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Feb. 24 - March 1, 2026

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The Best of Steve Martin & Martin Short is heading to the Des Moines Civic Center Sunday, Oct. 11 at 7 p.m.! Don't miss a show that redefines the form in unexpected and profound ways, from two of the funniest, most influential and acclaimed talents of the past century. 

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Boxing Banjo

Wednesday, March 11 · 7 p.m. Temple Theater
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Brit Floyd: The Moon, The Wall and Beyond

Monday, June 1, 2026 • 7:30 p.m. Des Moines Civic Center

THE BEST OF STEVE MARTIN & MARTIN SHORT

With Special Guests Jeff Babko and The Steep Canyon Rangers
Sunday, Oct. 11, 2026 • 7 p.m. Des Moines Civic Center

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Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows™ - Part 1 in Concert

WITH THE DES MOINES SYMPHONY
February 20-21, 2026 Des Moines Civic Center

The Outsiders

Willis Broadway Series
Feb. 24 - March 1, 2026 Des Moines Civic Center

Carver Jones

Made in the Midwest
Saturday, Feb. 28, 2026 · 7 p.m. Temple Theater

On a Winter's Night

Live at the Temple
Sunday, March 1, 2026 - 7 p.m. Temple Theater

Billy Goats Gruff and Other Tales

Wellmark Family Series
Friday, March 6, 2026 • 6 p.m. Des Moines Civic Center
Impro Theatre:

The Twilight Zone Unscripted

Temple Comedy Series
March 17-22, 2026 Temple Theater
Upcoming Willis Broadway Series Productions Experience an unforgettable season of highly anticipated Broadway national tours including a few returning fan-favorites.
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The Outsiders

Willis Broadway Series
Feb. 24 - March 1, 2026 Des Moines Civic Center

Meredith Willson’s The Music Man

Willis Broadway Series
March 20-22, 2026 Des Moines Civic Center
With The Des Moines Symphony

The Wizard of Oz in Concert

Willis Broadway Series
Saturday, March 28, 2026 • 3:30 PM Des Moines Civic Center

Suffs

Willis Broadway Series
Apr. 28 - May 3, 2026 Des Moines Civic Center

Wicked

Willis Broadway Series
Sept. 2-20, 2026 Des Moines Civic Center

The Applause Series

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DMPA’s Applause Series brings world-class performing artists and diverse art forms to its stages for school audiences at special field trip performances.  Each year more than 50,000 students enjoy the Applause Series with tickets that cost students $1. The program is supported by generous DMPA donors who provide $7 in subsidy for each ticket.

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Des Moines Performing Arts operates four venues in downtown Des Moines – The Des Moines Civic Center, Stoner Theater, Temple Theater and Cowles Commons.
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DMPA continues to serve as one of Iowa’s premier non-profit arts organizations. It is a major economic driver with the Willis Broadway Series alone delivering an estimated $30 million in economic impact annually.

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Kimberly Akimbo – Press Highlights

Kimberly Akimbo – Press Highlights

The Tony Award®–winning musical Kimberly Akimbo has arrived at the Des Moines Civic Center — and Iowa native Ann Morrison, who stars as Kimberly, spent the morning making the media rounds. From radio to live TV, Ann shared what it means to bring this heartfelt, hilarious story home to Iowa.

February 6, 2026
A Kimberly Akimbo Great Adventure Around Des Moines
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A Kimberly Akimbo Great Adventure Around Des Moines

To celebrate Kimberly Akimbo in Des Moines, we took Max Santopietro (Aaron) and Gabby Beredo (Delia) on a Great Adventure through the city! It was part sightseeing tour, part photo shoot, and all about soaking up the places that make Des Moines special!

February 4, 2026
Chloe from 107.5 KISS FM Sees The Outsiders

Chloe from 107.5 KISS FM Sees The Outsiders

Ahead of The Outsiders’ upcoming Des Moines engagement, we sent Chloe from 107.5 KISS FM on a road trip to Omaha to catch the show early — and based on her reaction, this is one you won’t want to miss when it arrives at the Des Moines Civic Center in late February.

February 3, 2026
Made in the Midwest Artists Shine on the International Blues Stage

Made in the Midwest Artists Shine on the International Blues Stage

Several Made in the Midwest artists recently traveled to Memphis, Tennessee, to compete in the International Blues Challenge, a four-day global competition hosted by The Blues Foundation — and they returned with major honors.

February 2, 2026
Applauding 30 Years of DMPA’s Applause Series
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Applauding 30 Years of DMPA’s Applause Series

The 2025-26 season marks the 30th anniversary of DMPA’s Applause Series, which engages over 35,000 students from pre-K through high school annually.

February 2, 2026
Life on the Move: Community Connections Before the Show

Life on the Move: Community Connections Before the Show

Life on the Move isn’t just about the journeys animals make across the planet — it’s also about movement, resilience and connection here at home. Before the presentation begins, audiences are invited to arrive a little early to engage with community partners whose work closely reflects the themes explored onstage.

February 2, 2026
Iowa High School Musical Theater Awards

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Each year, thousands of students statewide benefit from the Iowa High School Musical Theater Awards , receiving professional feedback to enhance their skills. The program culminates in a showcase on the Civic Center stage, where hundreds of students perform under the guidance of Broadway professionals.

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