Live Music This Week in DSM: July 14 – 19, 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, July 14, 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.
Dale Menning & the Stardusters at Prairie Meadows in Altoona at 11 a.m.
Randy Burk at Beaverdale Farmers' Markers Market in Des Moines at 4 p.m.
The Juan & Only at the Johnston Farmers' Market in Johnston at 4 p.m.
B. John Burns' "The Space Between Us" Dinner Hour Livestream at 5 p.m.
Jazz in July at Hoyt Sherman Place in Des Moines
- Community Jazz Center Youth Group outside on the Krantz stage at 5:30 p.m.
- Mangione Collective outside on the EMC Plaza stage at 6:30 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.
Jeff Rosenstock with Good Luck at Wooly's in Des Moines at 7 p.m.; $34.26
Blues Jam at Carl's Place in Des Moines at 7 p.m.
Jesus / Toon Smokes / Jinnouchi Power at Locals Bar & Stage in Des Moines at 7 p.m.
DSM Irish Sessions at Ironside Axe Club in West Des Moines at 7 p.m.
Jana West & RetroSpect at Nights in the Heights at Colby Park in Windsor Heights at 7 p.m. (food trucks)
Mike Aceto at Greenwood Lounge in Des Moines at 8 p.m.

Wednesday, July 15, 2026

Piano Man Richard Spierenburg on the lower level of the skywalk in the local bites area in Des Moines at 11 a.m.
Remedy Quartet at Waukee Farmers’ Market on The Triangle in Waukee at 4 p.m.
Zane Gedler & Co. at Surety Hotel in Des Moines at 5 p.m.
James Biehnat Hoyt Sherman Place in Des Moines at 5:30 p.m.
Wyld Fyre at Carper Winery in Norwalk at 5:30 p.m.
Luke Fox at DSM Biergarten at Water Works Park in Des Moines at 6 p.m.
Weary Ramblers at Music on The Bridge at The Banks (105 E. Center St.) in Des Moines at 6 p.m. (BYOB, bring a chair/blanket) (Lachele’s Food Truck)
Randy Ward / Stan Dudley Duo at Chamberlain Pub at Wesley on Grand in Des Moines at 6 p.m.
Joshua Sinclair on the patio at Gilroy’s Kitchen & Pub in West Des Moines at 6 p.m.
ManCat Biegger at Bike Night at Sully’s Irish Pub in West Des Moines at 6 p.m.
Thorton Melon & the Triple Lindys at Mickey’s Irish Pub in Waukee at 6 p.m.
MobiusTrip 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 Night at xBk Annex in Des Moines at 6:30 p.m.
Joint Operation with Hoverboard and Glass Knuckles at xBk Live in Des Moines at 7 p.m.; $15.32 (price & fees)
Dave Rezek & Co. at Noce in Des Moines at 7 p.m.
Bob Pace at Revel Hotel in Urbandale at 7 p.m.
Tyler Childers with Wednesday at Casey Center in Des Moines at 7:30 p.m.; $49 to $213
Triple J’s at Greenwood Lounge in Des Moines at 8 p.m.
Open Jam at Locals Bar & Stage in Des Moines at 8 p.m.
Scott Kirkhart at Shotgun Betty’s in West Des Moines at 9 p.m.

Thursday, July 16, 2026

Piano Man Richard Spierenburg on the lower level of the skywalk in the local bites area in Des Moines at 11 a.m.
Bob Fields & Swingtime at Afternoon Dance at Lake Robbins Ballroom in Woodward at 1 p.m.; $13
B. John Burns at Polk City Farmers’ Market on the Square in Polk City at 4 p.m.
Major Blues at Beats & Eats at Ankeny Market & Pavilion in Ankeny at 5 p.m.
Corey Jamison at Madison County Fair in Winterset at 5 p.m.
Kris Lager Band at Jasper Winery in Des Moines at 6 p.m.
Jared Nels at Confluence Brewing in Des Moines at 6 p.m. (Los Compadres Food Truck)
Mike Aceto at DSM Biergarten at Water Works Park in Des Moines at 6 p.m.
Chip Albright & Friends at Unity Center in Des Moines at 6 p.m.
CeCe Stewart at Chamberlain Pub at Wesley on Grand in Des Moines at 6 p.m.
Dick Danger Band 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.
Kelsie James on the rooftop patio at Destination Grille in Grimes at 6 p.m.
Buz Owen at Wayward Social in Marshalltown at 6 p.m.
NOLA Jazz Band at Music in the Garden at Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden in Des Moines at 6:30 p.m.; $14, Seniors $13, children 2-12 $11
The Lamplighters at Prairie Stomp at Jester Park Nature Center in Des Moines at 6:30 p.m. (bring chairs)
Mammoth with Gallivant at Wooly’s in Des Moines at 7 p.m.; $49.74
Tanner Taylor Trio at Noce in Des Moines at 7 p.m.; $20 at tables, $Free bar seats
John Krantz Trio at Court Ave Brewing in Des Moines at 7 p.m.
Rutabaga / Dirty Blonde / 37 Houses at Locals Bar & Stage in Des Moines at 7 p.m.
Open Jam at Kenny’s Garage in Waukee at 7 p.m.
Casey Joe Collins at Board & Batten Basement Speakeasy in Dallas Center at 7 p.m.
DSM Irish Session at Brightside Aleworks in Altoona at 7 p.m.
Tony Bohnenlamp at Marv’s Mainstreet Dive in Norwalk at 7 p.m.
Lil Wayne with 2 Chainz at Casey Center in Des Moines at 8 p.m.; $24.25 to $154.50
Council Hill - “Dad Rock Night’ (2000s Rock Tribute) at xBk Live in Des Moines at 8 p.m.; $27.36 (price + fees) (seating options)
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.
Brian Congdon at Bix & Co. in West Des Moines at 8:30 p.m.
Jake Schrodt at Shotgun Betty’s in West Des Moines at 9 p.m.

Friday, July 17, 2026

Sonic Roots Festival with 30 local and regional acts at Briar Patch in Bevington (Day 2); $85/2 days, $105/2 days with camping
Piano Man Richard Spierenburg on the lower level of the skywalk in the local bites area in Des Moines at 11 a.m.
The Crowfoot Rakes at Fridays at Middlebrook Farm in Cumming at 4:30 p.m.
Mabel’s Porch 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.
Emmett Sheehan at Truman’s Pizza in Des Moines at 5 p.m.
Joe Demerath at Bevy’s Tavern in West Des Moines at 5 p.m.
Plastic Apartment at Clive Festival in Clive at 5 p.m.
Brian Congdon at Caffrey’s Sports Pub in Waukee at 5 p.m.
Mike Bernard at Madison County Fair in Winterset at 5 p.m.
Willie Mac & The Lost Cousins at Speckled Hen Farms in Winterset at 5 p.m.; $5
Mike Moody and the Outlaws at Rendezvous on Riverview in Des Moines at 5:30 p.m.
Sips & Songs at The District at Prairie Trail in Ankeny
- Levi Smith at 6 p.m.
- Dueling Pianos at 8 p.m.
Annika Wilson at Gray Moon Public Market in Newton at 5:30 p.m.
Grind at Confluence Brewing in Des Moines at 6 p.m. (Peggy O’s food truck)
Red Dirt Renegade at Captain Roy’s in Des Moines at 6 p.m.
The Juan & Only at El Toreado Mexican Bar & Grill in West Des Moines at 6 p.m.
Jake Kloefkorn at Shotgun Betty’s in West Des Moines at 6 p.m.
Lavender Lace at Ducktail Lounge in Clive at 7 p.m.
Tony McGhee at Zeke’s Rooftop & Grill in Johnston at 6 p.m.
CeCe Stewart at Joe’s Pub in Johnston at 7 p.m.
Mike Aceto at Middlebrook Mercantile in Cumming at 6 p.m.
Nick Hermann at Soggy Frog Marina Bar at Saylorville Lake in Polk City at 6 p.m.
For Once in My Life: A Night of Stevie, Luther, & More with Napoleon Douglas at Noce in Des Moines at 7 p.m.; $64 to $36 at tables, $28 bar seats
Neva Alden at Kelly’s Little Nipper in Des Moines at 7 p.m.
John Krantz Trio at The Cave in Des Moines at 7 p.m.
Lani Full Band featuring Allegra Hernandez Band at Locals Bar & Stage in Des Moines at 7 p.m.
Jared Nels at Reclaimed Rails Brewing in Bondurant at 6 p.m.
David Redfern at Murph & Mary’s Pub in Newton at 6 p.m. (beer garden)
Casey Peasley at Iowa Elks Lodge in Indianola at 7 p.m.
JKB Duo at Drifters in Bouton at 7 p.m.
George Michael Reborn at The Ingersoll in Des Moines at 7:30 p.m.; $138 includes dinner that starts at 5:30 p.m.
The Faster Horses at xBk Live in Des Moines at 8 p.m.; $15.32 (price + fees) (seating options)
Standing Hampton at Clive Fest in Clive at 8 p.m.
Recoil at Back Roads Lounge in Johnston at 8 p.m.
Chuggaluggers Band at Kenny’s Garage in Waukee at 8 p.m.
Collin Donley at Talk Shop Lounge in Saint Charles at 8 p.m.
Luke Farland at Just One More in Jamaica at 8 p.m.
Hattrick at Doc’s Lounge in Johnston at 8:30 p.m.
Beast at Greenwood Lounge in Des Moines at 9 p.m.
Dustin Farrow & The Relics at Yacht Club in Des Moines at 9 p.m.
Zachary Freedom at Prairie Meadows in Altoona at 10 p.m.

Saturday, July 18, 2026

Sonic Roots Festival with 30 local and regional acts at Briar Patch in Bevington (Day 2); $85/2 days, $105/2 days with camping
B. John Burns, Dan & Quinn Trilk, Vagabond Grove, Sarah Ennis at the Downtown Farmers' Market in Des Moines at 7 a.m.
Jordan Beem & others at Final Salute Fundraiser at Miss Kitty’s in Clive at 11 a.m. (freewill donations at door)
Andrew Hoyt at Vibes in the Village at Simon Estes Amphitheater in Des Moines at Noon (local food and drinks)
Jones & Owens Trio at Annie’s Irish Pub in Des Moines at Noon Paul Ivy at Des Moines Art Center in Des Moines at 1 p.m.
Reload at VFW Beaverdale in Des Moines at 1 p.m.
Willi Vanilli at The Soggy Frog Marina Bar in Polk City at 2 p.m.
Trickle Tree Hippies at Open Mic Jam at 1833 Saloon in Des Moines at 4 p.m.
Rural Route at Madison County Fair in Winterset at 5 p.m.
Miles Morgan at Water Lantern Festival at Riverview Park in Des Moines at 6 p.m.
The Other Brothers 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.
The Adaptors at Waukee Arts Festival at Centennial Park in Waukee at 6 p.m.
Jana West & RetroSpect at Covered Bridges Winery in Winterset at 6:30 p.m.; $5
Broadway Singer Nicolas King at Noce in Des Moines at 7 p.m.; $78 to $25 at tables, $44 bar seats
Absolute Power at Locals Bar & Stage in Des Moines at 7 p.m.
Coyote at Croatian Slavic Center in Des Moines at 7 p.m.; $5 Members, $7 Nonmembers
Velvet Trio at Shirley’s Bar & Grill in West Des Moines at 7 p.m.
Lucas Beebe at 36th St. Tavern in Ankeny at 7 p.m.
Encore Legends at The Soggy Frog Marina Bar in Polk City at 7 p.m.
Exit 113 at Lake Robbins Ballroom in Woodward at 7 p.m.; $10
George Michael Reborn at The Ingersoll in Des Moines at 7:30 p.m.; $138 includes dinner that starts at 5:30 p.m.
DAKOTA withModern Tiger, Soulcage at xBk Live in Des Moines at 8 p.m.; $18.94 (price + fees) (seating options)
The Jenny Kohls Band at Greenwood Lounge in Des Moines at 8 p.m.
Ducharme-Jones Band: “Springsteen: Born to Run” at Centenial Stage at Waukee Arts Festival in Waukee at 8 p.m.
Bittersweet at Kenny’s Garage in Waukee at 8 p.m.
Bruce Day at Marv’s Mainstreet Dive in Norwalk at 8 p.m.
SubtleSound at Wooly’s in Des Moines at 9 p.m.; $29.62
The Savage Freds at Hawk Heaven Tavern in Altoona at 9 p.m.
Jordan Beem with John Griffiths drumming at Jasper County Fair in Colfax at 9 p.m.
The Dogtown Rhythm Band at Prairie Meadows in Altoona at 10 p.m.

Sunday, July 19, 2026

Fabulous Tru Tones at Local Bands, Blues and Brews at DSM Biergarten at Water Works Park in Des Moines at 1 p.m.
Nick Hermann on the patio at Cabaret Sports Bar & Grille in Ankeny at 1 p.m.
Jones & Owens Trio at Soggy Frog Marina Bar in Polk City at 1 p.m.
Saxman Jones & Owens Trio at Truman’s Pizza in Des Moines at 2 p.m.
Burnin’ Sensations at Middlebrook Mercantile in Cumming at 2 p.m.
Luke Fox at Jethro’s LakeHouse in Ankeny at 2 p.m.
Zach Freedom at Kippy’s Place in Elkhart at 2 p.m.
Igor Dimitrienko – acoustic solo at Louie’s at the Lake in Panora at 2 p.m.
Ryne Doughty at Winterset Cidery in Winterset at 2 p.m.
Danny Russell Wolf & The Revolving Doors with Ryan Traster at Wilson’s Orchard & Farm in Cumming at 3 p.m.
The Steam Boars and Erich Gaukel at Greenwood Lounge in Des Moines at 4 p.m.
Amerakin Overdose at Locals Bar & Stage in Des Moines at 4 p.m.
Adam Kulmatycki Duo at Wellman’s Pub & Rooftop in West Des Moines at 4 p.m.
Jesse & The Medicine Men at El Viejo Patio Bar and Grill in Marshalltown at 4 p.m.
Joshua Sinclair at Exile Brewing in Des Moines at 5 p.m.
Gaylin Sudik & Friends at Lake Robbins Ballroom in Woodward at 5 p.m.; $13
Doug Deming & The Jewel Tones at xBk Live in Des Moines at 6 p.m.; $25 (+ fees) CIBS members $5 rebate)
BYOBrass with Beth & Brandon at Earlham City Park in Earlham at 6 p.m.
Music Under The Stars at Lauridsen Amphitheater at Water Works Park in Des Moines at 7 p.m.
The Head And The Heart with Wilderado at Val Air Ballroom in West Des Moines at 7:30 p.m.
Lord Huron at Vibrant Music Hall in Waukee at 7:30 p.m.; $108 to $351
Jazz Night at The Contrary in Des Moines at 8 p.m.

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