Whether you’re looking for classical music from famed cellist Yo-Yo Ma or want a fun night with the Pork Tornadoes, there are dozens of concerts in Des Moines to choose from in November. Plus, A Motown Christmas kicks off the holiday concert season with a show at Hoyt Sherman Place.
Here’s a look at all of the concerts at Casey’s Center, Des Moines Civic Center, Hoyt Sherman Place, Val Air Ballroom, Vibrant Music Hall, Wooly’s and xBk Live in November 2025.
It’ll be a cold November at Casey’s Center. The venue will host seven Iowa Wild games, six Iowa Wolves games and end the month with Disney on Ice presents Frozen and Encanto. But, there won’t be any concerts at the city’s largest venue.
In addition to “Les Misérables,” an add-on show as part of the 2025-26 Willis Broadway Series, the Des Moines Civic Center will host five concerts in November:
Brian Smith is an audience strategist and senior editor at the Des Moines Register. Contact him at bsmith@dmreg.com or 515-284-8214.
Des Moines concerts in November range from Yo-Yo Ma to the Pork Tornadoes. See the list. – The Des Moines Register
