# Live Shows in West Des Moines | Performances, Musicals & Acts

- **Subtitle**: Find live performances in West Des Moines — musicals, variety shows, dance and stage acts. Browse upcoming shows by date and venue and book tickets.
- **Category**: Performances
- **Type**: format

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## About

For the lover of all things art there is a lot to catch; performing arts, musicals and theater events in West Des Moines are all set to keep you entertained. There are these amazing and unforgettable performances in West Des Moines that will keep you hooked for days long. This is your guide to the West Des Moines show listings and all the top-rated performances so you never miss out on top-rated events. Explore the best of Broadway shows, plays and performances with us and book your tickets already.

## Performances Events in West Des Moines

- **Event Name**: Gary Clark Jr.
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 1
  - **Date**: Sun Sep 20 2026 at 06:00 pm – Mon Sep 21 2026 at 09:30 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/west-des-moines/gary-clark-jr/2300030187269327
  - **Venue**: Val Air Ballroom
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  - **Categories**: contests, trips-adventures
- **Event Name**: Minus the Bear at Val Air Ballroom
  - **Date**: Sat Sep 12 2026 at 07:30 pm – Sat Sep 12 2026 at 09:30 pm (-06:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/west-des-moines/minus-the-bear-at-val-air-ballroom/2400029855814214
  - **Venue**: Val Air Ballroom
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  - **Categories**: trips-adventures
- **Event Name**: Blues Traveler, Gin Blossoms & Spin Doctors
  - **Description**: Blues Traveler, Gin Blossoms & Spin Doctors

Venue: Lauridsen Amphitheater at Water Works Park
Des Moines, IA

Date: 10 Sep, 2026 - 06:00 PM
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 51
  - **Date**: Thu Sep 10 2026 at 06:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/west-des-moines/blues-traveler-gin-blossoms-and-spin-doctors/200030231335712
  - **Venue**: Des Moines, IA
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- **Event Name**: Dustin Nickerson at Funny Bone - Des Moines
  - **Date**: Fri Sep 04 2026 (-06:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/west-des-moines/dustin-nickerson-at-funny-bone-des-moines/2400030609046328
  - **Venue**: Funny Bone - Des Moines
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- **Event Name**: Pat McGann
  - **Description**: 📍 Venue: Funny Bone - Des Moines
🏠 Address: 560 S Prairie View Drive, West Des Moines, IA 50266
🌆 City: West Des Moines
📍 Location: 41.5617, -93.7844🌟 Journey into wonder at Pat McGann, where extraordinary experiences await around every
  - **Date**: Thu Sep 10 2026 at 06:00 pm – Sat Sep 12 2026 at 06:30 pm (-06:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/west-des-moines/pat-mcgann/3200030179134800
  - **Venue**: Funny Bone - Des Moines
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  - **Categories**: trips-adventures, Contests
- **Event Name**: Jane Don't Does America- Des Moines
  - **Description**: Get ready for a chaotic and hilarious night as Jane Don’t (breakout star of RuPaul’s Drag Race) hits the stage with her signature unhinged humor and sharp wit. Expect wild drag numbers, plenty of audience shenanigans, and moments that could go completely
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 274
  - **Date**: Thu Sep 10 2026 at 07:00 pm – Thu Sep 10 2026 at 09:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/west-des-moines/jane-dont-does-america-des-moines/200030231330637
  - **Venue**: Des Moines Funny Bone
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  - **Categories**: Sports
- **Event Name**: Gary Clark Jr. at Val Air Ballroom
  - **Date**: Mon Sep 21 2026 at 07:30 pm – Mon Sep 21 2026 at 09:30 pm (-06:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/west-des-moines/gary-clark-jr-at-val-air-ballroom/2400030574455329
  - **Venue**: Val Air Ballroom
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- **Event Name**: Bowling For Soup at Val Air Ballroom
  - **Date**: Tue Sep 22 2026 at 07:30 pm (-06:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/west-des-moines/bowling-for-soup-at-val-air-ballroom/2400030020181240
  - **Venue**: Val Air Ballroom
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  - **Categories**: trips-adventures, Contests
- **Event Name**: Damon Wayans Jr.
  - **Description**: 📍 Venue: Funny Bone - Des Moines
🏠 Address: 560 S Prairie View Drive, West Des Moines, IA 50266
🌆 City: West Des Moines
📍 Location: 41.5617, -93.7844🎉 Prepare to be amazed at Damon Wayans Jr., the most anticipated gathering of the season
  - **Date**: Sat Oct 10 2026 (-06:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/west-des-moines/damon-wayans-jr/3200030187360209
  - **Venue**: Funny Bone - Des Moines
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- **Event Name**: Jane Dont - Jane Dont Does America at Funny Bone - Des Moines
  - **Date**: Thu Sep 10 2026 at 07:00 pm – Thu Sep 10 2026 at 09:00 pm (-06:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/west-des-moines/jane-dont-jane-dont-does-america-at-funny-bone-des-moines/2400030244964118
  - **Venue**: Funny Bone - Des Moines
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- **Event Name**: The DougT Hypnosis Show
  - **Description**: 📍 Venue: Funny Bone - Des Moines
🏠 Address: 560 S Prairie View Drive, West Des Moines, IA 50266
🌆 City: West Des Moines
📍 Location: 41.5617, -93.7844🌟 Journey into wonder at The DougT Hypnosis Show, where extraordinary experiences await
  - **Date**: Sat Aug 29 2026 (-06:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/west-des-moines/the-dougt-hypnosis-show/3200030606552023
  - **Venue**: Funny Bone - Des Moines
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- **Event Name**: Clutch with Slomosa and Blood Vulture
  - **Description**: 📍 Venue: Val Air Ballroom
🏠 Address: 301 Ashworth Road, West Des Moines, IA 50265
🌆 City: West Des Moines
📍 Location: 41.5852, -93.7064🌟 Journey into wonder at Clutch with Slomosa and Blood Vulture, where extraordinary experiences await
  - **Date**: Tue Oct 27 2026 at 07:30 pm – Tue Oct 27 2026 at 09:30 pm (-06:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/west-des-moines/clutch-with-slomosa-and-blood-vulture/3200030191056039
  - **Venue**: Val Air Ballroom
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- **Event Name**: Hans Kim
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  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 2
  - **Date**: Sat Oct 10 2026 at 11:00 am (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/west-des-moines/hans-kim/200030474236406
  - **Venue**: Funny Bone Comedy Club - Des Moines	West Des Moines	Iowa
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- **Event Name**: Bowling For Soup
  - **Description**: 📍 Venue: Val Air Ballroom
🏠 Address: 301 Ashworth Road, West Des Moines, IA 50265
🌆 City: West Des Moines
📍 Location: 41.5852, -93.7064✨ Experience the magic of Bowling For Soup, where moments become memories that last a lifetime! 🏛️ The
  - **Date**: Tue Sep 22 2026 at 07:30 pm – Tue Sep 22 2026 at 09:30 pm (-06:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/west-des-moines/bowling-for-soup/3200030182824224
  - **Venue**: Val Air Ballroom
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- **Event Name**: Jordan House Heritage Jubilee
  - **Description**: Enjoy an afternoon of heritage, food and fun at the Heritage Jubilee!
Live music from the Weary Ramblers,
Performances from Indigenous performers Native Pride,
Fun and informational opportunities from the Polk County Master Gardeners,
Make fresh apple cid
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 141
  - **Date**: Sat Oct 03 2026 at 01:00 pm – Sat Oct 03 2026 at 04:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/west-des-moines/jordan-house-heritage-jubilee/200029516173022
  - **Venue**: 2001 Fuller Road, West Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50265
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  - **Categories**: music, entertainment, performances, live-music

## Trending Events in West Des Moines

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- **Event Name**: Trae Crowder
  - **Description**: 📍 Venue: Funny Bone - Des Moines
🏠 Address: 560 S Prairie View Drive, West Des Moines, IA 50266
🌆 City: West Des Moines
📍 Location: 41.5617, -93.7844🌟 Journey into wonder at Trae Crowder, where extraordinary experiences await around ever
  - **Venue**: Funny Bone - Des Moines
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- **Event Name**: Band of Horses & Dinosaur Jr. at Val Air Ballroom
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  - **Venue**: Val Air Ballroom
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- **Event Name**: Black Veil Brides
  - **Venue**: Val Air Ballroom
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- **Event Name**: Gary Clark Jr.
  - **Venue**: Val Air Ballroom
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- **Event Name**: Black Veil Brides with Caskets, Archers, and Holy Wars
  - **Description**: 📍 Venue: Val Air Ballroom
🏠 Address: 301 Ashworth Road, West Des Moines, IA 50265
🌆 City: West Des Moines
📍 Location: 41.5852, -93.7064✨ Experience the magic of Black Veil Brides with Caskets, Archers, and Holy Wars, where moments become
  - **Venue**: Val Air Ballroom
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- **Event Name**: Minus the Bear at Val Air Ballroom
  - **Venue**: Val Air Ballroom
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- **Event Name**: Black Veil Brides, Caskets in West Des Moines
  - **Description**: 🎶 Don't Miss Black Veil Brides Live in West Des Moines on Tuesday, September 8, 2026! 🎶
Are you ready to experience Black Veil Brides like never before? With chart-topping hits like In The End, Knives and Pens and Bleeders
  - **Venue**: Val Air Ballroom
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- **Event Name**: Blues Traveler, Gin Blossoms & Spin Doctors
  - **Description**: Blues Traveler, Gin Blossoms & Spin Doctors

Venue: Lauridsen Amphitheater at Water Works Park
Des Moines, IA

Date: 10 Sep, 2026 - 06:00 PM
  - **Venue**: Des Moines, IA
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## FAQs

- **Q**: What are the top Performances events in West Des Moines?
  - **A:** Gary Clark Jr. (Sun Sep 20 2026 at 06:00 pm at Val Air Ballroom), Minus the Bear at Val Air Ballroom (Sat Sep 12 2026 at 07:30 pm at Val Air Ballroom), Blues Traveler, Gin Blossoms & Spin Doctors (Thu Sep 10 2026 at 06:00 pm at Des Moines, IA), Dustin Nickerson at Funny Bone - Des Moines (Fri Sep 04 2026 at Funny Bone - Des Moines), Pat McGann (Thu Sep 10 2026 at 06:00 pm at Funny Bone - Des Moines).
- **Q**: What Performances events are happening in West Des Moines this weekend August 28–30, 2026?
  - **A:** The DougT Hypnosis Show (Sat Aug 29 2026 at Funny Bone - Des Moines).
- **Q**: What Performances events are happening in West Des Moines in August 2026?
  - **A:** The DougT Hypnosis Show (Sat Aug 29 2026 at Funny Bone - Des Moines).
- **Q**: How can I find Performances events in West Des Moines?
  - **A:** You can discover upcoming Performances events in West Des Moines on AllEvents.in. Browse by date, venue, or price to find events that match your interests.
- **Q**: How do I buy tickets for Performances events in West Des Moines?
  - **A:** You can buy tickets directly through AllEvents.in. Many events offer online booking with options for free, paid, and early-bird tickets.
- **Q**: What are the popular venues for Performances events in West Des Moines?
  - **A:** Some popular venues hosting Performances events in West Des Moines include Val Air Ballroom, Des Moines, IA, Funny Bone - Des Moines.
- **Q**: Who are the top organizers for Performances events in West Des Moines?
  - **A:** Popular organizers hosting Performances events in West Des Moines include Ticket Network Events, Vivid Events, Heavy Metal Music Club.
- **Q**: Are there any online Performances events available?
  - **A:** Yes, many Performances events are available online. You can filter for virtual events on AllEvents.in to attend from anywhere.
- **Q**: How can I get notified about new Performances events in West Des Moines?
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