Just Announced at DMPA: Concerts, Comedy, and Can’t-Miss Events Coming Your Way!
April 24, 2025We’re turning up the volume—and the variety—for the newly announced lineup at Des Moines Performing Arts! From iconic love ballads and killer comedy to candlelit nostalgia and high-energy dance, there’s something for everyone. Here’s your guide to what’s new:
Twilight in Concert
October 30, 2025 | 7:00 PM | Des Moines Civic Center
Experience the Twilight saga like never before! Watch the original film with a full-size cinema screen while a 12-piece live band performs the sweeping score on stage—all surrounded by a glowing candlelit atmosphere. A must for fans of the legendary love triangle.
Heart: Royal Flush Tour 2025
August 23, 2025 | Des Moines Civic Center
Rock icons Heart are bringing their powerhouse hits to Des Moines for one night only. From “Crazy on You” to “Alone,” this show promises high-octane vocals, killer guitar riffs, and a whole lot of heart. Tickets are on sale now—don’t wait!
Air Supply – 50th Anniversary Celebration
Sunday, July 20, 2025 | 7:30 PM | Des Moines Civic Center
Presented by 93.3 KIOA
Celebrate 50 years of Air Supply and their timeless catalog of soft rock classics. From “Lost in Love” to “Even the Nights Are Better,” this special anniversary tour is a night of love songs, nostalgia, and sing-along moments.
Killers of Kill Tony
Saturday, June 28, 2025 | 7:00 PM | Des Moines Civic Center
Get ready for unfiltered comedy from the funniest minds behind the hit podcast Kill Tony. With a rotating cast of sharp-tongued stand-ups, this show is unpredictable, hilarious, and totally one-of-a-kind. Comedy fans—this one's for you.
Free Outdoor Family Events
May–August 2025 | Cowles Commons + Parks Across DSM
Our Free Outdoor Family Events are back! From the light-and-sound playground Optik to circus performers, jazz fusion, and hands-on fun, this series is all about making the arts easy, free, and fun for everyone. See the full summer schedule at DMPA.org.
2025–26 Dance Series
BODYTRAFFIC
Monday, November 3, 2025 | 7:00 PM
Known for its fearless versatility and emotional power, BODYTRAFFIC brings together genres like ballet, Afro-Cuban, and hip-hop in a sleek and contemporary style. This LA-based company redefines what modern dance can be—passionate, powerful, and profoundly human.
Complexions Contemporary Ballet
Wednesday, March 25, 2026 | 7:00 PM
Founded by dance legends Dwight Rhoden and Desmond Richardson, Complexions fuses ballet with contemporary forms in a way that’s groundbreaking and electric. With a diverse ensemble and genre-defying choreography, this is dance with no boundaries.
Tickets for our newly announced shows are available now! Plan your next night out—before the best seats are gone!