, 2026 · 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM

Busy

Sat, Jul 25, 2026 · 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM

Dude Perfect: Squad Games Tour

Sat, Jul 25, 2026 · 6:00 PM

Casey's Center

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Music & Theater

Des Moines Performing Arts Center - Civic Center

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This weekend

· Des Moines

Rent - School Edition

Sun, Jul 26, 2026 · Time TBA

Des Moines Performing Arts Center - Civic Center

Tina - The Ultimate Tribute to The Queen of Rock 'n' Roll

Sat, Jul 25, 2026 · 7:30 PM

Boy Dirt Car

Sat, Jul 25, 2026 · 8:30 PM

Aimee Mann

Sat, Jul 25, 2026 · 7:30 PM

Belles - Artist

Sat, Jul 25, 2026 · 9:00 PM

Heatwave Half Marathon - Des Moines

Sun, Jul 26, 2026 · Time TBA

Busy

Sun, Jul 26, 2026 · 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM

The Venue

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Music & Theater

Des Moines Performing Arts Center - Civic Center

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This weekend

· Des Moines

Rent - School Edition

Sun, Jul 26, 2026 · 2:00 PM

Des Moines Performing Arts Center - Civic Center

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Tomorrow

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Thursday Summer Concert Series

Thu, Jul 23, 2026 · 6:00 PM

Confluence Brewing Company

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Music & Theater

Des Moines Performing Arts Center - Civic Center

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Tomorrow

· Des Moines

Wicked (Touring) - only children age 5 and over with tickets will be allowed into the theater

Thu, Jul 23, 2026 · 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM

Des Moines Performing Arts Center - Civic Center

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Trivia

Classic

Thu, Jul 23, 2026 · 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM

Busy

Fri, Jul 24, 2026 · 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM

The Venue

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Music & Theater

Boone & Scenic Valley Railroad

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This weekend

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Day Out With Thomas (TM), Thomas & Friends

Fri, Jul 24, 2026 · 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM

Boone & Scenic Valley Railroad

Busy

Sat, Jul 25, 2026 · 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

The Venue

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Family & Kids

Boone & Scenic Valley Railroad

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This weekend

· Boone

Day Out With Thomas (TM), Thomas & Friends

Sat, Jul 25, 2026 · 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM

Boone & Scenic Valley Railroad

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Music & Theater

Des Moines Performing Arts Center - Civic Center

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This weekend

· Des Moines

Rent - School Edition

Sat, Jul 25, 2026 · 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM

Des Moines Performing Arts Center - Civic Center

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Music & Theater

Des Moines Performing Arts Center - Civic Center

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This weekend

· Des Moines

Wicked (Touring) - only children age 5 and over with tickets will be allowed into the theater

Sat, Jul 25, 2026 · 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM

Des Moines Performing Arts Center - Civic Center

Garden Bros Nuclear Circus

Sat, Jul 25, 2026 · 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM

Merle Hay Mall

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Music & Theater

Boone & Scenic Valley Railroad

THATEVENTSITE

This weekend

· Boone

Day Out With Thomas (TM), Thomas & Friends

Sun, Jul 26, 2026 · 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM

Boone & Scenic Valley Railroad

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Music & Theater

Des Moines Performing Arts Center - Civic Center

THATEVENTSITE

This weekend

· Des Moines

Wicked (Touring) - only children age 5 and over with tickets will be allowed into the theater

Sun, Jul 26, 2026 · 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM

Des Moines Performing Arts Center - Civic Center

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Food & Drink

Brunch

Sun, Jul 26, 2026 · 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM

Court Avenue Brewing Company

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This weekend

Trivia

Trivia Night

Sun, Jul 26, 2026 · 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM

Court Avenue Brewing Company

Busy

Sun, Jul 26, 2026 · 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM

The Venue

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Top venues in Des Moines

The Ingersoll76 upcoming The Venue78 upcoming Des Moines Performing Arts Center - Civic Center103 upcoming Court Avenue Brewing Company23 upcoming Wooly's9 upcoming

Frequently asked

What is happening in Des Moines this week?

There are 40 events listed in Des Moines this week, including live music, sports, trivia, community events, races, and food & drink. The list updates daily and shows only events that haven't ended yet.

Where can I find live music in Des Moines this week?

There are 25 live-music events listed in Des Moines this week — see the live music section, or browse live music in Des Moines.