Des Moines Civic Center
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  • Find tickets to John Mellencamp on Friday April 5 at 8:00 pm at Des Moines Civic Center in Des Moines, IA
  • Find tickets to What Do You Do With an Idea - Des Moines on Saturday April 20 at 11:00 am at Des Moines Civic Center in Des Moines, IA
  • Find tickets to Shen Yun - Des Moines on Sunday April 21 at 2:00 pm at Des Moines Civic Center in Des Moines, IA
  • Find tickets to Shen Yun - Des Moines on Sunday April 21 at 7:00 pm at Des Moines Civic Center in Des Moines, IA
  • Find tickets to Joe Satriani with Steve Vai on Thursday April 25 at 7:30 pm at Des Moines Civic Center in Des Moines, IA
  • Find tickets to Renee Elise Goldsberry on Saturday April 27 at 7:30 pm at Des Moines Civic Center in Des Moines, IA
  • Find tickets to MJ - The Musical - Des Moines on Tuesday April 30 at 7:30 pm at Des Moines Civic Center in Des Moines, IA
  • Find tickets to MJ - The Musical - Des Moines on Wednesday May 1 at 7:30 pm at Des Moines Civic Center in Des Moines, IA
  • Find tickets to MJ - The Musical - Des Moines on Thursday May 2 at 7:30 pm at Des Moines Civic Center in Des Moines, IA
  • Find tickets to MJ - The Musical - Des Moines on Friday May 3 at 7:30 pm at Des Moines Civic Center in Des Moines, IA


Des Moines Civic Center is a best-in-class venue located in Des Moines, IA. Des Moines is known to be one of the best live entertainment cities in Iowa, if not all of the United States, and places like Des Moines Civic Center are a big reason why. With top-notch performances night in and night out, it is one of the best places to see live entertainment. Though there are other great venues in Des Moines, Des Moines Civic Center may be the best of the bunch.

Frequently Asked Questions About Des Moines Civic Center Events and Tickets

What events are at Des Moines Civic Center?

A variety of events take place at Des Moines Civic Center. The most common type of event that is hosted there is theater -- and the shows that take place at Des Moines Civic Center are truly special. See the full Des Moines Civic Center schedule above.

How much are tickets at Des Moines Civic Center?

Ticket prices at Des Moines Civic Center can vary, but on average, a ticket to an event there costs $115. Des Moines Civic Center concert tickets sell for an average of $147 on SeatGeek, though that is of course subject to change depending on who is performing. Theater tickets at Des Moines Civic Center tend to sell for $108, though this can fluctuate based on the day of the week of the performance.

Where is Des Moines Civic Center?

Des Moines Civic Center is located at 221 Walnut Street, Des Moines, IA 50309.

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