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Live Music This Week in DSM: June 30 – July 5, 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 30, 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.
  • Chantilly Lace at Prairie Meadows in Altoona at 11 a.m.
  • Denise Forney at Music in the Johnston Farmers' Market in Johnston at 4 p.m.
  • The Juan and Only at Adel Farmers’ Market in Adel at 4 p.m.
  • B. John Burns' "Semiquincentennial" 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.
  • Blues Jam at Carl’s Place in Des Moines at 7 p.m.
  • Recoil at Nights in the Heights at Colby Park in Windsor Heights at 7 p.m.
  • St. Paul & The Broken Bones at Hoyt Sherman Place in Des Moines at 7:30 p.m.
  • Chris Falcon at Greenwood Lounge in Des Moines at 8:30 p.m.

Wednesday, July 1, 2026

  • Piano Man Richard Spierenburg on the lower level of the skywalk in the local bites area in Des Moines at 11 a.m.
  • Steffen Heins at the Waukee Farmers’ Market on The Triangle in Waukee at 4 p.m.
  • NOLA Jazz at Surety Hotel in Des Moines at 5 p.m.
  • Damon Dotson + Fireworks Show at Carper Winery in Norwalk at 5:30 p.m.
  • Adam Kulmatycki on the patio at Gilroy’s Kitchen & Pub in West Des Moines at 6 p.m.
  • Tony Bohnenkamp at Mickey’s Irish Pub in Waukee at 6 p.m.
  • Mike Aceto at Bike Night at Sully’s Irish Pub in West Des Moines at 6 p.m.
  • Live Music at Bondurant Farmers’ Market in Bondurant at 6 p.m.
  • The Ripoffs at Cumming Tap in Cumming at 6 p.m.
  • Songwriter Lounge Open Mic Night at xBk Annex in Des Moines at 6:30 p.m.
  • Carolina Liar with Andrew Hoyt at xBk Live in Des Moines at 7 p.m.; $18.94 price + fees
  • Zane Gedler & Co. at Noce in Des Moines at 7 p.m.
  • Luke Fox at Revel Hotel in Urbandale at 7 p.m.
  • Blues Bureau at Greenwood Lounge in Des Moines at 8 p.m.
  • Robbie Michael at Shotgun Betty’s in West Des Moines at 9 p.m.

Thursday, July 2, 2026

  • Piano Man Richard Spierenburg on the lower level of the skywalk in the local bites area in Des Moines at 11 a.m.
  • Hatchet at Uptown Ankeny Farmers’ Market in Ankeny at 4 p.m.
  • Josh Drummond 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.
  • The Nadas at Jasper Winery in Des Moines at 6 p.m.
  • Larry Meyer at Confluence Brewing in Des Moines at 6 p.m. (Los Compadres Food Truck)
  • Recoil at Music in the Junction & Farmers’ Market at Historic Valley Junction in West Des Moines at 6 p.m.
  • Jesse & The Medicine Men at Poncho’s Friendly Confines in Waukee at 6 p.m.
  • Kinda Petty Band on the rooftop patio at Destination Grille in Grimes at 6 p.m.
  • Sips & Songs in The District – Prairie Trail in Ankeny
    • Joshua Sinclair at 6 p.m.
    • Jordan Beem at 8 p.m.
  • Son Peruchos at Music in the Garden at Greater Des Moines Botanical Gardens in Des Moines at 6:30 p.m.; $14, Seniors $13, children 2-12 $11
  • Brittany Sword at Prairie Stomp Music Series at Sleepy Hollow Sports Park in Des Moines at 6:30 p.m. (bring your chairs)
  • Jazz Night with Napoleon Douglas at Noce in Des Moines at 7 p.m.; $20 at tables, $Free bar seats
  • The Drama Kings at Court Avenue Restaurant & Brewing in Des Moines at 7 p.m.
  • 34th Army Patriotic Band at Camp Dodge in Johnston at 7 p.m. (Bring lawn chairs, drinks) (food trucks)
  • Casey Peasley at Joe’s Pub in Johnston at 7 p.m.
  • Houston Fry at Drifters in Bouton at 7 p.m.
  • DSM Irish Session at Murph & Mary’s Pub in Newton at 7 p.m.
  • 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.
  • Back To Vinyl at 4th of July at Lions Park in Urbandale at 8 p.m.
  • Danny Grause at Founders Irish Pub in Bondurant at 8 p.m.
  • Lee Klett at Shotgun Betty’s in West Des Moines at 9 p.m.

Friday, July 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.
  • Brittany Sword Duo at Soggy Frog Marina Bar at Saylorville Lake in Polk City at 4 p.m.
  • The Punching Pandas at Prairie Meadows in Altoona at 4:30 p.m.
  • David Watson at Fridays at Middlebrook Farm in Cumming at 4:30 p.m.
  • Friday Work Release Party with Bob Pace and The Dangerous Band at Greenwood Lounge in Des Moines at 5 p.m.
  • Brad Seidenfeld Duo FT. Nick Robertson at Truman’s Pizza in Des Moines at 5 p.m.
  • Liv McNair at Bevy’s Tavern in West Des Moines at 5 p.m.
  • Ezra & Friends at Whistling Donkey Sports Bar & Grill in Woodward at 5 p.m.
  • Bad Friends at Rendezvous on Riverview in Des Moines at 5:30 p.m. (Fireworks)
  • Electrobeast at Confluence Brewing in Des Moines at 6 p.m. (Peggy O’s food truck)
  • The Juan & Only at El Toreado Mexican Bar & Grill in West Des Moines at 6 p.m.
  • Casey Peasley at Shotgun Betty’s in West Des Moines at 6 p.m.
  • The Cardinal Sound on the patio at Dave & Buster’s in West Des Moines at 6 p.m.
  • The Dan Medeiros Project at Zeke’s Rooftop & Grill in Johnston at 6 p.m.
  • Sean Michael Sullivan at Iowa Distilling Co. in Cumming at 6 p.m.
  • Des Moines Symphony’s Yankee Doodle Pops with Weary Ramblers, Des Moines Choral Society at the Iowa State Capitol grounds in Des Moines at 6:30 p.m. (Fireworks)
  • The Lamplighters at Rock Around The Clock at Heritage Park in Grimes at 6:30 p.m. (donations of foods or money toward the Grimes Storehouse)
  • Charlie & The Tropicales featuring The NOLA Jazz Band – National Act at Noce in Des Moines at 7 p.m.; $64 to $36 at tables, $15 bar seats
  • The Squares at Kelly’s Little Nipper in Des Moines at 7 p.m.
  • Taylor King at Doc’s Lounge in Johnston at 7 p.m.
  • Sparta with War on Women at xBk Live in Des Moines at 8 p.m.; $24.95 (price + fees)(seating options)
  • The Feel Right Band at Jamie Hurd Amphitheater in West Des Moines at 8 p.m.
  • Jordan Beem at Urbandale’s 250th Independence Celebration at Lion’s Park in Des Moines at 8 p.m.
  • The Mike Walsh Band at Kenny’s Garage in Waukee at 8 p.m.
  • Jacob County & The Damaged Goods at Greenwood Lounge in Des Moines at 9 p.m.
  • Gut Feeling at Prairie Meadows in Altoona at 10 p.m.

Saturday, July 4, 2026

  • Azymth 432 , Lani, Zachary Freedom, Sharane Calistar at the Downtown Farmers’ Market in Des Moines at 7 a.m.
  • The Lamplighters at Annie’s Irish Pub at Noon Randy Burk & The Prisoners at The Soggy Frog Marina Bar in Polk City at 2 p.m.
  • The Trickle Tree Hippies & Friends at 4th Picnic at Open Stage Jam at 1833 Saloon in Des Moines at 4 p.m.
  • Kenastons at Lake Robbins Ballroom in Woodward at 4 p.m.; $11
  • Bruce Harris at Revelton Distillery in Osceola at 4 p.m.
  • Mary Runyan Band at Louie’s at the Lake in Panora at 4 p.m.
  • The Juan & Only at 1908 Draught House in Norwalk at 5 p.m.
  • Madison County Line at Madison Co. Winery in Saint Charles at 5 p.m. (BBQ) (fireworks)
  • Amanda Pruitt Duo at Winterset Cidery in Winterset at 5 p.m.
  • The Nadas with Kelsie, Mitchell Walsmith at Jordan Creek Town Center in West Des Moines at 5 p.m.
  • Suede at Captain Roy’s in Des Moines at 6 p.m.
  • Monkeyfourth of July Party at Back Roads Lounge in Johnston at 6 p.m.
  • Red Dirt Renegade at The Talk Shop Lounge in Saint Charles at 6:30 p.m.
  • Country River at Croatian Slavic Center in Des Moines at 7 p.m.; $5 Members, $7 Nonmembers
  • Anthony Koester Band at The Soggy Frog Marina Bar in Polk City at 7 p.m.
  • The Dead South with Amigo the Devil at Vibrant Music Hall in Waukee at 7:30 p.m.; $53 to $81.40
  • Total Chaos with Noogy / Old Dogs at xBk Live in Des Moines at 8 p.m.; $24.95 (price + fees)(seating options)
  • Brody & Cooper Band at Cabaret Sports Bar & Grille in Ankeny at 8 p.m.
  • Dick Danger Band at Freedom Fest at Louie’s Tavern in Minburn at 8 p.m.
  • Final Mix Show Band at Prairie Meadows in Altoona at 10 p.m.

Sunday, July 5, 2026

  • Velvet Trio at Local Bands, Blues and Brews at DSM Biergarten at Water Works Park in Des Moines at 1 p.m.
  • Luke S. Williams on the patio at Cabaret Sports Bar & Grille in Ankeny at 1 p.m.
  • The Hors D’oeuvres at Soggy Bottom Marina Bar in Polk City at 1 p.m.
  • Joshua Sinclair at Truman’s Pizza in Des Moines at 2 p.m.
  • CJC Jazz Jam Session at The Cave in Des Moines at 2 p.m.
  • Brian Congdon at Winterset Cidery in Winterset at 2 p.m.
  • Cedar County Cobras at Wilson’s Ciderhouse & Farm in Cumming at 3 p.m.
  • Columbia House at Greenwood Lounge in Des Moines at 4 p.m.
  • Brittany Sword Duo at Wellman’s Pub & Rooftop in West Des Moines at 4 p.m.
  • Kevin Lindgren at Exile Brewing in Des Moines at 5 p.m.
  • Stardusters at Lake Robbins Ballroom in Woodward at 5 p.m.; $10
  • Music Under The Stars: Stars, Stripers & Celebration at Jasper Winery in Des Moines at 7 p.m.
  • Jazz Night at The Contrary in Des Moines at 8 p.m.

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Amelia Klatt

Amelia Klatt is the Director of Events for the Greater Des Moines Partnership. Her background working with nonprofit organizations has led to skills as a relationship builder and events professional. Klatt received her MPA from Drake University in 2019.