ARTS & CULTURE IN GREATER DES MOINES
There is no shortage of events, performances, and other arts and culture happenings across Greater Des Moines. In any given week, you could be in the audience of a play, cheer at a concert, immerse yourself in an exhibit, or experience a new culture. The breadth of talent, passion, knowledge and opportunities in central Iowa is second-to-none.
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Events listed here are produced by Bravo’s cultural partners, and are not inclusive of all of their offerings or everything available in the region. So that the calendar can focus on timely events, concerts, performances, festivals, openings, and educational opportunities, activities that are considered regular or recurring are not included.
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Events Calendar
Christkindlmarket Des Moines
Principal Park 1 Line Drive, Des Moines, United StatesExperience a German-inspired Christmas Market at Principal Park Thursday, December 5 - Sunday, December 8, 2024. New this year! Yuletide...
Des Moines Concert Handbells 2024 Winter Concerts
Trinity United Presbyterian Church South Howard Street 200, Indianola, I, United StatesCome join us for one or all three of our Des Moines Concert Handbells Winter Concert. We will have a...
Erma Bombeck: At Wit’s End
Temple Theater 1011 Locust Street, Des Moines, IA, United StatesThe Suburban Outlaw production of Erma Bombeck: At Wit’s End, is a quick-witted, uplifting story recounting the life of America columnist and...
Christmas with the Choral Society
St. Ambrose Cathedral 607 High St, Des Moines, IA, United StatesThe one you come back for, year after year...join us on Saturday, December 7, 2024, at St. Ambrose Cathedral for...
Irving Berlin’s White Christmas
Ankeny Community Theatre 1932 SW 3rd Street, Ankeny, IA, United StatesVeterans Bob Wallace and Phil Davis have a successful song-and-dance act after World War II. With romance in mind, the two...
Christkindlmarket Des Moines
Principal Park 1 Line Drive, Des Moines, United StatesExperience a German-inspired Christmas Market at Principal Park Thursday, December 5 - Sunday, December 8, 2024. New this year! Yuletide...
Erma Bombeck: At Wit’s End
Temple Theater 1011 Locust Street, Des Moines, IA, United StatesThe Suburban Outlaw production of Erma Bombeck: At Wit’s End, is a quick-witted, uplifting story recounting the life of America columnist and...
Disney’s Beauty and the Beast
Des Moines Playhouse 831 42nd Street, Des Moines, IA, United StatesBelle longs for adventure and an escape from her provincial town. A cruel and arrogant prince is trapped in a...
Celebrate and Sing Handel’s Messiah
Grace United Methodist Church Cottage Grove Avenue, Des Moines, IA, United StatesPlease join us for this annual beloved holiday event! The orchestra will play many selections from the Messiah and soloists...
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