# Best Parties Events in Des Moines

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

## Audience

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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**: Wicked
  - **Interested Audience**:
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  - **Date**: Tue Sep 01 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**: Street Party Tailgate: Iowa v Iowa State | Big Grove Des Moines
  - **Description**: We're shutting down the street for the ultimate Cy-Hawk tailgating party!About this EventWe’re throwing one last street party at Big Grove Des Moines, and yeah...we’re bringing back the massive LED screen so you won't mis
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  - **Date**: Sat Sep 12 2026 at 04:30 pm – Sat Sep 12 2026 at 09:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/des-moines/street-party-tailgate-iowa-v-iowa-state-big-grove-des-moines/100001997633931865
  - **Venue**: Big Grove Brewery & Taproom
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  - **Price**: Free
  - **Categories**: fitness, Music, Entertainment
- **Event Name**: Blues Traveler with Gin Blossoms at Water Works Park
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 1
  - **Date**: Thu Sep 10 2026 at 06:00 pm – Thu Sep 10 2026 at 08:00 pm (-06:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/des-moines/blues-traveler-with-gin-blossoms-at-water-works-park/2400029566149420
  - **Venue**: Water Works Park
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  - **Categories**: calendar
- **Event Name**: GalaxyCon Des Moines - Friday
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 6
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  - **Date**: Thu Sep 10 2026 at 06:00 pm – Fri Sep 11 2026 at 05:30 am (+00:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/des-moines/galaxycon-des-moines-friday/2300029298267937
  - **Venue**: Hy-Vee Hall at Iowa Events Center
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  - **Categories**: trips-adventures
- **Event Name**: Touchdown Tailgate
  - **Description**: Come on down to Cowles Commons on Saturday, September 12th to watch the Iowa Hawkeyes take on the Iowa State Cyclones at the #1 rated place to tailgate in Downtown Des Moines! A large Jumbotron TV, plenty of cold beverages, and delicious food will be wait
  - **Date**: Sat Sep 12 2026 at 03:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/des-moines/touchdown-tailgate/200030600496251
  - **Venue**: Cowles Commons
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  - **Categories**: food-drinks
- **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🎉 Welcome to Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey presents The Greatest Show On Earth - Des Moines, where the impos
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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**: Special Author Event - Liane Moriarty
  - **Description**: Beaverdale Books is proud to present a special event with bestselling author Liane Moriarty.  Ticket price includes: admission for one person + a copy of her newest book + personalized book signing with the author!

This is the novel fans have been waitin
  - **Date**: Sat Sep 12 2026 at 03:00 pm – Sat Sep 12 2026 at 05:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/des-moines/special-author-event-liane-moriarty/200030306636856
  - **Venue**: Franklin Jr High Event Center
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  - **Categories**: art, literary-art, theatre, performances, entertainment, kids
- **Event Name**: Iowa v. NIU 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
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    - Count: 1
  - **Date**: Sat Sep 05 2026 at 03:00 pm – Sat Sep 05 2026 at 05:30 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/des-moines/iowa-v-niu-watch-party-big-grove-des-moines/100001998758099280
  - **Venue**: Big Grove Brewery & Taproom
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  - **Price**: Free
  - **Categories**: fitness
- **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**: GalaxyCon Des Moines - Saturday
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 1
  - **Date**: Fri Sep 11 2026 at 06:00 pm – Sat Sep 12 2026 at 05:30 am (+00:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/des-moines/galaxycon-des-moines-saturday/2300029298268240
  - **Venue**: Hy-Vee Hall at Iowa Events Center
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  - **Categories**: trips-adventures
- **Event Name**: Des Moines Concours d’Elegance
  - **Description**: Head to downtown Des Moines on Sunday, Sept. 13 for the free Des Moines Concours d’Elegance at the Pappajohn Sculpture Park. Families can enjoy incredible vintage and classic vehicles, food trucks, interactive exhibits, LEGO displays, radio-controlled car
  - **Interested Audience**:
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  - **Date**: Sun Sep 13 2026 at 10:00 am – Sun Sep 13 2026 at 04:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/des-moines/des-moines-concours-delegance/200030254325900
  - **Venue**: Pappajohn Sculpture Park
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  - **Categories**: nonprofit, charities, entertainment, workshops, food-drinks, trips-adventures, kids, car-shows, sports
- **Event Name**: Ugly Kid Joe, Platinum Moon in Des Moines
  - **Description**: 🎤 Join Ugly Kid Joe LIVE at Wooly's on Thursday, September 3, 2026! 🎤  
Here is the moment you've been waiting for! Ugly Kid Joe is coming to Wooly's on Thursday, September 3, 2026,
  - **Date**: Thu Sep 03 2026 at 07:30 pm – Thu Sep 03 2026 at 09:30 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/des-moines/ugly-kid-joe-platinum-moon-in-des-moines/3300029959745725
  - **Venue**: Wooly's
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  - **Categories**: concerts, music, art, entertainment
- **Event Name**: Des Moines Renaissance Faire at Sleepy Hollow
  - **Description**: The Des Moines Renaissance Faire at Sleepy Hollow is Iowa’s largest and only permanent faire site.  Fall Faire begins Sept 5th, and we are inviting you on an unforgettable journey of Magic and Imagination! Kids 12 & under receive FREE ADMISSION for th
  - **Date**: Sat Sep 05 2026 at 10:00 am – Sat Sep 05 2026 at 06:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/des-moines/des-moines-renaissance-faire-at-sleepy-hollow/200030535028406
  - **Venue**: 4051 Dean Ave, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50317
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  - **Categories**: trips-adventures, kids, art
- **Event Name**: Des Moines Wedding Show - August 30th, 2026
  - **Description**: Des Moines Wedding Show – Sunday, August 30th, 2026
📍 Scottish Rite Consistory, 519 Park Street, Des Moines, IA | 11 a.m.–3 p.m.

Join us for a full day of wedding inspiration at the Des Moines Wedding Show, produced by Wedding Show Productions. Explore m
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  - **Date**: Sun Aug 30 2026 at 11:00 am – Sun Aug 30 2026 at 03:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/des-moines/des-moines-wedding-show-august-30th-2026/200030229104943
  - **Venue**: Scottish Rite Consistory - Event Venue
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  - **Categories**: music, art, live-music, entertainment, fine-arts
- **Event Name**: GalaxyCon - Des Moines
  - **Description**: 📍 Venue: Veterans Auditorium (IA)
🏠 Address: 730 3rd Street, Des Moines, IA 50309
🌆 City: Des Moines
📍 Location: 41.5925, -93.6211✨ Enter a world of endless possibilities at GalaxyCon - Des Moines, where every moment tells a story! 🏛️ Th
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  - **Date**: Fri Sep 11 2026 – Sun Sep 13 2026 (-06:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/des-moines/galaxycon-des-moines/3200030044493959
  - **Venue**: Veterans Auditorium (IA)
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  - **Categories**: trips-adventures

## Trending Events in Des Moines

- **Event Name**: Tig Notaro at Hoyt Sherman Place
  - **Venue**: Hoyt Sherman Place
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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🌟 Step into a world of wonder at Wicked - Des Moines, where extraordinary moments await! 🏛️ Located at
  - **Venue**: Des Moines Civic Center
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- **Event Name**: Wicked at Des Moines Civic Center
  - **Description**: Wicked
Des Moines Civic Center - Des Moines, IA
03 September, 2026 at 07:30 PM
  - **Venue**: Des Moines Civic Center - Des Moines, IA
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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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- **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**: Wicked
  - **Description**: Wicked
Venue: Des Moines Civic Center - Des Moines, IA
Date: 13 September, 2026
Time: 06:30 PM
  - **Venue**: Des Moines Civic Center - Des Moines, IA
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- **Event Name**: Street Party Tailgate: Iowa v Iowa State | Big Grove Des Moines
  - **Description**: We're shutting down the street for the ultimate Cy-Hawk tailgating party!About this EventWe’re throwing one last street party at Big Grove Des Moines, and yeah...we’re bringing back the massive LED screen so you won't mis
  - **Venue**: Big Grove Brewery & Taproom
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- **Event Name**: Blues Traveler  Gin Blossoms & Spin Doctors
  - **Venue**: Lauridsen Amphitheater at Water Works Park
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- **Event Name**: Candlelight: Tribute to Queen
  - **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 Queen at Scottish Rite Consistory under the gentle glow of ca
  - **Venue**: Scottish Rite Consistory
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## FAQs

- **Q**: What are the top Parties events in Des Moines?
  - **A:** Wicked (Tue Sep 01 2026 at 06:00 pm at Des Moines Civic Center), Street Party Tailgate: Iowa v Iowa State | Big Grove Des Moines (Sat Sep 12 2026 at 04:30 pm at Big Grove Brewery & Taproom), Blues Traveler with Gin Blossoms at Water Works Park (Thu Sep 10 2026 at 06:00 pm at Water Works Park), GalaxyCon Des Moines - Friday (Thu Sep 10 2026 at 06:00 pm at Hy-Vee Hall at Iowa Events Center), Touchdown Tailgate (Sat Sep 12 2026 at 03:00 pm at Cowles Commons).
- **Q**: What are the top free Parties events in Des Moines?
  - **A:** Street Party Tailgate: Iowa v Iowa State | Big Grove Des Moines (Sat Sep 12 2026 at 04:30 pm at Big Grove Brewery & Taproom), Iowa v. NIU Watch Party | Big Grove Des Moines (Sat Sep 05 2026 at 03:00 pm at Big Grove Brewery & Taproom), Iowa v. Northern Iowa Watch Party | Big Grove Des Moines (Sat Sep 19 2026 at 03:00 pm at Big Grove Brewery & Taproom).
- **Q**: What Parties events are happening in Des Moines today August 30, 2026?
  - **A:** Des Moines Wedding Show - August 30th, 2026 (Sun Aug 30 2026 at 11:00 am at Scottish Rite Consistory - Event Venue).
- **Q**: What Parties events are happening in Des Moines this weekend August 28–30, 2026?
  - **A:** Des Moines Wedding Show - August 30th, 2026 (Sun Aug 30 2026 at 11:00 am at Scottish Rite Consistory - Event Venue).
- **Q**: What Parties events are happening in Des Moines in August 2026?
  - **A:** Des Moines Wedding Show - August 30th, 2026 (Sun Aug 30 2026 at 11:00 am at Scottish Rite Consistory - Event Venue).
- **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 Des Moines Civic Center, Big Grove Brewery & Taproom, Water Works Park.
- **Q**: Who are the top organizers for Parties events in Des Moines?
  - **A:** Popular organizers hosting Parties events in Des Moines include Ticket Network Events, Big Grove Des Moines, Vivid Events.
- **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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