Live Music This Week in DSM: May 5 – 10, 2026

This week’s lineup of musical acts in Greater Des Moines (DSM) includes Arcy Drive, clovers daughter with ghostwives, CeCe Stewart, Recoil, Rivieras and Banjo Kat. 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 5, 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.
Craig Swalwell Band at Prairie Meadows in Altoona at 11 a.m.
SPAM at Cruise In Car Show at Sugar Shack Diner in Altoona at 5:30 p.m.
Guitarras ATM at Guacamole Cantina in Waukee at 6 p.m.
Sluice with Hiding Places at xBk Live in Des Moines at 7 p.m.; $22 + fees (seating options)
Blake Shaw with the DSM Big Band at Noce in Des Moines at 7 p.m.; $30 to $18 at table, $18 bar seat
Blues Jam at Carl’s Place in Des Moines at 7 p.m.
Basement Philosophers Society at Greenwood Lounge in Des Moines at 7:30 p.m.

Wednesday, May 6, 2026

Piano Man Richard Spierenburg in the lower level of the skywalk in the local bites area in Des Moines at 11 a.m.
NOLA Jazz at Surety Hotel in Des Moines at 5 p.m.
Jake Schrodt at Stuffed Olive in Des Moines at 6 p.m.
Betsy Hickok / Ron Roberts Duo at Louie’s Wine Dive in Des Moines at 6 p.m.
Damon Dotson at Gilroy’s Kitchen & Pub & Patio in West Des Moines at 6 p.m.
Black Diamond Loons at Cumming Tap in Cumming at 6 p.m.
Live Music at Bondurant Farmers’ Market in Bondurant at 6 p.m.
Songwriter Open Mic Night at xBk Annex at 6:30 p.m.
Donations accepted The Toni Williams Experience at Vibes Kitchen & Bar in Des Moines at 7 p.m.
Drummer Christopher Jensen & Co. at Noce in Des Moines at 7 p.m.
Open Jam at Locals Bar & Stage in Des Moines at 7 p.m.
Blues Bureau at Greenwood Lounge in Des Moines at 8 p.m.
Adam Klett at Shotgun Betty’s in West Des Moines at 9 p.m.

Thursday, May 7, 2026

Piano Man Richard Spierenburg in the lower level of the skywalk in the local bites area in Des Moines at 11 a.m.
Ron Burchett at Indianola Activity Center in Indianola at 1 p.m.
CeCe Stewart at Chamberlain Pub at Wesley on Grand in Des Moines at 5 p.m.
Dwight Yoakam & ZZ Top at DSM Water Works Park in Des Moines at 6 p.m.; $41 to $181
Kick at Jasper Winery in Des Moines at 6 p.m.
Kevin Best at Confluence Brewing in Des Moines at 6 p.m.
Guitarras ATM 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.
Hang Your Hate / Happy Thoughts / Sundance at xBk Live in Des Moines at 7 $15.32(seating options)
Open Jam at Kenny’s Garage in Waukee at 7 p.m.
Joshua Sinclair at Board & Batten Basement Speakeasy in Dallas Center at 7 p.m.
Jordan Beem at Pelican Post in West Des Moines at 7:30 p.m.
The Soul Searchers at The 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.
Garrett Speer at Shotgun Betty’s in West Des Moines at 9 p.m.

Friday, May 8, 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.
Brian Congdon at Caffrey’s Sports Pub in Waukee at 5 p.m.
Velvet Trio at Confluence Brewing at 6 p.m. (Peggy O’s food truck)
Damon Dotson at Food Truck Fridays – Campbell Park in Clive at 5:30 p.m.
Linc Henriksen 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.
Paul Ivy at Middlebrook Mercantile in Cumming at 6 p.m.
Jesse & The Medicine Men at Iowa Distilling Co. in Cumming at 6 p.m.
Brian Herrin at B&B Theaters in Ankeny at 6:30 p.m.
Danny Brown with midwxst, ChaseUSA at Wooly’s in Des Moines at 7 p.m.; $38.90
Max Wellman & Napoleon Douglas at Noce in Des Moines at 7 p.m.; $56 to $38 at a table, $28 bar seat
The Soul Searchers at Captain Roy’s in Des Moines at 7 p.m.
The High Bidders at Locals Bar & Stage in Des Moines at 7 p.m.
Neva Alden at Kelly’s Little Nipper in Des Moines at 7 p.m.
Joshua Sinclair at The Pelican Post in West Des Moines at 7 p.m.
Kinda Petty at Talk Shop Lounge in Saint Charles at 7 p.m.
Patricia Holly at The Ingersoll in Des Moines at 7:30 p.m.; $88 (includes dinner – starts at 5:30 p.m.)
Petrock: Smooth Rock of the ‘70s Tribute at Val Air Ballroom in West Des Moines at 7:30 p.m.; $29 to $62
Encore Legends at Doc’s Lounge in Johnston at 8 p.m.
The Sons and Sara at Back Roads Lounge in Johnston at 8 p.m.
Keifer & Scott at Marv’s Mainstreet Dive in Norwalk at 8 p.m.
Royce Johns at Brick & Ivy Rooftop in Altoona at 8 p.m.
Dustin Farrow & The Relics at Greenwood Lounge in Des Moines at 9 p.m.
After Hours at Noce in Des Moines at 9:30 p.m.
Grind at Prairie Meadows in Altoona at 10 p.m.

Saturday, May 9, 2025

Yubu Band at Annie’s Irish Pub in Des Moines at Noon Anthony Koester, Jeff Stagg, Sarah Ennis, The Travelers at Downtown Farmers' Market at 7 a.m.
Bob Pace – Crossroads: A Journey With The Blues Student Harmonica Giveaway with Lesson at Forest Ave Branch Library in Des Moines at 2 p.m.
Scott Eggleston - Crossroads: A Journey With The Blues at West Des Moines Public Library at 2 p.m.
Rick Burke at Revelton Distillery in Osceola at 4 p.m.
Taylor King at 1908 Draught House in Norwalk at 5 p.m.
Kracklin at Winterset Cidery in Winterset at 5 p.m.; $5 per vehicle
The Swampland Jewels at Captain Roy’s in Des Moines at 6 p.m.
Bob Pace at Middlebrook Mercantile in Cumming at 6 p.m.
Brenn with Hudson Ingram at Wooly’s in Des Moines at 7 p.m.; $30.65
Gina Dedler with The Soya Vista Jazz Orchestra at Noce in Des Moines at 7 p.m.; $58 to $38 at tables, $28 bar seats
Unforgiven at Croatian Slavic Center in Des Moines at 7 p.m.; $5 Members, $7 Nonmembers
Jon Q Public / More Cheese at Locals Bar & Stage in Des Moines at 7 p.m.
SPAM at Elks Lodge #98 in Des Moines at 7 p.m.
Section 7 Unplugged featuring Jake Rossow & Eric Lee at Shirley’s Bar & Grill in West Des Moines at 7 p.m.
Brody & Cooper Band at Reclaimed Rails in Bondurant at 7 p.m.
The Weasels at Lake Robbins Ballroom in Woodward at 7 p.m.; $10
Cody Johnson with Clint Black, Emily Ann Roberts at Casey's Center in Des Moines at 7:30 p.m.; $75.75 to 121.25
DSM Symphony – Alpine Symphony at Des Moines Civic Center in Des Moines at 7:30 p.m.; $20 to $80
Jim Brickman at The Ingersoll in Des Moines at 7:30 p.m.; $150 (includes dinner at 5:30 p.m.)
Dickie with Joel Sires at xBk Live in Des Moines at 8 p.m.; $15.32 (seating options)
Hardway with Phennix at 1833 Saloon in Des Moines at 8 p.m.
Damon Dotson at Striking Sparrow in Des Moines at 8 p.m.
Joe Demerath at Walker’s Place in Des Moines at 8 p.m.
Reload at Down Under Bar & Grill in Clive at 8 p.m.
Burnin’ Sensations at Back Roads Lounge in Johnston at 8 p.m.
Suede at Kenny’s Garage in Waukee at 8 p.m.
Brian Congdon & Brad Seidenfeld at Marv’s Mainstreet Dive in Norwalk at 8 p.m.
Dick Danger Band at Good Times in Ankeny at 8 p.m.
Heatbox at Murph & Mary’s Pub in Newton at 8p.m.
Blacktop at Mickey’s Irish Pub in Waukee at 8:30p.m.
Jeff Banks Band at Greenwood Lounge in Des Moines at 9 p.m.
Chimbala at Val Air Ballroom in West Des Moines at 9 p.m.; $53.35
The Get Down at Down Under Bar & Grill in Clive at 9 p.m.
Open Swim 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.
Son Peruchos at Bernardo’s Grand Opening in Des Moines at 10 p.m.
Mark Doty & The Cause at Prairie Meadows in Altoona at 10 p.m.

Sunday, May 10, 2026

Luke Fox at Madison County Winery in Saint Charles at Noon
Patricia Holly at The Ingersoll in Des Moines at 1 p.m.; $88 (includes dinner at 11 a.m.)
The Soul Searchers at Middlebrook Mercantile in Cumming at 2 p.m.
Jason Kincel Acoustic at Whistlin’ Donkey in Woodward at 2 p.m.
Liv McNair at Covered Bridges Winery in Winterset at 2 p.m.
DSM Symphony – Alpine Symphony at Des Moines Civic Center in Des Moines at 2:30 p.m.; $20 to $80
Tim & Jana West at Wellman’s Pub & Rooftop in West Des Moines at 4 p.m.
Corbett Reeves at Exile Brewing in Des Moines at 5 p.m.
High Society at Lake Robbins Ballroom in Woodward at 5 p.m.; $14
The Dave Matthews Tribute Band at Wooly’s in Des Moines at 7 p.m.; $34.26
Dayseeker with Northlane, Wind Walkers, sace6 at Val Air Ballroom in West Des Moines at 7 p.m.; $46 to $113

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