Cultural Series

Cultural Series presented by the Burnett Family Foundation

The Des Moines Water Works Park Foundation Cultural Series, presented by the Burnett Family Foundation, features a diverse range of cultural events and performances that showcase our community’s creative and talented performers.

The performances are typically held on the Lauridsen Amphitheatre stage, while art exhibits and other engagement events, such as walks and tours, are held throughout the park.

These events are open to the public and admission is free.

Heartland Music Festival, April 26

Ballet Des Moines, June 12

Des Moines People’s Pride, June 14

Myanmar Festival, July 5

Music Under the Stars, July 6

Des Moines Performing Arts, July 22

Iowa Dance Theatre Choreography Festival, August 9

Des Moines Symphony Water Works Pops presented by Linda & Tom Koehn, August 30 & 31

Fire Up the Mic, September 26

Des Moines Public Schools One Run, October 18