# Poetry events in Des Moines, Today and Upcoming Poetry events in Des Moines - **Subtitle**: All Poetry events in Des Moines, Iowa. Here you can find more information about Upcoming events in Des Moines like parties, concerts, meets,shows, sports, club, reunion, Performance - **Category**: ## About All Poetry events in Des Moines, Iowa. Here you can find more information about Upcoming events in Des Moines like parties, concerts, meets,shows, sports, club, reunion, Performance ## Events in Des Moines - **Event Name**: Juneteenth Poetry Jam and Open Mic at xBk Live - **Description**: ✨ Embark on an extraordinary journey at Juneteenth Poetry Jam and Open Mic at xBk Live, where every moment promises to be unforgettable! 🌟 Imagine of transforming xBk Live in the heart of Des Moines, - **Date**: Fri Jun 19 2026 at 08:00 pm – Fri Jun 19 2026 at 10:00 pm (-06:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/des-moines/juneteenth-poetry-jam-and-open-mic-at-xbk-live/2400030178710825 - **Venue**: xBk Live - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czQvYmFubmVycy82NmQyYzQ3MC01ZThiLTExZjEtYjQyMy0wOTFjOGU2ZDJjYWItcmltZy13MTA4MC1oMTA4MC1kYzA2MDcwNS1nbWlyLnBuZz92PTE3ODA0MDg4MjQ.avif - **Categories**: Art, literary-art, trips-adventures, Contests - **Event Name**: June Poetry Slam - **Description**: Let's pop the top off of people's minds. Bring yourself to read some original poetry or listen to some of the best spoken word artists in the metro. We need both artists sharing their spoken art and an audience interested in listening to those artists. - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 32 - **Date**: Tue Jun 16 2026 at 07:00 pm – Tue Jun 16 2026 at 09:00 pm (-05:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/des-moines/june-poetry-slam/200030135715212 - **Venue**: Twisted Vine Brewery 112 SE 4th St, Des Moines, IA 50309 - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czUvYmFubmVycy8xNGQxOGQzZTk3NTZkYzdhMDYzMTNkYTNkYTBjZGY5MmI3NTZlMGU3MjBiY2ZjNTE2YTkyZWI0ZWI3YTZlOTIxLXJpbWctdzEwODAtaDEwODAtZGNmZWRkNjAtZ21pcj92PTE3ODEzNTM4Mzk.avif - **Categories**: art, literary-art, spoken-word, workshops, calendar - **Event Name**: Open Mic Poetry Night with Iowa poet, Kelsey Bigelow - **Description**: Do you love to write poetry? Or read poetry? If so, grab a friend and head to Beaverdale Books for a free, fun, and informal evening of open mic poetry, cosponsored by the wonderful nonprofit, Poetry Palooza. Bring an original work or select a classic son - **Date**: Fri Jul 10 2026 at 07:00 pm (-05:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/des-moines/open-mic-poetry-night-with-iowa-poet-kelsey-bigelow/200030185796218 - **Venue**: 2629 Beaver Ave Ste S1, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50310 - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czIvYmFubmVycy9lYjhhZmZlNGU0YzFkOWU0ZGE1NjkzZjk5MmRkYTVjMTM0ZDY4YTNmMjgyNTRiZDcwYWU3MzQxNDk4ZjFkZjU5LXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDY3Ni1kY2ZmYTU1MC1nbWlyP3Y9MTc4MDU0OTI3OA.avif - **Categories**: Art, literary-art, Sports, Workshops - **Event Name**: String & More (Open Mic) - **Description**: STRINGS AND MORE OPEN MIC! Next Saturday, 6/20! 💫 ✨doors/sign up at 6:00 ✨performances start at 6:30 Haven’t made it to one yet? Make this your first! ✨Come to practice performing, come push yourself to play that piece you’ve been putting off, come li - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 24 - **Date**: Sat Jun 20 2026 at 06:30 pm – Sat Jun 20 2026 at 08:00 pm (-05:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/des-moines/string-and-more-open-mic/200030128796332 - **Venue**: Mars Cafe (Mars Cafe) - **Banner**: https://dyn-image.allevents.in/generate-image?v=4&title=String+%26+More+%28Open+Mic%29&date=Sat+Jun+20+2026+at+06%3A30+pm&bg=3 - **Categories**: open-mic, performances, entertainment, spoken-word - **Event Name**: Andy Squyres in Des Moines IA July 28 at Water House Studio! - **Description**: Andy Squyres returns to Des Moines for an up close evening of acoustic songs, stories, laughter and hope.About this Event“Andy Squyres started writing songs at an early age but thankfully failed to foist any on the public - **Date**: Tue Jul 28 2026 at 07:00 pm – Tue Jul 28 2026 at 08:30 pm (-05:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/des-moines/andy-squyres-in-des-moines-ia-july-28-at-water-house-studio/100001991195889507 - **Venue**: Water House Studio - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czUvYmFubmVycy9kYTBhMjM2NmI4N2U3YTBhZjllZmY2NmIwZDhiMDhmZjRjZTU3NDY1YWMyYjU0MzE3NDgxZDA3MTJlNDlhOTRjLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDkwMC1kYzE5MTgxMC1nbWlyLmpwZz92PTE3ODA4NTM5NDM.avif - **Price**: USD 25 - **Categories**: art, literary-art - **Event Name**: Youth Spoken Word Workshop - **Description**: Come learn how to put your thoughts, feelings, and experiences into words that can have an impact on others.About this EventThis workshop is intended for youth ages 16-22 to learn storytelling, poetry, and spoken word per - **Date**: Mon Jun 22 2026 at 04:00 pm – Mon Jun 22 2026 at 06:00 pm (-05:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/des-moines/youth-spoken-word-workshop/100001990881382809 - **Venue**: Momentum Studio - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czcvYmFubmVycy81ZWQ0NDgwZjc1ZjNmNGQ3OWMzOTlhODU4NThjZjc0ODAyMmIzOTdjYTAzNmUwMzFiZGM5ZGQ5YmExNzc1YTI5LXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDgwMS1kY2YwZjFmMS1nbWlyLmpwZz92PTE3ODA2NTMwNzU.avif - **Price**: Free - **Categories**: workshops, spoken-word, art, literary-art, storytelling ## Trending Events in Des Moines - **Event Name**: Juneteenth Party! - **Description**: Let's celebrate! Freedom! Community! Culture! Willkie House 109th Birthday! Come for a night of dancing, music, drinks, food, and a GOOD TIME! Let's channel the old school parties and make this one to remember! - **Venue**: 900 17th St, Des Moines, IA 50314-1129, United States - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/f49aac0a060acc823e327b169138716091bfc79156d15e6b42a82aba6d84f857-rimg-w1024-h1535-dc040507-gmir?v=1779987800 - **Event Name**: Lil Wayne at Casey's Center - **Description**: ✨ Embark on an extraordinary journey at Lil Wayne at Casey's Center, where every moment promises to be unforgettable! 🌟 Imagine of transforming Casey's Center in the heart of Des Moines, IA - **Venue**: Casey's Center - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/e3642960-5374-11f1-9453-59ba437cdf41-rimg-w1200-h675-dc1a1716-gmir.jpg?v=1779189692 - **Event Name**: Luke Bryan - **Description**: ✨ Enter a world of endless possibilities at Luke Bryan, where every moment tells a story! 🏛️ The stunning Casey's Center in vibrant Des Moines, IA transforms into a realm of wonder on - **Venue**: Casey's Center - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/f31c88c0-fdca-11f0-97b0-bf8aa747ab8d-rimg-w1080-h1080-dcbfd9d4-gmir.jpg?v=1769770855 - **Event Name**: TLC Salt-N-Pepa & En Vogue - **Description**: 🎉 Prepare to be amazed at TLC Salt-N-Pepa & En Vogue, the most anticipated gathering of the season! 🌟 Set against the stunning backdrop of Iowa State Fair in vibrant Des Moines, IA, - **Venue**: Iowa State Fair - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/549f8170-5b8a-11f1-9d9e-e3ab3bb1a4fc-rimg-w1080-h1080-dc2c1504-gmir.jpg?v=1780078511 - **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. 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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**: 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✨ Discover the extraordinary at Luke Bryan with Drew Baldridge, Raelynn and Karley Scott Collins, where magic meets r - **Venue**: Casey's Center - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/39f68330-6528-11f1-a96a-c1330869106a-rimg-w1200-h1200-dcaabdbc-gmir.jpg?v=1781135887 - **Event Name**: Des Moines Symphony’s Yankee Doodle Pops - **Description**: Join us for the Des Moines Symphony’s 32nd annual Yankee Doodle Pops, Iowa’s largest single-day concert event! This family-friendly, patriotic concert will pay tribute to the 250th Anniversary of the Declaration of Independence with a variety of special p - **Venue**: Iowa State Capitol (1007 E Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA) - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/376a7af1cf0ccae24f2918292a4f6367b3dc02687562e94ad8a80b55d28d5ca3-rimg-w1024-h683-dcf1ecd8-gmir?v=1780647120 - **Event Name**: 2026 Iowa State Fair Admission Tickets at Iowa State Fair - **Description**: ✨ Enter a world of endless possibilities at 2026 Iowa State Fair Admission Tickets at Iowa State Fair, where every moment tells a story! 🏛️ The stunning Iowa State Fair in vibrant Des Moines, IA - **Venue**: Iowa State Fair - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/51d9b6c0-57d1-11f1-966e-412116278f5b-rimg-w1080-h1080-dc01194c-gmir.jpg?v=1779669196 - **Event Name**: Rod Stewart at Iowa State Fair - **Description**: ✨ Embark on an extraordinary journey at Rod Stewart at Iowa State Fair, where every moment promises to be unforgettable! 🌟 Imagine of transforming Iowa State Fair in the heart of Des Moines, IA - **Venue**: Iowa State Fair - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/d0421f80-647d-11f1-998e-7d6655a1b7a4-rimg-w1200-h747-dc070201-gmir.jpg?v=1781062695 ## FAQs - **Q**: What are the top events in Des Moines? - **A:** Juneteenth Poetry Jam and Open Mic at xBk Live (Fri Jun 19 2026 at 08:00 pm at xBk Live), June Poetry Slam (Tue Jun 16 2026 at 07:00 pm at Twisted Vine Brewery 112 SE 4th St, Des Moines, IA 50309), Open Mic Poetry Night with Iowa poet, Kelsey Bigelow (Fri Jul 10 2026 at 07:00 pm at 2629 Beaver Ave Ste S1, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50310), String & More (Open Mic) (Sat Jun 20 2026 at 06:30 pm at Mars Cafe (Mars Cafe)), Andy Squyres in Des Moines IA July 28 at Water House Studio! (Tue Jul 28 2026 at 07:00 pm at Water House Studio). - **Q**: What are the top free events in Des Moines? - **A:** Youth Spoken Word Workshop (Mon Jun 22 2026 at 04:00 pm at Momentum Studio). - **Q**: What events are happening in Des Moines in June 2026? - **A:** Juneteenth Poetry Jam and Open Mic at xBk Live (Fri Jun 19 2026 at 08:00 pm at xBk Live), June Poetry Slam (Tue Jun 16 2026 at 07:00 pm at Twisted Vine Brewery 112 SE 4th St, Des Moines, IA 50309), String & More (Open Mic) (Sat Jun 20 2026 at 06:30 pm at Mars Cafe (Mars Cafe)), Youth Spoken Word Workshop (Mon Jun 22 2026 at 04:00 pm at Momentum Studio). - **Q**: How can I find events in Des Moines? - **A:** You can discover upcoming 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 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 events in Des Moines? - **A:** Some popular venues hosting events in Des Moines include xBk Live, Twisted Vine Brewery 112 SE 4th St, Des Moines, IA 50309, 2629 Beaver Ave Ste S1, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50310. - **Q**: What is the price range for events in Des Moines? - **A:** Prices for events in Des Moines range from USD 25 to USD 25. Many events also offer free entry. - **Q**: Who are the top organizers for events in Des Moines? - **A:** Popular organizers hosting events in Des Moines include Vivid Events, Des Moines Poetry Slam, Beaverdale Books. - **Q**: Are there any online events available? - **A:** Yes, many events are available online. 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