DES MOINES CIVIC CENTER

The Des Moines Civic Center opened its doors in June of 1979. Since then, the venue has built a reputation as one of the nation’s leading theaters to experience a touring Broadway performance, concert or other special presentation. The Civic Center is also the performance home of the Des Moines Symphony.

The Des Moines Civic Center features a 76-foot wide by 28-foot high proscenium stage, which is the focal point for a fan-shaped continental seating area that accommodates an audience of 2,744.

TOURS
The Des Moines Civic Center will not be conducting in-person tours at this time. To inquire about tour date availability, send us an email at info@desmoinesperformingarts.org.

 

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Des Moines Civic Center
221 Walnut St.
Des Moines, IA 50309
(515) 246-2300
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Ticket Office Hours:
Monday - Friday 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Capacity:  2,744

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You Make the Difference

Each year, the Applause Series delivers 60 performances for students from preschool to high school.

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You Make The Difference

“Integrating the arts allows me to bring joy and enthusiasm into my teaching. I see such a difference in my students when we have arts integration in our lesson.”
- Dawn, fifth-grade teacher at Cattell Elementary School, Des Moines

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Upcoming Events at the Des Moines Civic Center

BEETLEJUICE

October 3 - 8, 2023 Get Tickets
Bluey's Big Play

Bluey's Big Play

October 10 - 11, 2023 Get Tickets

Direct from Sweden: The Music of ABBA

October 14, 2023 Get Tickets

DM Symphony - DISCOVER SCHEHERAZADE

October 21 - 22, 2023 Get Tickets

DIRTY DANCING IN CONCERT

October 25, 2023 Get Tickets

Spider-Man: Into The Spider-Verse Live in Concert

October 28, 2023 Get Tickets
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