Music events in Des Moines

Check out happening 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

2026 Winter Blues Fest - Feb 13 & 14 2026

 Fri, 13 Feb at 05:00 pm Des Moines Marriott Downtown

The Prince Experience at Wooly's

 Fri, 09 Jan at 07:00 pm Wooly's

Charlie Berens: The Lost and Found Tour

 Sat, 24 Jan at 08:00 pm 221 Walnut St, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50309

Growing Older But Not Up 2026

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

Blake Jack + South 35 w/ The Boys

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

Winter Jam 2026 - Des Moines, IA

 Sun, 15 Mar at 05:00 pm Casey's Center

In The Mood For Swing w/ The Des Moines Big Band

 Tue, 06 Jan at 07:00 pm 1326 Walnut St, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50309

Duke Tumatoe

 Fri, 30 Jan at 07:00 pm Temple Theater

Dead of Winter ft Winterland and Stringfield

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

Live Music with Courtney Krause

 Sun, 04 Jan at 06:00 pm Big Grove Brewery & Taproom Free

1970’s Glow Party

 Sat, 10 Jan at 07:00 pm 1833 Hubbell Ave, Des Moines, IA

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

The Wizard of Oz in Concert with the Des Moines Symphony

 Sat, 28 Mar at 03:30 pm 221 Walnut St, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50309

Susan Werner

 Sat, 04 Apr at 07:00 pm Temple Theater

The Dogtown Rhythm Band

Fri, 09 Jan at 07:00 pm 1900 Saylor Road, Des Moines, IA

Beggars' Bargain w/ Luke Fox

 Fri, 02 Jan at 08:00 pm 1159 24th Street Des Moines IA 50311

Davina and the Vagabonds

 Sat, 03 Jan at 02:00 pm 3711 Ingersoll Ave, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa

Davina and the Vagabonds

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

Jinnouchi Power - Album Release / Spectral Snake / Clip Clop

 Sat, 21 Feb at 07:00 pm 1159 24th Street Des Moines IA 50311

Mountain Grass Unit

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

Gatsby Gala - A Roaring 20s Dance & Live Music

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

Vocalist Cyrille Aimee - National Act!

 Wed, 18 Mar at 07:00 pm 1326 Walnut St, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50309

NEW DATE: Kings Kaleidoscope with Hollyn at Wooly's

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

NOCHE DE AMOR VALENTINES BAILE

 Sat, 14 Feb at 08:00 pm 6550 Bloomfield Rd ste b USD 42

Shaun Johnson Big Band

 Fri, 02 Jan at 06:00 pm The Ingersoll

SosMula w/ Ricky Hil

 Sun, 15 Feb at 07:00 pm 1159 24th Street Des Moines IA 50311

The Shaun Johnson Big Band: Sinatra and Friends

 Sat, 03 Jan at 07:30 pm 3711 Ingersoll Ave, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa

The Carousel w/ The Halloween Episode and Ryan Lombard

 Thu, 29 Jan at 07:00 pm 1159 24th Street Des Moines IA 50311

LOCASH in Des Moines

 Sat, 17 Jan at 06:00 pm Casey's Center

Wayne "The Train" Hancock

 Tue, 03 Feb at 07:00 pm 1159 24th Street Des Moines IA 50311

Vendor Let Loose 2026

 Sat, 31 Jan at 06:00 pm Willow on Grand

Alison Krauss & Union Station Featuring Jerry Douglas

 Sun, 14 Jun at 07:30 pm Des Moines Water Works Park

Cupid's Lounge w/ Ramona & The Sometimes

 Sat, 07 Feb at 08:30 pm 1159 24th Street Des Moines IA 50311

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

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

Big Head Todd And The Monsters at Hoyt Sherman Place

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

The Flyover Sessions: Songwriter Round

 Sat, 31 Jan at 08:00 pm 1159 24th Street Des Moines IA 50311

New Year's Eve Masquerade Ball 2025 | $30 Unlimited Drinks | Continental

 Wed, 31 Dec at 09:00 pm The Continental USD 13 to 269

Reflection — Smetana & Beethoven

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

New Year's Eve at the Maingate Bar & Grill

 Wed, 31 Dec at 09:00 pm 2956 E Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317-2329, United States

On a Winter's Night

 Sun, 01 Mar at 07:00 pm Temple Theater

Dallahan

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

Fred Hersch Trio: Legendary Jazz Pianist

 Fri, 17 Apr at 07:30 pm Sheslow Auditorium

Chicago Farmer & The Fieldnotes w/ Weary Ramblers

 Sat, 07 Mar at 08:00 pm 1159 24th Street Des Moines IA 50311

Meredith Willson’s The Music Man

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

Dogtown Rhythm Band at the Greenwood Lounge

Sat, 03 Jan at 09:00 pm The Greenwood Lounge

Fly Me To The Moon: The Max Wellman Big Band Sings Sinatra & More

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

Joe Stamm Band w/ Duke Oursler

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

Emmanuel Ax: The Lauridsen Great Pianist Series

 Fri, 20 Feb at 07:30 pm Sheslow Auditorium

CIBS Membership Meeting - Tom Buckmiller & David Lubbers

 Mon, 12 Jan at 07:00 pm Confluence Brewing Company

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

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

Steely Dane, the ultimate Steely Dan tribute at the Des Moines Performing Arts Center

 Fri, 23 Jan at 07:30 pm DMPA - Des Moines Performing Arts

ROR Reschedule

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

Andy Juhl & the Bluestem Players

 Sun, 18 Jan at 06:00 pm 1159 24th Street Des Moines IA 50311

Big Easy @ The Ingersoll

 Thu, 08 Jan at 07:30 pm 3711 Ingersoll Ave, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa

Iowa Wild Pink in the Rink Night vs Springfield Thunderbirds

 Sat, 14 Feb at 06:00 pm Casey's Center

Charlie Parr

 Sun, 22 Mar at 07:00 pm 1159 24th Street Des Moines IA 50311

Hawthorne Heights with letlive. and Creeper at Wooly's

 Tue, 10 Mar at 06:00 pm Wooly's

Marcus Lewis Big Band at The Ingersoll

 Fri, 20 Feb at 07:30 pm The Ingersoll

DES MOINES WINTER MUSIC AND ART FESTIVAL

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

Clay Street Unit and Jason Scott & The High Heat

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

Chris Cain in Des Moines

 Fri, 13 Feb at 09:00 pm Des Moines Marriott Downtown

Mr. Rood Album Release w/ Surf Zombies and Joel Sires @ xBk

Fri, 16 Jan at 07:00 pm xBk Live

Steve Berry's Open Stage

 Thu, 15 Jan at 07:30 pm 3711 Ingersoll Ave, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa

Des Moines Wedding Show - January 11, 2026

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

Iowa Wild vs Milwaukee Admirals

Sat, 31 Jan at 06:00 pm Casey's Center

First Fridays at Mainframe Studios

 Fri, 06 Feb at 05:00 pm Mainframe Studios

The Guitar in Chamber

 Sat, 21 Feb at 07:30 pm 2811 E 14th St, Des Moines, IA 50316-1461, United States

Brass & Boujee: The Marcus Lewis Big Band at The Ingersoll

 Fri, 20 Feb at 07:30 pm The Ingersoll

Fake Your Way To The Top: The Music of the Dreamgirls

 Sat, 28 Feb at 07:30 pm 3711 Ingersoll Ave, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa

K-Winterland: K-POP Dance Party

 Sat, 28 Feb at 08:00 pm 1159 24th Street Des Moines IA 50311

Love — Romeo & Juliet

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

Des Moines Symphony Orchestra - Love: Romeo and Juliet at Des Moines Civic Center

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

HANNAH GOODWIN with The John Krantz / Randy Ward Duo

 Sun, 11 Jan at 05:00 pm Louie's Wine Dive Des Moines

Dog Man - The Musical at Des Moines Civic Center

 Sat, 31 Jan Des Moines Civic Center

Wheatus at Wooly's

 Fri, 13 Mar at 06:00 pm Wooly's

Iowa Bike Expo and Banquet

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

FEMME FEST 515 - 2026 2nd Annual

 Sat, 07 Mar at 05:00 pm Locals Bar & Stage

HELLO 2026 - New Year's Eve Party 🥂

 Wed, 31 Dec at 03:00 pm 401 E. Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50309

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

The Canary Collective Showcase ft. Tony Bohnenkamp, The Tony B Outfit, + Special Guests at Wooly's

 Fri, 02 Jan at 05:00 pm 504 E Locust St, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50309

The Tannahill Weavers

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

Don't Let Winter be a Drag!

 Sat, 24 Jan at 02:00 pm Downtown Disciples: Progressive Faith Community

Bria Skonberg Quintet: A Modern Take on Traditional Jazz

 Fri, 27 Mar at 07:30 pm Sheslow Auditorium

Botanical Blues - 20th Year Kickoff (3pm)

 Sun, 04 Jan at 03:00 pm Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden

Iowa Wolves Faith and Family Night

 Sun, 04 Jan at 03:00 pm Casey's Center

6th Annual Middle of the Map Tattoo Convention

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

2026 Iowa Blues Hall of Fame Induction Celebration

 Sun, 22 Mar at 05:00 pm The River Center

PUNK NITE presents: Best of ‘25!

 Mon, 12 Jan at 07:00 pm Maggie's Rumble Room

2026 Bourbon, Bubbly & Bowties

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

4 Powers

 Thu, 22 Jan at 07:00 pm Des Moines USD 10

All are invited: ‘‘Hodie! This Day Christ is Born’ A Concert to Celebrate the Epiphany of the Lord

 Sat, 03 Jan at 07:30 pm 545 42nd St, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50312

Choir! Choir! Choir!

 Thu, 14 May at 06:00 pm Temple Theater - Des Moines Performing Arts

Movin' with Madi

 Sat, 16 May at 01:30 pm Ballet Des Moines USD 15

Six The Musical

 Fri, 16 Jan Des Moines Civic Center

TX2, buffalo_farm, Flat Out in Des Moines

 Thu, 19 Feb at 08:00 pm xBk Live

Big Easy @ The Ingersoll w/BYO Brass & The Vieux Jazz Orchestra

 Thu, 05 Feb at 07:30 pm 3711 Ingersoll Ave, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa

Jim Brickman in Des Moines

 Sat, 09 May at 07:30 pm The Ingersoll

Reflection — Smetana & Beethoven

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