January 2027 Events in Des Moines
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Things to do in Des Moines in January 2027
We list 67 events in Des Moines and the suburbs for January 2027 so far. The busiest categories are entertainment, sports and music.
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- Fri, Jan 11None
- Sat, Jan 222 events
- Sun, Jan 33None
- Mon, Jan 441 event
- Tue, Jan 551 event
- Wed, Jan 661 event
- Thu, Jan 772 events
- Fri, Jan 883 events
- Sat, Jan 994 events
- Sun, Jan 10102 events
- Mon, Jan 11111 event
- Tue, Jan 12121 event
- Wed, Jan 13131 event
- Thu, Jan 14141 event
- Fri, Jan 15155 events
- Sat, Jan 16166 events
- Sun, Jan 17173 events
- Mon, Jan 18181 event
- Tue, Jan 19191 event
- Wed, Jan 20202 events
- Thu, Jan 21212 events
- Fri, Jan 22225 events
- Sat, Jan 23237 events
- Sun, Jan 24244 events
- Mon, Jan 25252 events
- Tue, Jan 2626None
- Wed, Jan 27272 events
- Thu, Jan 28281 event
- Fri, Jan 29292 events
- Sat, Jan 30303 events
- Sun, Jan 31311 event
Jan 1 - Jan 3 (2 events)
7:00 PM CTWells Fargo ArenaDowntown / Court Ave
Salt Lake City Stars at Iowa Wolves
Iowa Wolves, Salt Lake City Stars
7:00 PM CTHilton Coliseum
Arizona Wildcats at Iowa State Cyclones Mens Basketball
Iowa State Cyclones Mens Basketball, Arizona Wildcats Mens Basketball
Jan 4 - Jan 10 (14 events)
6:30 PM CTKnapp Center
Belmont Bruins at Drake Bulldogs Mens Basketball
Drake Bulldogs Mens Basketball, Belmont Bruins Mens Basketball
Time not listedFlix BrewhouseDowntown / Court Ave
$5.55 Movie Ticket Wednesdays!
Recurring weekly on Wednesday until January 6, 2027
7:00 PM CTFunny Bone Comedy Club
Eeland Stribling
Stand-up comedy. Ages 21 and up. Doors at 6 pm, show at 7 pm.
7:30 PM CTVibrant Music Hall
The Temptations
7:00 PM CTWooly'sEast Village
Smells Like Nirvana: A Tribute To Nirvana
Wooly's & IA Live Presents Smells Like Nirvana: A Tribute To Nirvana with Dead Original.
7:30 PM CTWells Fargo ArenaDowntown / Court Ave
CINCH World's Toughest Rodeo
Cinch World's Toughest Rodeo
1:00 PM CTHilton Coliseum
Oklahoma State Cowboys at Iowa State Cyclones Mens Basketball
Iowa State Cyclones Mens Basketball, Oklahoma State Cowboys Mens Basketball
7:00 PM CTHilton Coliseum
Oklahoma State Cowgirls at Iowa State Cyclones Womens Basketball
Iowa State Cyclones Womens Basketball, Oklahoma State Cowgirls Womens Basketball
7:30 PM CTWells Fargo ArenaDowntown / Court Ave
CINCH World's Toughest Rodeo
Cinch World's Toughest Rodeo
2:00 PM CTHilton Coliseum
Arizona State Sun Devils at Iowa State Cyclones Wrestling
Iowa State Cyclones Wrestling, Arizona State Sun Devils Wrestling
Jan 11 - Jan 17 (18 events)
11:00 AM CTBlank Park Zoo
Storytime with Ruby the Reading Red Panda
Enjoy a world of books with Ruby the Reading Red Panda! Ruby is a puppet red panda who loves to read. Each month we will read a story and meet a special live ambassador animal from the Zoo’s Ambassador Animal Department.
Time not listedKnapp Center
Valparaiso Beacons at Drake Bulldogs Mens Basketball
Drake Bulldogs Mens Basketball, Valparaiso Beacons Mens Basketball
6:00 PM CTKnapp Center
Murray State Racers at Drake Bulldogs Womens Basketball
Drake Bulldogs Womens Basketball, Murray State Racers Womens Basketball
7:00 PM CTWells Fargo ArenaDowntown / Court Ave
Rockford Icehogs at Iowa Wild
Iowa Wild, Rockford Icehogs
7:05 PM CTThe MidAmerican Energy Company RecPlex
Sioux Falls Stampede at Des Moines Buccaneers
Des Moines Buccaneers, Sioux Falls Stampede
2:00 PM CTHilton Coliseum
Kansas State Wildcats at Iowa State Cyclones Womens Basketball
Iowa State Cyclones Womens Basketball, Kansas State Wildcats Womens Basketball
2:00 PM CTKnapp Center
Belmont Bruins at Drake Bulldogs Womens Basketball
Drake Bulldogs Womens Basketball, Belmont Bruins Womens Basketball
6:00 PM CTWells Fargo ArenaDowntown / Court Ave
Rockford Icehogs at Iowa Wild
Iowa Wild, Rockford Icehogs
6:45 PM CTVal Air Ballroom
Atmosphere with Souls Of Mischief, Mac Lethal, Blueprint
Atmosphere, Souls Of Mischief, Mac Lethal
7:00 PM CTVal Air Ballroom
Atmosphere
Presented by First Fleet Concerts. Atmosphere with special guests Souls of Mischief, Mac Lethal, and Blueprint.
2:00 PM CTHilton Coliseum
Wyoming Cowboys at Iowa State Cyclones Wrestling
Iowa State Cyclones Wrestling, Wyoming Cowboys Wrestling
3:05 PM CTThe MidAmerican Energy Company RecPlex
Waterloo Black Hawks at Des Moines Buccaneers
Des Moines Buccaneers, Waterloo Black Hawks
3:30 PM CTWells Fargo ArenaDowntown / Court Ave
San Diego Clippers at Iowa Wolves
Iowa Wolves, San Diego Clippers
Jan 18 - Jan 24 (22 events)
9:00 AM CTBlank Park Zoo
School's Out Safari
School’s Out Safari Camps are single day camps that take place throughout the school year on days when metro schools are out for holidays or teacher professional development including winter and spring breaks. During these camps, campers will explore the Zoo, meet some animals and participate in hands-on STEM learning. Possible topics include animal adaptations, habitats, conservation, animal care, and ecosystem dynamics. Ages: Children in Grades K - 5
7:30 PM CTCivic Center of Greater Des MoinesDowntown / Court Ave
Buena Vista Social Club - Musical - Des Moines
Buena Vista Social Club - The Musical
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Common questions about January 2027 events in Des Moines
What events are happening in January 2027 in Des Moines?
This page lists the events on our calendar for January 2027, Central time, in Des Moines and surrounding areas: a calendar with the count for each day, then the events week by week, with dates, times and venues.
How often is the monthly calendar updated?
New events are collected daily from venue and organizer calendars. All times are Central Time, and each list shows when it was last updated.
Do you include events in Des Moines suburbs?
Yes. The calendar includes events across the Des Moines metro, including West Des Moines, Ankeny, Urbandale, Johnston and other nearby communities.
Can I filter events by category or type?
Yes. The category buttons on this page narrow the month to one category, and each day in the calendar opens that day on the events page.