Live Music This Week in DSM: June 9 – 14, 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 9, 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.
Gaylin SUDIK 7 FRIENDS at Prairie Meadows in Altoona at 11 a.m.
Junction Jazz at Beaverdale Farmers’ Market in Des Moines at 4 p.m.
Eliana Grace at Adel Farmers’ Market in Adel at 4 p.m.
Igor Dimitrienko Acoustic Solo at Newton Farmers’ Market in Newton at 4 p.m.
Switchback at Greenwood Lounge in Des Moines at 4:30 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.
(price & fees)(seating options)
DSM Big Band at Noce in Des Moines at 7 p.m.; $30 to $17 at table, $15 bar seat
Blues Jam at Carl’s Place in Des Moines at 7 p.m.
Flowpoetry / Derrick Jones at Locals Bar & Stage in Des Moines at 7 p.m.
Marques Morel & Simon Cropp at xBk Annex in Des Moines at 7 p.m.; $ 15 DOS
DSM Irish Session at Magee’s Irish Pub & Eatery in Ankeny at 7 p.m.
Zane Gedler, Abram Miller, Michael Gedden at Jazz Night at The Lift in Des Moines at 7:30 p.m.
Mike Aceto at Greenwood Lounge in Des Moines at 8 p.m.
Jordan Beem at Bondurant Summerfest in Des Moines at 8 p.m.

Wednesday, June 10, 2026

Day Ashworth at Out to Lunch at 12th St from Grand Avenue to Locust 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.
4neys at Waukee Farmers' Market at the Downtown Triangle in Waukee at 4 p.m.
Cover That at June Back Forty Bike Night at Big Barn Harley-Davidson in Des Moines at 5 p.m.
Blanket of M (TX) / DeaD Dont Die at Plain Talk Books & Coffee in Des Moines at 5 p.m.
Piano Man Richard Spierenburg at Chamberlain Pub at Wesley on Grand in Des Moines at 5 p.m.
Brian Herrin at Country Lane Lodge in Adel at 5 p.m. (food truck)
Jordan Messerole at Carper Winery in Norwalk at 5:30 p.m.
Opus Taylor at Music on The Bridge at The Banks (105 E. Center St.) in Des Moines at 6 p.m. (bring a chair/blanket, BYOB)
Missouri Mule at DSM Biergarten at Water Works Park in Des Moines at 6 p.m.
Chris Ranallo at Gilroy’s Kitchen & Pub – Patio in West Des Moines at 6 p.m.
The Muddy Walter Band at Cumming Tap in Cumming at 6 p.m.
Live Music at Bondurant Farmers’ Market in Bondurant at 6 p.m.
Jake McVey at Zoo Brew at Blank Park Zoo in Des Moines at 7 p.m.; $25 (members $15)
Cory Waller & The Wicked Things with Collin Donley at xBk Live in Des Moines at 7 p.m.; $17.73 (price + fees) (seating options)
Trombonist & Composer Levi Temple & Co. at Noce in Des Moines at 7 p.m.
Paisley Fields with Adam Bruce at xBk Annex in Des Moines at 7 p.m.; $15.32 (price + fees)
Burk & The Prisoners at Greenwood Lounge in Des Moines at 7 p.m.
Joshua Sinclair at Revel Hotel in Urbandale at 7 p.m.
Jason Mayer at Shotgun Betty’s in West Des Moines at 9 p.m.

Thursday, June 11, 2026

Piano Man Richard Spierenburg on the lower level of the skywalk in the local bites area in Des Moines at 11 a.m.
Jake Schrodt 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.
Punching Pandas at Beats & Eats at Ankeny Market & Pavilion in Ankeny at 5 p.m.
Dan Jones at Hotel Pattee in Perry at 5 p.m.
Damon Dotson Band at Jasper Winery in Des Moines at 6 p.m.
Stadium Drive at Confluence Brewing in Des Moines at 6 p.m. (Los Compadres Food Truck)
One Can Stan at Greenwood Lounge in Des Moines at 6 p.m.
Decoy Trio at Music In The Junction & Farmers’ Market in West Des Moines at 6 p.m.
Jesse & The Medicine Men at Poncho’s Friendly Confines in Waukee at 6 p.m.
Scott Kirkhart at rooftop patio - Destination Grille in Grimes at 6 p.m.
Missouri Mule at Gutter Point patio at Wayward Social in Marshalltown at 6 p.m.
Weary Ramblers 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
The Matt Woods Band at Prairie Stomp at Easter Lake N. Shore Event Center in Des Moines at 6:30 p.m.
The Bones of J.R. Jones with Tall Tall Trees at xBk Live in Des Moines at 7 p.m.; $24.95 (price + fees) (seating options)
Napoleon Douglas & Co. at Noce in Des Moines at 7 p.m.; $20 to $25 at tables, $10 bar seats
John Krantz Trio at Court Avenue Restaurant & Brewing in Des Moines at 7 p.m.
Blake Jack at Camp Dodge in Johnston at 7 p.m. (Bring lawn chairs, drinks)
Open Jam at Kenny’s Garage in Waukee at 7 p.m.
Kenni Falls at Board & Batten Basement Speakeasy in Dallas Center at 7 p.m.
Austin Brown Trio at Jazz Night at xBk Annex in Des Moines at 7 p.m.
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.
Sharane Calister at Bix & Co. in West Des Moines at 8:30 p.m.
Triple J’s at Yacht Club in Des Moines at 9 p.m.
Luke Thomas at Shotgun Betty’s in West Des Moines at 9 p.m.

Friday, June 12, 2026

Piano Man Richard Spierenburg on the lower level of the skywalk in the local bites area in Des Moines at 11 a.m.
Roberet Deitch & Friends at Fridays at Middlebrook Farm in Cumming at 4:30 p.m.
Friday Work Release Party with Bob Pace and The Dangerous Band at Greenwood Lounge at 5 p.m.
Velvet Trio at Truman’s Pizza in Des Moines at 5 p.m.
Jake Beaty at Bevy’s Tavern in West Des Moines at 5 p.m.
Jake Kemble at 1908 Draught House in West Des Moines at 5 p.m.
Brian Congdon at Caffrey’s Sports Pub in Waukee at 5 p.m.
The Sons and Sara at Rendenvous on Riverview in Des Moines at 5:30 p.m.
Brian Herrin Trio at Food Truck Fridays – Campbell Park in Clive at 5:30 p.m.
Bad Friends at Party in the Walker-Johnston Park in Urbandale at 5:30 p.m.
Houston Fry at Gray Moon Public Market in Newton at 5:30 p.m.
Jasper Tide at Confluence Brewing in Des Moines at 6 p.m. (Peggy O’s food truck)
Harrison Ingham Band at Captain Roy’s in Des Moines at 6 p.m.
Neil Hewitt at Paws & Pints in Des Moines at 6 p.m.
The Adaptors at Pelican Post Bar & Grille in West Des Moines at 6 p.m.
The Juan & Only at El Toreado Mexican Bar & Grill in West Des Moines at 6 p.m.
Barry Rutter at Shotgun Betty’s in West Des Moines at 6 p.m.
Patricia Holly at Zeke’s Rooftop & Grill in Johnston at 6 p.m.
Jordan Beem at Chill on the Hill at Copper Creek Lake Park at Pleasant Hill at 6 p.m.; $12 includes drink ticket
The Foxes with Casey Joe Collins, Buz Owen & Danny Russell Wolf at Middlebrook Mercantile in Cumming at 6 p.m.
Corbett Reeves at Iowa Distilling Co. in Cumming at 6 p.m.
Sips & Songs in The District – Prairie Trail in Ankeny
- Dan Medeiros at 6 p.m.
- Dirty Rotten Scoundrels at 8 p.m.
Adam Kulmatycki Duo at Soggy Frog Marina Bar at Saylorville Lake in Polk City at 6 p.m.
Dick Danger Band at Bike & Jeep Night at Post 232 in Polk City at 6 p.m.
High Fade with Turning Jane at Wooly’s in Des Moines at 7 p.m.; $28.59
The Hannah Marks Quartet (NYC): Album Release at Noce in Des Moines at 7 p.m.; $55 to $25 at tables, $38 bar seats
Graveripper / Ourbouros / Holy Vestige at Locals Bar & Stage in Des Moines at 7 p.m.
Natalie Simon & LIGHTcube at The Cave in Des Moines at 7 p.m.
Lavender Lace Trio at Pal Joey’s in Des Moines at 7 p.m.
Neva Alden at Kelly’s Little Nipper in Des Moines at 7 p.m.
Otis Julius with DJ Strawstone, Space To Play, Forest + Coldsaint, Bigg Ray West, Heart Break King, Jaty The Architect at xBk Live in Des Moines at 7:30 p.m.; $24.95 (price + fees) (seating options)
Tommy Stinson (The Replacements) & Friends at Doc’s Lounge in Johnston at 7:30 $30.52 - $116.15
Jennifer Lyn & The Groove Revival – Electric Eden at Temple Theater in Des Moines at 7:30 p.m. (not available on 6/7)
The Soul Searchers at The Ingersoll in Des Moines at 7:30 p.m.; $128 (includes dinner – starts at 5:30 p.m.)
Pride Fest in the Historic East Village in Des Moines
- Brooke Eden at 8 p.m.
- David Archuleta at 9 p.m.
Sister Sara at Kenny’s Garage in Waukee at 8 p.m.
David Zollo & Brian Cooper at Greenwood Lounge in Des Moines at 9 p.m.
Monkeyfour at Prairie Meadows in Altoona at 10 p.m.

Saturday, June 13, 2026

4Neys, Opus Taylor, LaRon Rocks, Jeff Stagg, The King Incognito at the Downtown Farmers’ Market in Des Moines at 7 a.m.
Ingrid Oakley at Uptown Ankeny Farmers’ Market in Ankeny at 8 a.m.
Velvet Trio at Annie’s Irish Pub in Des Moines at Noon
Open Mic Jam with The Chuggaluggers at 1833 Saloon in Des Moines at 4 p.m.
Brian Herrin at Revelton Distillery in Osceola at 4 p.m.
The Peoples Band at Soggy Bottom Marina Bar in Polk City at 5 p.m.
Beggars’ Bargain at Winterset Cidery in Winterset at 5 p.m.
Tony McGhee at Middlebrook Mercantile in Cumming at 6 p.m.
Billy Currington & Kip Moore with Kenny Whitmire at Lauridsen Amphitheater at Water Works Park in Des Moines at 6:30 $62.15 to $145.95
Cold Filtered at Captain Roy’s in Des Moines at 6:30 p.m.
Steve Grismore at Tannin Wine Bar in Marshalltown 6:30 p.m.
Pink Flag / Bhagwan / Toon Smokes at Locals Bar & Stage in Des Moines at 7 p.m.
Palamino at Croatian Slavic Center in Des Moines at 7 p.m.; $5 Members, $7 Nonmembers
Lucky Jax at Lake Robbins Ballroom in Woodward at 7 p.m.; $10
Smells Like Nirvana - Nirvana Tribute at Wooly’s in Des Moines at 8 p.m.; $34.26 to $41.23
Joel Sires and River Glen at xBk Annex in Des Moines at 8 p.m.; $15.32 (price + fees)
Druids with The Curse of Hail at xBk Live in Des Moines at 8 p.m.; $15.32 (price + fees) (seating options)
Pyscho X at Walker’s Place in Des Moines at 8 p.m.
Trespassing at Down Under Bar & Grill in Des Moines at 8 p.m.
Pickleback at Back Roads Lounge in Johnston at 8 p.m.
The Feel Right Band at Kenny’s Garage in Waukee at 8 p.m.
Dick Danger Band at Good Times in Ankeny at 8 p.m.
Kevin Lindgren at Mickey’s Irish Pub in Waukee at 8:30 p.m.
Pride Fest at the Historic East Village in Des Moines
- Butt Toot King at 9 p.m.
- Ty Sunderland at 10 p.m.
Jeff Banks Band at Greenwood Lounge in Des Moines at 9 p.m.
JJ & The Boys at Hawk Heaven Tavern in Altoona at 9 p.m.
80 Grit at Prairie Meadows in Altoona at 10 p.m.

Sunday, June 14, 2026

Jake Beaty at Cabaret Sports Bar & Grille in Ankeny at 1 p.m.
The Savage Freds at Truman’s Pizza in Des Moines at 2 p.m.
The Other Brothers at Middlebrook Mercantile in Cumming at 2 p.m.
Robbie Michael at Kippy’s Place in Elkhart at 2 p.m.
Mike Aceto at Drifters in Bouton at 2 p.m.
Corey Jamison at Winterset Cidery in Winterset at 2 p.m.
Mike Aceto at Drifters in Bouton at 2 p.m.
Joshua Sinclair at The Pelican Post in West Des Moines at 3 p.m.
Dan & Quinn Trilk at Wilson’s Orchard & Farm in Cumming at 3 p.m.
Madison County Line at Covered Bridges Winery in Winterset at 3 p.m.
BitterSweet at Wellman’s Pub & Rooftop in West Des Moines at 4 p.m.
Antonio Lopes at Exile Brewing in Des Moines at 5 p.m.
Stardusters at Lake Robbins Ballroom in Woodward at 5 p.m. $13
Ozone Creations with Ethridge Netz at Earlham City Park in Earlham at 6 p.m.
Alison Krause & Union Station featuring Jerry Douglas at Lauridsen Amphitheater at Water Works Park in Des Moines at 7 p.m.; $62.15 to $171.20
The Wallflowers at Hoyt Sherman Place in Des Moines at 8 p.m.; $59.40 to $70.45

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