Music events in Des Moines

Check out happening music events all around Des Moines, IA

Both Sides Now: The Music and Lives of Joni Mitchell and Leonard Cohen

 Fri, 07 Nov at 07:00 pm Temple Theater

Randall King in Des Moines

 Fri, 07 Nov at 07:00 pm Wooly's

LGBTQ+ and Ally Adult Prom

 Sat, 08 Nov at 07:00 pm Bash DSM

Smallpools in Des Moines

 Tue, 04 Nov at 08:00 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

Shut Up and Rap Vol. 2

 Sun, 09 Nov at 06:00 pm Lefty's Live Music USD 11 to 16

Holiday Brass

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

The Lacs in Des Moines

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

A Night of Fleetwood Mac w/ Amy Friedl Stoner & Her Band

 Sat, 24 Jan at 07:30 pm 3711 Ingersoll Ave, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa

The Nate Sparks Big Band

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

New Year’s Eve Pops: Cirque

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

Hayes Carll, Aaron Raitiere in Des Moines

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

Josh Ritter in Des Moines

 Sun, 09 Nov at 07:30 pm Hoyt Sherman Place

Musical Mayhem Drag Brunch

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

ANGUS KHAN at SHERWOOD FOREST EVENT CENTER

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

Keb' Mo' in Des Moines

 Wed, 05 Nov at 07:30 pm Hoyt Sherman Place

1980’s Glow Party

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

Trying to Do More Good Than Bad

Sat, 08 Nov at 07:00 pm Wooly's

An Irving Berlin White Christmas Revue

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

A NOLA Christmas!

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

Holiday Concert featuring Tina Haase Findlay

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

Songwriter Lounge Open Mic Night // FREE!

 Mon, 03 Nov at 07:00 pm 1163 24th St, Unit B Des Moines IA 50311

Sunday Sound Bath

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

Dueling Piano Night

 Sat, 08 Nov at 06:00 pm 901 Cherry Street, Des Moines, IA 50309

Davina and the Vagabonds

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

First Friday: Full Moon Sound Bath

 Fri, 07 Nov at 07:00 pm 1251 Keosauqua Way, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50309

Whitechapel, Bodysnatcher, Angelmaker, Disembodied Tyrant in Des Moines

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

Midland Band w/Erf at Locals

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

1 Night With Splashy G

 Sat, 08 Nov at 09:00 pm Lefty's Live Music

Mike Conrad w/ The Iowa Jazz Composers Orchestra

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

The Toxhards w/ Fishbait

 Thu, 13 Nov at 07:00 pm 1159 24th Street Des Moines IA 50311

Pulse Life Advocates Christmas Gala with Kristan Hawkins

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

An Irving Berlin White Christmas Revue

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

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

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

Black Jacket Symphony at Hoyt Sherman Place

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

Blues Bureau at The Greenwood Wednesday night

 Wed, 05 Nov at 07:00 pm The Greenwood Lounge

Gasoline Lollipops w/ Luke Fox

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

Jeni Grouws: Songs from the Bottom Shelf

 Thu, 06 Nov at 08:00 pm 1163 24th St, Unit B Des Moines IA 50311

Vocalist Aviana Gedler w/ Her Band - National Act!

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

Astro Brat - EP Release Party w/ Mr. Rood and Halfloves

 Fri, 07 Nov at 08:00 pm 1159 24th Street Des Moines IA 50311

The Notebook - The Musical at Des Moines Civic Center

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

The LACS at Wooly's

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

Euforquestra with The Finesse at Wooly's

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

Holiday Brass

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

DJ Swiftie - Taylor Dance Party at xBk Live

 Sat, 06 Dec at 08:00 pm xBk Live

KC Saxophonist Adam Larson - National Act!

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

Hy-Vee Holiday Parade

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

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

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

Paws for a Cause

 Sat, 08 Nov at 06:00 pm The Des Moines Chapter of the Izaak Walton League of America

Halfway to Iowa Blues Hall Of Fame

 Sun, 09 Nov at 05:00 pm xBk Live

Iowa Wild Veterans Appreciation vs Charlotte Checkers

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

Hayes Carll

 Fri, 14 Nov at 06:00 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

November Swing Dance featuring Junction Jazz Society

Fri, 14 Nov at 07:15 pm 900 Keosauqua Way, Des Moines, IA 50309-1501, United States

Voix de Ville: A Noce Folly From Max Wellman

 Fri, 14 Nov at 07:00 pm 1326 Walnut St, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50309

Florry w/ special guest Dari Bay

 Fri, 14 Nov at 08:00 pm 1159 24th Street Des Moines IA 50311

The Ripoffs at Maggie’s Rumble Room

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

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

Fred Hersch Trio: Legendary Jazz Pianist

 Fri, 17 Apr at 07:30 pm Sheslow Auditorium

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

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

Black Jacket Symphony: Jimmy Buffett Tribute

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

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

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

State of the Arts: Iowa's Artist Fellows - November's First Friday

Fri, 07 Nov at 05:00 pm 900 Keosauqua Way, Des Moines, IA 50309-1501, United States

All I Want For Christmas: Gina Gedler

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

Standard Time w/ Max Wellman

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

Blake Jack + South 35 w/ The Boys

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

Under The Mistletoe w/ Lauren Vilmain

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

A Nella Thomas Christmas IX

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

Straight No Chaser: Holiday Road

 Wed, 05 Nov at 07:30 pm 221 Walnut St, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50309

Susan Werner

 Sat, 04 Apr at 07:00 pm Temple Theater

Strength - Scottish Highlands & Eroica

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

WILLIS - Real Vacation Tour - Boise, ID - VIP Package

 Sun, 09 Nov at 06:00 pm Wooly's USD 59

Bria Skonberg Quintet: A Modern Take on Traditional Jazz

 Fri, 27 Mar at 07:30 pm Sheslow Auditorium

The Prince Experience at Wooly's

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

MK2 featuring Brian Holland at Down Under Bar & Grill

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

New Year's Eve Pops: Cirque

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

Anthony Gomes at xBk Live

 Sat, 08 Nov at 08:00 pm xBk Live

Wishbone Ash - Wishlist Tour featuring 'Argus' Live!

 Sun, 30 Nov at 07:00 pm 1159 24th Street Des Moines IA 50311

Micki's 40th!!!

 Fri, 21 Nov at 06:00 pm 1833 Saloon

Paws for The Cause (Izaak Walton League)

 Sat, 08 Nov at 06:00 pm The Des Moines Chapter of the Izaak Walton League of America

Duke Tumatoe

 Fri, 30 Jan at 07:00 pm Temple Theater

Triple Espresso

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

Holly & Ivy

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

MOSH FOR TOTS ( A Hardcore Toy Drive)

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

10 Watt Robot - Dipsos - Other Brothers - Soulcage

 Sat, 29 Nov at 07:00 pm 1159 24th Street Des Moines IA 50311

SosMula w/ Ricky Hil

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

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

FELICITY

 Tue, 09 Dec at 07:00 pm 1159 24th Street Des Moines IA 50311

Christmas w/ The Nate Sparks Big Band

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

Sugar Skull! A Dia de los Muertos Musical Adventure - Des Moines

 Sat, 08 Nov at 05:00 pm Des Moines Civic 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

Under The Mistletoe w/ Lauren Vilmain

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

The Toasters w/ The Bishops and The Uncollectables

 Sun, 25 Jan 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

An Irving Berlin White Christmas Revue

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

Charlie Berens: The Lost and Found Tour

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

THEVILLE DEVILLE Tour: Des Moines

 Thu, 13 Nov at 09:00 pm Lefty's Live Music USD 13 to 107

John Primer & The Real Deal Blues Band

 Sun, 21 Dec at 02:00 pm 3711 Ingersoll Ave, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50312

Hayes Carll at Woolys

 Sat, 15 Nov at 07:00 pm Woolys

Goldpine and The Burney Sisters

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