Live Music This Week in DSM: Dec. 23 – 28, 2025
This week’s lineup of musical acts in Greater Des Moines (DSM) includes Pop & Jolly, Stan Dudley, Claudia Coltrain, Night Like This and Sentimental Swing. 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, Dec. 23, 2025
- “Freight Train” Frank in the skywalk at La Mie Elevate at 11 a.m.
- Craig Swalwell Band at Prairie Meadows in Altoona at 11 a.m.
- Piano Man Richard Spierenburg at Winestyles at The District in Ankeny at 4:30 p.m.
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B. John Burns’ ”Closest Thing To A Christmas Special” Dinner Hour Livestream at 5 p.m.
- Pop & Jolly at Temple Theater in Western Gateway at 6:30 p.m.; $47.50 at table $37.50 on risers
- El Cowboy Band (pre-Xmas Cumbia party) at The Cave at 7 p.m.
- Blues Jam at Carl’s Place at 7 p.m.
Wednesday, Dec. 24, 2025
- Stan Dudley / Randy Ward Acoustic Duo Christmas Eve Happy Hour at Chamberlaine Pub at Wesley on Grand at 5 p.m.
Thursday, Dec. 25, 2025
Friday, Dec. 26, 2025
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Friday Work Release Party with Bob Pace & The Dangerous Band at Greenwood Lounge at 5 p.m.
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The Juan & Only at El Toreado Mexican Bar & Grill in West Des Moines at 6 p.m.
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Brittany Sword at Iowa Distilling Co. in Cumming at 6 p.m.
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Claudia Coltrain at Firetrucker Brewing in Ankeny at 6 p.m.
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Jessie & the Medicine Men at Lake Robbins Ballroom in Woodward at 6 p.m.; $10
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Grain Powered Duo at Kelly’s Little Nipper at 7 p.m.
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Robbie Michael at Shotgun Betty’s in West Des Moines at 7 p.m.
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Bryan Schumaker at The New Northwestern Cocktail & Wine Bar at 7:30 p.m.
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JjNoGang’s Big 25th Celebration; JjNoGang / Mula Corleone / Lance Jaspers / Meepmode / NoGood Pluto at 1833 Saloon at 8 p.m.; $10 (cash or cash app only)
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Jesse Villalobos Group (NYC) at The Cave at 8 p.m.
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Dick Danger Small Band at Doc’s Lounge in Johnston at 8 p.m.
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Randy Burk at Kenny’s Garage in Waukee at 8 p.m.
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Jordan Beem & John Griffiths at Prairie Meadows in Altoona at 8 p.m.
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Ryne Doughty at The Proletariat in Perry at 8 p.m.
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A NOLA Christmas! at Noce in Western Gateway at 9 p.m.; $59, $49, $42, $36 at table, $25 bar seat
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The Other Brothers at Greenwood Lounge at 9 p.m.
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After Hours at Noce in Western Gateway at 10:30 p.m.
Saturday, Dec. 27, 2025
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80 Grit at Prairie Meadows in Altoona at Noon
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Jordan Messerole at Revelton Distilling in Osceola at 4 p.m.
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Royce Johns at Brightside Aleworks in Altoona at 6 p.m.
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Hold On at Lake Robbins Ballroom in Woodward at 6 p.m.; $10
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A Charlie Brown Christmas with The Tanner Taylor Trio at Noce in Western Gateway at 7 p.m.; $68 at table, $36 bar seat
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Joe Inman & Co at Eagle’s Club – Aerie 109 at 7 p.m.
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Unforgiven at Croatian Slavic Center at 7 p.m.; $5 Members, $7 Nonmembers
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The Hors D’oeuvres at Shirley’s Bar & Grill in West Des Moines at 7 p.m.
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The Ripoffs at Doc’s Lounge in Johnston at 7 p.m.
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Joe Demerath at Ambro’s Roadhouse in De Soto at 7 p.m.
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Matt Woods at Murph & Mary’s Pub in Newton at 7 p.m.
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Chris Powell at Fore Seasons in Newton at 7 p.m.
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Aviana Gedler Group (Chicago) at The Cave at 8 p.m.
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Not Quite Brothers with Tyler Richton & The High Bank Boys.
- Fountains of Dane at Val Air Ballroom in West Des Moines at 8 p.m.; $22.33
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Sons of Gladys Kravitz at Down Under, Bar & Grill in Clive at 8 p.m.
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JJ and the Boys at Kenny’s Garage in Waukee at 8 p.m.
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Night Like This at Prairie Meadows in Altoona at 8 p.m.
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Joshua Sinclair at Lakeside Casino in Osceola at 8 p.m.
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Final Mix Show Band at Miss Kitty’s in Clive at 8:30 p.m.
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Jordan Beem at Mickey’s Irish Pub in Waukee at 8:30 p.m.
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A Charlie Brown Christmas with The Tanner Taylor Trio at Noce in Western Gateway at 9 p.m.; $59, $49, $42, $36 at table, $25 bar seat
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Dave Zollo & Brian Cooper at Greenwood Lounge at 9 p.m.
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Last Call with Max Wellman at 10:30 p.m.
Sunday, Dec. 28, 2025
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Brazilian jam session with “Choro Moingona” at The Cave at 3 p.m.
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Christian Ertl / Spencer Paulsen Duo at Louie’s Wine Dive at 5 p.m.
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Sentimental Swing at Lake Robbins Ballroom in Woodward at 5 p.m.; $13
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Chris Avey Band with The Matt Woods Band at xBk Live at 6 p.m.; $20 DOS + fees
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Recoil at Prairie Meadows in Altoona at 8 p.m.
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The Tighten Up All-Stars (with Gary Jackson) at Yacht Club at 8:30 p.m.
The Greater Des Moines Partnership calendar of events is a one-stop resource for activities taking place throughout the region. Find networking information for Greater Des Moines (DSM) businesses, including Chamber luncheons, roundtables and ribbon cuttings. You can also find live music happening each week thanks to the “Live Music This Week in DSM” blog series.