Ventriloquist Jeff Dunham brings aptly-named “Artificial Intelligence” comedy tour to Des Moines

Jeff Dunham, one of the world’s most popular ventriloquists, is bringing his “Artificial Intelligence” comedy tour to Des Moines on December 29 at Casey’s Center. The performance marks another return to Iowa’s capital for Dunham, who has established a pattern of regular shows in the area, including a 2023 headlining gig at the Iowa State Fair Grandstand.

Key details: Tickets for Dunham’s Casey’s Center performance go on sale Monday, September 16 at 10 a.m.

• The show is part of Dunham’s broader “Artificial Intelligence” tour, though specific details about the tour’s theme or content weren’t provided.
• Dunham has established a pattern of regular performances in Des Moines over the years.

Why this matters: The tour’s “Artificial Intelligence” branding reflects how AI has permeated popular culture, with even traditional entertainment forms like ventriloquism incorporating the technology trend into their marketing and potentially their content.

Background: Dunham ranks among the world’s most popular ventriloquists and has built a strong following in Iowa through multiple performances in the Des Moines area over recent years.