Steve Martin & Martin Short at Des Moines Civic Center

The Best of Steve Martin and Martin Short Tour

Two of the greatest comedic legends of all time Steve Martin and Martin Short are touring North America right now and are bringing their critically acclaimed show to the Des Moines Civic Center on Sunday October 11, 2026. The evening of laughter promises to be epic as these two men continue to deliver to packed houses night after night with their decades of combined performance experience.

Steve Martin

Steve Martin is one of the most versatile individuals in America. As a comedian, Steve Martin has won 5 Grammy Awards. Currently he is working on a show on Hulu called “Only Murders in the Building” with co-stars Martin Short and Selena Gomez. The show has received perfect critical acclaim and the duo has received multiple Emmy nominations this year. As a writer Steve has published many books. Also he plays bluegrass music which gets him recognition in that field. He received an Honorary Academy Award in 2013 for his contributions to the world of film as an actor and comedian. His 1970s live comedy albums revolutionized the form of live performance.

Martin Short

A veteran of over 5 decades of entertainment, Martin Short, the Saturday Night Live cast member and Second City Television (SCTV) alum, has been perfecting the art of comedy and bringing laughter to audiences for years. His current series on Hulu, Only Murders in the Building, alongside Steve Martin and Selena Gomez, has been receiving perfect reviews since its debut in 2021 and has even earned the pair a number of Emmy nominations for their roles. This highly lauded project has also earned Short a number of awards and nominations, including 5 Canadian Screen Awards with his latest win being for Best Actor in a Comedy Series.

Des Moines Civic Center Information

The Des Moines Civic Center is Iowa’s premier performing arts center. It is a state-of-the-art venue located in the heart of downtown Des Moines, Iowa. As a historic building it has great sound and a great view from every seat. The Civic Center’s 27,000 square feet of flexible venue space is used to accommodate a wide variety of events including concerts, plays, Broadway shows, speeches, meetings and more. The Civic Center holds 2,744 seats with an Orchestra level, Mezzanine level and Balcony level. If you have any further information you need about the Des Moines Civic Center please contact us at (515) 246-2345.

Vehicle Access at Des Moines Civic Center

There are many parking lots around the Civic Center as well as many streets around the downtown area that have parking on them. The Civic Center is within walking distance to many of the hotels and restaraunts in the downtown area. If you arrive early to allow time to find a parking space on the street you will find one.

Ticket Information

The ticket price for this event is from $192. You can get the tickets online on TicketSqueeze.com or at the Civic Center’s box office. We have made a “Get Tickets” link for you to get to all the available seats online immediately. Due to the large interest for this event there are limited amount of tickets available. Therefore we recommend you to buy tickets online as soon as possible.