# Dance Events | List Of All Upcoming Dance Events In West Des Moines - **Subtitle**: Explore all upcoming dance events in West Des Moines, find information & tickets for upcoming dance events happening in West Des Moines. - **Category**: ## About Explore all upcoming dance events in West Des Moines, find information & tickets for upcoming dance events happening in West Des Moines. ## Events in West Des Moines - **Event Name**: Big Thief in West Des Moines - **Description**: 🎶 Don't Miss Big Thief Live in West Des Moines on Monday, August 17, 2026! 🎶 Are you ready to experience Big Thief like never before? With chart-topping hits like Velvet Ring - 2023 Remaster, Vampire Empire and Simulation Sw - **Date**: Mon Aug 17 2026 at 07:00 pm – Mon Aug 17 2026 at 09:00 pm (-05:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/west-des-moines/big-thief-in-west-des-moines/3300029961230701 - **Venue**: Val Air Ballroom - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czQvYmFubmVycy8wODA0NjI1MC0zYTkxLTExZjEtOGUzNC0wM2EzZDI0ZTI0NzYtcmltZy13MTIwMC1oNjc1LWRjMDMwNTA2LWdtaXIud2VicD92PTE3NzY0NTMwMDA.avif - **Categories**: art, live-music - **Event Name**: The Story So Far, The Starting Line, Ultra Q in West Des Moines - **Description**: 🎶 Don't Miss The Starting Line Live in West Des Moines on Saturday, October 31, 2026! 🎶 Are you ready to experience The Starting Line like never before? With chart-topping hits like The Best Of Me, Island and Bedroom Talk - **Date**: Sat Oct 31 2026 at 07:30 pm – Sat Oct 31 2026 at 09:30 pm (-05:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/west-des-moines/the-story-so-far-the-starting-line-ultra-q-in-west-des-moines/3300030143081123 - **Venue**: Val Air Ballroom - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czgvYmFubmVycy9hMTI0MWNlMC01YTA5LTExZjEtYWYwNS0yM2UzNTIwNWMxZTgtcmltZy13MTIwMC1oNjc1LWRjZTdlYmYyLWdtaXIud2VicD92PTE3Nzk5MTMyODM.avif - **Categories**: art, live-music - **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 - **Date**: Tue Sep 08 2026 at 06:35 pm – Tue Sep 08 2026 at 08:35 pm (-05:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/west-des-moines/black-veil-brides-caskets-in-west-des-moines/3300030135119804 - **Venue**: Val Air Ballroom - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czIvYmFubmVycy8wYWZjYWFiMC01OTUxLTExZjEtYWRhZi04MTFlMDRiNzcyM2ItcmltZy13MTIwMC1oNjc1LWRjMTQwMzA0LWdtaXIud2VicD92PTE3Nzk4MzQwMDQ.avif - **Categories**: art, live-music - **Event Name**: Minus the Bear in West Des Moines - **Description**: 🎶 Get Ready for Minus the Bear Live at Val Air Ballroom on Saturday, September 12, 2026! 🎶 This is not just a concert—it's a moment you'll talk about for years. Minus the Bear is set to light up Val Air Ballroom wit - **Date**: Sat Sep 12 2026 at 07:30 pm – Sat Sep 12 2026 at 09:30 pm (-05:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/west-des-moines/minus-the-bear-in-west-des-moines/3300030311056448 - **Venue**: Val Air Ballroom - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czUvYmFubmVycy8wZGYwYzM5MC03MTllLTExZjEtYWU5Ny0xOTNmMWNmZTIyOGItcmltZy13MTIwMC1oNjc1LWRjZTZlNjAxLWdtaXIud2VicD92PTE3ODI1MDU5MDg.avif - **Categories**: entertainment, concerts, music, parties - **Event Name**: Des Moines Water Lantern Festival by Light The Night - **Description**: Experience the enchantment of a magical evening at our Water Lantern Festival! Join us as we gather by the water’s edge to celebrate love, hope, and dreams, all illuminated by the gentle glow of floating lanterns. As the sun begins to set, you’ll be capt - **Date**: Sat Aug 08 2026 at 06:30 pm – Sat Aug 08 2026 at 10:30 pm (-05:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/west-des-moines/des-moines-water-lantern-festival-by-light-the-night/200030084158748 - **Venue**: Des, Moines, Iowa - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czIvYmFubmVycy8zNGJiNjk0MjBlMjZkMGQ0OGIxYjg0ODk4NmYwZWIwYjcyOWIwZWUzMTg5N2Q3NzUzM2E0MzllYWI1NmQ2MGU0LXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDY4My1kYzA1MDUwNS1nbWlyP3Y9MTc4NDYzNzQ0MQ.avif - **Categories**: festivals, mid-autumn-festivals - **Event Name**: Des Moines Color Run By Color Craze - **Description**: Welcome to Color Craze, one of the most vibrant experiences in the ColorVerse! This isn’t just a run, it’s a full-blown festival where color, music, and celebration collide. From the moment you arrive, you’ll be part of a living, breathing rainbow, surrou - **Date**: Sat Sep 12 2026 at 12:00 pm – Sat Sep 12 2026 at 05:00 pm (-05:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/west-des-moines/des-moines-color-run-by-color-craze/200029865795325 - **Venue**: Des, Moines, Iowa - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czYvYmFubmVycy83NjIwNzBkODgyZDBlM2I4OWQxZjg1OTdmNTRkZTZkYzdhM2FlMGY0NmI3NDI0ODM1ZDZiNjQxN2NkYmMyMzU4LXJpbWctdzk0MC1oNzg4LWRjNWY3NmE4LWdtaXI_dj0xNzg0MzkwMTE3.avif - **Categories**: festivals, music-festivals - **Event Name**: Iowa State Fair Camp 2026 - **Description**: ✨ One of our FAVORITE summer traditions! AT&Co dancers will learn a brand new hip hop routine and perform together at the Iowa State Fair. Dancers will also be part of the Iowa State Fair parade — a fun opportunity to perform and celebrate dance wit - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 21 - **Date**: Wed Aug 05 2026 at 04:30 pm (-05:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/west-des-moines/iowa-state-fair-camp-2026/200030084160051 - **Venue**: 1001 Office Park Road Suite 300, West Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50265 - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czUvYmFubmVycy9jOTU5MzgxZTlkMjlhY2Y1ZTEwMGExZjJjNjZkMWIxMjY2ZDA0NDg1MzZkZjIyNWRjYWU5ODRiZTMxMTRkOTZjLXJpbWctdzcxNC1oODcyLWRjZWVlZGVjLWdtaXI_dj0xNzg0NDIzODI3.avif - **Categories**: dance, entertainment, funfairs, parades - **Event Name**: Live Band & Swing Dance - **Description**: Join us for a night of swing dancing at the Valley Junction Activity Center in West Des Moines! Swing dance is a fun, social partner dance set to upbeat jazz and big band music, no experience needed, just come ready to move and have a good time. We’ll k - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 27 - **Date**: Fri Oct 09 2026 at 07:15 pm – Fri Oct 09 2026 at 10:30 pm (-05:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/west-des-moines/live-band-and-swing-dance/200030159791034 - **Venue**: Valley Juntion Activities Center - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czEwL2Jhbm5lcnMvYTk5ZmM4ZDQxYTg1NzdlOWU5OGQwMTg4NzM5MjA2MWQ5Y2UwZmI5ZDlkZjMwZDliN2FjOGE1MTE0MGZhZGRmNi1yaW1nLXcxMjAwLWg0NDctZGMwNDNiNDAtZ21pcj92PTE3ODQ0NDQ1Mjc.avif - **Categories**: music, entertainment, live-music, workshops - **Event Name**: 2026-2027 Open House (West Des Moines) - **Description**: Join us on Friday, August 7th from 5:30-7p for Premiere Dance Project’s 2026-27 Season Open House (WDM LOCATION) We are excited to welcome new + returning families as we kick off another amazing dance season. This event is open to the public + a great o - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 10 - **Date**: Fri Aug 07 2026 at 05:30 pm – Fri Aug 07 2026 at 07:00 pm (-05:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/west-des-moines/2026-2027-open-house-west-des-moines/200030313787248 - **Venue**: 160 Jordan Creek Pkwy, West Des Moines, IA 50266-8480, United States - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czgvYmFubmVycy9hYzYzNGJmNTlkODI4YWFmNzI3MWZkMzE2MTBiOWYzNDQ2NmZjY2YyNDhiYzkyYmRjNDU2ZTNhY2YxZWUyYzViLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDY3NS1kY2ZmZmZmZi1nbWlyP3Y9MTc4NDYzNzQ1OQ.avif - **Categories**: workshops - **Event Name**: Swing Dance in West Des Moines - **Description**: Join us for a night of swing dancing at the Valley Junction Activity Center in West Des Moines! Swing dance is a fun, social partner dance set to upbeat jazz and big band music, no experience needed, just come ready to move and have a good time. We’ll k - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 23 - **Date**: Fri Sep 04 2026 at 07:15 pm – Fri Sep 04 2026 at 10:00 pm (-05:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/west-des-moines/swing-dance-in-west-des-moines/200030200929214 - **Venue**: Valley Juntion Activities Center - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czYvYmFubmVycy84NjMwNDhjOGNiZGY0MDNmMGZlZmRmZmZhYWZmMjk1ZjE4YjRjY2FhMjc4OWI1YThmZTRiNWQzODE4YzQ0ZTYxLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDQ0Ny1kYzA0M2I0MC1nbWlyP3Y9MTc4NDQ4NTQ2MQ.avif - **Categories**: music, entertainment, workshops - **Event Name**: Holiday Swing Dance - **Description**: Join us for a night of swing dancing at the Valley Junction Activity Center in West Des Moines! Swing dance is a fun, social partner dance set to upbeat jazz and big band music, no experience needed, just come ready to move and have a good time. We’ll k - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 8 - **Date**: Fri Dec 11 2026 at 07:15 pm – Fri Dec 11 2026 at 10:00 pm (-06:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/west-des-moines/holiday-swing-dance/200030280355415 - **Venue**: Valley Juntion Activities Center - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czQvYmFubmVycy83ZTJiZTlkODc4ZGIzNTk5MDc2NjEwNmVhMGNkZmFlNTUzODdmNTJkYmY0YzJhYTFkNjFiZjkwY2I4YWFkNzgzLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDQ0Ny1kYzA0M2I0MC1nbWlyP3Y9MTc4NDQ5NDc1NQ.avif - **Categories**: Music, Entertainment, Workshops - **Event Name**: Des Moines Darkverse Color Run - **Description**: The Dark Verse is a goth-themed color run event featuring deep, dramatic color powder instead of the usual neon brights. Expect a bold, unique experience where everyone gets to show off their dark aesthetic and have fun together. At The Dark Verse, you’l - **Date**: Sat Sep 26 2026 at 06:00 pm – Sat Sep 26 2026 at 11:00 pm (-05:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/west-des-moines/des-moines-darkverse-color-run/200030325489618 - **Venue**: Des, Moines, Iowa - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czEwL2Jhbm5lcnMvZTRiMTg2ZmVmNDI0MWQwYzUxODNjMDc2YTAxZWJkZWMxM2ViODMxOWQ0MWQwMTEzMzI2YWNhZjlhY2JiY2JlMS1yaW1nLXcxMjAwLWg4MDAtZGMwNDAyMTAtZ21pcj92PTE3ODQ5NzM0Njg.avif - **Categories**: performances, Art, Theatre, Entertainment - **Event Name**: Free Tippi Toes Dance Class! - **Description**: Free dance class with Tippi Toes for ages 2-6 every second Friday of each month. Come dance with us! - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 6 - **Date**: Fri Aug 14 2026 (-05:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/west-des-moines/free-tippi-toes-dance-class/200030084174735 - **Venue**: Valley Community Center - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czEvYmFubmVycy8yM2IxZjY3MTk0YTlhYWRmNTc0MWExMmRhMjU1ZmZjMWYyNzI5NTViNzIyMWI1NjJkNTk2NzNjYzg3NGQzZTI5LXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDYwMC1kY2JjZTVlYi1nbWlyP3Y9MTc4MzQ3OTM1Ng.avif - **Categories**: workshops - **Event Name**: Fall Swing Dance - **Description**: Join us for a night of swing dancing at the Valley Junction Activity Center in West Des Moines! Swing dance is a fun, social partner dance set to upbeat jazz and big band music, no experience needed, just come ready to move and have a good time. We’ll k - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 8 - **Date**: Fri Nov 13 2026 at 07:15 pm – Fri Nov 13 2026 at 10:00 pm (-06:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/west-des-moines/fall-swing-dance/200030291968228 - **Venue**: Valley Juntion Activities Center - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czYvYmFubmVycy84NTIwN2JiMmNkNDRlYzhiNjJiMzU1MGY4MGY5NDQ3MDQwZDY5ZGMyNzIzYmI3YmU2MGEyMGIxNzFiYTUxZDBhLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDQ0Ny1kYzA1M2E0Mi1nbWlyP3Y9MTc4NDUyNjg2OQ.avif - **Categories**: music, entertainment, workshops - **Event Name**: Schoolhouse Storytime: Makers, Messes & Masterpieces! - **Description**: Today we are going to read about “makers” who use their imagination to create masterpieces! We’ll dance with scarves, learn about something in our mystery bag, and make our own masterpieces! - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 6 - **Date**: Tue Aug 11 2026 at 10:30 am – Tue Aug 11 2026 at 11:30 am (-05:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/west-des-moines/schoolhouse-storytime-makers-messes-and-masterpieces/200030084163201 - **Venue**: 4001 Fuller Rd, West Des Moines, IA 50265, United States - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czcvYmFubmVycy82NTgzYWFjZjYxZWJmYTZkYmQxMDg3YzNjODFlZTI5ZjExMDBjYmYwZmY4OWJiNTMzZDVkYjBiNTFlYzVjZDU5LXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDY3NS1kY2YxZjBlZC1nbWlyP3Y9MTc4NDUwNjg4Nw.avif ## Trending Events in West Des Moines - **Event Name**: West Des Moines Scavenger Hunt For Couples - SHOW LOVE (Date Night!!) - **Description**: CITY LOVE SCAVENGER HUNT Date For Couples (Self-Guided) Enjoy your city scavenger hunt with fun digital activities along the way!About this Eventhttps://youtu.be/-2gjHn9I0_cCITY LOVE SCAVENGER HUNT FOR COUPLES - **Venue**: Recommended scavenger starting point or other city spot of your choice! (YOU MUST USE PDF TICKETS EMAILED FOR EVENT- NO MOBILE APP OR QR CODES ACCEPTED) - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/846ba06d99c10762390a2f8796f3f78cc0b306edfe2f624a15ec809267eb2dea-rimg-w1200-h660-dc171816-gmir.jpg?v=1759892782 - **Event Name**: Band of Horses and Dinosaur Jr at Val Air Ballroom - **Venue**: Val Air Ballroom - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/998773e0-797d-11f1-986f-cf71295b98b4-rimg-w1200-h1200-dcffffff-gmir.jpg?v=1783371578 - **Event Name**: Big Thief - **Venue**: Val Air Ballroom - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/bf6cc220-8708-11f1-9a9e-39ca0151cd66-rimg-w1080-h1080-dc8f8c77-gmir.jpg?v=1784860706 - **Event Name**: Band of Horses & Dinosaur Jr. - **Venue**: Val Air Ballroom - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/dec42e10-86fe-11f1-8897-d1c887d26697-rimg-w1080-h1350-dc010310-gmir.jpg?v=1784856464 - **Event Name**: Mastodon with Defheaven and Alcest - **Description**: 📍 Venue: Val Air Ballroom 🏠 Address: 301 Ashworth Road, West Des Moines, IA 50265 🌆 City: West Des Moines 📍 Location: 41.5852, -93.7064🌟 Be part of history at Mastodon with Defheaven and Alcest, an extraordinary gathering that will capti - **Venue**: Val Air Ballroom - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/f12a3ff0-86d5-11f1-9a9e-39ca0151cd66-rimg-w1200-h675-dc020504-gmir.jpg?v=1784838885 - **Event Name**: Taking Back Sunday with Thrice and Saves The Day at Val Air Ballroom - **Description**: Presented by First Fleet Concerts Taking Back Sunday with Thrice and Saves The Day Doors: 6:00 PM Show: 7:00 PM All Ages Tickets on sale Friday, May 1st at 10:00 AM online at axs.com - **Venue**: Val Air Ballroom - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/bee8e4a9c7f72e5223df36dacc12f1aaeee18437fb8b9c125bfb986e99239fcb-rimg-w1200-h628-dc18252b-gmir?v=1784808012 - **Event Name**: Los Ángeles Azules en West Des Moines - **Description**: Don't miss Los Ángeles Azules en West Des Moines happening at Val Air Ballroom, West Des Moines, IA, United States on 2026-08-21T21:00:00-06:00. A great evening with good music and a laid-back atmosphere awaits you. Invite your friends for a night out! - **Venue**: Val Air Ballroom - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/0af020b0-66bc-11f1-ba52-bfd8536ace95-rimg-w1200-h344-dc1ebdda-gmir.jpg?v=1781309325 - **Event Name**: WWE: RAW - **Description**: WWE: RAW Venue: Casey's Center Des Moines, IA Date: 03 Aug, 2026 - 06:30 PM - **Venue**: Des Moines, IA - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/a03590137b685178ea373691714d986bd963e4e62c203491425bf0ab1c0f5712-rimg-w1024-h576-dc050405-gmir?v=1784747804 - **Event Name**: Taking Back Sunday Thrice & Saves The Day - **Venue**: Val Air Ballroom - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/27a80180-5b4c-11f1-b755-ad545dd129c5-rimg-w868-h1024-dc026a89-gmir.jpg?v=1780051806 ## FAQs - **Q**: What are the top events in West Des Moines? - **A:** Big Thief in West Des Moines (Mon Aug 17 2026 at 07:00 pm at Val Air Ballroom), The Story So Far, The Starting Line, Ultra Q in West Des Moines (Sat Oct 31 2026 at 07:30 pm at Val Air Ballroom), Black Veil Brides, Caskets in West Des Moines (Tue Sep 08 2026 at 06:35 pm at Val Air Ballroom), Minus the Bear in West Des Moines (Sat Sep 12 2026 at 07:30 pm at Val Air Ballroom), Des Moines Water Lantern Festival by Light The Night (Sat Aug 08 2026 at 06:30 pm at Des, Moines, Iowa). - **Q**: How can I find events in West Des Moines? - **A:** You can discover upcoming 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 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 events in West Des Moines? - **A:** Some popular venues hosting events in West Des Moines include Val Air Ballroom, Des, Moines, Iowa, 1001 Office Park Road Suite 300, West Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50265. - **Q**: Who are the top organizers for events in West Des Moines? - **A:** Popular organizers hosting events in West Des Moines include Concert Tracker, Melody Mapper, Luna Ticketing. - **Q**: Are there any online events available? - **A:** Yes, many events are available online. 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