Live Music This Week in DSM: July 28 – Aug. 2, 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 28, 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.
Jerry Beauchamp Band at Prairie Meadows in Altoona at 11 a.m.
Tom Hofer at Beaverdale Farmers’ Market in Des Moines at 4 p.m.
Pat Bump & Julie Sillanpaa at Johnston Farmers’ Market in Johnston at 4 p.m.
Cold Pizza & Day Old Bread at Adel Farmers’ Market in Adel at 4 p.m.
Patrick Tecklenburg at Farmers Market in Newton at 4 p.m.
Jazz in July at Hoyt Sherman Place in Des Moines
- Phillips, Towne, D’Angelo Organ Trio with Matt Landon outside on the EMC Plaza Stage at 5:30 p.m.
- Robert Espe Big Band presents “A Gentle Man: Kenny Wheeler” featuring Lg and Sm Ensembles and Avi Gedler inside at 7:30 p.m.
SPAM at Cruise In Car Show at Sugar Shack Diner in Altoona at 5:30 p.m.
Nonpoint with Infernal Instinct & Saving Sidon 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.
West Texas Exiles with Wolf Wolf Green at Locals Bar & Stage in Des Moines at 7 p.m.; $15/$20
The Sons & Sara at Nights in the Heights at Colby Park in Windsor Heights at 7 p.m. (food trucks)
Dan Jones & Friends at Greenwood Lounge in Des Moines at 7:30 p.m.
Austin Brown Trio at Jazz Night at The Lift in Des Moines at 7:30 p.m.

Wednesday, July 29, 2026

Piano Man Richard Spierenburg on the lower level of the skywalk in the local bites area in Des Moines at 11 a.m.
Chicken Jacket Band at Waukee Farmers' Market on The Triangle in Waukee at 4 p.m.
Jake Schrodt, Hotsy Totsy, L&C Big Chill at Country Lane Koge in Adel at 5 p.m. (food trucks)
Dry Run Creek at Carper Winery in Norwalk at 5:30 p.m.
Plastic Apartment at Zoo Brew at Blank Park Zoo in Des Moines at 6 p.m.; $25 (Members $15)
Opus Taylor at The Bridge District in Des Moines (GPS Bridge District) at 6 p.m. (bring chairs, drinks, snacks and friends) (Lachele’s Food Truck)
Rob Lumbard Duo at DSM Biergarten at Water Works Park in Des Moines at 6 p.m.
Randy Ward / Stan Dudley Duo at Chamberlain Pub at Wesley on Grand in Des Moines at 6 p.m.
Damon Dotson on the patio at Gilroy’s Kitchen & Pub in West Des Moines at 6 p.m.
Trio Aceto at Bike Night at Sully’s Irish Pub in West Des Moines at 6 p.m.
Blues Jam with Bob Pace at Middlebrook Mercantile in Cumming at 6 p.m.
Live music at Bondurant Farmers’ Market in Bondurant at 6 p.m.
Casey Peasley at Benola’s Pub in Baxter at 6 p.m.
Songwriter Lounge Open Mic Night at xBk Annex in Des Moines at 6:30 p.m.
Dea ex Machina - EP Release with Teri Underhill, Sayler, Ryan Lombard at xBk Live in Des Moines at 7 p.m.; $15.32 (price & fees) (optional seating)
Guitarist Jack Curtis & Co. at Noce in Des Moines at 7 p.m.
Lincoln Grimes at Greenwood Lounge in Des Moines at 7 p.m.
Maxwell Schaeffer at Revel Hotel in Urbandale at 7 p.m.
Open Jam at Locals Bar & Stage in Des Moines at 8 p.m.
Cameron Whitcomb at Vibrant Music Hall in Waukee at 8 p.m.; $48
On The Rocks at Shotgun Betty’s in West Des Moines at 9 p.m.

Thursday, July 30, 2026

Piano Man Richard Spierenburg on the lower level of the skywalk in the local bites area in Des Moines at 11 a.m.
Riley Jane at Polk City Farmers’ Market on the Square in Polk City at 4 p.m.
Decoy at Jasper Winery in Des Moines at 6 p.m.
Brian Herrin at Confluence Brewing at 6 p.m. (Los Compadres Food Truck)
Eric Grieving 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.
The Get Down 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.
Haywire on the rooftop patio at Destination Grille in Grimes at 6 p.m.
Lanie Gardner with Elizabeth Mary Band at NASH Nights in The District in Ankeny at 6 p.m.; Free or VIP $65
Joshua Sinclair on the patio at Trailside Tap in Ankeny at 6 p.m.
Luke Fox at Wayward Social – Gutter Point in Marshalltown at 6 p.m.
The Swallowtails 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
Chuck Prophet at Wooly’s in Des Moines at 7 p.m.; $45.10 GA seated and $50.26 GA seated
Tyce Delk with Jordy Arndt & The Howlers at xBk Live in Des Moines at 7 p.m.; $18.94 (price & fees) (optional seating)
The Carson Parker Trio at Noce in Des Moines at 7 p.m.; $20 at a table, $Free bar seat
Steve Grismore & Steve Charlson at Court Avenue Restaurant & Brewing in Des Moines at 7 p.m.
Open Jam at Kenny’s Garage in Waukee at 7 p.m.
Hudson Road at Maytag Bowl in Newton at 7 p.m.
She Got Next: Female Hip Hop Showcase at xBk Live in Des Moines at 7 p.m.; $18.94 (price & fees)
Scott Eggleston 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.
Johnny Novacaine at Yacht Club in Des Moines at 9 p.m.
Anthony Koester at Shotgun Betty’s in West Des Moines at 9 p.m.

Friday, July 31, 2026

Piano Man Richard Spierenburg on the lower level of the skywalk in the local bites area in Des Moines at 11 a.m.
Taylor King at Fridays at Middlebrook Farm in Cumming at 4:30 p.m.
The Drama Kings 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.
Get Off My Lawn at Truman’s Pizza in Des Moines at 5 p.m.
Alex Schroeder at Bevy’s Tavern in West Des Moines at 5 p.m.
Luke Farland at Caffrey’s Sports Pub in Waukee at 5 p.m.
Jake Schrodt at Fab Food Fridays – Klokkenspel Plaza in Pella at 5 p.m.
Jesse & The Medicine Men at Rendezvous on Riverview in Des Moines at 5:30 p.m.
Sips & Songs – The District at Prairie Trail in Ankeny
- Luke Fox at 6 p.m.
- Standing Hampton at 8 p.m.
5 Below at Confluence Brewing at 6 p.m. (Peggy O’s food truck)
Jack Curtis & The Travelers at Captain Roy’s in Des Moines at 6 p.m.
Decoy 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.
Robbie Michael at Shotgun Betty’s in West Des Moines at 6 p.m.
Emma Pines at Middlebrook Mercantile in Cumming at 6 p.m.
Claudia Coltrain at Iowa Distilling Co. in Cumming at 6 p.m.
The Lamplighters at Soggy Frog Marina Bar at Saylorville Lake in Polk City at 6 p.m.
28 Days Later at National Balloon Classic – TruBank Stage in Indianola at 6 p.m.; $12 to enter the grounds
Yubu at Murph & Mary’s Pub in Newton at 6 p.m.
Joshua Sinclair at Polk City Square in Polk City at 6:30 p.m. (bring chairs)
Paul Lichty Jazz Orchestra featuring Vocalist Annie Kemble at Noce in Des Moines at 7 p.m.; $64 to $36 at a table, $28 bar seat
Kracklin at Walker’s Place in Des Moines at 7 p.m.
Drew Peer at Kelly’s Little Nipper in Des Moines at 7 p.m.
Kelly O’Brien – The Dolly (Parton Tribute) Show at The Ingersoll in Des Moines at 7:30 p.m.; $138 includes dinner that starts at 5:30 p.m.
Band of Horses and Dinosaur Jr. at Val Air Ballroom in West Des Moines at 8 p.m.; $53.90
Cover That at Back Roads Lounge in Johnston at 8 p.m.
Haywire at Doc’s Lounge in Johnston at 8 p.m.
Mike Ruby at Marv’s Mainstreet Dive in Norwalk at 8 p.m.
Kris Karr at Drifters in Bouton at 8 p.m.
Parranderos Latin Combo at Wooly’s at 9 p.m.; $30.65
Matt Terronez Band at Greenwood Lounge in Des Moines at 9 p.m.
Palomino at Prairie Meadows in Altoona at 10 p.m.

Saturday, Aug. 1, 2026

LaRon Rocks, Tom Hofer, Robert Yeltman, Joe Sorensen, L & N Music at Downtown Farmers’ Market in Des Moines at 7 a.m.
Ingrid Oakley at Uptown Ankeny Farmers’ Market at 8 a.m.
B. John Burns at Madison County Farmers’ Market in Winterset at 9am Brittany Sword Duo at Annie’s Irish Pub in Des Moines at Noon Driving Blind at The Soggy Frog Marina Bar in Polk City at 2 p.m.
Jesse & The Medicine Men at Revelton Distillery in Osceola at 4 p.m.
Julie Marie & Allie Crummy at Plain Talk Books & Coffee in Des Moines at 5 p.m.
Dan Medeiros at 1908 Draught House in Norwalk at 5 p.m.
Southbound - A Tribute to The Allman Brothers at Captain Roy’s in Des Moines at 6 p.m.
Jeff Banks Band at The Middlebrook Mercantile in Cumming at 6 p.m. (Bill Do BBQ)
Jordan Beem at National Balloon Classic – TruBank Stage in Indianola at 6 p.m.; $12 to enter the grounds
Matt Jesson at xBk Annex in Des Moines at 7 p.m.
Morbib Visionz / Skinned Alive at Locals Bar & Stage in Des Moines at 7 p.m.
The Dive Bombs + Ten Four + The One Offs at The Fremont in Des Moines at 7 p.m.
Country River 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.
Zachary Freedom at 36th St. Tavern in Ankeny at 7 p.m.
The Feedback Band at The Soggy Frog Marina Bar in Polk City at 7 p.m.
Kick at Louie’s at the Lake in Panora at 7 p.m.
Kelly O’Brien – The Dolly (Parton Tribute) Show at The Ingersoll at 7:30 p.m.; $138 includes dinner that starts at 5:30 p.m.
Spyro Gyra at Hoyt Sherman Place in Des Moines at 8 p.m.; $49.10 to $92
Josh Weathers at xBk Live in Des Moines at 8 p.m.; $18.94 (price + fees) (optional seating)
Not Sisters at Greenwood Lounge in Des Moines at 8 p.m.
Dick Danger Band at Kenny’s Garage in Waukee at 8 p.m.
Tyler Fraaken at Mickey’s Irish Pub in Waukee at 8 p.m.
Count It Off at Hawk Heaven Tavern in Altoona at 8 p.m.
Tyler Folkerts at Cabaret Sports Bar & Grille in Ankeny at 8 p.m.

Sunday, Aug. 2, 2026

Southbound -An Allman Brothers Tribute at Local Bands, Blues and Brews at DSM Biergarten at Water Works Park in Des Moines at 1 p.m.
Jones & Owens Trio at Soggy Frog Marina Bar in Polk City at 1 p.m.
Nedd Freeley Funn Band at Truman’s Pizza in Des Moines at 2 p.m.
Scott Davis & The Drama Kings at Middlebrook Mercantile in Cumming at 2 p.m.
Ducharme-Jones at Cellar Winery in Madrid at 2 p.m.
David Watson at Kippy’s Place in Elkhart at 2 p.m.
Brian Congdon at Louie’s at the Lake in Panora at 2 p.m.
Korey Shondel at Whistling Donkey in Woodward at 2 p.m.
Taylor King at Winterset Cidery in Winterset at 2 p.m.
Tony McGhee 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.
Joel Baker at Exile Brewing in Des Moines at 5 p.m.
Lake Robbins Ballroom in Woodward at 5 p.m.; $13
Mace Hathaway at Byron’s in Pomeroy at 5 p.m.; $20
Leon Timbo with Carol Montag at Earlham City Park in Earlham at 6 p.m. (bring chairs)
Birdchild at National Balloon Classic – TruBank Stage in Indianola at 6 p.m.; $12 to enter the grounds
System Of A Clown at Wooly’s in Des Moines at 7 p.m.; $28.59
Jazz Night at The Contrary in Des Moines at 8 p.m.

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