Live Music in Des Moines

Check out happening live music events all around Des Moines, IA

The Lacs in Des Moines

 Sat, 22 Nov at 07:00 pm Wooly's

The Playhouse Production of Disney's Frozen

 Fri, 05 Dec at 07:00 pm 831 42nd St, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50312

HOSTAGE SITUATION - Des Moines, IA (11/22/25)

 Sat, 22 Nov at 08:00 pm Des Moines USD 25

Holiday Hoedown

 Fri, 12 Dec at 06:00 pm 4-H Exhibit Building @ Iowa State Fair

Des Moines Cinco De Mayo Bar Crawl

 Sat, 02 May at 05:00 pm Johnny's Hall of Fame USD 8 to 33

The Notebook - The Musical at Des Moines Civic Center

 Tue, 02 Dec at 07:30 pm Des Moines Civic Center

Katy Guillen & The Drive and Lily DeTaeye

 Thu, 20 Nov at 07:00 pm 1159 24th Street Des Moines IA 50311

Whitechapel, Bodysnatcher, Angelmaker, Disembodied Tyrant in Des Moines

 Wed, 26 Nov at 07:00 pm Wooly's

Patricia Holly - "Satin Sashes" Album Release

 Sun, 07 Dec at 06:00 pm 1159 24th Street Des Moines IA 50311

Market on Mulberry at Surety Hotel

 Sun, 07 Dec at 12:00 pm Surety Hotel Free

The LACS at Wooly's

 Sat, 22 Nov at 06:00 pm Wooly's

son peruchos live at la Escondida sport bar

 Sat, 22 Nov at 09:00 pm 6550 Bloomfield Rd Des moines Iowa

Punk Rock Saves CHRISTMAS 2025 - Des Moines,IA

 Sat, 20 Dec at 04:00 pm Lefty's Live Music

The Fall Ball featuring MegaBallad

 Sat, 22 Nov at 07:00 pm Sherwood Forest Event Center USD 10 to 88

Blake Jack + South 35 w/ The Boys

 Fri, 09 Jan at 08:00 pm 1159 24th Street Des Moines IA 50311

A Nella Thomas Christmas IX

 Sat, 20 Dec at 07:00 pm 1159 24th Street Des Moines IA 50311

7th Annual LIGHT UP THE NIGHT - NYE DEC 31ST WEDNESDAY

 Wed, 31 Dec at 08:00 pm Lefty's Live Music, University Avenue, Des Moines, IA, USA USD 7 to 18

Santa Run 5k

 Sat, 13 Dec at 10:00 am 521 E Locust St, Suite 100, Des Moines, IA 50309

Holiday Vibes: Dinner & Live Music

 Sat, 13 Dec at 06:00 pm Vibes Kitchen & Bar USD 49

The SpongeBob Musical!

 Sat, 06 Dec at 07:00 pm 815 E 13th St, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50316

Sounds of the Season w/ The Des Moines Big Band

 Wed, 17 Dec at 07:00 pm 1326 Walnut St, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50309

WILLIS - Real Vacation Tour - Jacksonville, FL - VIP Package

 Wed, 10 Dec at 06:00 pm Wooly's USD 59

Alice Unchained: The Ultimate Alice In Chains Tribute Band with Nevermind at Wooly's

 Sat, 29 Nov at 06:00 pm Wooly's

Davina and the Vagabonds

 Fri, 02 Jan at 07:30 pm 3711 Ingersoll Ave, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa

Bria Skonberg Quintet: A Modern Take on Traditional Jazz

 Fri, 27 Mar at 07:30 pm Sheslow Auditorium

Goldpine and The Burney Sisters

 Tue, 18 Nov at 07:00 pm 1159 24th Street Des Moines IA 50311

Holly & Ivy

 Sat, 06 Dec at 10:00 am 4025 Tonawanda Dr, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50312

The Toasters w/ The Bishops and The Uncollectables

 Sun, 25 Jan at 07:00 pm 1159 24th Street Des Moines IA 50311

MOSH FOR TOTS ( A Hardcore Toy Drive)

 Fri, 12 Dec at 05:00 pm Lefty's Live Music

A Charlie Brown Christmas w/ The Tanner Taylor Trio

 Mon, 15 Dec at 08:00 pm 1326 Walnut St, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50309

Des Moines Showcase

 Thu, 20 Nov at 08:00 pm Des Moines Marriott Downtown

Josh Meloy with Trenton Fletcher at Wooly's

 Thu, 04 Dec at 06:00 pm Wooly's

Holiday Brass

Sun, 21 Dec at 04:00 pm Westminster Presbyterian Church (4114 Allison Ave, Des Moines, IA)

Gatsby Gala - A Roaring 20s Dance & Live Music

 Sat, 10 Jan at 07:15 pm Des Moines Ballroom Dance Studio

CIBS Membership Meeting - Matt Woods

 Mon, 08 Dec at 07:00 pm Confluence Brewing Company

THIS IS FOR LEFTYS Showcase

 Fri, 05 Dec at 09:00 pm Lefty's Live Music

Polkadots: The Cool Kids Musical

 Fri, 08 May at 07:00 pm 831 42nd St, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50312

Musical Feast: A Pre-Thanksgiving Sunday Funday

 Sun, 23 Nov at 03:00 pm 1159 24th Street Des Moines IA 50311

Greet Death

 Thu, 20 Nov at 06:00 pm Lefty's Live Music

A Charlie Brown Christmas ft Peter Roberts Band (7pm Show)

 Sun, 21 Dec at 07:00 pm 1159 24th Street Des Moines IA 50311

Wolfskill & The Wild

 Wed, 26 Nov at 07:00 pm 1163 24th St, Unit B Des Moines IA 50311

WICKED: FOR GOOD Pre-Screening Singalong 🎶

 Sun, 23 Nov at 06:00 pm 1207 25th St, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50311

Animato Bandd takes over Down Under Bar & Grill

 Sat, 17 Jan at 08:00 pm Down Under Bar & Grill

Rhythm & Pep Presents: The Roaring Twenties - A Variety Show

 Fri, 30 Jan at 08:00 pm 1159 24th Street Des Moines IA 50311

Kevin Lindgren at Kelly’s Little Nipper

Fri, 05 Dec at 07:00 pm Kelly's Little Nipper

A Swingin' Christmas w/ Carson Parker, feat. Aviana Gedler

 Fri, 19 Dec at 07:00 pm 1326 Walnut St, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50309

RETROACTIVE LIVE AT DOWN UNDER!!!

Sat, 10 Jan at 08:00 pm Down Under Bar & Grill

Chris Avey Band and Matt Woods Band

 Sun, 28 Dec at 06:00 pm 1159 24th Street Des Moines IA 50311

The Tannahill Weavers

 Sat, 28 Mar at 07:30 pm Franklin Junior High USD 39

Mountain Grass Unit

 Mon, 19 Jan at 07:00 pm 1159 24th Street Des Moines IA 50311

6th Annual Middle of the Map Tattoo Convention

Fri, 10 Apr at 02:00 pm 730 3rd St., Des Moines, IA

Six The Musical

 Fri, 16 Jan Des Moines Civic Center

Under The Mistletoe w/ Lauren Vilmain

 Mon, 01 Dec at 07:00 pm 1326 Walnut St, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50309

WILLIS - Real Vacation Tour - Carrboro, NC - VIP Package

 Thu, 04 Dec at 06:00 pm Wooly's USD 59

Dessa in Des Moines

 Fri, 12 Dec at 07:00 pm Wooly's

Dr. Seuss' How The Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical -- Bus Trip

 Sat, 20 Dec at 02:30 pm Civic Center of Greater Des Moines

Dallahan

 Sat, 17 Jan at 07:30 pm Franklin Junior High USD 39

A Charlie Brown Christmas w/ The Tanner Taylor Trio

 Mon, 08 Dec at 07:00 pm 1326 Walnut St, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50309

A Swingin' Christmas w/ Carson Parker, feat. Aviana Gedler

 Thu, 11 Dec at 07:00 pm 1326 Walnut St, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50309

A NOLA Christmas!

 Tue, 09 Dec at 07:00 pm 1326 Walnut St, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50309

Susan Werner

 Sat, 04 Apr at 07:00 pm Temple Theater

Growing Older But Not Up 2026

 Sat, 31 Jan at 06:00 pm Sherwood Forest Event Center USD 39

MK2 featuring Brian Holland at Down Under Bar & Grill

Sat, 04 Apr at 08:00 pm Down Under Bar & Grill

Dualities First Friday

 Fri, 05 Dec at 05:00 pm Mainframe Studios

Under The Mistletoe w/ Lauren Vilmain

 Sun, 21 Dec at 03:00 pm 1326 Walnut St, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50309

Reflection — Smetana & Beethoven

Sat, 14 Mar at 07:30 pm Des Moines Civic Center

Meredith Willson’s The Music Man

 Fri, 20 Mar at 07:00 pm 221 Walnut St, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50309

All I Want For Christmas: Gina Gedler

 Tue, 23 Dec at 07:00 pm 1326 Walnut St, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50309

Christmas Lessons and Carols

 Fri, 19 Dec at 01:00 pm 2600 E Euclid Ave, Des Moines, IA

Max Wellman's 16th Annual Home for the Holidays

 Sun, 14 Dec at 03:00 pm 1326 Walnut St, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50309

RUNA

 Sat, 28 Feb at 07:30 pm Franklin Junior High USD 39

Iowa Bike Expo and Banquet

 Sat, 24 Jan at 09:00 am Iowa Events Center USD 0 to 526

Reflection — Smetana & Beethoven

Sun, 15 Mar at 02:30 pm Des Moines Civic Center

Big Head Todd And The Monsters at Hoyt Sherman Place

 Fri, 23 Jan at 07:30 pm Hoyt Sherman Place

2026 Bourbon, Bubbly & Bowties

 Thu, 29 Jan at 05:00 pm West End Architectural Salvage USD 55

Gaelic Storm in Des Moines

 Thu, 05 Mar at 07:30 pm Hoyt Sherman Place

Igor Dimitrienko Acoustic Solo Experience brings Valentine's Day vibes to Down Under Bar & Grill

Sat, 14 Feb at 07:00 pm Down Under Bar & Grill

Dog Man - The Musical

 Fri, 30 Jan at 06:00 pm Des Moines Civic Center

TOTO – Des Moines

 Wed, 11 Mar at 06:30 pm TOTO – Des Moines, IA – March 11, 2026

Auditions: Polkadots: The Cool Kids Musical

 Mon, 16 Feb at 06:00 pm 831 42nd St, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50312

Entheos (21+)

 Wed, 19 Nov at 12:30 am Lefty's Live Music

Dog Man - The Musical at Des Moines Civic Center

 Sat, 31 Jan Des Moines Civic Center

Joyce Manor, Militarie Gun in Des Moines

 Thu, 30 Apr at 07:00 pm Wooly's

Powerful Voices Open Mic Show - Live Music, Comedy, Poetry+ More!

 Thu, 13 Nov at 07:00 pm Des Moines Free

3k Winter Beer Run x Confluence Brewing| 2025 IA Brewery Running Series

 Sun, 07 Dec at 12:00 pm Confluence Brewing Company USD 0 to 118

Dr. Seuss' How The Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical -- Bus Trip

 Sun, 21 Dec at 01:00 pm Civic Center of Greater Des Moines

Heather McMahan at Hoyt Sherman Auditorium

 Fri, 21 Nov at 08:00 pm Hoyt Sherman Auditorium

Neva Dinova, Cowgirl Eastern, Jordan Burchel at Lefty's

Wed, 19 Nov at 07:00 pm 2307 University Ave, Des Moines, IA

Amythyst Kiah in Des Moines

 Fri, 09 Jan at 07:00 pm Des Moines Performing Arts

Entheos

 Mon, 17 Nov at 06:00 pm Lefty's Live Music

Koo Koo in Des Moines

 Sun, 15 Feb at 01:00 pm xBk Live

Big Head Todd And The Monsters

 Fri, 23 Jan Hoyt Sherman Place

Suffs

 Tue, 28 Apr at 07:30 pm 221 Walnut St, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50309

The South Dallas County Crew Cut Cowboy Band w/ Bob Pace

 Sat, 22 Nov at 06:00 pm 1159 24th Street Des Moines IA 50311

Des Moines Symphony: Reflection - Smetana and Beethoven

 Fri, 13 Mar at 06:00 pm Des Moines Civic Center

Six - The Musical at Des Moines Civic Center

 Tue, 13 Jan at 07:00 pm Des Moines Civic Center

The Floozies, Too Many Zooz in Des Moines

 Mon, 09 Mar at 07:00 pm Wooly's

Harry Potter and The Deathly Hallows - Des Moines

 Sat, 21 Feb at 01:30 am Des Moines Civic Center

How the Grinch Sole Christmas - The Musical at Des Moines Civic Center

 Wed, 17 Dec at 07:00 pm Des Moines Civic Center

Des Moines Symphony Orchestra - Scottish Highlands and Eroica at Des Moines Civic Center

 Sat, 22 Nov at 07:30 pm Des Moines Civic Center