The Holiday Ball

Celebrate the holiday season with an elegant evening of dinner, live music, dancing, and entertainment at the 2026 Holiday Ball! Held at the beautiful Scottish Rite Consistory in Downtown Des Moines, the Holiday Ball brings together dancers and community members for a festive evening featuring dinner, live music from the Gaylin Sudik Big Band, spectacular dance performances, and plenty of social dancing throughout the night. New this year, guests can also add on the VIP Experience from 5:15–6:00 p.m., featuring a champagne reception, professional photo, pre-event dance lesson, and prime seating. The Holiday Ball takes place Sunday, December 13, 2026, from 6:00–10:00 p.m. at the Scottish Rite Consistory, 519 Park Street in Des Moines. Advance tickets are required and include reserved seating. Want to join the fun but need to brush up on your dance skills? Des Moines Ballroom is offering special beginner-friendly Holiday Ball Prep Classes leading up to the event. No previous dance experience is required!