Live Music This Week in DSM: Nov. 10 – 15, 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. If you go to any shows, go to the venue’s online site and check for any changes, cancellations.

Be generous to musicians and waitstaff. They all need your support!

If you know of any venues that have live music in the area, that I’m not posting, please email Bryan.

Tuesday, Nov. 10, 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 Sudek & Friends at Prairie Meadows in Altoona at 11 a.m.
B. John Burns' "Veterans Day" Dinner Hour Livestream at 5 p.m.
Everclear at Hoyt Sherman Place in Sherman Hill in Des Moines at 7 p.m.; $61.70 to $71.95
Squerv / Secret Formula at xBk Live in Des Moines at 7 p.m.; $18.97 (seating options available)
DSM Big Band at Noce in Des Moines at 7 p.m.; $30 to $17 at tables, $15 bar seats
Blues Jam at Carl’s Place in Des Moines at 7 p.m.
Aceto and The Company at Greenwood Lounge in Des Moines at 7 p.m.
DSM Irish Sessions at Magee's Irish Pub & Eatery in Ankeny at 7 p.m.

Wednesday, Nov. 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.
Anthony Koester Band at Prairie Meadows in Altoona at 1 p.m.
Open Jam at Strychnine in Des Moines at 6 p.m.
Open Stage Music at Mickey’s Lounge in Waukee at 6 p.m.
Jordan Beem at Live From the Gilded Palace at 7 p.m.
Morgana Moon & The Damned Saints and Lady Bleek at xBk Live in Des Moines at 7 p.m.; $14 (seating options available)
Zane Gedler & 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 Mic Jam at 1833 Saloon in Des Moines at 7 p.m.
Sons of Gladys Kravitz & Standing Hampton with Byrd Whystle & Steffen Poulsen at ROCK4VETS at Air Ballroom in West Des Moines at 7 p.m.; $20, Table $100
Open Jam at Locals Bar & Stage in Des Moines at 8 p.m.
Garrett Speer at Shotgun Betty’s in West Des Moines at 9 p.m.

Thursday, Nov. 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.
CeCe Stewart at Chamberlain Pub at Wesley on Grand in Des Moines at 5 p.m.
Chris Falcon at Confluence Brewing in Des Moines at 6 p.m. (Los Compadres Flaming Tacos food truck)
Crayola Oblingata at Greenwood Lounge in Des Moines at 6 p.m.
Jesse & The Medicine Men at Poncho’s Friendly Confines in Waukee at 6 p.m.
Anne Lorelle at Polk County Heritage Gallery in Des Moines at 6:30 p.m.
Organ Fairchild with Jonny Novacaine at xBk Live in Des Moines at 7 p.m.; $15 (seating options available)
Vocalist Natalie Simon at Noce in Des Moines at 7 p.m.; $20 at a table, 0$ bar seats
Austin Brown Trio at Court Avenue Restaurant & Brewing in Des Moines at 7 p.m.
Rock Jam at 1833 Saloon in Des Moines at 7 p.m.
Tightwire / Canadian Rifle / LAMPat Locals Bar & Stage in Des Moines at 7 p.m.
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.
Queen of the Night: Remembering Whitney at The Ingersoll in Des Moines at 7:30 p.m.; $68 includes dinner that starts at 5:30 p.m.
Brandi Carlile at the Des Moines Civic Center in Des Moines at 8 p.m.
Scott Bradlee’s Postmodern Jukebox 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.
Triple J’s at Yacht Club in Des Moines at 9 p.m.
Jordan Beem at Shotgun Betty’s in West Des Moines at 9 p.m.

Friday, Nov. 13, 2026

Piano Man Richard Spierenburg on the lower level of the skywalk in the local bites area in Des Moines at 11 a.m.
Taylor King at Prairie Meadows in Altoona at 4 p.m.
Friday Work Release Party with Bob Pace and The Dangerous Band at Greenwood Lounge in Des Moines at 5 p.m.
Allie Crummy / Day Ashworth / Brad & the Big Wave Strychnine in Des Moines at 6 p.m.; $10
The Juan and Only at Toreado Mexican Bar & Grill in West Des Moines at 6 p.m.
Out of the Box featuring Dennis Kain and Sean Sullivan Sr. at Middlebrook Mercantile in Cumming at 6 p.m.
Claudia Coltrain at Iowa Distilling Co. in Cumming at 6 p.m.
Lily DeTaeye withRutabaga at Temple Theater in Des Moines at 7 p.m.; $21.50 for seats
Big Shot: Max Wellman Plays Billy Joel at Noce in Des Moines at 7 p.m.; $66 at one table left table
The Remedy at Captain Roy’s in Des Moines at 7 p.m.
The Drama Kings at Kelly’s Little Nipper in Des Moines at 7 p.m.
When The Sun Sets at Locals Bar & Stage in Des Moines at 7 p.m.
On The Rocks at Shotgun Betty’s in West Des Moines at 7 p.m.
Jake Schrodt at Fireside Grill in Altoona at 7 p.m.
Missouri Mule at Murph & Mary’s Pub in Newton at 7 p.m.
Larry Fleet at Hoyt Sherman Place in Des Moines at 7:30 p.m.; $45.10 to $66.40
Queen of the Night: Remembering Whitney at The Ingersoll in Des Moines at 7:30 p.m.; $68 includes dinner that starts at 5:30 p.m.
Boogie T at Wooly’s in Des Moines at 8 p.m.; $38.90
Goldpine at xBk Live in Des Moines at 8 p.m.; $25
Indivisible Band at Miss Kitty’s in Clive at 8 p.m.
Cover That at Doc’s Lounge in Johnston 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.
Scott Kirkhart at Brick & Ivy in Altoona at 8 p.m.
Jake McVey at Prairie Meadows in Altoona at 8 p.m.
High Bidders at Greenwood Lounge in Des Moines at 9 p.m.
Columbia House Covers at Yacht Club in Des Moines at 9 p.m.
After Hours at Noce in Des Moines at 9:30 p.m.

Saturday, Nov. 14, 2026

Art on the Prairie in Perry – Day 1 (10 a.m. – 3 p.m.)
Scott Eggleston at Crossroads: A Journey with the Blues at Central Library in Des Moines at 2 p.m.
Saints & Sinners at Revelton Distilling in Osceola at 4 p.m.
John Beere & Stranger Than Paradise at Strychnine in Des Moines at 5 p.m.; $10
South Dallas County Crewcut Cowboy Band with Bob Pace at xBk Live in Des Moines at 6 p.m.
The Ripoffs at Middlebrook Mercantile in Cumming at 6 p.m.
Crystal Blue at Lake Robbins Ballroom in Woodward at 6 p.m.; $10
Joshua Sinclair at Brightside Aleworks in Altoona at 6:30 p.m.
Phil Shipley at Tannin Wine Bar in Marshalltown at 6:30 p.m.
Marquis Hill – National Act at Noce in Des Moines at 7 p.m.; $78 to $58 at table, $48 bar seat
Silversonic at Captain Roy’s in Des Moines at 7 p.m.
Kevin Gordon at Maggie’s Rumble Room in Des Moines at 7 p.m.
Discontent / Ethic / Streets of Hate / Disfigurement at Locals Bar & Stage in Des Moines at 7 p.m.
Salt Creek at Croatian Slavic Center in Des Moines at 7 p.m.; $5 Members, $7 Nonmembers
Tim & Jana West at Shirley’s Bar & Grill in West Des Moines at 7 p.m.
BS & The Liars at Doc’s Lounge in Johnston at 7 p.m.
The Weary Ramblers at The Ingersoll in Des Moines at 7:30 p.m.; $138 includes dinner that starts at 5:30 p.m.
Peter Mayer at Progressive Voices at 1st Unitarian Church in Des Moines at 7:30 p.m.; $24/$29
The Prince Experience at Air Ballroom in West Des Moines at 8 p.m.; $46.13 to $35.29
Neva Alden at Marv's Main Street in Norwalk at 8 p.m.
Count It Off at Back Roads Lounge in Johnston at 8 p.m.
Hardway at Kenny’s Garage in Waukee at 8 p.m.
Mancat at The Kee in Waukee at 8 p.m.
Jeff Banks Band at Greenwood Lounge in Des Moines at 9 p.m.
Brian Congdon at Striking Sparrow Lounge in Des Moines at 9 p.m.
Rural Route at Whiskey Drink in Newton at 9 p.m.
The Squares with La Cerca & Pie Day at Strychnine in Des Moines at 9:30 p.m.; $10
Last Call with Max Wellman at Noce in Des Moines at 9:30 p.m.

Sunday, Nov. 15, 2026

Art on the Prairie in Perry – Day 2 (10 a.m. – 4 p.m.)
Ducharme-Jones Band at Middlebrook Mercantile in Cumming at 2 p.m.
Musical Feast II at xBk Live and xBk Annex in Des Moines; Donations accepted (Fundraiser for KFMG Community Radio)
- Listening Room Songwriter Round – Dartanyan Brown, Joe Kinser, Brian Joens, Kat Darling at 3 p.m.
- Get Off My Lawn at 4:30 p.m.
Maxwell Schaeffer & friends at xBk Annex in Des Moines at 6 p.m.
Yubu at Greenwood Lounge in Des Moines at 4 p.m.
Barefoot Becky at Lake Robbins Ballroom in Woodward at 5 p.m.; $14
Jazz Night at The Contrary in Des Moines at 8 p.m.

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