# Best Parties Events in Des Moines

- **Subtitle**: From throwback pop ups to sweaty club nights, how Des Moines actually parties
- **Category**: Parties
- **Type**: format

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## About

Parties in Des Moines are having a bit of a moment. You can feel it when you realize more than ten thousand people are orbiting the same handful of parties events in Des Moines, all waiting to see where the night actually lands. The city is small enough that the same names keep popping up in group chats and Instagram stories, but big enough that you can still stumble into something weird and brilliant if you follow the right flyer.

If you want the big, polished kind of party, Hoyt Sherman Place Theater is where it gets dramatic. It is the sort of room that can flip from a dressed up gala vibe to a high energy themed party without feeling try hard. Over in Sherman Hill and the nearby downtown edges, xBk Live pulls a different crowd, the people who treat parties like religion and do not mind sweating for it. When xBk throws a season opener or some one off concept night, it feels like the entire local scene shows up, from bands hanging at the bar to the friends who swear they are only staying for one drink.

Queer nightlife is very much its own universe here, and The Garden Nightclub is one of the anchors. It is where drag, dance floor chaos, and very committed regulars meet, the kind of place that makes out of towners say, alright, so this is where Des Moines is hiding the good stuff. A party like El Desmadre at Wooly's leans into that same loud, communal energy, packing the East Village with people who prefer their nights messy, sweaty, and loud in the best possible way.

Then you have the wildcard parties that make living here feel fun. Homies Helping Homies 90’s Pop Up! is exactly the kind of nostalgia hit locals will quietly guard, a throwback hang that feels more like someone scaled up a house party. Miss Middle of the Map Pinup Event 2026 brings out the vintage obsessives and performance kids, while Puppy Yoga and Uncorked exist for the social butterflies who like their parties served with something to sip or cuddle. The thing is, the best parties in Des Moines are not just at the obvious spots, they are in how these nights overlap and leak into each other.

Here are a few of the parties events in Des Moines that actually say something about the city right now:

Season Opener!!!
El Desmadre at Wooly's
Homies Helping Homies 90’s Pop Up!
Miss Middle of the Map Pinup Event 2026
Puppy Yoga
Uncorked
Hoyt Sherman Place Theater parties
xBk Live parties
The Garden Nightclub parties

## Parties Events in Des Moines

- **Event Name**: Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey presents The Greatest Show On Earth - Des Moines
  - **Description**: 📍 Venue: Casey's Center
🏠 Address: 730 3rd Street, Des Moines, IA 50309
🌆 City: Des Moines
📍 Location: 41.5927, -93.6211✨ Experience the magic of Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey presents The Greatest Show On Earth - Des Moines, wh
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  - **Date**: Sun Oct 04 2026 (-06:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/des-moines/ringling-bros-and-barnum-and-bailey-presents-the-greatest-show-on-earth-des-moines/3200029990211856
  - **Venue**: Casey's Center
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  - **Categories**: trips-adventures
- **Event Name**: Wicked
  - **Interested Audience**:
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  - **Date**: Fri Sep 18 2026 at 06:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/des-moines/wicked/2300028182490610
  - **Venue**: Des Moines Civic Center
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  - **Categories**: trips-adventures, Contests
- **Event Name**: Iowa v. Northern Iowa Watch Party | Big Grove Des Moines
  - **Description**: Black and gold, meet beer and good vibes!About this EventJoin us at Big Grove Brewery in Des Moines as we cheer on the Hawkeyes: loud, proud, and with a cold one in hand.We’ve got game day food specials plus bucket
  - **Date**: Sat Sep 19 2026 at 03:00 pm – Sat Sep 19 2026 at 06:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/des-moines/iowa-v-northern-iowa-watch-party-big-grove-des-moines/100001998758632876
  - **Venue**: Big Grove Brewery & Taproom
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  - **Price**: Free
  - **Categories**: fitness
- **Event Name**: Special Author Event - Jodi Picoult
  - **Description**: Don't miss this chance to meet Jodi Picoult, the #1 New York Times bestselling author of By Any Other Name, as she returns to Des Moines!  Jodi had such a great visit in 2024, that she specifically asked to come back— and Beaverdale Books is thrilled to
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  - **Date**: Wed Sep 23 2026 at 06:30 am – Wed Sep 23 2026 at 09:00 am (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/des-moines/special-author-event-jodi-picoult/200030306607955
  - **Venue**: Franklin Jr High Event Center
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  - **Categories**: art, literary-art, photography, contests
- **Event Name**: Porchfest DSM - Waveland Park
  - **Description**: Porchfest Des Moines – Waveland Park 2026 is happening!

Due to last year’s success, we’re doubling the event.

Join us Sunday, September 27, 2026 from noon to 6 pm for an afternoon of free live music, food, and community fun in the Waveland Park neighbor
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  - **Date**: Sun Sep 27 2026 at 12:00 pm – Sun Sep 27 2026 at 06:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/des-moines/porchfest-dsm-waveland-park/200030380672500
  - **Venue**: 4301 College Ave, Des Moines, IA 50311-2454, United States
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  - **Categories**: music, entertainment, performances, live-music
- **Event Name**: Alana Springsteen at Woolys
  - **Date**: Sun Sep 27 2026 at 07:30 pm – Sun Sep 27 2026 at 09:30 pm (-06:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/des-moines/alana-springsteen-at-woolys/2400030043070955
  - **Venue**: Woolys
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  - **Categories**: trips-adventures, contests
- **Event Name**: 2026 Run to Exile
  - **Description**: Run to Exile: The Comeback Tour 🍻🏃‍♂️

They said it was gone… exiled… a legend of the past.

Yeah, not a chance.

Run to Exile is BACK—and it’s louder, faster, and way more fun than you remember.

Whether you’re chasing a PR, chasing your friends, or just
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  - **Date**: Sat Sep 26 2026 at 09:00 am (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/des-moines/2026-run-to-exile/200030095752604
  - **Venue**: 1514 Walnut St, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50309
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  - **Categories**: sports, contests, trips-adventures
- **Event Name**: Christ Our Life Conference | Des Moines
  - **Description**: Don’t miss this incredible Catholic Conference right here in Iowa!

✨ Held every 2 years in Des Moines
✨ Inspiring Catholic speakers from around the country
✨ Many from our parishes return again and again

Make it a weekend with your spouse or friends!

🎟
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  - **Date**: Sat Sep 26 2026 at 08:00 am – Sun Sep 27 2026 at 02:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/des-moines/christ-our-life-conference-des-moines/200030329844630
  - **Venue**: Casey's Center
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  - **Categories**: business, conferences, virtual
- **Event Name**: Ensiferum
  - **Date**: Fri Sep 18 2026 at 07:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/des-moines/ensiferum/2300030003679827
  - **Venue**: Wooly's
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  - **Categories**: calendar
- **Event Name**: John Lloyd Young at The Ingersoll
  - **Date**: Sat Sep 26 2026 at 07:30 pm – Sat Sep 26 2026 at 09:30 pm (-06:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/des-moines/john-lloyd-young-at-the-ingersoll/2400029767724331
  - **Venue**: The Ingersoll
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  - **Categories**: trips-adventures
- **Event Name**: FREE Iowa Home Expo, October 2026
  - **Description**: FREE ADMISSIONThe Iowa Home Expo is taking place October 16-18, 2026 at the Iowa State Fairgrounds  – Jacobson Exhibition CenterWhy YOU Will Love the Home Expo• HUGE SAVINGS — Take advantage of exclusi
  - **Date**: Fri Oct 16 2026 at 12:00 pm – Sun Oct 18 2026 at 04:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/des-moines/free-iowa-home-expo-october-2026-tickets/80002997666276
  - **Venue**: Iowa State Fairgrounds
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  - **Price**: Free
  - **Categories**: business, exhibitions, art
- **Event Name**: Dolly Parton Tribute Show - 10PM TABLE RESERVATION
  - **Description**: An epic Dolly Parton drag show featuring sickening entertainers!About this EventIt's going to be a night of a thousand Dollys! Join us as Mona Mae celebrates her birthday with a special tribute show honori
  - **Date**: Sat Sep 26 2026 at 10:00 pm – Sat Sep 26 2026 at 11:30 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/des-moines/dolly-parton-tribute-show-10pm-table-reservation/100001999416751326
  - **Venue**: The Garden Nightclub
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  - **Price**: USD 8 to 42
  - **Categories**: fitness
- **Event Name**: Des Moines Oktoberfest 2026
  - **Description**: Get ready to celebrate Oktoberfest in Des Moines in 2026!About this Eventhttps://youtu.be/sRLfwnyA9bA?si=EZnTDZ3wA9Wtl5X7Des MoinesOktoberfest 2026 🎉Get ready to celebrate Oktoberfest like never before
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  - **Date**: Sat Sep 26 2026 at 04:00 pm – Sat Sep 26 2026 at 10:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/des-moines/des-moines-oktoberfest-2026/100001745320964989
  - **Venue**: Des Moines
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  - **Price**: USD 7 to 31
  - **Categories**: oktoberfest, parties, bar-crawls, entertainment, pub-crawl, music, trips-adventures
- **Event Name**: Cookies on Tap 2026
  - **Description**: Cheers to 10 years! Join us for the tenth annual Cookies on Tap! Presented by Community Choice Credit Union with Event Partners STAR 102.5 and the Iowa Taproom, enjoy all-you-can-eat Girl Scout Cookies (4 months before they’re available to the public!) ex
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  - **Date**: Thu Oct 08 2026 at 04:30 pm – Thu Oct 08 2026 at 07:30 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/des-moines/cookies-on-tap-2026/200030468735631
  - **Venue**: The Iowa Taproom
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  - **Categories**: nonprofit, bingo
- **Event Name**: Des Moines Totally Rad Vintage Fest
  - **Description**: Step into a time warp of style and nostalgia at Totally Rad Vintage Fest! Our totally radical vendors specialize in iconic clothing and accessories from the 80s, 90s, and Y2K eras, while also offering a diverse selection of records, toys, video games, hom
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  - **Date**: Sat Oct 10 2026 at 10:00 am – Sat Oct 10 2026 at 05:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/des-moines/des-moines-totally-rad-vintage-fest/200030430531052
  - **Venue**: Iowa Events Center
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  - **Categories**: festivals, kids, shopping, contests

## Trending Events in Des Moines

- **Event Name**: Wicked at Des Moines Civic Center
  - **Venue**: Des Moines Civic Center
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- **Event Name**: Wicked - Des Moines
  - **Description**: 📍 Venue: Des Moines Civic Center
🏠 Address: 221 Walnut Street, Des Moines, IA 50309
🌆 City: Des Moines
📍 Location: 41.5873, -93.6205🌟 Be part of history at Wicked - Des Moines, an extraordinary gathering that will captivate your imaginat
  - **Venue**: Des Moines Civic Center
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- **Event Name**: Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey presents The Greatest Show On Earth - Des Moines
  - **Description**: 📍 Venue: Casey's Center
🏠 Address: 730 3rd Street, Des Moines, IA 50309
🌆 City: Des Moines
📍 Location: 41.5927, -93.6211✨ Experience the magic of Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey presents The Greatest Show On Earth - Des Moines, wh
  - **Venue**: Casey's Center
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- **Event Name**: Wicked - On Tour
  - **Description**: Wicked
Venue: Des Moines Civic Center - Des Moines, IA
Date: 20 September, 2026
Time: 01:00 PM
  - **Venue**: Des Moines Civic Center - Des Moines, IA
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- **Event Name**: Wicked (Touring) - only children age 5 and over with tickets will be allowed into the theater
  - **Description**: Nearby AttractionsWicked (Touring) has 208 upcoming events.
  - **Venue**: Des Moines Performing Arts Center - Civic Center
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- **Event Name**: Wicked at Des Moines, IA
  - **Description**: Wicked
Des Moines Civic Center - Des Moines, IA
18 September, 2026 at 07:30 PM
  - **Venue**: Des Moines Civic Center - Des Moines, IA
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- **Event Name**: Candlelight: Tribute to Michael Jackson
  - **Description**: ⭐ Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen before in Des Moines. Get your tickets now to discover the music of Michael Jackson at Scottish Rite Consistory under the gentle
  - **Venue**: Scottish Rite Consistory
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- **Event Name**: Steve Martin & Martin Short
  - **Venue**: Des Moines Civic Center
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- **Event Name**: WICKED Bus Trip
  - **Description**: Multiple dates and departure locations! 

We're heading to Des Moines for the Broadway sensation..... WICKED

Wicked, the Broadway sensation, looks at what happened in the Land of Oz…but from a different angle. Long before Dorothy arrives, there is anothe
  - **Venue**: Des Moines Performing Arts - DMPA
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- **Q**: What are the top Parties events in Des Moines?
  - **A:** Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey presents The Greatest Show On Earth - Des Moines (Sun Oct 04 2026 at Casey's Center), Wicked (Fri Sep 18 2026 at 06:00 pm at Des Moines Civic Center), Iowa v. Northern Iowa Watch Party | Big Grove Des Moines (Sat Sep 19 2026 at 03:00 pm at Big Grove Brewery & Taproom), Special Author Event - Jodi Picoult (Wed Sep 23 2026 at 06:30 am at Franklin Jr High Event Center), Porchfest DSM - Waveland Park (Sun Sep 27 2026 at 12:00 pm at 4301 College Ave, Des Moines, IA 50311-2454, United States).
- **Q**: What are the top free Parties events in Des Moines?
  - **A:** Iowa v. Northern Iowa Watch Party | Big Grove Des Moines (Sat Sep 19 2026 at 03:00 pm at Big Grove Brewery & Taproom), FREE Iowa Home Expo, October 2026 (Fri Oct 16 2026 at 12:00 pm at Iowa State Fairgrounds).
- **Q**: What Parties events are happening in Des Moines today September 18, 2026?
  - **A:** Wicked (Fri Sep 18 2026 at 06:00 pm at Des Moines Civic Center), Ensiferum (Fri Sep 18 2026 at 07:00 pm at Wooly's).
- **Q**: What Parties events are happening in Des Moines this weekend September 18–20, 2026?
  - **A:** Wicked (Fri Sep 18 2026 at 06:00 pm at Des Moines Civic Center), Iowa v. Northern Iowa Watch Party | Big Grove Des Moines (Sat Sep 19 2026 at 03:00 pm at Big Grove Brewery & Taproom), Ensiferum (Fri Sep 18 2026 at 07:00 pm at Wooly's).
- **Q**: What Parties events are happening in Des Moines in September 2026?
  - **A:** Wicked (Fri Sep 18 2026 at 06:00 pm at Des Moines Civic Center), Iowa v. Northern Iowa Watch Party | Big Grove Des Moines (Sat Sep 19 2026 at 03:00 pm at Big Grove Brewery & Taproom), Special Author Event - Jodi Picoult (Wed Sep 23 2026 at 06:30 am at Franklin Jr High Event Center), Porchfest DSM - Waveland Park (Sun Sep 27 2026 at 12:00 pm at 4301 College Ave, Des Moines, IA 50311-2454, United States), Alana Springsteen at Woolys (Sun Sep 27 2026 at 07:30 pm at Woolys).
- **Q**: How can I find Parties events in Des Moines?
  - **A:** You can discover upcoming Parties events in 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 Parties events in 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 Parties events in Des Moines?
  - **A:** Some popular venues hosting Parties events in Des Moines include Casey's Center, Des Moines Civic Center, Big Grove Brewery & Taproom.
- **Q**: What is the price range for Parties events in Des Moines?
  - **A:** Prices for Parties events in Des Moines range from USD 7 to USD 42. Many events also offer free entry.
- **Q**: Who are the top organizers for Parties events in Des Moines?
  - **A:** Popular organizers hosting Parties events in Des Moines include Seat Geek, Ticket Network Events, Big Grove Des Moines.
- **Q**: Are there any online Parties events available?
  - **A:** Yes, many Parties 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 Parties events in Des Moines?
  - **A:** Follow the Parties category on AllEvents.in to get notified when new Parties events are listed in Des Moines.

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