Live Music This Week in DSM: Aug. 4 – 9, 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, Aug. 4, 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.
Jim Dandy & the Kountry Rebels at Prairie Meadows in Altoona at 11 a.m.
Mia Prosperi & Friends at Beaverdale Farmers’ Market in Des Moines at 4 p.m.
Jenn Garman at Johnston Farmers’ Market in Johnston at 4 p.m.
The Juan & Only at Adel Farmers’ Market in Adel at 4 p.m.
B. John Burns' Dinner Hour Livestream at 5 p.m.
BS & The Liars at National Balloon Classic in Indianola at 6 p.m.; $12 entrance to the grounds
Buckcherry with Evandale at Wooly’s in Des Moines at 7 p.m.; $45.10
Bikini Trill with Some Friends 18.94at xBk Live in Des Moines at 7 p.m. (price & fees) (optional seating)
Waxed Monkey at Locals Bar & Stage in Des Moines at 7 p.m.
Basement Philosophers Society at Greenwood Lounge in Des Moines at 7 p.m.
Blues Jam at Carl’s Place in Des Moines at 7 p.m.

Wednesday, Aug. 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.
Jeff Stagg at Waukee Farmers Market on the Triangle in Waukee at 4 p.m.
NOLA Jazz at Surety Hotel in Des Moines at 5 p.m.
Joshua Sinclair at Country Lane Lodge in Adel at 5 p.m.
Gallivant at Zoo Brew at Blank Park Zoo in Des Moines at 6 p.m.; $25 (members $15)
Taylor King at DSM Biergarten at Water Works Park in Des Moines at 6 p.m.
Jake Schrodt on the patio at Gilroy’s Kitchen & Pub in West Des Moines at 6 p.m.
Aceto Trio at Cumming Tap in Cumming at 6 p.m.
Live Music at Bondurant Farmers’ Market in Bondurant at 6 p.m.
Damon Dotson Band at National Balloon Classic in Indianola at 6 p.m.; $12 entrance to the grounds
Dying Wish with Contention, Dose, Source of Fire, Skinned Alive at Wooly’s in Des Moines at 7 p.m.; $28.59
Bug Hunter / The Narcissist Cookbook / Jam Mechanics at xBk Live in Des Moines at 7 p.m.; $36.99 (price & fees) (VIP $65 +fees) (optional seating)
Luke Fox at Revel Hotel in Urbandale at 7 p.m.
Velvet Trio at Doc’s Lounge in Johnston at 7 p.m.
Blues Bureau at Greenwood Lounge in Des Moines at 8 p.m.
Open Jam at Locals Bar & Stage in Des Moines at 8 p.m.
Aiden Flathers at Shotgun Betty’s in West Des Moines at 9 p.m.

Thursday, Aug. 6, 2026

Piano Man Richard Spierenburg on the lower level of the skywalk in the local bites area in Des Moines at 11 a.m.
Alli Weaver at Polk City Farmers’ Market on the Square in Polk City at 4 p.m.
Not Quite Brothers at Jasper Winery in Des Moines at 6 p.m.
Alex Schroeder at Confluence Brewing in Des Moines at 6 p.m. (Los Compadres Food Truck)
The Sheet at DSM Biergarten at Water Works Park in Des Moines at 6 p.m.
CeCe Stewart at Chamberlain Pub at Wesley on Grand in Des Moines at 6 p.m.
Gallivant at Music In The Junction & Farmers Market at 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.
Royce Johns on the rooftop patio at Destination Grille in Grimes at 6 p.m.
Joshua Sinclair at National Balloon Classic in Indianola at 6 p.m.; $12 entrance to the grounds
The Crowfoot Rakes 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
Wayne Page & Ron Roberts at Court Avenue Restaurant & Brewing in Des Moines at 7 p.m.
Vida Sisters featuring John at Doc’s Lounge in Johnston at 7 p.m.
Open Jam at Kenny’s Garage in Waukee at 7 p.m.
Australian Nigel Wearne at Board & Batten Basement Speakeasy in Dallas Center at 7 p.m.
Outlaw Express at Maytag Bowl in Newton at 7 p.m.
DSM Irish Session at Murph & Mary’s Pub in Newton at 7 p.m.
Abba-Mania at The Ingersoll in Des Moines at 7:30 p.m.; $138 includes dinner that starts at 5:30 p.m.
Annabelle Dinda at Wooly’s in Des Moines at 8:30 p.m.; $34.26
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.
Jake Kloefkorn at Shotgun Betty’s in West Des Moines at 9 p.m.

Friday, Aug. 7, 2026

Piano Man Richard Spierenburg on the lower level of the skywalk in the local bites area in Des Moines at 11 a.m.
Velvet Trio at Fridays at Middlebrook Farm in Cumming at 4:30 p.m.
Silversonic 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 at 5 p.m.
Brian Congdon at Truman’s Pizza in Des Moines at 5 p.m.
Matthew Garcia Bevy’s Tavern in West Des Moines at 5 p.m.
Chris Evers at Caffrey’s Sports Pub in Waukee at 5 p.m.
Jones & Owens Trio at Fab Food Fridays at Klokkenspel Plaza in Pella at 5 p.m.
Annika Wilson at Gray Moon Public Market in Newton at 5:30 p.m.
Missouri Mule at Confluence Brewing in Des Moines at 6 p.m. (Peggy O’s food truck)
Buckmiller & Lubbers (of Dogtown Rhythm Band) at Prairie Stomp at Sleepy Hollow Sports Park in Des Moines at 6 p.m.
The Juan & Only at Toreado Mexican Bar & Grill in West Des Moines at 6 p.m.
Grant & Shane at Shotgun Betty’s in West Des Moines at 6 p.m.
Rollo & Mr. B at Middlebrook Mercantile in Cumming at 6 p.m.
Robert Deitch at Iowa Distilling Co. in Cumming at 6 p.m.
The Hors D’oeuvres at Soggy Frog Marina Bar at Saylorville Lake in Polk City at 6 p.m.
Schmidt Brothers at National Balloon Classic in Indianola at 6 p.m.; $12 entrance to the grounds
Treaty Oak Revival with Huser Brothers, Andy Buckner at Casey’s Center in Des Moines at 7 p.m.; $51.75 to $156.50
I’m In Love : Jane Monheit Sings Cole Porter – National Act at Noce in Des Moines at 7 p.m.; $78 to $25 at tables, $44 bar seats
Casey Peasley at Walker’s Place in Des Moines at 7 p.m.
Jake Schrodt & Taylor King at Kelly’s Little Nipper in Des Moines at 7 p.m.
Pink Kodiak at Locals Bar & Stage in Des Moines at 7 p.m.
Mash up of players from Opus Taylor and Dusty Rose bands at Pal Joey’s in Des Moines at 7 p.m.
Brittany Sword at Kippy’s Place in Elkhart at 7 p.m.
JERRY DAZE – Briar Patch in Bevington – Day 1; $40/two days (includes primitive camping, BYOB)
- Winterland at 7 p.m.
- Crunch Brothers at 10:30 p.m.
Wild Mustard – Barn Dance at Lake Robbins Ballroom in Woodward at 7 p.m.; $10
Experiment / Noise Showcase with ogoil, HESHANTSHE, ima Building a room inside my mind, at xBk Annex in Des Moines at 7:30 p.m.
Gone 2 Paradise – The Ultimate Jimmy Buffett Experience at The Ingersoll in Des Moines at 7:30 p.m.; $138 includes dinner that starts at 5:30 p.m.
The Droptines with Cory Waller & The Wicked Things at xBk Live in Des Moines at 8 p.m.; $24.95 (price + fees) (seating options)
Night Like This at Back Roads Lounge in Johnston at 8 p.m.
Pickleback at Kenny’s Garage in Waukee at 8 p.m.
Corey Jamison at Marv’s Mainstreet Dive in Norwalk at 8 p.m.
Jacob County & The Damaged Goods at Greenwood Lounge in Des Moines at 9 p.m.
Them Uke Boys at Prairie Meadows in Altoona at 10 p.m.

Saturday, Aug. 8, 2026

Will Hatchet, Jeff Stagg, The King Incognito, Sam Pattison at the Downtown Farmers’ Market in Des Moines at 7 a.m.
The People’s Band at Annie’s Irish Pub in Des Moines at Noon
JERRY DAZE – Briar Patch in Bevington – Day 2; $40/two days (includes primitive camping, BYOB)
- Improv & Hard Copies at Noon
- Deadline Stringband at 1 p.m.
- Fancy Pants at 3 p.m.
- Shakedown Strings at 5 p.m.
- Southbound at 7 p.m.
- Erf at 9 p.m.
- Midwest Dead Coalition at 11 p.m.
Red Hott with ManCat – Ruby & Fever Dog at Josh Nolte Memorial Ride Benefit at Big Barn Harley-Davidson in Des Moines at 1 p.m.
Neva Alden at Winterset Cidery in Winterset at 1 p.m.
Ben Puttman Duo at The Soggy Frog Marina Bar in Polk City at 2 p.m.
Ducharme-Jones, Beggars’ Bargain, Matt Terronez at Vote the Change – An Evening of music and action at Lucky Horse Beer & Burgers in Des Moines at 4-7 p.m.
Open Mic Jam with The Chuggaluggers at 1833 Saloon in Des Moines at 4 p.m.
Rick Burke at Revelton Distillery in Osceola at 4 p.m.
Yubu at 1908 Draught House in Norwalk at 5 p.m.
The Chuggaluggers at Louie’s at the Lake in Panora at 5 p.m.
The Other Brothers at Captain Roy’s in Des Moines at 6 p.m.
Bob Pace and the Dangerous Band with Steve E George at Middlebrook Mercantile in Cumming at 6 p.m.
Dirty Rotten Scoundrels at National Balloon Classic in Indianola at 6 p.m.; $12 entrance to the grounds
MR G at Big Rack Brew Haus in Winterset at 6 p.m.
Hardcore 4 Alzheimers ferat. Enemy of Man, Sin Miedo, Big Bastard, Fear of Falling, Accustomed To Suffering at xBk Live in Des Moines at 7:30 p.m.; $15.32
I’m In Love: Jane Monheit Sings Cole Porter – National Act at Noce in Des Moines at 7 p.m.; $78 to $25 at tables, $44 bar seats
Hang Your Hate at Locals Bar & Stage in Des Moines at 7 p.m.
Salt Creek at Croatian Slavic Center in Des Moines at 7 p.m.; $5 Members, $7 Nonmembers
Drew Fry at 36th St. Tavern in Ankeny at 7 p.m.
Velvet Trio at The Soggy Frog Marina Bar in Polk City at 7 p.m.
Crystal Blue at Lake Robbins Ballroom in Woodward at 7 p.m.; $10
Gone 2 Paradise – The Ultimate Jimmy Buffett Experience at The Ingersoll in Des Moines at 7:30 p.m.; $138 includes dinner that starts at 5:30 p.m.
Diamond Rio with Frank Ray at Val Air Ballroom in West Des Moines at 7:30 p.m.; $46.13 to $101.34
Dick Danger Band at Down Under in Clive at 8 p.m.
Mary Runyan Band at Kenny’s Garage in Waukee at 8 p.m.
Casey Peasley at Mickey’s Irish Pub in Waukee at 8 p.m.
Joe Demerath on the patio at Hawk Heaven Tavern in Altoona at 8 p.m.
Jake Beaty at Cabaret Sports Bar & Grille in Ankeny at 8 p.m.
Willi Vanilli at Marv’s Mainstreet Dive in Norwalk at 8 p.m.
Jeff Banks Band at Greenwood Lounge in Des Moines at 9 p.m.
Bound & Determined at Prairie Meadows in Altoona at 10 p.m.

Sunday, Aug. 9, 2026

Chip Albright & Chip Happens at Local Bands, Blues and Brews at DSM Biergarten at Water Works Park in Des Moines at 1 p.m.
Serenade Duo at Soggy Frog Marina Bar in Polk City at 1 p.m.
The Crowfoot Rakes at Captain Roy’s in Des Moines at 2 p.m.
Dan Medeiros at Truman’s Pizza in Des Moines at 2 p.m.
Ducharme-Jones Band at Middlebrook Mercantile in Cumming at 2 p.m.
Jeremy Ober at Kippy’s Place in Elkhart at 2 p.m.
Joshua Sinclair at Louie’s at the Lake in Panora at 2 p.m.
Luke Fox at Drifters in Bouton at 2 p.m.
Casey Peasley at Covered Bridges Winery in Winterset at 2 p.m.
Jake Schrodt at Winterset Cidery in Winterset at 2 p.m.
Yubu - A Beatles Tribute at Kenny’s Garage in Waukee at 3 p.m.
Stringfield at Wilson’s Ciderhouse & Farm in Cumming at 3 p.m.
Elton Jack at Greenwood Lounge in Des Moines at 4 p.m.
Off Contact at Locals Bar & Stage in Des Moines at 4 p.m.
Jones & Owens Trio at Wellman’s Pub & Rooftop in West Des Moines at 4 p.m.
Taylor King at Exile Brewing in Des Moines at 5 p.m.
John Morgan at Lake Robbins Ballroom in Woodward at 5 p.m.; $14
NewFound Road with Cedar County Cobras at Earlham City Park in Earlham at 6 p.m.

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