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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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State Management Workshop

Des Moines Playhouse 831 42nd Street, Des Moines, IA, United States

Ever wondered how a live theatre show comes together each night? Or maybe you know that stage managers possess a...

Free

Corn Bred Cornbread Festival

Riverview Park Corning Avenue, Des Moines, IA, United States

Corn Bred Cornbread© is Iowa’s new, all inclusive, initiative designed for Iowans by Iowans. It celebrates Iowa’s diverse culture and...

Event Series The Prom

The Prom

Stoner Theater 221 Walnut Street, Des Moines, IA, United States

Four eccentric Broadway stars are in desperate need of a new stage. So when they hear that trouble is brewing...

$24.50
Event Series Urinetown

Urinetown

Indianola High School Auditorium East 1st Avenue, Indianola, IA, United States

In a Gotham-like city, a terrible water shortage, caused by a 20-year drought, has led to a government-enforced ban on...

Event Series The Prom

The Prom

Stoner Theater 221 Walnut Street, Des Moines, IA, United States

Four eccentric Broadway stars are in desperate need of a new stage. So when they hear that trouble is brewing...

$24.50
Event Series Antigone

Antigone | ’24 CAP Classic

Haines Park Amphitheatre 3rd Avenue Southwest, Altoona, IA, United States

It's summer in Altoona and that means Live Theatre in Haines Park! The '24 CAP Classic Antigone runs July 25-28...

$7
Event Series School of Rock

School of Rock

Des Moines Playhouse 831 42nd Street, Des Moines, IA, United States

Wannabe rock star Dewey Finn has been kicked out of his own band and makes a desperate attempt to be...

Event Series School of Rock

School of Rock

Des Moines Playhouse 831 42nd Street, Des Moines, IA, United States

Wannabe rock star Dewey Finn has been kicked out of his own band and makes a desperate attempt to be...

Event Series Urinetown

Urinetown

Indianola High School Auditorium East 1st Avenue, Indianola, IA, United States

In a Gotham-like city, a terrible water shortage, caused by a 20-year drought, has led to a government-enforced ban on...

Event Series The Prom

The Prom

Stoner Theater 221 Walnut Street, Des Moines, IA, United States

Four eccentric Broadway stars are in desperate need of a new stage. So when they hear that trouble is brewing...

$24.50

Jazz in July: Night #4

Hoyt Sherman Place 1501 Woodland Ave, Des Moines, Iowa

JAZZ IN JULY 2024: NIGHT 4 JULY 30, 2024 | 5:15 PM 5:15-6:15 PM: The Andrew Wittmer Quintet outside on...

FREE