Live Music This Week in DSM: June 2 – 7, 2026

Don't miss this week’s lineup of musical acts in Greater Des Moines (DSM)! Cheer on a sports team, shop local or visit your favorite attraction or event before or after enjoying the best live music in DSM.

This list is curated week-to-week by local music fan Bryan Farland. Visit The List – Live Music in DSM Area's Facebook page for more information.

Tuesday, June 2, 2026

“Freight Train” Frank in the skywalk at La Mie Elevate in Des Moines at 11 a.m.
Piano Man Richard Spierenburg on the lower level of the skywalk in the local bites area in Des Moines at 11 a.m.
Tom Hofer & the Iowa Playboys at Prairie Meadows in Altoona at 11 a.m.
Jesse & the Medicine Men at Adel Farmers’ Market in Adel at 4 p.m.
B. John Burns "Primary Tuesday" Dinner Hour Livestream at 5 p.m.
Belin Quartet at Salisbury House & Gardens in Des Moines at 5:30 p.m.
SPAM at Cruise-In Car Show at Sugar Shack Diner in Altoona at 5:30 p.m.
Alex Schroeder at Trailside Tap in Ankeny at 6 p.m.
DSM Big Band at Noce in Des Moines at 7 p.m.; $30 to $17 at table, $15 bar seat
Basement Philosophers Society at Greenwood Lounge in Des Moines at 7 p.m.
Blues Jam at Carl’s Place at 7 p.m.
River Styx / Riley Jane / Wicked Bones at Locals Bar & Stage in Des Moines at 7 p.m.
Troy Doherty at xBk Live in Des Moines at 7 p.m.; $30.97 meet & greet $103.19 + ticket (seating options)

Wednesday, June 3, 2026

Piano Man Richard Spierenburg on the lower level of the skywalk in the local bites area in Des Moines at 11 a.m.
NOLA Jazz at Surety Hotel in Des Moines at 5 p.m.
The Sheet at Carper Winery in Norwalk at 5:30 p.m.
Casey Joe Collins at DSM Biergarten at Water Works Park in Des Moines at 6 p.m.
Joshua Sinclair at Gilroy’s Kitchen & Pub & Patio in West Des Moines at 6 p.m.
The Ripoffs at Cumming Tap in Cumming at 6 p.m.
Live Music at Bondurant Farmers’ Market in Bondurant at 6 p.m.
Songwriter Lounge Open Mic at xBk Annex in Des Moines at 6:30 $Free/donations
Terror with Pain of Truth, End it, Start Today at Wooly’s in Des Moines at 6:45 p.m.; $36.84
Tyler Utter & Co. at Noce in Des Moines at 7 p.m.
Brother Trucker at Maggie’s Rumble Room in Des Moines at 7 p.m.
Open Jam at Locals Bar & Stage in Des Moines at 8 p.m.
Blues Bureau at Greenwood Lounge in Des Moines at 8 p.m.
Aiden Flathers at Shotgun Betty’s in West Des Moines at 9 p.m.

Thursday, June 4, 2026

Piano Man Richard Spierenburg on the lower level of the skywalk in the local bites area in Des Moines at 11 a.m.
Belin Quartet at the West Des Moines Public Library in West Des Moines at 1:30 p.m.
Live Music at Polk City Farmers’ Market on the Square in Polk City at 4 p.m.
CeCe Stewart at Chamberlain Pub at Wesley on Grand in Des Moines at 5 p.m.
Andrew Hoyt at Beats & Eats at Ankeny Market & Pavilion in Ankeny at 5 p.m.
Dirty Rotten Scoundrels at Jasper Winery in Des Moines at 6 p.m.
Hudson Road at DSM Biergarten at Water Works Park in Des Moines at 6 p.m.
Josh Sinclair at Confluence Brewing in Des Moines at 6 p.m. (Los Compadres Food Truck)
The People’s Band at Music in the Junction & Farmers’ Market in West Des Moines at 6 p.m.
Jesse & The Medicine Men at Poncho’s Friendly Confines in Waukee at 6 p.m.
Neva on the rooftop patio at Destination Grille in Grimes at 6 p.m.
Neal McCoy with Jason Brown at NASH Nights in the District – Prairie Trail in Ankeny at 6 p.m. (VIP available)
Matt Garcia at Trailside Tap in Ankeny at 6 p.m.
Hot Off The Grill at Prairie Stomp at Sleepy Hollow Sports Park in Des Moines at 6:30 p.m.
Public Opinion and Squint with Display Case at xBk Live in Des Moines at 7 p.m.; $18.94 (price + fees) (seating options)
Steffen Heins at xBk Annex in Des Moines at 7 p.m.
Percussionist John Kizilarmut & Co. at Noce in Des Moines at 7 p.m.; $ 20 to $25 at tables, $15 bar seats
The Drama Kings at Court Ave Brewing in Des Moines at 7 p.m.
Failure Drill / Iron Bar at Locals Bar & Stage in Des Moines at 7 p.m.
34th Army Band (Rock Band) at Camp Dodge in Johnston at 7 p.m.
Open Jam at Kenny’s Garage in Waukee at 7 p.m.
Chip Albright at Board & Batten Basement Speakeasy in Dallas Center at 7 p.m.
The Last Dinner Party with Automatic at Val Air Ballroom in West Des Moines at 7:30 p.m.; $43.92 The Soul Searchers at Greenwood Lounge in Des Moines at 8 p.m.
MFKS at In Confidence Speakeasy at Hotel Fort Des Moines in Des Moines at 8 p.m.
Jordan Beem + Johnny G at Brick & Ivy Rooftop in Altoona at 8 p.m.
Jake Kloefkorn at Shotgun Betty’s in West Des Moines at 9 p.m.

Friday, June 5, 2026

Piano Man Richard Spierenburg on the lower level of the skywalk in the local bites area in Des Moines at 11 a.m.
Gladys Lite at Fridays at Middlebrook Farm in Cumming at 4:30 p.m.
Steamer Trunk Novelty Orchestra at First Friday at Mainframe Studios in Des Moines at 5 p.m.
The Lamplighters at DSM Biergarten at Water Works Park in Des Moines at 5 p.m.
Friday Work Release Party with Bob Pace and The Dangerous Band at Greenwood Lounge in Des Moines at 5 p.m.
Meadowbrook Circle at Truman’s Pizza in Des Moines at 5 p.m.
Danny Grause at Bevy’s Tavern in West Des Moines at 5 p.m.
Sierra Griggs at Caffrey’s Sports Pub in Waukee at 5 p.m.
Luke Fox at The Pavilion in Adel at 5 p.m.
Faculty Lounge at Rendezvous on Riverview in Des Moines at 5:30 p.m.
Velvet Trio at Food Truck Fridays at Campbell Park in Clive at 5:30 p.m.
Barry Rutter at Gray Moon Public Market in Newton at 5:30 p.m.
The Lamplighters at DSM Biergarten at Water Works Park in Des Moines at 6 p.m.
Casey Joe Collins Trio at Confluence Brewing in Des Moines at 6 p.m. (Peggy O’s food truck)
Malcolm Wells & The Two Timers at Captain Roy’s in Des Moines at 6 p.m.
Plastic Apartment at Paws & Pints in Des Moines at 6 p.m.
The Juan & Only at El Toreado Mexican Bar & Grill in West Des Moines at 6 p.m.
Adam Kulmatycki at Shotgun Betty’s in West Des Moines at 6 p.m. (or 7 p.m.?)
Jones & Owens Trio at Zeke’s Rooftop & Grill in Johnston at 6 p.m.
After Shock at Chill on the Hill at Copper Creek Lake Park at Pleasant Hill at 6 p.m.; $12 includes drink ticket
Patresa Hartman at Middlebrook Mercantile in Cumming at 6 p.m.
Taylor King at Iowa Distilling Co. in Cumming at 6 p.m.
Sips & Songs in The District – Prairie Trail in Ankeny
- Mike Walsh at 6 p.m.
- Blake Jack at 8 p.m.
Jake Schrodt Duo at Soggy Frog Marina Bar at Saylorville Lake in Polk City at 6 p.m.
All The Way Live (Yubu Kazungu and Toni Williams) at Murph & Mary’s Pub in Newton at 6 p.m.
Touch of Grey at B&B Theaters in Ankeny at 6:30 p.m.
Satsang with Joey Harkum at Wooly’s in Des Moines at 7 p.m.; $38.90
Tyler Richton & The High Bank Boys at Live Music Video Shoot at JR’s Southpork Ranch in Des Moines at 7 p.m.; $10
John Krantz Trio at The Cave in Des Moines at 7 p.m.
Grain Powered Duo at Kelly’s Little Nipper in Des Moines at 7 p.m.
Katie & The Honky Tonks and D. Smith at The Picker Knows in West Des Moines at 7 p.m.; Suggested donation of $10-$20
Trio Aceto at Front Row in Clive at 7 p.m.
Stark Raving Madge at Doc’s Lounge in Johnston at 7 p.m.
Marty Stuart and His Fabulous Superlatives at Hoyt Sherman Place in Des Moines at 8 p.m.; $51.15 to $62.20
KBong & Johnny Cosmnic at xBk Live in Des Moines at 8 p.m.; $24.95 (price + fees) (seating options)
Robbie Michael at Walker’s Place in Des Moines at 8 p.m.
FunHouse at Down Under Bar & Grill in Clive at 8 p.m.
Drive Thirty5 at Kenny’s Garage in Waukee at 8 p.m.
Bad Friends at Grimes Governors Days in Grimes at 8 p.m.
Hillbilly Airshow at Shootout Saloon in Dexter at 8 p.m.
Heath Alan at Greenwood Lounge in Des Moines at 8:30 p.m.
Recoil at Prairie Meadows in Altoona at 10 p.m.

Saturday, June 6, 2026

Heartland Swing, Sean Gabrielson, Azymth 432, Urbandale Community Adult Band at Downtown Farmers’ Market in Des Moines at 7 a.m.
Central Iowa Trans Lives Festival at First Unitarian Church in Des Moines
- bloodless girls at 10:30 a.m.
- Smokey Rose at 12:30 p.m.
- frekid cloud at 2:30 p.m.
- TRANScendent at 4:30 p.m.
Brian Herrin Trio (Brian Schwager, Chris Hansen) at Deery Brothers in Waukee at 11 a.m.
Brittany Sword Duo at Annie’s Irish Pub in Des Moines at Noon
Rural Route at Tipsy Crow in Des Moines at Noon
Luke Fox on the patio at Jethro’s Southside in Des Moines at 2 p.m.
Open Mic Jam with The Trickle Tree Hippies at 1833 Saloon in Des Moines at 4 p.m.
Mike Aceto on patio at Sips on Main in Grimes at 4 p.m.
Kris Karr at Revelton Distillery in Osceola at 4 p.m.
Sam Pattison at 1908 Draught House in Norwalk at 5 p.m.
Jones & Owens Trio at Soggy Bottom Marina Bar in Polk City at 5 p.m.
Velvet Trio at Winterset Cidery in Winterset at 5 p.m.
Mike Moody & The Outlaws at Captain Roy’s in Des Moines at 6 p.m.
The Juan & Only at Cowboy Mexican Bar & Grill in Des Moines at 6 p.m.
Hot Off the Grill at Middlebrook Mercantile in Cumming at 6 p.m.
Dan Trilk at Madison County Winery in Saint Charles at 6 p.m.
Vivace at McCann’s Tap in Des Moines at 6 p.m.
David Redfearn at Murph & Mary’s Pub in Newton at 6 p.m.
Barrelhouse Rockets at Covered Bridges Winery in Winterset at 6:30 p.m.; $5
Rick Burke at Greenwood Lounge in Des Moines at 7 p.m.
Waylo / Geezy at Locals Bar & Stage in Des Moines at 7 p.m.
Unforgiven at Croatian Slavic Center in Des Moines at 7 p.m.; $5 Members, $7 Nonmembers
The Hors D’oeuvres at Shirley’s Bar & Grill in West Des Moines at 7 p.m.
Kevin Lindgren at Reclaimed Rails Brewing in Bondurant at 7 p.m.
Luke Farland at 36th St. Tavern in Ankeny at 7 p.m.
Crystal Blue at Lake Robbins Ballroom in Woodward at 7 p.m.; $10
RED Hott Motley Crue Tribute with Encore Legends at Midnight Ballroom in Marshalltown at 7 p.m.; $10, $15 per couple
Dustin West Band – George Strait Tribute at Warren Cultural Center in Greenfield at 7 p.m.; $25
Shaun Johnson Sings Country at The Ingersoll in Des Moines at 7:30 p.m.; $88 (includes dinner – starts at 5:30 p.m.)
Maraya Nicole at The Cork in Johnston at 7:30 p.m.
Anders Colsefni performing music from MFKR & Crowz with Brainphase at Wooly’s in Des Moines at 8 p.m.; $31.06
Tommy Doggett & Ben Mars at xBk Annex in Des Moines at 8 p.m.
Dick Danger Band at Down Under Bar & Grill in Des Moines at 8 p.m.
Count it Off at Back Roads Lounge in Johnston at 8 p.m.
Mary Runyun Band at Kenny’s Garage in Waukee at 8 p.m.
Drew Fry on the patio at Hawk Heaven Tavern in Altoona at 8 p.m.
JKB Duo at Drifters in Bouton at 8 p.m.
Jessie & The Medicine Men at Osceola Eagles in Osceola at 8 p.m.
Brian Allan at Mickey’s Irish Pub in Waukee at 8:30 p.m.
Keith Davis & Chris at Houston’s on Main in Milo at 9 p.m.
The Savage Freds at Prairie Meadows in Altoona at 10 p.m.

Sunday, June 7, 2026

Kracklin at Merle Hay Cheba Hut in Johnston at Noon
Faculty Lounge at Local Bands, Bikes and Brews at DSM Biergarten at Water Works Park in Des Moines at 1 p.m.
Claudia Coltrain & Jared Benson at Soggy Bottom Marina Bar in Polk City at 1 p.m.
Encore Legends at Truman’s Pizza in Des Moines at 2 p.m.
Malcolm Wells & The Two Timers at Middlebrook Mercantile in Cumming at 2 p.m.
CJC Jazz Jam Session at The Cave in Des Moines at 2 p.m.
Corey Jamison at Kippy’s Place in Elkhart at 2 p.m.
Luke Farland at The Whistling Donkey in Woodward at 2 p.m.
David Watson at Winterset Cidery in Winterset at 2 p.m.
The Soul Searchers at Wilson’s Orchard & Farm in Cumming at 3 p.m.
Madison County Line at Covered Bridges Winery in Winterset at 3 p.m.
BitterSweet Band at Wellman’s Pub & Rooftop in West Des Moines at 4 p.m.
The Lamplighters at Exile Brewing in Des Moines at 5 p.m.
Al Godfredsen at Lake Robbins Ballroom in Woodward at 5 p.m.; $13
Denita with Emma Butterworth at Earlham City Park in Earlham at 6 p.m.
Lauren Wanamaker at From the Gilded Palace Home Concert Livestream at 7 p.m.
DSM Metro Concert Band and Jazz Band - Max Wellman at Music Under the Stars: Homegrown at Lauridsen Amphitheater at Water Works Park at 7 p.m.
Season to Risk with Procedure and Quade at xBk Live in Des Moines at 7 p.m.; $18.94 (price + fees) (seating options)
Kings Kaleidoscope with Hollyn at Wooly’s in Des Moines at 8 p.m.; $38.90
Jazz Night at The Contrary in Des Moines at 8 p.m.

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