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The Impractical Jokers'

Sal Vulcano

Everything's Fine Tour
Saturday, January 25, 2025 - 7 PM Des Moines Civic Center

A Night of Magic and Comedy

Saturday, January 25 2025 · 7 PM Temple Theater

Shucked

Willis Broadway Series
January 28 - February 2, 2025 Des Moines Civic Center

Judy Carmichael

Live at the Temple
Friday, January 31, 2025 - 7 PM Temple Theater

A NIGHT AT THE CIRCUS: FATAL FAIRY TALES

Saturday, February 1, 2025 · 7:30 PM Stoner Theater
Masterworks 4

Chen Conducts Rachmaninoff

Des Moines Symphony
February 8 - 9, 2025 Des Moines Civic Center

Hamilton Returns to Des Moines This June!

For two weeks only, Hamilton, the groundbreaking musical that has captivated audiences worldwide will return to Des Moines. From June 3-15, 2025, the Willis Broadway Season production will take the the Des Moines Civic Center stage! Tickets are on sale now!

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Made in the Midwest Concert Series Just Announced!

Made in the Midwest, a new Des Moines Performing Arts concert series, highlights the artistry of local musicians in the intimate Temple Theater. 

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Experience an unforgettable season of highly anticipated Broadway national tours including a few returning fan-favorites.
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Shucked

Willis Broadway Series
January 28 - February 2, 2025 Des Moines Civic Center

Life of Pi

Willis Broadway Series
February 25 - March 2, 2025 Des Moines Civic Center

Some Like It Hot

Willis Broadway Series
March 18 - 23, 2025 Des Moines Civic Center

Hadestown

Willis Broadway Series
April 11 - 13, 2025 Des Moines Civic Center

& Juliet

Willis Broadway Series
May 6 - 11, 2025 Des Moines Civic Center

Hamilton

Willis Broadway Series
June 3 - 15, 2025 Des Moines Civic Center
Get ready for another season featuring an extraordinary range of musical talent and unforgettable performances at the Temple Theater.
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Judy Carmichael

Live at the Temple
Friday, January 31, 2025 - 7 PM Temple Theater

Chelsey Green & the Green Project

Live at the Temple
Thursday, April 10, 2025 - 7 PM Temple Theater

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Broadway Season Tickets

Broadway Season Tickets

Now's your chance to experience an unforgettable season of highly anticipated, Broadway national tours at the Des Moines Civic Center with Willis Broadway Series Season Tickets!
Our Series

Our Series

From Tony Award-winning blockbuster musicals to world-class dance companies or touring productions made just for your littlest theater-goers, discover why Des Moines Performing Arts has become a top Midwest destination for live entertainment!
Artistic shot of the Des Moines Civic Center Windows and lights.

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Your Visit

Get more information and helpful tips to ensure you get the most from your visit to any of DMPA's venues.
Group Tickets

Group Tickets

Whether you’re planning an outing for your bank club, professional organization, your company holiday party or just have a big family/group of friends, DMPA offers your group a wide variety of world-class entertainment and exclusive benefits that make your job easy.
The 2024-25 Temple Comedy Series is a spectacular season filled with laughter, wit, and improvisation!
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BROADWAY'S NEXT HIT MUSICAL

Temple Comedy Series
March 11 - 16, 2025 Temple Theater
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Events By Genre

The Impractical Jokers'

Sal Vulcano

Everything's Fine Tour
Saturday, January 25, 2025 - 7 PM Des Moines Civic Center

A Night of Magic and Comedy

Saturday, January 25 2025 · 7 PM Temple Theater

Shucked

Willis Broadway Series
January 28 - February 2, 2025 Des Moines Civic Center

Judy Carmichael

Live at the Temple
Friday, January 31, 2025 - 7 PM Temple Theater

A NIGHT AT THE CIRCUS: FATAL FAIRY TALES

Saturday, February 1, 2025 · 7:30 PM Stoner Theater
Masterworks 4

Chen Conducts Rachmaninoff

Des Moines Symphony
February 8 - 9, 2025 Des Moines Civic Center

Momix: Alice

Dance Series
Wednesday, February 12, 2025 - 7 PM Des Moines Civic Center
Capital City Pride Presents: Tee Franklin

Tee Franklin

Capital City Pride Speaker Series
Thursday, February 13, 2025 - 6 PM Temple Theater

Brad & Kate

Made in the Midwest
February 14, 2025 · 7 PM Temple Theater

Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince™ in Concert

WITH THE DES MOINES SYMPHONY
February 14-15, 2025 Des Moines Civic Center

The Finesse: Abraham - The Rerelease

Made in the Midwest
February 15, 2025 · 7 PM Temple Theater
A Live Horror Experience

Insidious

The Further You Fear
Sunday, February 16, 2025 - 7 PM Des Moines Civic Center

Mary Poppins Jr.

Des Moines Young Artists' Theatre
February 21 - March 2, 2025 Stoner Theater

FIESTA CON SONIA DE LOS SANTOS

Wellmark Family Series
Saturday, Feb. 22 • 11:00 AM Des Moines Civic Center

Life of Pi

Willis Broadway Series
February 25 - March 2, 2025 Des Moines Civic Center
Presented with XBK

Marcia Ball

Shine Bright
Friday, March 7 · 8 PM Temple Theater
Masterworks 5

From The New World

Des Moines Symphony
March 8 - 9, 2025 Des Moines Civic Center
Michael Yamashita: Photographer

East Meets West: In The Footsteps Of Marco Polo

Explorer Series
Tuesday, March 11, 2025 - 6:30 PM Des Moines Civic Center

BROADWAY'S NEXT HIT MUSICAL

Temple Comedy Series
March 11 - 16, 2025 Temple Theater

GRAND HORIZONS

Iowa Stage Theatre Company
March 14-23, 2025 Stoner Theater

Shen Yun

Saturday, March 15, 2025 - 2:00 PM Des Moines Civic Center

Some Like It Hot

Willis Broadway Series
March 18 - 23, 2025 Des Moines Civic Center

Jim Fielding

Capital City Pride Speaker Series
Thursday, March 20, 2025 - 6 PM Temple Theater

Matt Woods

Made in the Midwest
March 21, 2025 · 7 PM Temple Theater

THE REMEMBER BALLOONS

Wellmark Family Series
March 29, 2025 Des Moines Civic Center

NARUTO: The Symphonic Experience

Sunday, March 30, 2025 · 6 PM Des Moines Civic Center
Masterworks 6

O Fortuna - Carmina Burana

Des Moines Symphony
April 5 - 6, 2025 Des Moines Civic Center

Chelsey Green & the Green Project

Live at the Temple
Thursday, April 10, 2025 - 7 PM Temple Theater

Hadestown

Willis Broadway Series
April 11 - 13, 2025 Des Moines Civic Center

Chicago Tap Theatre

Dance Series
Thursday, April 17, 2025 - 7 PM Des Moines Civic Center

UNDERNEATH A MAGICAL MOON

Wellmark Family Series
April 19, 2025 Temple Theater

Neil deGrasse Tyson: An Astrophysicist Goes to the Movies

Wednesday, April 23, 2025 - 7:30 PM Des Moines Civic Center

Mercury Stardust

Capital City Pride Speaker Series
Thursday, April 24, 2025 - 6 PM Temple Theater

Allegra Hernandez

Made in the Midwest
April 25, 2025 · 7 PM Temple Theater
Final Symphony

Music From Final Fantasy®

Des Moines Symphony
Saturday, April 26, 2025 - 7:30 PM Des Moines Civic Center

360 AllStars

Wellmark Family Series
Sunday, April 27, 2025 • 4:00 PM Des Moines Civic Center

The Rock Orchestra by Candlelight

Wednesday, April 30, 2025 · 8 PM Des Moines Civic Center
Photographer: David McLain

The Blue Zones: Unlocking the Secrets of Longevity

Explorer Series
Thursday, May 1, 2025 - 6:30 PM Des Moines Civic Center

The Laramie Project

Des Moines Young Artists' Theatre
May 2 - 11, 2025 Stoner Theater

& Juliet

Willis Broadway Series
May 6 - 11, 2025 Des Moines Civic Center

Flamy Grant

Capital City Pride Speaker Series
Thursday, May 8, 2025 - 6 PM Temple Theater

Abbie Sawyer

Made in the Midwest
May 9, 2025 · 7 PM Temple Theater
Season Finale

Pines of Rome

Des Moines Symphony
May 17 - 18, 2025 Des Moines Civic Center

Blippi: Join the Band Tour

Monday, May 19, 2025 - 6 PM Des Moines Civic Center

Iowa High School Musical Theater Awards

Presented by EMC Insurance Companies
Thursday, May 29 · 7 PM Des Moines Civic Center

Hamilton

Willis Broadway Series
June 3 - 15, 2025 Des Moines Civic Center

TORCH SONG

Iowa Stage Theatre Company
June 6-15, 2025 Stoner Theater
Summer Camp

Musical Theater Camp

Grades 3-8 (next fall's enrollment)
Six camp sessions starting June 16 through August 1, 2025 Temple Theater
Summer Camp

Theater in a Box

Grades 1-4 (next fall's enrollment)
Two Week-long Sessions on June 16 and June 23, 2025 Des Moines Civic Center

“Weird Al” Yankovic: Bigger & Weirder 2025 Tour

With special guest Puddles Pity Party
Friday, June 27, 2025 • 8 PM Des Moines Civic Center
Summer Camp

Broadway Intensive

Grades 9-Entering college (next fall's enrollment)
Monday, July 14 - Saturday, July 19, 2025 Des Moines Civic Center
Summer Camp

Broadway Academy

Grades 6-8 (next fall's enrollment)
Monday, July 14 - Saturday, July 19, 2025 Des Moines Civic Center
Nickelodeon

The Spongebob Musical

Des Moines Young Artists' Theatre
July 25 - August 3, 2025 Stoner Theater

Parade

Willis Broadway Series
July 29 - August 3, 2025 Des Moines Civic Center

Indigo Girls and Melissa Etheridge

Wednesday, August 20, 2025 · 7:30 PM Des Moines Civic Center

BURIED CHILD

Iowa Stage Theatre Company
October 17-26, 2025 Stoner Theater

A CHRISTMAS CAROL

Iowa Stage Theatre Company
December 5-21, 2025 Stoner Theater

You make the difference

Your support for the transformative power of the performing arts creates an immediate impact in our community and enriches the lives of your friends, neighbors, and countless others.

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