Live Music This Week in DSM: May 12 – 17, 2026

This week’s lineup of musical acts in Greater Des Moines (DSM) includes SPAM, Antonio Lopes & Co., Ingrid Andress with Jake Simon, Abby Kasch and DSM Biergarten Maifest entertainment. 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, May 12, 2026

“Freight Train” Frank in the skywalk at La Mie Elevate in Des Moines at 11 a.m.
Piano Man Richard Spierenburg in the lower level of the skywalk in the local bites area in Des Moines at 11 a.m.
Tommy Browder & The Country River Band at Prairie Meadows in Altoona at 11 a.m.
B. John Burns' "Johnny Cash" Dinner Hour Livestream at 5 p.m.
SPAM at Cruise In Car Show at Sugar Shack Diner in Altoona at 5:30 p.m.
Brad & Kate at Charles Gabus Memorial Tree Park in Urbandale at 6:30 p.m.
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.
DSM Irish Sessions at Maghee’s Irish Pub & Eatery in Ankeny at 7 p.m.
Zane Gedler, Abram Miller, and Michael Gedden at The Lift in Des Moines at 7:30 p.m.
Mike Aceto at Greenwood Lounge in Des Moines at 8 p.m.

Wednesday, May 13, 2026

Piano Man Richard Spierenburg in the lower level of the skywalk in the local bites area in Des Moines at 11 a.m.
The Sons of Gladys Kravitz at Back Forty Bike Night at Big Barn Harley-Davidson 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.
NOLA Jazz Duo at Louie’s Wine Dive in Des Moines at 6 p.m.
Jake Schrodt at Gilroy’s Kitchen & Pub & Patio in West Des Moines at 6 p.m.
Velvet Trio at Mickey’s Irish Pub – Patio in Waukee at 6 p.m.
Black Dirt Ramblers at Cumming Tap in Cumming at 6 p.m.
Live Music at Bondurant Farmers’ Market in Bondurant at 6 p.m.
Lowertown with Micah Preite at xBk Live in Des Moines at 7 p.m.; $22.54 (seating options)
Antonio Lopes & Co. at Noce in Des Moines at 7 p.m.
Randy Burk & The Prisoners at Greenwood Lounge in Des Moines at 7 p.m.
Open Jam at Locals Bar & Stage in Des Moines at 7 p.m.
Scott Kirkhart at Shotgun Betty’s in West Des Moines at 9 p.m.

Thursday, May 14, 2026

Piano Man Richard Spierenburg in the lower level of the skywalk in the local bites area in Des Moines at 11 a.m.
CeCe Stewart at Chamberlain Pub at Wesley on Grand in Des Moines at 5 p.m.
Dueling Guitars Featuring Brian and Brad at Jasper Winery in Des Moines at 6 p.m.
David Watson at Confluence Brewing in Des Moines at 6 p.m.
Dirty Champagne at Music in the Junction & Farmers’ Market in West Des Moines at 6 p.m.
Paul Little at Merll’s Pub & Patio in Waukee at 6 p.m.
Jesse & The Medicine Men at Poncho’s Friendly Confines in Waukee at 6 p.m.
Forrest McCurran at Trailside Tap in Ankeny at 6 p.m.
Joshua Sinclair at Gray Moon Public Market in Newton at 6 p.m.
Ingrid Andress with Jake Simon at xBk Live in Des Moines at 7 p.m.; $36.39 (seating options)
Karrin Allyson - 5 time Grammy Nominee at Noce in Des Moines at 7 p.m.; $72 to $54 at a table, $36 bar seat
John Krantz with Bryan Schumacker & Randy Ward at Court Ave. Brewing in Des Moines at 7 p.m.
Open Jam at Kenny’s Garage in Waukee at 7 p.m.
Chris Miller at Board & Batten Basement Speakeasy in Dallas Center 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.
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.
Jake Schrodt at Shotgun Betty’s in West Des Moines at 9 p.m.

Friday, May 15, 2026

Piano Man Richard Spierenburg in the lower level of the skywalk in the local bites area in Des Moines at 11 a.m.
Friday Work Release Party with Bob Pace and The Dangerous Band at Greenwood Lounge in Des Moines at 5 p.m.
Luke Farland at Truman’s Pizza in Des Moines at 5 p.m.
Johnny Laws & Vince Cline at Bevy’s Tavern in West Des Moines at 5 p.m.
Mike Tiedeman at Caffrey’s Sports Pub in Waukee at 5 p.m.
Black Dirt Ramblers 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.
Sons of Gladys Kravitz at Food Truck Fridays – Campbell Park in Clive at 5:30 p.m.
Jared Benson at Shotgun Mary’s 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.
Chris Ranallo at Middlebrook Mercantile in Cumming at 6 p.m.
Brittany Sword at Iowa Distilling Co. in Cumming at 6 p.m.
Adam Girard at Bike to the Brewery – Fenders Brewing in Polk City at 6 p.m.
Adam Kulmatycki Duo at Saylorville Lake Marina in Polk City at 6 p.m.
Karrin Allyson – 5 time Grammy Nominee at Noce in Des Moines at 7 p.m.; $72 to $54 at a table, $36 bar seat
Anthony Orji Trio at The Cave in Des Moines at 7 p.m.
Polly Mall Cops / Mary Jam / The Gunshy / Clip Clop at Locals Bar & Stage in Des Moines at 7 p.m.
Jake Schrodt & Taylor King at Kelly’s Little Nipper in Des Moines at 7 p.m.
Robbie Michael at Pally’s Bar & Grille in Clive at 7 p.m.
Freddy Gibbs with Nourished By Time at Val Air Ballroom in West Des Moines at 7:30 p.m.; $46.13
Jackie Venson at xBk Live in Des Moines at 8 p.m.; $25 DOS + fees (seating options)
The Ripoffs at Doc’s Lounge in Johnston at 8 p.m.
Dirty Champagne at Back Roads Lounge in Johnston at 8 p.m.
The Feel Right Band at Kenny’s Garage in Waukee at 8 p.m.
Abby Kasch (from NBC’s “The Voice”) at Brick & Ivy Rooftop in Altoona at 8 p.m.
The Bishops featuring Old Dogs and L.A.M.P. at The Dark Side in Des Moines at 8:30 p.m.
Mister Mac & The Peels at Greenwood Lounge in Des Moines at 9 p.m.
Dustin Farrow & The Relics at The Yacht Club in Des Moines at 9 p.m.
Joe Inman at My Sister’s Place in Carlisle at 9 p.m.
After Hours at Noce in Des Moines at 9:30 p.m.
Hold On at Prairie Meadows in Altoona at 10 p.m.

Saturday, May 16, 2026

Joe Sorensen, Saints & Sinners, Sam Pattison, Unique Vibrations at Downtown Farmers’ Market in Des Moines at 7 a.m.
Beggars’ Bargain at Ankeny Arts Festival in Ankeny at 10 a.m.
DSM Biergarten Maifest at Waterworks Park (Day 1) in Des Moines
- Betrucken Messing at Noon
- Schnitzel Brothers Bier Band at 2 p.m.
- Polka Police at 5:30 p.m.
Jones & Owens Trio at Annie’s Irish Pub in Des Moines at Noon
Sean Michael Sullivan at Ted Lare Garden Center in Cumming at Noon
The Finesse at Ratt’s Underground Records in Des Moines at 3 p.m.
Dustin Baird at Revelton Distillery in Osceola at 4 p.m.
Jake Schrodt & Taylor King at Saylorville Lake Marina in Polk City at 5 p.m.
Brother Trucker at Captain Roy’s in Des Moines at 6 p.m.
Death By Dream + Dead Body Diversion at The Chicken Coupe in Des Moines at 6 p.m.; $5 (BYOB)
Karla Bonoff at Temple Theater in Des Moines at 7 p.m.; $40 to $52.50 in risers
NOLA Does Disney at Noce in Des Moines at 7 p.m.; $68 to $38 at tables, $32 bar seats
Coyote at Croatian Slavic Center in Des Moines at 7 p.m.; $5 Members, $7 Nonmembers
Dakota Andersen Duo (Twin Cities) at The Cave in Des Moines at 7 p.m.
Apollo’s Death at Locals Bar & Stage in Des Moines at 7 p.m.
Jana West & RetroSpect at Down Under Bar & Grill in Clive at 7 p.m.
Open Swim at Doc’s Lounge in Johnston at 7 p.m.
Severio Mancieri at Reclaimed Rails in Bondurant at 7 p.m.
Luke Fox at 36th St. Tavern in Ankeny at 7 p.m.
Cody Ikerd & the Sidewinders at Talk Shop Lounge in Saint Charles at 7 p.m.; $10
Country River at Lake Robbins Ballroom in Woodward at 7 p.m.; $10
Rupert Wates at Progressive Voices at 1st Unitarian Church in Des Moines at 7:30 p.m.; $24/$29
Funhouse at The Cork in Johnston at 7:30 p.m.
Beggers’ Bargain at xBk Annex in Des Moines at 8 p.m.
Dick Danger Band at Kenny’s Garage in Waukee at 8 p.m.
33 & The Boys at Mickey’s Irish Pub in Waukee at 8:30 p.m.
Heath Alan at Greenwood Lounge in Des Moines at 9 p.m.
Cody Hicks at Hawk Heaven Tavern in Altoona at 9 p.m.
Last Call with Max Wellman at Noce in Des Moines at 9:30 p.m.
Gut Feeling at Prairie Meadows in Altoona at 10 p.m.

Sunday, May 17, 2026

DSM Biergarten Maifest at Waterworks Park (Day 2) in Des Moines
- New JollyGerman Band at Noon
- Malek Fisherman Band at 2:30 p.m.
Crossroads: A Journey with the Blues featuring Tina Hasse-Findlay & Rob Lumbard at Central Library in Des Moines at 2 p.m.
Oppel, Foote & Schmid at Highland Underground in Des Moines at 2 p.m.
BS & The Liars at Truman’s Pizza in Des Moines at 2 p.m.
CJC Big Band Concert at New Hope United Methodist Church in Des Moines at 2 p.m.
The Tighten Up All Stars at Middlebrook Mercantile in Cumming at 2 p.m.
Ava Lemon at Covered Bridges Winery in Winterset at 2 p.m.
Zachary Freedom at Winterset Cidery in Winterset at 2 p.m.
Dan & Quinn Trilk at Wilson’s Orchard in Cumming at 3 p.m.
The Blue Monday Band (Pace, Myles, Eggleston, Kadiwhompus) at The Bridge District in Des Moines (GPS Bridge District) at 4 p.m. (bring chairs, drinks, snacks, & friends)
Yubu Band at Wellman’s Pub & Rooftop in West Des Moines at 4 p.m.
Soul Collision at Exile Brewing in Des Moines at 5 p.m.
Antonio Lopez Trio featuring Nate Sparks with Eric Krieger at Louie’s Wine Dive in Des Moines at 5 p.m.
TBA at Lake Robbins Ballroom in Woodward at 5 p.m.; $10
Iced Wrist / Nyhilist / Crucifilth / Wrath of Sanity at xBk Live in Des Moines at 7 p.m.; $15.32 (seating options)

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