Events in Des Moines — November 2026 (77 Things to Do)

November 2026 in Des Moines, Iowa brings 77 live events across the city, led by music (34), art (14), community (14). 5 events are explicitly listed as free. Here's what's on.

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What's happening in Des Moines in November 2026?

There are 77 events in Des Moines, Iowa in November 2026, including Daughtry - 20 Years Unplugged Tour at Hoyt Sherman Place (7:00 PM), Diles Que No Me Maten at xBk Live (7:00 PM), 11-1 | Meet the Author – Ryan T. Pozzi at Beaverdale Books, Holiday Sips: Festive Cocktails & Mocktails at Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden. Browse the full November 2026 calendar on VenuNite.

Are there free things to do in Des Moines in November 2026?

Yes — 5 November 2026 events are explicitly listed as free in Des Moines. Confirm current entry details on the event page or organizer source.

How do I find events in Des Moines for a specific date in November 2026?

VenuNite lists every upcoming event in Des Moines, Iowa with date filters. Use the date picker on this page to narrow November 2026 down to a single day or weekend.

Events in Des Moines — November 2026

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Events in Des Moines — November 2026

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Daughtry - 20 Years Unplugged Tour

Diles Que No Me Maten

11-1 | Meet the Author – Ryan T. Pozzi

Holiday Sips: Festive Cocktails & Mocktails

Hot Freaks w/ Thesaurus Rex

Yoga in the Garden

Pigeons Playing Ping Pong w/ Dizgo

Olivier Latry

Journey to Homeownership Class(Residents of Polk and Linn Counties in Iowa)

Agriculture w/ Pure Hex

John Ford Coley

11-05 | Meet the Author – Christopher Vondracek

The Queers

Justin Willman: One For The Ages Tour

John Ford Coley

2026 BCI Annual Meeting

BCI Annual Meeting Exhibitor – 2026

Pie & Paint

90's Women of Country

Big Momma's Man Candy Show Table Reservation - 8pm

Veteran's Free Visit Day

Gary Owen: No Hard Feelings Tour

90's Women of Country

Micky Dolenz - 60 YEARS OF THE MONKEES

Amythyst Kiah w/ Buffalo Nichols

Art Workshop: German Expressionism and Film Noir Poster Design

11-09 | Meet the Author – Stephanie Caffrey

Fall Wreaths

Sqwerv

Everclear - Lucky 7 Tour

Building Futures

Restorative Yoga in the Garden

11/11 | Meet the Author – Lori Erickson

Scott Bradlee's Postmodern Jukebox - The Future Is Vintage World Tour

Queen of the Night! Remembering Whitney

2026 Sages Over 70

Elevate: Building a Successful Expansion Strategy (In Person)

11-13 | Meet the Author – A. Rose

Queen of the Night! Remembering Whitney

Champagne & Chocolate 26

Larry Fleet

Weary Ramblers

Derrick Stroup: Running Hot Tour

Early Bird Special drag show - 8pm Table Reservation

Iowa Reptile Show

Art Workshop: Ink Wash and Sumi-E Illustration

A Motown Christmas

11-16 | Scott Samuelson

Sip & Stroll Behind-the-Scenes Dome for the Holidays

Holiday Cactus

Andy Grammer - Greater Than Pt. II: A One Man Show

11-18 | Meet the Author – Christina Edgar Olds

Seasonal Simmer Pot

A Killer's Confession w/ Dizasterpiece

Creative Aging: Studio Series (Ages 55+)

Third Day w/ Chris Tomlin

Stayin' Alive: One Night of the Bee Gees

Run Run Rudolph - Shaun Johnson Christmas

11-20 | Meet the Author – Laura Rowley

Big Momma's Man Candy Show Table Reservation - 8pm

Daughtry - 20 Years Unplugged Tour

Daughtry - 20 Years Unplugged Tour

Diles Que No Me Maten

Diles Que No Me Maten

11-1 | Meet the Author – Ryan T. Pozzi

11-1 | Meet the Author – Ryan T. Pozzi

Holiday Sips: Festive Cocktails & Mocktails

Holiday Sips: Festive Cocktails & Mocktails

Hot Freaks w/ Thesaurus Rex

Hot Freaks w/ Thesaurus Rex

Yoga in the Garden

Yoga in the Garden

Pigeons Playing Ping Pong w/ Dizgo