# Theater Events, Live Performances In Des Moines, WA & Shows in Des Moines, WA - **Subtitle**: Discover best of Des Moines, Washington performances, theater events & musicals. Experience best of performing arts in Des Moines, Washington & buy the tickets to the best of theatre events. - **Category**: Performances - **Type**: format ## Audience - **Followers**: 1.4M+ - **Recent Followers**: - **Avatar 1**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/4e1c9a290e39a2fe8d898499ba0a0e5cc858e10695963ca2ece1d8c2ce9c2fba-rimg-w200-h200-dcc2a793-gmir?v=1755186605 - **Avatar 2**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/thumbs/attendeethumb68d0474177e7f.jpg - **Avatar 3**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/thumbs/attendeethumb68eaf57c43973.jpg ## Featured Events - **Event Name**: The 4th Annual Pacific Northwest Burlesque Festival - **Description**: May 1st & 2nd 2026 at McMenamins Spanish Ballroom in Tacoma!Get ready for an unforgettable weekend of sparkle, sultry satire, and side-splitting variety at the 4th Annual Pacific Northwest Burlesque Festival - **Date**: Fri, 01 May at 05:00 pm – Sat, 02 May at 11:00 pm (-11:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/tacoma/the-4th-annual-pacific-northwest-burlesque-festival/80002113098318 - **Venue**: McMenamins Elks Temple - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:600:300/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4yLmFsbGV2ZW50cy5pbi90aHVtYnMvdGh1bWI2OTliZTQxYTBlMzliLmpwZw.avif - **Price**: min: 40, max: 40, currency: USD - **Categories**: dance, theatre, festivals, contests, performances, art, comedy, entertainment ## About For the lover of all things art there is a lot to catch; performing arts, musicals and theater events in [CITY] are all set to keep you entertained. There are these amazing and unforgettable performances in [CITY] that will keep you hooked for days long. This is your guide to the [CITY] 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 Des Moines - **Event Name**: CRYPT MONSTER SUPREME – A Goth, Horror, Monster Pageant Presented by Drag Daddy Productions - **Description**: CRYPT MONSTER SUPREME – A Goth, Horror, Monster Pageant Presented by Drag Daddy Productions Crypticon Seattle – May 2nd Step into the darkness and witness the rise of a new legendary monster. Crypt Monster Supreme is the Pacific Northwest’s premier goth - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 54 - **Date**: Sat May 02 2026 at 07:30 pm – Sat May 02 2026 at 11:30 pm (-07:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/des-moines/crypt-monster-supreme-a-goth-horror-monster-pageant-presented-by-drag-daddy-productions/200029777103121 - **Venue**: Double Tree Hotel Seatac - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czcvYmFubmVycy82NWI4ZDJjMDUxMzVkM2VhYmVlYjBiOGFmMmRlYTA0NWNjOWMwNWNmODI0ZTk3ZDk4ZGI5NGQ5ZGEwMDU4OWY5LXJpbWctdzYwMC1oODAwLWRjMDQwMjAyLWdtaXI_dj0xNzc3NDMyMDcy.avif - **Event Name**: Northwest Possessed Team Crypticon Seattle 2026 - **Description**: Seattle’s own slider team, The NORTHWEST POSSESSED, are returning to Crypticon Seattle and this time they have gathered a team of sliders from all around the haunt industry. Get ready to witness… SLIDERS: ASSEMBLE! The largest gathering of sliders in the - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 34 - **Date**: Fri May 01 2026 at 04:00 pm – Sun May 03 2026 at 04:00 pm (-07:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/des-moines/northwest-possessed-team-crypticon-seattle-2026/200029654957950 - **Venue**: Double Tree Hotel Seatac - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czMvYmFubmVycy8xYjYzNWI0ZTQ0ZWQ3NjA0ZDY3NWU0NTY1YWY1ZDg5NjA2YTE2YTI3Yjc3NzhmMjJlNDZmNzllYzBhZWM2MDc4LXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDgwMC1kYzMxMmUyZC1nbWlyP3Y9MTc3NzM5MzA5OQ.avif - **Categories**: performances, entertainment, festivals - **Event Name**: Live Music at the Quarterdeck - **Description**: Enjoy an afternoon of music from local favorite Americana singer/songwriter Curtis Roy Moore, for his annual show to celebrate Mother’s Day. - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 11 - **Date**: Sun May 10 2026 (-07:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/des-moines/live-music-at-the-quarterdeck/200029654383406 - **Venue**: Quarterdeck - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czEvYmFubmVycy83ZDVkM2M1MWU1MDJhNmJjNjY2ZDQ0MWYyZjYwM2NiOTk3Mzc5N2ZmNTRmZTUzNmQ2YTdjNjQzN2YxZDRhNjhkLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDc5OC1kYzA2MGYxZS1nbWlyP3Y9MTc3NjcxNzAzNw.avif - **Categories**: music, live-music, entertainment - **Event Name**: Live at Quarterdeck - **Description**: Come join us for the first of our two shows at Quarterdeck. Great place with awesome drinks and vibes! - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 19 - **Date**: Fri May 08 2026 (-07:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/des-moines/live-at-quarterdeck/200029654383002 - **Venue**: Quarterdeck - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czIvYmFubmVycy81MzU4YjUwOTJhMGUxMjVkODcyM2RjOGM4M2YyZTMxNTZlM2NiNjBmN2JlYWY0YTRjZGZiYjc2YWI2OGM0OWMyLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDgwMC1kY2VlZjBmMS1nbWlyP3Y9MTc3NjcxNzAzOQ.avif ## Trending Events in Des Moines - **Event Name**: Pop-Up Park Picnic: Couple Date Night (Self-Guided) - Moines Area! - **Description**: Pop-Up Picnic in the Park Couple Date Nights (Self-Guided) Watch sunset with fun digital activities over picnic!About this Eventhttps://youtu.be/3RnPhdEZLII https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/39910940-a67b-11f0-871 - **Venue**: Ashworth Park - Recommended Park Venue or another park choice (YOU MUST USE PDF TICKETS EMAILED FOR EVENT- NO MOBILE APP OR QR CODES ACCEPTED) - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/8b19ea3b7f07903bff724267014f826eb6b0d9a751815c0432034f6a141e1419-rimg-w612-h408-dc46491c-gmir.jpg?v=1760170882 - **Event Name**: Des Moines Area - Pop Up Picnic Park Date for Couples! (Self-Guided) - **Description**: Park Picnic date For Couples (Self-Guided) Enjoy fun digital activities in your digital date night box!About this Eventhttps://youtu.be/3RnPhdEZLIIPOP-UP PICNIC IN THE PARK DATE NIGHT INCLUDES: - **Venue**: Witmer Park - Recommended Park Venue or another park choice (YOU MUST USE PDF TICKETS EMAILED FOR EVENT- NO MOBILE APP OR QR CODES ACCEPTED) - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/0b6024ffeb3eeace2c97aa3b4c20eb01863fa4f2b4f5332cd84a038b174661dc-rimg-w612-h408-dcfdfefd-gmir.jpg?v=1762251841 - **Event Name**: Rod Stewart "One Last Time" Tickets Des Moines IA Iowa State Fair - **Description**: Don't miss the Rod Stewart "One Last Time" concert at the Iowa State Fair in Des Moines, IA on Friday, August 14, 2026. Get the best seats before they are gone using the "TICKETS" link on this page! Find a great event and bring a smile to a friend or lo - **Venue**: 3000 E Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317-2465, United States - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/b3b2d7601e333ce8208345e8cfa059d6ff5a30bd0bd8813809d7bcb7cd47f991-rimg-w1200-h628-dcffffff-gmir?v=1769488506 - **Event Name**: TLC Salt-N-Pepa & En Vogue - **Description**: 🎉 Welcome to TLC Salt-N-Pepa & En Vogue, where dreams come alive and possibilities are endless! 🏛️ Join us at Iowa State Fair in the heart of Des Moines, IA for an event that defies - **Venue**: Iowa State Fair - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/b6d47fd0-405a-11f1-b0aa-0bd992969467-rimg-w1080-h1080-dc2c1504-gmir.jpg?v=1777089378 - **Event Name**: Capital City PrideFest 2026 - **Description**: Capital City PrideFest returns to Downtown Des Moines for a full weekend of celebration, community, and Pride. Join us June 12–14 in the Historic East Village for three days of live music, community programming, family activities, food vendors, and one o - **Venue**: Historic East Village - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/fa1ac14c28962dcd09f5a1df83527734f93467462830cbcc4f7de33f83bcf5d9-rimg-w1200-h675-dcfe46bd-gmir?v=1776765815 - **Event Name**: Lil Wayne at Casey's Center - **Description**: 🎉 Welcome to Lil Wayne at Casey's Center, where dreams come alive and possibilities are endless! 🏛️ Join us at Casey's Center in the heart of Des Moines, IA for an event that defies expe - **Venue**: Casey's Center - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/3fe19260-3da2-11f1-9fd2-1932890f8494-rimg-w1200-h675-dc1a1716-gmir.jpg?v=1776790249 - **Event Name**: 2026 Downtown Farmers' Market Opening Day - **Description**: The wait is over… Mark your Calendars for Opening Day! Join us Saturday, May 2 as the Downtown Farmers’ Market presented by UnityPoint Health Des Moines returns to the Historic Court District for another season of local flavor, fresh finds and community - **Venue**: Des Moines' Downtown Farmers' Market - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/2927b9356e6c11213e059d24398245ced7248997ee2a167683384ebbb717ed0d-rimg-w1200-h675-dcffffff-gmir?v=1777418865 - **Event Name**: Luke Bryan with Drew Baldridge, Raelynn and Karley Scott Collins - **Description**: 📍 Venue: Casey's Center 🏠 Address: 730 3rd Street, Des Moines, IA 50309 🌆 City: Des Moines 📍 Location: 41.5927, -93.6211🎉 Welcome to Luke Bryan with Drew Baldridge, Raelynn and Karley Scott Collins, where dreams come alive and possibilit - **Venue**: Casey's Center - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/bb1c3110-3de8-11f1-b4c5-1d534a779125-rimg-w1200-h1200-dcaabdbc-gmir.jpg?v=1776820520 - **Event Name**: Lincoln High School Commencement - **Description**: Join us as we celebrate the Class of 2026 and mark an important milestone in the lives of our graduates. Graduation is a time to recognize years of hard work, growth, and achievement. We look forward to honoring our students as they take the next step in - **Venue**: Drake University - Knapp Center - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/95989f0e687404bfca098ab4250ece43a6483cea0c02de0bf5545657466af096-rimg-w1200-h800-dc1a1716-gmir?v=1777257655 ## Browse Performances Events by Date - [Performances Events Today in Des Moines](https://allevents.in/des-moines/performances--today) - [Performances Events This Weekend in Des Moines](https://allevents.in/des-moines/performances--this-weekend) - [Performances Events in April in Des Moines](https://allevents.in/des-moines/performances--april) - [Performances Events in May in Des Moines](https://allevents.in/des-moines/performances--may) ## FAQs - **Q**: What are the top Performances events in Des Moines? - **A:** CRYPT MONSTER SUPREME – A Goth, Horror, Monster Pageant Presented by Drag Daddy Productions (Sat May 02 2026 at 07:30 pm at Double Tree Hotel Seatac), Northwest Possessed Team Crypticon Seattle 2026 (Fri May 01 2026 at 04:00 pm at Double Tree Hotel Seatac), Live Music at the Quarterdeck (Sun May 10 2026 at Quarterdeck), Live at Quarterdeck (Fri May 08 2026 at Quarterdeck), The 4th Annual Pacific Northwest Burlesque Festival (Fri, 01 May at 05:00 pm at McMenamins Elks Temple). - **Q**: What Performances events are happening in Des Moines this weekend May 1–3, 2026? - **A:** CRYPT MONSTER SUPREME – A Goth, Horror, Monster Pageant Presented by Drag Daddy Productions (Sat May 02 2026 at 07:30 pm at Double Tree Hotel Seatac), The 4th Annual Pacific Northwest Burlesque Festival (Fri, 01 May at 05:00 pm at McMenamins Elks Temple). - **Q**: How can I find Performances events in Des Moines? - **A:** You can discover upcoming Performances 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 Performances 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 Performances events in Des Moines? - **A:** Some popular venues hosting Performances events in Des Moines include Double Tree Hotel Seatac, Quarterdeck, McMenamins Elks Temple. - **Q**: What is the price range for Performances events in Des Moines? - **A:** Prices for Performances events in Des Moines range from USD 40 to USD 40. Many events also offer free entry. - **Q**: Who are the top organizers for Performances events in Des Moines? - **A:** Popular organizers hosting Performances events in Des Moines include Crypticon Seattle, Curtis Roy Moore, In Cameo. - **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 Des Moines? - **A:** Follow the Performances category on AllEvents.in to get notified when new Performances events are listed in Des Moines. ## Category Banner - **Banner Image**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/transup/70/bc55d175e647e6821d96f010c07d8f/freepik__candid-photography-with-natural-textures-and-highl__7321-1.webp ## Performances from nearby cities - [Performances in Burien](https://allevents.in/burien/performances) - [Performances in Federal Way](https://allevents.in/federal-way/performances) - [Performances in Tukwila](https://allevents.in/tukwila/performances) - [Performances in Vashon](https://allevents.in/vashon/performances) - [Performances in White Center](https://allevents.in/white-center/performances) - [Performances in Renton](https://allevents.in/renton/performances) - [Performances in Auburn](https://allevents.in/auburn/performances) - [Performances in Covington](https://allevents.in/covington-wa/performances)