Des Moines Con | Iowa Comic Con | Cosplay | Anime – Des Moines Con is a celebration of comics, toys, TV, film, art, cosplay, anime, games, and all things nerdy!

Des Moines Con returns
May 21 – 23, 2027!

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Des Moines Con offers multiple ticket options including VIP Passes, Day Passes and more!

Des Moines Con
May 21, May 22 & May 23, 2027

Exhibit Hall Hours**
Friday, May 21 | 12:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Saturday, May 22 | 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Sunday, May 23| 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM

**VIPs get in 30 minutes early

Programming Hours
Friday, May 21 | 1:00 PM – 12:00 AM
Saturday, May 22 | 10:00 AM – 12:00 AM
Sunday, May 23| 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Registration Hours
Friday, May 21 | 11:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Saturday, May 22 | 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Sunday, May 23| 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Event Address
730 3rd St
Des Moines, IA 50309