Des Moines Civic Center

  • 20 upcoming events
  • 221 Walnut Street, Des Moines, Iowa 50309
  • Opened 1979

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20 upcoming events

The NutcrackerDec 11, 2026 · In 55 daysfrom $73.20The NutcrackerDec 12, 2026 · In 56 daysfrom $64.80Tom SeguraJan 15, 2027from $92.90The Phantom of the OperaMar 3, 2027from $115.18The Phantom of the OperaMar 4, 2027from $132.00The Phantom of the OperaMar 5, 2027from $133.62The Phantom of the OperaMar 6, 2027from $113.96The Phantom of the OperaMar 7, 2027from $109.12The Phantom of the OperaMar 9, 2027from $115.18The Phantom of the OperaMar 10, 2027from $119.94The Phantom of the OperaMar 11, 2027from $95.26The Phantom of the OperaMar 12, 2027from $113.96The Phantom of the OperaMar 13, 2027from $140.40The Phantom of the OperaMar 14, 2027from $96.50

Getting there

Around Des Moines Civic Center:

  • No train, subway or light-rail station within 1 mile — most people drive, take a rideshare or a bus.
  • 17 bus stops within 0.3 miles
  • 169 public parking lots and garages within 0.6 miles, at least 1,243 spaces
  • Hotels nearby: Renaissance Des Moines Savery Hotel (750 ft), Residence Inn Des Moines Downtown (0.2 mi), Surety Hotel (0.2 mi)

Directions in Google Maps · View on OpenStreetMap

Straight-line distances from the venue. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors.

Good to know

What's on at Des Moines Civic Center this week?
Nothing in the next 7 days. The next event is The Nutcracker (Fri, Dec 11).
Is Des Moines Civic Center indoors?
Yes. Des Moines Civic Center is an indoor venue, so the weather only matters for getting there and back.
How do I get to Des Moines Civic Center by public transit?
There is no train, subway or light-rail station within 1 mile of Des Moines Civic Center, but there are 17 bus stops within 0.3 miles.
Is there parking near Des Moines Civic Center?
Yes. OpenStreetMap shows 169 public parking lots and garages within 0.6 miles, with at least 1,243 mapped spaces. Event-day prices are usually higher, and many lots can be booked ahead.