Live Music This Week in DSM: June 23 – 28, 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 23, 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.
Ken Frette & the Country Classics at Prairie Meadows in Altoona at 11 a.m.
Jeff Stagg at Beaverdale Farmers’ Market in Des Moines at 4 p.m.
Adel Public Library Concert at Adel Farmers’ Market in Adel at 4 p.m.
B. John Burns' 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.
June Bugs DSM at Charles Gabus Memorial Tree Park in Urbandale 6:30 p.m.; BYOB & chairs/blankets
Elijah Scott with DEVORA xBk Live in Des Moines at 7 p.m.; $30.97 (price and fees)
Blues Jam at Carl’s Place in Des Moines at 7 p.m.
Brody Schnek, Chris Falcon, Banjo Kat at Locals Bar & Stage at 7 p.m.
Edwin McCain & Five For Fighting at Val Air Ballroom in West Des Moines at 7:30 p.m.; $45.61 to $95.96
Chris Falcon at Greenwood Lounge in Des Moines at 8:30 p.m.

Wednesday, June 24, 2026

Josh Sinclair at Out to Lunch at 7th Street from Locust Street to Walnut Street in Des Moines at 11 a.m. (Lots of food vendors)
Piano Man Richard Spierenburg on the lower level of the skywalk in the local bites area in Des Moines at 11 a.m.
Albert Lee Country Music at Waukee Farmers’ Market on The Triangle at 4 p.m.
Stan Dudley & Randy Ward at Chamberlin Pub Chamberlin Pub on Wesley on Grand in Des Moines at 5 p.m.
Velvet Trio at Carper Winery in Norwalk at 5:30 p.m.
Taylor King at DSM Biergarten at Water Works Park in Des Moines at 6 p.m.
The Talbott Brothers at Gray’s Station Summer Music Series in Des Moines at 6 p.m.
Joshua Sinclair at The Stuffed Olive in Des Moines at 6 p.m.
Day Ashworth on the patio at Gilroy’s Kitchen & Pub in West Des Moines at 6 p.m.
Igor Dimitrienko at Mickey’s Irish Pub in Waukee at 6 p.m.
Live Music at Bondurant Farmers Market in Bondurant at 6 p.m.
East Nash Brass with Moonshroom at xBk Live in Des Moines at 7 p.m.; $24.95
Emma Butterworth at Zoo Brew, Blank Park Zoo in Des Moines at 7 p.m.; $25 (members $15)
Max Wellman 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.
Jack Wibholm at Shotgun Betty’s in West Des Moines at 9 p.m.

Thursday, June 25, 2026

Piano Man Richard Spierenburg on the lower level of the skywalk in the local bites area in Des Moines at 11 a.m.
Dan Trilk 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.
David Watson at Joe’s Pub in Johnston at 7 p.m.
Black Top at Beats & Eats at Ankeny Market & Pavilion in Ankeny at 5 p.m.
The Pork Tornadoes with Zachary Freedom at Jasper Winery in Des Moines at 6 p.m.
Ryne Doughty at Confluence Brewing in Des Moines at 6 p.m. (Los Compadres Food Truck)
Rob Lumbard Duo at Des Moines Biergarten at Water Works Park in Des Moines at 6 p.m.
Psycho X with School of Rock 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.
Josh Ross with Loess Hills at NASH Nights in the District in Ankeny at 6 p.m.
The Schmids on the rooftop patio at Destination Grille in Grimes at 6 p.m.
Jonah Seymour at Wayward Social in Marshalltown at 6 p.m.
Mango Soul 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 Secret Sisters with Caleb Elliott at Wooly’s in Des Moines at 7 p.m.; $$38.90 and $49.74 seated
Bat Problem / Sundogs at Midnight / TV Cop at xBk Live in Des Moines at 7 p.m.; $15.32 (price + fees) (seating options)
Kyle Bachara & Co. at Noce in Des Moines at 7 p.m.; $25 to $20 at tables, free bar seats
The Punching Pandas at Camp Dodge in Johnston at 7 p.m. (Bring lawn chairs, drinks) (food trucks)
Ducharme-Jones Acoustic at St. Stephen Church’s Annual Summer Music Event in Urbandale at 7 p.m.
Maxwell Schaeffer at Board & Batten Basement Speakeasy in Dallas Center at 7 p.m.
The Robert Cray Band at Hoyt Sherman Place in Des Moines at 8 p.m.; $59.40 to $92
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.
Tony Bohnenkamp at Bix & Co. in West Des Moines at 8:30 p.m.
Johnny Novacaine at Yacht Club in Des Moines at 9 p.m.
Micah Wagner & Ted Stockton at Shotgun Betty’s in West Des Moines at 9 p.m.

Friday, June 26, 2026

Piano Man Richard Spierenburg on the lower level of the skywalk in the local bites area in Des Moines at 11 a.m.
Day Ashworth at Fridays at Middlebrook Farm in Cumming at 4:30 p.m.
Des Moines Arts Festival at Western Gateway Park in Des Moines – Day 1
- Main Stage
  - 28 Days Later at 5 p.m.
  - Dickie at 6:45 p.m.
  - Drew Holcomb and The Neighbors at 8:30 p.m.
- Roots Stage
  - Todd Partridge at 5 p.m.
  - Jake Schrodt & Taylor King at 6:30 p.m.
  - Wells Ferrari at 8:15 p.m.
Trio Aceto at Des Moines 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.
Back 2Vinyl at Truman’s Pizza in Des Moines at 5 p.m.
Exact Same Speed (Brooklyn, NY) at Plain Talk Books & Coffee in Des Moines at 5 p.m.
Matthew Garcia at Bevy’s Tavern in West Des Moines at 5 p.m.
Chris Evers at Caffrey’s Sports Pub in Waukee at 5 p.m.
BitterSweet Nation at Rendenvous on Riverview in Des Moines at 5:30 p.m.
Corey Jamison at Gray Moon Public Market in Newton at 5:30 p.m.
Harrison Ingham Band at Confluence Brewing in Des Moines at 6 p.m. (Peggy O’s food truck)
Midnight Radio at Captain Roy’s in Des Moines at 6 p.m.
The Sheet 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.
Tyler Folkerts at Shotgun Betty’s in West Des Moines at 6 p.m.
Alex Schroeder at Zeke’s Rooftop & Grill in Johnston at 6 p.m.
Gimikk at Chill on the Hill at Copper Creek Lake Park at Pleasant Hill at 6 p.m.; $12 includes drink ticket
Of A Feather at Middlebrook Mercantile in Cumming at 6 p.m.
Dustin Baird at Iowa Distilling Co. in Cumming at 6 p.m.
Sips & Songs in The District – Prairie Trail in Ankeny
- Justin Goodchild at 6 p.m.
- TrainWreck at 8 p.m.
Yubu Band at Soggy Frog Marina Bar at Saylorville Lake in Polk City at 6 p.m.
Anthony Koester at Rock Around The Clock at Heritage Park in Grimes at 6:30 p.m. (donations of foods or money toward the Grimes Storehouse)
Broadway Baby: A Night of Showtunes with Lauren Vilmain & Her Jazz Orchestra at Noce in Des Moines at 7 p.m.; $62 to $22 at tables, $32 bar seats
Velvet Trio at Pal Joey’s in Des Moines at 7 p.m.
Kenni Falls at Kelly’s Little Nipper in Des Moines at 7 p.m.
Early Girl / The Value of Human Life / Toon Smokes at Locals Bar & Stage in Des Moines at 7 p.m.
FunHouse at Doc’s Lounge in Johnston at 7 p.m.
Kensett - Album Release with Lady Revel at xBk Live in Des Moines at 8 p.m.; $15.32 (price + fees)
Mike Sherm at Wooly’s in Des Moines at 8 p.m.
The Remedy at Walker’s Place in Des Moines at 8 p.m.
Alayna Ringsby (Bloomington, IN) at The Cave in Des Moines at 8 p.m.
Sister Sara at Back Roads Lounge in Johnston at 8 p.m.
Not Sisters at Greenwood Lounge in Des Moines at 9 p.m.
Lola Blue at Prairie Meadows in Altoona at 10 p.m.

Saturday, June 27, 2026

Sarah Ennis, Sam Pattison, Joe Demerath, Dan & Quinn Trilk, L & N Music 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.
Jake Schrodt Duo at Annie’s Irish Pub at Noon
Des Moines Arts Festival at Western Gateway – Day 2
- Main Stage
  - The Carousel at 2 p.m.
  - Dandelion Stompers at 3:45 p.m.
  - Jack Curtis & The Travelers at 5:30 p.m.
  - Fastball at 7 p.m.
  - Letters To Cleo at 8:30 p.m.
- Roots Stage
  - Central Iowa Music Lab at Noon
  - Brian Herrin at 5 p.m.
  - Sara Routh at 6:30 p.m.
  - Esther Rose at 8 p.m.
Shakedown Street (Daniel Mastroski & JB Williams) at Bookey Family Courtyard at Des Moines Art Center in Des Moines at 1 p.m.
The Chuggaluggers at Open Mic Jam and Celebration of Life & Ride for Bill Deal at 1833 Saloon in Des Moines at 2 p.m.
Willi Vanilli at The Soggy Frog Marina Bar in Polk City at 2 p.m.
Luke Fox at Revelton Distillery in Osceola at 4 p.m.
The Schmids at Winterset Cidery in Winterset at 5 p.m.
Gut Feeling Party Band 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.
Vida Sisters & John C at El Toreado in West Des Moines at 6 p.m.
Kracklin at Covered Bridges Winery in Winterset at 6:30 p.m.; $5
The Impossible Dream: A Night of Broadway with Napoleon Douglas at Noce in Des Moines at 7 p.m.; $62 to $22 at tables, $32 bar seats
Salt Creek at Croatian Slavic Center at 7 p.m.; $5 Members, $7 Nonmembers
Jones & Owens Trio at Shirley’s Bar & Grill in West Des Moines at 7 p.m.
Dick Danger Band at The Pelican Post Bar & Grill in West Des Moines at 7 p.m.
The AstroYachts / Wanted (Bon Jovi Tribute) at The Cork in Johnston at 7 p.m. (Bring chairs)
Flyte Risk at Doc’s Lounge in Johnston at 7 p.m.
Isabella Love on the patio at Hawk Heaven in Altoona at 7 p.m.
Casey Peasley at 36th St. Tavern in Ankeny at 7 p.m.
Sister Sara at The Soggy Frog Marina Bar in Polk City at 7 p.m.
Kolby Cooper at Wooly’s in Des Moines at 7:30 p.m.; $28.59
Commotion - Creedence Clearwater Rervival Tribute Band at The Ingersoll at 7:30 p.m.; $128 includes dinner that starts at 5:30 p.m.
The Dead South with Amigo the Devil at Vibrant Music Hall in Waukee at 7:30 p.m.; $53 to $81.40
Shawn Paris at Down Under Bar & Grill in Des Moines at 8 p.m.
Encore Legends at Kenny’s Garage in Waukee at 8 p.m.
Motley Scrue at Talk Shop Lounge in Saint Charles at 8 p.m.
Nick Hermann at Cabaret Sports Bar & Grille in Ankeny at 8 p.m.
Ducharme-Jones Band at Greenwood Lounge in Des Moines at 8:30 p.m.
Jeremy Alvarez at Mickey’s Irish Pub in Waukee at 8:30 p.m.
Driving Blind at Good Times in Ankeny at 9 p.m.
Beggar’s Bargain at Prairie Meadows in Altoona at 10 p.m.

Sunday, June 28, 2026

Des Moines Arts Festival in Western Gateway Park – Day 3
- Main Stage
  - Malcolm Wells & The Two Timers at 2:45 p.m.
- Roots Stage
  - Derry & the Dirty Dishes at 11:45 a.m.
Dick Danger Band at Local Bands, Blues and Brews at Des Moines Biergarten at Water Works Park at 1 p.m.
Tyler Folkerts on the patio at Cabaret Sports Bar & Grille in Ankeny at 1 p.m.
Plastic Apartment at Soggy Bottom Marina Bar in Polk City at 1 p.m.
The Savage Freds at Truman’s Pizza in Des Moines at 2 p.m.
Matt Terronez Band at Middlebrook Mercantile in Cumming at 2 p.m.
Brian Herrin at Kippy’s Place in Elkhart at 2 p.m.
Houston Fry at Whistling Donkey Sports Bar & Grill in Woodward at 2 p.m.
Kris Karr at Winterset Cidery in Winterset at 2 p.m.
Brazilian Jam Session with Choro Moingona at The Cave in Des Moines at 3 p.m.
Improve N’ Hard Copies at Wilson’s Orchard & Farm in Cumming at 3 p.m.
Encore Legends at Charity for Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals at Wal-Mart Car Show in Newton at 3 p.m.
Bob Pace & The Dangerous Band with Neil Strofregen and Steve E. George at The Bridge at Bridge District Downtown (GPS Bridge District) in Des Moines at 4 p.m. (bring chairs, drinks, snacks)
Elton Jack at Greenwood Lounge in Des Moines at 4 p.m.
The Hors D’oeuvres at Wellman’s Pub & Rooftop in West Des Moines at 4 p.m.
Asher Brown at Exile Brewing in Des Moines at 5 p.m.
Bob Fields & Swingtime at Lake Robbins Ballroom in Woodward at 5 p.m.; $13
Altoona Flute at Music in Haines Park in Altoona at 6 p.m.
Shannon Curfman with Iowa Military Veterans Band at Earlham City Park in Earlham at 6 p.m.
Commotion - Creedence Clearwater Revival Tribute Band at The Ingersoll in Des Moines at 6:30 p.m.; $128 includes dinner that starts at 4:30 p.m.
Music Under the Stars: Heartland Horizons at Jasper Winery in Des Moines at 7 p.m.
I’m With Her at Hoyt Sherman Place in Des Moines at 7:30 p.m.; $50.5 to $103.85

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