Live Music This Week in DSM: Feb. 24 – March 1, 2026

This week’s lineup of musical acts in Greater Des Moines (DSM) includes NOLA Jazz Band, Kyle Bachara & Co., Corbett Reeves, Adam Klett, Mary Runyan Band and Al Godfredsen. 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, Feb. 24, 2026

“Freight Train” Frank in the skywalk at La Mie Elevate in Des Moines at 11 a.m.
Richie Lee & the Fabulous 50’s at Prairie Meadows in Altoona at 11 a.m.
B. John Burns' "Shall Return" Dinner Hour Livestream at 5 p.m.
The 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 at 7 p.m.
Camping In Alaska with widaparte and human ant farm at xBk Live in Des Moines at 7 p.m.; $25 DOS + fees (seating options)

Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2026

NOLA Jazz Duo at Louie’s Wine Dive in Des Moines at 6 p.m.
Kyle Bachara & Co. at Noce in Des Moines at 7 p.m.
Open Jam at Locals Bar & Stage in Des Moines at 7 p.m.
Open Mic with Mike Aceto at Doc’s Lounge in Johnston at 7 p.m.
Wheel with Sounds&Shape at xBk Live in Des Moines at 8 p.m.; $22 DOS + fees (seating options)
David Watson at Shotgun Betty’s in West Des Moines at 9 p.m.

Thursday, Feb. 26, 2026

“Freight Train” Frank in the skywalk at La Mie Elevate in Des Moines at 11 a.m.
Jake Schrodt at Country Lane Lodge in Adel at 5 p.m.
Corbett Reeves at Confluence Brewing in Des Moines at 6 p.m.
Jessie & The Medicine Men at Poncho’s Friendly Confines in Waukee at 6 p.m.
MN Jazz Vocalist Leslie Vincent at Noce in Des Moines at 7 p.m.; $58 to $36 at selected tables, $36 bar seats, plus free tables and bar seats area
Open Mic at Locals Bar & Stage in Des Moines at 7 p.m.
Scott Davis & John Mattingly at Scottish Rite Park in Des Moines at 7 p.m.
Open Jam with house band at Kenny’s Garage in Waukee at 7 p.m.
Casey Joe Collins at Board & Batten Basement Speakeasy in Dallas Center at 7 p.m.
Steve Berry: Yesterday’s Songs - Neil Diamond’s music at The Ingersoll in Des Moines at 7:30 p.m. (Dining at 5:30 p.m.); $60 includes dinner
Shane Smith & The Saints with Wade Forster at Val Air Ballroom in West Des Moines at 7:30 p.m.; $35.21
MFKS at In Confidence Speakeasy at Hotel Fort Des Moines in Des Moines at 8 p.m.
Lee Klett at Shotgun Betty’s in West Des Moines at 9 p.m.

Friday, Feb. 27, 2026

Sean Michael Sullivan at Plain Talk Books & Coffee in Des Moines at 5 p.m.
Pecos & The Rooftops with Mac Hankins & The Moonlighters at Wooly’s in Des Moines at 6 p.m.; $33.15
Adam Klett at Shotgun Betty’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.
Joshua Sinclair at Middlebrook Mercantile in Cumming at 6 p.m.
Jesse & The Medicine Men at Iowa Distilling Co. in Cumming at 6 p.m.
When The Heart Emerges Glistening: The Music of ECM Recording Artists with Sean Kiefer & His Band at Noce in Des Moines at 7 p.m.; $59 to $36 at a table, $25 bar seat
The Fabulous Tru-Tones 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.
Erf / Some Friends at Locals Bar & Stage in Des Moines at 7 p.m.
Robert Espe Group at The34 Cave in Des Moines at 7 p.m.
Dropkick Murphys with The Aggrolites, Haywire, Slugger at Val Air Ballroom in West Des Moines at 7 p.m.; $59>96
Casey Joe Collins at The Ducktail Lounge in Clive at 7 p.m.
Kris Karr at Cabaret Sports Bar & Grill in Ankeny at 7 p.m.
Steve Berry: Yesterday’s Songs – Neil Diamond’s music at The Ingersoll in Des Moines at 7:30 p.m. (Dining at 5:30 p.m.); $60 includes dinner
Klazik with Entre Luche, Kay, & More at xBk Live in Des Moines at 8 p.m.; $20 DOS + fees (seating options)
Orphan Annie & the Hot Mess at Back Roads Lounge in Johnston at 8 p.m.
Jordan Beem & John Gritfiths at Prairie Meadows in Altoona at 8 p.m.
Robbie Michael & Lee Klett at Sister’s Place in Carlisle at 8 p.m.
Midnight Radio at Doc’s Lounge in Johnston at 8:30 p.m.
Mike Bernard at Brick & Ivy Rooftop in Altoona at 8:30 p.m.
After Hours at Noce in Des Moines at 9:30 p.m.

Saturday, Feb. 28, 2026

Bluegrass Matinee: Iowa No Mountain Boys at Exile Brewing in Des Moines at 11 a.m.
Open Mic Jam with the Trickle Tree Hippies at 1833 Saloon in Des Moines at 4 p.m.
Kris Karr at Revelton Distillery in Osceola at 4 p.m.
Unforgiven at Lake Robbins Ballroom in Woodward at 6 p.m.; $10
Carver Jones at Temple Theater in Des Moines at 7 p.m.; $20
The Ducharme-Jones Band at Captain Roy’s in Des Moines at 7 p.m.
The Remedy Band at Croatian Slavic Center in Des Moines at 7 p.m.; $5 Members, $7 Nonmembers
Trouble The Water at Old Chapel Concert Series at Immanuel United Methodist Church in Des Moines at 7 p.m.; $15
Adam Kulmatycki Duo at Shirley’s Bar & Grill in West Des Moines at 7 p.m.
Royce Johns Duo at 36th St. Tavern in Ankeny at 7 p.m.
Steve Berry: Yesterday’s Songs – Neil Diamond’s music at The Ingersoll at 7:30 p.m. (Dining at 5:30 p.m.); $60 includes dinner
Church of Cash: World Class Johnny Cash Tribute at Wooly’s in Des Moines at 7:30 p.m.; $33.15
Runa - Celtic Music at Sheslow Auditorium at Drake University in Des Moines at 8 p.m.; $39.19
Seize The Sun at VFW Beaverdale in Des Moines at 8 p.m.
Sierra Griggs at The Regal Beagle in West Des Moines at 8 p.m.
Igor Dimitrienko - Acoustic Solo at Down Under Bar & Grill in Clive at 8 p.m.
Round A Bout at Back Roads Lounge in Johnston at 8 p.m.
10 Fold Return at Kenny’s Garage in Waukee at 8 p.m.
Matt Woods Band at Prairie Meadows in Altoona at 8 p.m.
The Filthy Heathens Full Band Southern Rock Style at Talk Shop Lounge in Saint Charles at 8 p.m.; $10
Mary Runyan Band at Mickey’s Irish Pub in Waukee at 8:30 p.m.
Turntable Presents: Goldings / Bernstein / Stewart Trio at Noce in Des Moines at 9 p.m.; $72 to $54 at a table, $36 bar seat
Decoy Trio at Miss Kitty’s in Clive at 9 p.m.
Reload at Hawk Heaven Tavern in Altoona at 9 p.m.
Luke S. Williams at Cabaret Sports Bar & Grill in Ankeny at 9 p.m.
Last Call with Max Wellman at Noce in Des Moines at 9:30 p.m.

Sunday, March 1, 2026

Local Ukesters Ukelele Band at Botanical Blues at the Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden in Des Moines at 1 p.m.; Members free, $12, seniors $11, Children 2-12 $9
Trio Trio at Highland Underground in Des Moines at 2 p.m.
Matt Woods Band at Middlebrook Mercantile in Cumming at 2 p.m.
Local Ukesters Ukelele Band at Botanical Blues at the Greater Des Moine Botanical Garden in Des Moines at 3 p.m.; Members free, $12, seniors $11, Children 2-12 $9
Tony Bohnenkamp and Brad Seidenfeld as HUMONGOUS at Kenny’s Garage in Waukee at 3 p.m.
Andy Classen / Tanner Taylor Duo at Louie’s Wine Dive at 5 p.m.
Al Godfredsen at Lake Robbins Ballroom in Woodard at 5 p.m.; $13
JUMP - America’s Van Halen Experience at Wooly’s in Des Moines at 7 p.m.; $27.49
On A Winter’s Night at Temple Theater in Des Moines at 7 p.m.; $55

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Amelia Klatt

Amelia Klatt is the Director of Events for the Greater Des Moines Partnership. Her background working with nonprofit organizations has led to skills as a relationship builder and events professional. Klatt received her MPA from Drake University in 2019.