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Live Music in Greater Des Moines
July 07, 2026
By: Amelia Klatt

Live Music This Week in DSM: July 7 – 12, 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 7, 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.
  • Panther Creek Band at Prairie Meadows in Altoona at 11 a.m.
  • Asphalt and Stained Glass at Beaverdale Farmers' Markers Market in Des Moines at 4 p.m.
  • Dan Jones at the Johnston Farmers' Market in Johnston at 4 p.m.
  • B. John Burns' "Brand of Blues" Dinner Hour Livestream at 5 p.m.
  • Jazz in July at Hoyt Sherman Place in Des Moines
    • Creative Music Studio Student Group outside on the Krantz stage at 5:30 p.m.
    • NOLA Jazz Band with Abbie Sawyer 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.
  • Blues Jam at Carl’s Place in Des Moines at 7 p.m.
  • Grand Motel / Spin Art / Intermurals at Locals Bar & Stage in Des Moines at 7 p.m.
  • Faculty Lounge at Nights in the Heights at Colby Park in Windsor Heights at 7 p.m. (food trucks)
  • Journey at Casey's Center in Des Moines at 7:30 p.m.; $48.50 to $200.50
  • Basement Philosophers Society at Greenwood Lounge in Des Moines at 8:30 p.m.

Wednesday, July 8, 2026

  • Piano Man Richard Spierenburg on the lower level of the skywalk in the local bites area in Des Moines at 11 a.m.
  • Stu Ryan O’Brien on the Triangle at the Waukee Farmers’ Market in Waukee at 4 p.m.
  • The Other Brothers at July Back Forty Night & Burnout Competition at Big Barn Harley-Davidson in Des Moines at 5 p.m.
  • James Biehn at G. Mig’s – Anniversary in West Des Moines at 5 p.m.
  • Belin Quartet at Hoyt Sherman Place in Des Moines at 5:30 p.m.
  • Brad & Kate at Carper Winery in Norwalk at 5:30 p.m.
  • The Sheet at Zoo Brew, Blank Park Zoo in Des Moines at 6 p.m.; $25 (members $15)
  • Matt Woods - solo at DSM Biergarten at Water Works Park in Des Moines at 6 p.m.
  • Chris Powell on the patio at Gilroy’s Kitchen & Pub in West Des Moines at 6 p.m.
  • Mike Aceto at Bike Night at Sully’s Irish Pub in West Des Moines at 6 p.m.
  • Guitarras ATM at El Fogon in West Des Moines at 6 p.m.
  • Brian Congdon at Mickey’s Irish Pub in Waukee at 6 p.m.
  • Black Diamond Loons at Cumming Tap in Cumming at 6 p.m.
  • Live Music at the Bondurant Farmers’ Market in Bondurant at 6 p.m.
  • Jason Kincel at Bike Night at Benola’s Pub & Patio in Baxter at 6 p.m.
  • 432 HZ Harmonic Activation – Sound Healing Improv Jam at xBk Annex in Des Moines at 7 p.m. (Donations)
  • Saxophonist Anthony Orji & Co. at Noce in Des Moines at 7 p.m.
  • Randy Burk & The Prisoners at Greenwood Lounge in Des Moines at 7 p.m.
  • David Watson at Revel Hotel in Urbandale at 7 p.m.
  • Rainbow Kitten Surprise at Vibrant Music Hall in Waukee at 7:30 p.m.; $66.50 to $105.60
  • Open Jam at Locals Bar & Stage in Des Moines at 8 p.m.
  • Molly Shannon at Shotgun Betty’s in West Des Moines at 9 p.m.

Thursday, July 9, 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 Polk City Farmers’ Market on the Square in Polk City at 4 p.m.
  • Brad & Kate at Beats & Eats at Ankeny Market & Pavilion in Ankeny at 5 p.m.
  • Pianopalooza Band at Jasper Winery in Des Moines at 6 p.m.
  • Mike Aceto at Confluence Brewing in Des Moines at 6 p.m. (Los Compadres Food Truck)
  • Hudson Road at DSM Biergarten at Water Works Park in Des Moines at 6 p.m.
  • Eric Kennedy at Greenwood Lounge in Des Moines at 6 p.m.
  • CeCe Stewart at Chamberlain Pub at Wesley on Grand in Des Moines at 6 p.m.
  • Sons of Gladys Kravitz 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.
  • JKB on the rooftop patio at Destination Grille in Grimes at 6 p.m.
  • Robert Maharry at Wayward Social in Marshalltown at 6 p.m.
  • June Bugs DSM at Music in the Garden at the Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden in Des Moines at 6:30 p.m.; $14, Seniors $13, children 2-12 $11
  • Hot Off the Grill at Prairie Stomp at Easter Lake North Shore Event Center in Des Moines at 6:30 p.m.
  • NOLA Jazz Band at Jazz on Grand at Wesley on Grand in Des Moines at 6:30 p.m.
  • The Songbook Project: An Evening of Standards with Andrew Walesch & Max Wellman at Noce in Des Moines at 7 p.m.; $20 at tables, $Free bar seats
  • Open Jam at Kenny’s Garage in Waukee at 7 p.m.
  • Brian Herrin at Board & Batten Basement Speakeasy in Dallas Center at 7 p.m.
  • Neva Alden at Sunset Lounge in Carlisle at 7 p.m.
  • Ziggy Marley with J Boog at Vibrant Music Hall in Waukee at 7:30 p.m.; $67.50 to $123.50
  • Keller Williams at xBk Live in Des Moines at 8 p.m.; $36.99 (price + fees) (seating options)
  • 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.
  • Austin Brown Trio at Jazz Night at xBk Annex in Des Moines at 8 p.m.
  • Triple J’s at Yacht Club in Des Moines at 9 p.m.
  • Tanner Jay at Shotgun Betty’s in West Des Moines at 9 p.m.

Friday, July 10, 2026

  • Piano Man Richard Spierenburg on the lower level of the skywalk in the local bites area in Des Moines at 11 a.m.
  • Ankeny Chamber SummerFest at the District at Prairie Trail in Ankeny – Day 1
    • Orphan Annie & The Hot Mess at 4 p.m.
    • The Schmidt Brothers at 6:30 p.m.
    • Not Quite Brothers at 9 p.m.
  • Ducharme-Jones at Fridays at Middlebrook Farm in Cumming at 4:30 p.m.
  • Matt Woods Band 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.
  • James Biehn at Truman’s Pizza in Des Moines at 5 p.m.
  • Taylor King 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.
  • Dick Danger Band at Rendezvous on Riverview in Des Moines at 5:30 p.m.
  • The Fabulous Trutones at Confluence Brewing in Des Moines at 6 p.m. (Peggy O’s food truck)
  • The Ripoffs at Captain Roy’s in Des Moines at 6 p.m.
  • Matthew Garcia 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.
  • Linc Henriksen at Shotgun Betty’s in West Des Moines at 6 p.m.
  • Zeke’s Rooftop & Grill in Johnston at 6 p.m.
  • Johnny Laws at Middlebrook Mercantile in Cumming at 6 p.m.
  • Plastic Apartment - acoustic at Iowa Distilling Co. in Cumming at 6 p.m.
  • Kinda Petty at Soggy Frog Marina Bar at Saylorville Lake in Polk City at 6 p.m.
  • Willie Mac & The Lost Cousins at Speckled Hen Farms in Winterset at 6 p.m.
  • Phil Shipley at Tannin Wine Bar in Marshalltown at 6:30 p.m.
  • Joe Demerath at Walker’s Place in Des Moines at 7 p.m.
  • JB Williams at Kelly’s Little Nipper in Des Moines at 7 p.m.
  • Natalie Simon & LIGHTcube at The Cave in Des Moines at 7 p.m.
  • Robbie Michael at Drifters in Bouton at 7 p.m.
  • Illusion of Safety / Karl J. Paloucek / Eager Green at xBk Annex in Des Moines at 8 p.m.; $12.91 (price + fees)
  • Not The Law at Locals Bar & Stage in Des Moines at 8 p.m.
  • Flyte Risk at Back Roads Lounge in Johnston at 8 p.m.
  • Yubu Band at Doc’s Lounge in Johnston at 8 p.m.
  • The Feel Right at Kenny’s Garage in Waukee at 8 p.m.
  • Peyton Burns at Marv’s Mainstreet Dive in Norwalk at 8 p.m.
  • Rainbow Penley Band at Greenwood Lounge in Des Moines at 9 p.m.
  • Back To Vinyl at Prairie Meadows in Altoona at 10 p.m.

Saturday, July 11, 2026

  • Jeff Stagg, Sharane Calister, Sarah Ennis, BYOBrass at Downtown Farmers’ Market in Des Moines at 7 a.m.
  • Black Dirt Ramblers at Bluegrass Matinee at Exile Brewing in Des Moines at 11 a.m.
  • BitterSweet Band at Annie’s Irish Pub in Des Moines at Noon
  • Ankeny Chamber SummerFest at District at Prairie Trail in Ankeny – Day 2
    • School of Rock – Ankeny at 1 p.m.
    • BS & The Liars at 2:30 p.m.
    • Bad Friends at 5 p.m.
    • Rebel Queens at 7 p.m.
    • Birdchild at 9 p.m.
  • Beaverdale Bluegrass Festival at Tower Park in Des Moines (food trucks) (no outside alcohol)
    • Main Stage
      • Dodge Street Duo at 2:30 p.m.
      • Flash In a Pan at 4:15 p.m.
      • Dom Flemons and The Traveling Wildfires at 6:05 p.m.
      • Buffalo Galaxy at 8:15 p.m.
    • Side Stage
      • DSM Irish Session at 3:35 p.m. and at 5:05 p.m.
      • The Baberhood Bluegrass Band at 7:15 p.m.
  • The Chuggaluggers at Open Mic Jam at 1833 Saloon in Des Moines at 2 p.m.
  • Decoy Duo at The Soggy Frog Marina Bar in Polk City at 2 p.m.
  • Corbett Reeves at Revelton Distillery in Osceola at 4 p.m.
  • Eliana Grace at Plain Talk Books & Coffee in Des Moines at 5 p.m.
  • Dustin Baird at 1908 Draught House in Norwalk at 5 p.m.
  • Bondu Blues, Brews & BBQ in Bondurant (bring chairs)
    • The Soul Searchers at 5 p.m.
    • The Other Brothers at 7:15 p.m.
  • Brian Congdon / Guilty Pleasures at Captain Roy’s in Des Moines at 6 p.m.
  • Fred Gazzo Quintet at Anna Dolce in West Des Moines at 6 p.m.
  • The Adaptors at The Pelican Post Bar & Grill in West Des Moines at 6 p.m.
  • The Get Down at Middlebrook Mercantile in Cumming at 6 p.m. (Bill Do BBQ food truck)
  • Bon Jecci at Wayward Social in Marshalltown at 6 p.m.
  • The Sears Band at Murph & Mary’s Pub in Newton at 6 p.m. (bring a chair)
  • Torch Songs: Lauren Vilmain with Her Jazz Orchestra at Noce in Des Moines at 7 p.m.; $58 to $36 at tables, $28 bar seats
  • Unforgiven at Croatian Slavic Center in Des Moines at 7 p.m.; $5 Members, $7 Nonmembers
  • Brittany Sword Duo at Shirley’s Bar & Grill in West Des Moines at 7 p.m.
  • Sean Michael Sullivan at Firetrucker Brewery in Ankeny at 7 p.m.
  • Yubu Band at The Soggy Frog Marina Bar in Polk City at 7 p.m.
  • Jesse & The Medicine Men at Lake Robbins Ballroom in Woodward at 7 p.m.; $10
  • A Tribute Night To The Eagles at Hoyt Sherman Place in Des Moines at 7:30 p.m.; $49.60 to $84.30
  • The Brother’s Revival: An Allman Brothers Legacy at The Ingersoll in Des Moines at 7:30 p.m.; $138 includes dinner that starts at 5:30
  • Serenade at The Cork in Johnston at 7:30 p.m.
  • The Band Feel with 10 Watt Robot at xBk Live in Des Moines at 8 p.m.; $18.94 (price + fees) (seating options)
  • Samuel Locke Ward and Greg Wheeler at xBk Annex in Des Moines at 8 p.m.
  • Joe Demerath at Walker’s Place in Des Moines at 8 p.m.
  • Reload at Kenny’s Garage in Waukee at 8 p.m.
  • Jef Banks Band at Greenwood Lounge in Des Moines at 9 p.m.
  • Route 66 at Prairie Meadows in Altoona at 10 p.m.

Sunday, July 12, 2026

  • Night Like This at Local Bands, Blues and Brews at DSM Biergarten at Water Works Park in Des Moines at 1 p.m.
  • First Annual Summer Celebration at Down Under Bar & Grill in Clive
    • Dick Danger Band at 1 p.m.
    • Reload at 3:30 p.m.
    • Encore Legends at 6 p.m.
  • Ankeny Chamber SummerFest at District at Prairie Trail in Ankeny – Day 3
    • The Sons of Gladys Kravitz at 1 p.m.
    • The Sheet at 2:30 p.m.
    • Dirty Champagne at 5 p.m.
    • Rival 5 at 7 p.m.
  • The Schoon Brothers at Soggy Bottom Marina Bar in Polk City at 1 p.m.
  • Saxman Jones & Owens Trio at Truman’s Pizza in Des Moines at 2 p.m.
  • Sumpin Doo’s Final Gig at Middlebrook Mercantile in Cumming at 2 p.m.
  • Kent Atha at Kippy’s Place in Elkhart at 2 p.m.
  • Danny Grause at Covered Bridges Winery in Winterset at 2 p.m.
  • Corbett Reeves at Winterset Cidery in Winterset at 2 p.m.
  • Casey Joe & The Foxes at Wilson’s Orchard & Farm in Cumming at 3 p.m.
  • Tony McGhee at Greenwood Lounge in Des Moines at 4 p.m.
  • Yubu Band at Wellman’s Pub & Rooftop in West Des Moines at 4 p.m.
  • Rutabaga at Exile Brewing in Des Moines at 5 p.m.
  • Al Welsh at Lake Robbins Ballroom in Woodward at 5 p.m.; $13
  • The Elders with BanjoKat at Earlham City Park in Earlham at 6 p.m.
  • The Brother’s Revival: An Allman Brothers Legacy at The Ingersoll in Des Moines at 6:30 p.m.; $138 includes dinner that starts at 4:30 p.m.
  • Music Under the Stars: Bourbon Street Parade – NOLA Jazz Band with Abbie Sawyer at Lauridsen Amphitheater Water Works Park in Des Moines at 7 p.m.
  • Benjamin Tod & Lost Dog Street Band with Leon Majcen at Wooly’s in Des Moines at 7 p.m.; $39.94

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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.

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