Live Music in Des Moines

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

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

Blake Jack + South 35 w/ The Boys

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

Santa Run 5k

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

Growing Older But Not Up 2026

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

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

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

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

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 Toasters w/ The Bishops and The Uncollectables

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

Susan Werner

 Sat, 04 Apr at 07:00 pm Temple Theater

Punk Rock Saves CHRISTMAS 2025 - Des Moines,IA

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

A Nella Thomas Christmas IX

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

The Guilty Pleasures

 Wed, 31 Dec at 09:00 pm 1159 24th Street Des Moines IA 50311

A Christmas Carol

 Thu, 11 Dec Stoner Studio Theater - Des Moines Performing Arts

NEW DATE: Kings Kaleidoscope with Hollyn at Wooly's

 Sun, 07 Jun at 07:00 pm Wooly's

RUNA

 Sat, 28 Feb 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

Holiday Vibes: Dinner & Live Music

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

Beggars' Bargain w/ Luke Fox

 Fri, 02 Jan at 08:00 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

Gatsby Gala - A Roaring 20s Dance & Live Music

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

Davina and the Vagabonds

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

Candlelight: Christmas Carols on Strings | Des Moines

 Sat, 20 Dec at 06:30 pm Des Moines Scottish Rite

Christmas Lessons and Carols

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

Chris Avey Band and Matt Woods Band

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

Remnants of Christmas

 Sun, 28 Dec at 06:30 pm Saint Augustin's Catholic Church Free

Farewell to Lefty's Tour

 Thu, 11 Dec at 06:00 pm Lefty's Live Music

Dead of Winter ft Winterland and Stringfield

 Fri, 23 Jan at 08:00 pm 1159 24th Street Des Moines IA 50311

THE RIPOFFS AT CAPTAIN ROY’S!

 Sat, 13 Dec at 05:00 pm Captain Roy's

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

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

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

Holiday Brass

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

Reflection — Smetana & Beethoven

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

Animato Bandd takes over Down Under Bar & Grill

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

Dallahan

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

Meredith Willson’s The Music Man

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

Big Head Todd And The Monsters at Hoyt Sherman Place

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

RETROACTIVE LIVE AT DOWN UNDER!!!

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

Splurge 2026: West End Salvage's Wine, Cheese, Chocolate, & More Event

 Fri, 23 Jan at 06:00 pm West End Architectural Salvage USD 88

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

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

Jazz Night at the Annex with the Austin Brown Trio // FREE!

 Thu, 11 Dec at 08:00 pm 1163 24th St, Unit B Des Moines IA 50311

The Toasters, The Bishops in Des Moines

 Sun, 25 Jan at 07:00 pm xBk Live

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

An Irish New Year with the Crowfoot Rakes!

 Wed, 31 Dec at 05:00 pm Locals Bar & Stage

Dessa in Des Moines

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

All I Want For Christmas: Gina Gedler

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

Clay Street Unit and Jason Scott & The High Heat

 Fri, 20 Feb at 08:00 pm 1159 24th Street Des Moines IA 50311

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

Under The Mistletoe w/ Lauren Vilmain

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

DES MOINES WINTER MUSIC AND ART FESTIVAL

 Sat, 17 Jan at 10:00 am 2875 University Ave USD 0 to 10

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

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

A Charlie Brown Christmas ft Peter Roberts Band (3pm Show)

 Sun, 21 Dec at 03:00 pm 1159 24th Street Des Moines IA 50311

Des Moines Wedding Show - January 11, 2026

 Sun, 11 Jan at 11:00 am Scottish Rite Consistory - Event Venue

6th Annual Middle of the Map Tattoo Convention

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

Pecos & the Rooftops in Des Moines

 Fri, 27 Feb at 07:00 pm Wooly's

Retro New Years Eve Bash

 Wed, 31 Dec at 07:00 pm Sherwood Forest Event Center USD 36 to 230

Iowa Bike Expo and Banquet

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

The Tannahill Weavers

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

Merkules in Des Moines

 Sat, 14 Mar at 07:00 pm Wooly's

Clint Black in Des Moines

 Sat, 09 May at 07:30 pm Casey's Center

Jim Brickman in Des Moines

 Sat, 09 May at 07:30 pm The Ingersoll

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

Bria Skonberg Quintet: A Modern Take on Traditional Jazz

 Fri, 27 Mar at 07:30 pm Sheslow Auditorium

ROR Reschedule

 Fri, 05 Jun at 05:30 pm 710 Corning Ave, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50313

Dog Man - The Musical at Des Moines Civic Center

 Sat, 31 Jan Des Moines Civic Center

Baeth's 1st Annual Basement Bash with Cocktails & Chocolate Fondue & max Two Speeches 2026

 Tue, 06 Jan at 07:00 pm Highland Underground, 3614 6th Ave, Des Moines, IA 50313

San Holo in Des Moines

 Fri, 27 Mar at 07:00 pm Wooly's

Panchiko in Des Moines

 Fri, 01 May at 08:00 pm Wooly's

2026 Bourbon, Bubbly & Bowties

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

Polkadots: The Cool Kids Musical

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

Six The Musical

 Fri, 16 Jan Des Moines Civic Center

Reflection — Smetana & Beethoven

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

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

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

Tyler Farr in Des Moines

 Thu, 05 Mar at 07:00 pm Wooly's

Dog Man - The Musical

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

Jim Brickman in Des Moines

 Sat, 09 May at 02:00 pm The Ingersoll

Tommy Castro in Des Moines

 Wed, 11 Mar at 07:00 pm xBk Live

Auditions: Polkadots: The Cool Kids Musical

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

TOTO – Des Moines

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

Cody Johnson in Des Moines

 Sat, 09 May at 06:00 pm Casey's Center

Two Feet in Des Moines

 Tue, 17 Mar at 07:00 pm Wooly's

Call Me Karizma, Jady in Des Moines

 Mon, 11 May at 08:00 pm xBk Live

Joyce Manor, Militarie Gun in Des Moines

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

Gaelic Storm in Des Moines

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

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

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

Journey in Des Moines

 Wed, 08 Apr at 07:30 pm Casey's Center

Amythyst Kiah in Des Moines

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

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

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

Snow Tha Product in Des Moines

 Tue, 21 Apr at 07:00 pm Val Air Ballroom

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

Bert Kreischer

 Wed, 10 Dec at 06:00 pm Wells Fargo Arena - IA

Bert Kreischer at Wells Fargo Arena - Des Moines

 Thu, 11 Dec at 07:00 pm Wells Fargo Arena - Des Moines

Six - The Musical

 Mon, 12 Jan Des Moines Civic Center

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 1 in Concert at Des Moines Civic Center

 Fri, 20 Feb at 07:30 pm Des Moines Civic Center