Music events in Des Moines

Check out happening 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 Brass

Sat, 20 Dec at 07:30 pm Westminster Presbyterian Church (4114 Allison Ave, Des Moines, IA)

The Nate Sparks Big Band

 Sat, 29 Nov at 07:00 pm 1326 Walnut St, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50309

Hayes Carll, Aaron Raitiere in Des Moines

 Sat, 15 Nov at 07:00 pm Wooly's

KC Bones // Improv 'n Hard Copies

 Sat, 15 Nov at 09:00 pm 2307 University Ave, Des Moines, IA 50311-4315, United States

New Year’s Eve Pops: Cirque

 Wed, 31 Dec at 08:00 pm Des Moines Civic Center, 221 Walnut St, Des Moines, IA

2026 Winter Blues Fest - Feb 13 & 14 2026

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

Wave Cage + Atlantis Quartet at Locals

Sat, 22 Nov at 08:00 pm Locals Bar & Stage

Des Moines Cinco De Mayo Bar Crawl

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

Standard Time w/ Max Wellman

 Fri, 21 Nov at 07:00 pm 1326 Walnut St, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50309

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

An Irving Berlin White Christmas Revue

 Sat, 06 Dec at 07:30 pm 3711 Ingersoll Ave, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa

MFKS @ Des Moines Yacht Club

 Sat, 15 Nov at 09:00 pm Des Moines Yacht Club

Crossroads: A Journey With The Blues @ The Central Library 1000 Grand Des Moines ft. Malcolm Wells

 Sun, 16 Nov at 02:00 pm DSM Central library

Whitechapel, Bodysnatcher, Angelmaker, Disembodied Tyrant in Des Moines

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

Cathedral Arts Kick Off Event

Sun, 16 Nov at 04:00 pm 815 High St, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50309

Patricia Holly - "Satin Sashes" Album Release

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

A NOLA Christmas!

 Tue, 16 Dec at 07:00 pm 1326 Walnut St, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50309

BOG Rewind Christmas Show & Potluck

 Sun, 14 Dec at 06:00 pm Lefty's Live Music

Corn Dogs and Candy Canes - A Christmas Concert at the Fairgrounds

 Sat, 13 Dec at 06:00 pm Iowa State Fair Elwell Family Food Center

THIS IS FOR LEFTYS Showcase

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

Human Rights Day Celebration

 Wed, 10 Dec at 06:00 pm Zzz Records Free

Market on Mulberry at Surety Hotel

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

1980’s Glow Party

 Sat, 15 Nov at 09:00 pm 1833 Hubbell Ave, Des Moines, IA

Musical Mayhem Drag Brunch

 Sat, 15 Nov at 10:00 am THE GARDEN USD 42

The LACS at Wooly's

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

Max Wellman's 16th Annual Home for the Holidays

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

A Motown Christmas at Hoyt Sherman Place

 Sun, 16 Nov at 07:00 pm Hoyt Sherman Place

KC Saxophonist Adam Larson - National Act!

 Sat, 15 Nov at 07:00 pm 1326 Walnut St, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50309

Euforquestra with The Finesse at Wooly's

 Sat, 20 Dec at 07:00 pm Wooly's

Weary Ramblers - "Driftwood" Album Release w/ Kelley Smith

 Sun, 16 Nov at 06:00 pm 1159 24th Street Des Moines IA 50311

An Irving Berlin White Christmas Revue

 Sat, 13 Dec at 07:30 pm 3711 Ingersoll Ave, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa

Iowa Wild Veterans Appreciation vs Charlotte Checkers

 Sat, 15 Nov at 06:00 pm Casey's Center

Black Jacket Symphony: Jimmy Buffett Tribute

 Sat, 15 Nov at 07:30 pm Hoyt Sherman Place

son peruchos live at la Escondida sport bar

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

The Fall Ball featuring MegaBallad

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

WILLIS - Real Vacation Tour - Omaha, NE - VIP Package

 Wed, 19 Nov at 06:00 pm Wooly's USD 59

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

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

Punk Rock Saves CHRISTMAS 2025 - Des Moines,IA

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

Hy-Vee Holiday Parade

 Sat, 29 Nov at 10:00 am 420 Court Ave, Des Moines, IA 50309-2237, United States

Pulse Life Advocates Christmas Gala with Kristan Hawkins

 Sat, 22 Nov at 05:00 pm 700 Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA 50309, United States

Battle of the Bands Skate at Skateland

 Sat, 29 Nov at 07:00 pm Skateland Des Moines

ANGUS KHAN at SHERWOOD FOREST EVENT CENTER

 Sat, 15 Nov at 07:00 pm Sherwood Forest Event Center USD 7 to 70

Strength - Scottish Highlands & Eroica

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

The Ripoffs at Maggie’s Rumble Room

 Sat, 15 Nov at 08:00 pm Maggie's Rumble Room

All I Want For Christmas: Gina Gedler

 Fri, 05 Dec at 07:00 pm 1326 Walnut St, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50309

A Charlie Brown Christmas w/ The Tanner Taylor Trio

 Wed, 10 Dec at 07:00 pm 1326 Walnut St, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50309

The Nadas

 Fri, 05 Dec at 08:00 pm Wooly's

Songwriter Lounge Open Mic Night // FREE!

 Mon, 08 Dec at 07:00 pm 1163 24th St, Unit B Des Moines IA 50311

Blake Jack + South 35 w/ The Boys

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

Triple Espresso

 Tue, 18 Nov at 07:00 pm Temple for Performing Arts

November 15 dance to the Stardusters Band - and take a rumba lesson!

 Sat, 15 Nov at 06:45 pm Des Moines Ballroom Dance Studio

A Nella Thomas Christmas IX

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

Michael Charles at The Down Under Bar & Grill

 Sat, 29 Nov at 08:00 pm Down Under Bar & Grill

CLASS: Early Childhood Music Exploration

 Thu, 20 Nov at 05:30 pm Hoyt Sherman Place

6th Annual Middle of the Map Tattoo Convention

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

Holiday Concert featuring Tina Haase Findlay

 Sun, 07 Dec at 06:00 pm 4025 Tonawanda Dr, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50312

New Year's Eve Pops: Cirque

 Tue, 30 Dec at 06:00 pm Des Moines Civic Center

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 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

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

2025 Band Formal

 Sun, 23 Nov at 06:00 pm Sheslow Auditorium USD 21

Max Wellman's 16th Annual Home for the Holidays

 Sat, 13 Dec 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

Christmas w/ The Nate Sparks Big Band

 Sat, 20 Dec at 07:00 pm 1326 Walnut St, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50309

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

Winter Jam 2026 - Des Moines, IA

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

A Charlie Brown Christmas w/ The Tanner Taylor Trio

 Sat, 27 Dec at 07:00 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

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

Gasoline Lollipops w/ Luke Fox

 Mon, 17 Nov at 07:00 pm 1159 24th Street Des Moines IA 50311

Iowa Wild Teddy Bear Toss vs Manitoba Moose

 Sat, 06 Dec at 06:00 pm Casey's Center

Black Jacket Symphony at Hoyt Sherman Place

 Sat, 15 Nov at 07:30 pm Hoyt Sherman Place

An Irving Berlin White Christmas Revue

 Sat, 20 Dec at 07:30 pm 3711 Ingersoll Ave, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa

Sunday Sound Bath

 Sun, 23 Nov at 05:00 pm 1251 Keosauqua Way, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50309

MOSH FOR TOTS ( A Hardcore Toy Drive)

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

SosMula w/ Ricky Hil

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

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

Holiday Brass

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

CIBS Membership Meeting - Matt Woods

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

An Evening with TOTO

 Wed, 11 Mar at 07:30 pm Hoyt Sherman Place

Hayes Carll at Woolys

 Sat, 15 Nov at 07:00 pm Woolys

XOLEX w/ Sierra Griggs

 Sat, 17 Jan at 08:00 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

Heath Alan - Double CD Release

 Mon, 01 Dec at 07:00 pm 1159 24th Street Des Moines IA 50311

Josh Meloy with Trenton Fletcher at Wooly's

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

Musical Feast: A Pre-Thanksgiving Sunday Funday

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

Show Business: An Ingersoll Variety

 Fri, 28 Nov at 07:30 pm 3711 Ingersoll Ave, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50312

Gatsby Gala - A Roaring 20s Dance & Live Music

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

Greet Death

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

Candlelight: Tribute to Coldplay & Imagine Dragons

 Sat, 15 Nov at 06:00 pm Scottish Rite Consistory

An Irving Berlin White Christmas Revue

 Sat, 27 Dec at 07:30 pm 3711 Ingersoll Ave, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa