Live Music This Week in DSM: Jan. 20 – 25, 2026

This week’s lineup of musical acts in Greater Des Moines (DSM) includes Jerry Beauchamp Band, Triple J's, Tank Anthony, Drew Peer, Stone Temple Pilots and Courtney Krause. 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, Jan. 20, 2026

“Freight Train” Frank in the skywalk at La Mie Elevate in Des Moines at 11 a.m.
Jerry Beauchamp Band at Prairie Meadows in Altoona at 11 a.m.
B. John Burns’ Dinner Hour Livestream at 5 p.m.
Young Talent Night with Taylor King at Kelly’s Little Nipper in Des Moines at 5 p.m.
Beggars' Bargain Live from the Gilded Palace at 7 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 in Des Moines at 7 p.m.
Locker & Co. with James Biehn, Scott Dawson, Jon Locker and Neil Stoffregen at Greenwood Lounge in Des Moines at 7 p.m.

Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2026

Betsy Hickok & Ron Roberts Duo with Steve Charlson at Louie’s Wine Dive in Des Moines at 6 p.m.
Joshua Sinclair at Gilroy’s in West Des Moines at 6 p.m.
Trombonist & Composer Levi Temple & Co. at Noce in Des Moines at 7 p.m.
Open Jam at Locals Bar & Stage in Des Moines at 7 p.m.
Triple J’s at Greenwood Lounge in Des Moines at 8 p.m.
Casey Peasley at Shotgun Betty’s in West Des Moines at 9 p.m.

Thursday, Jan. 22, 2026

“Freight Train” Frank in the skywalk at La Mie Elevate in Des Moines at 11 a.m.
Brian Congdon 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.
The Art of the Trio with Mike Conrad at Noce in Des Moines at 7 p.m.; $48 to $26 at a table, $19 bar seat
Open Mic at Locals Bar & Stage in Des Moines at 7 p.m.
Open Jam with house band at Kenny’s Garage in Waukee at 7 p.m.
Jake Schrodt at Board & Batten Basement Speakeasy in Dallas Center at 7 p.m.
Live Music at In Confidence Speakeasy at Hotel Fort Des Moines in Des Moines at 8 p.m.
Scott Eggleston at Greenwood Lounge in Des Moines at 8 p.m.
Tank Anthony at Shotgun Betty’s in West Des Moines at 9 p.m.

Friday, Jan. 23, 2026

Friday Work Release Party with Bob Pace & The Dangerous Band at Greenwood Lounge in Des Moines at 5 p.m.
Sean Michael Sullivan at Plain Talk Books & Coffee in Des Moines at 5 p.m.
Rural Route 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.
Randy Burk & The Prison ers at Middlebrook Mercantile in Cumming at 6 p.m. (Food truck: General Lee’s Smoke Shack)
Claudia Coltrain at Iowa Distilling Co. in Cumming at 6 p.m.
Kenni Falls at Firetrucker Brewing in Ankeny at 6 p.m.
Torch Songs: Lauren Vilmain with Her Jazz Orchestra at Noce in Des Moines at 7 p.m.; $59 to $36 at table, $25 bar seat
Not Sisters at Captain Roy’s in Des Moines at 7 p.m.
Drew Peer at Kelly’s Little Nipper in Des Moines at 7 p.m.
Lubbers / Buckmiller Duo at The Ducktail Lounge in Clive at 7 p.m.
Casey Peasley at Pally’s Bar & Grille in Clive at 7 p.m.
Robbie Michael at Fore Seasons in Newton at 7 p.m.
Big Head Todd and The Monsters at Hoyt Sherman Place in Des Moines at 7:30 p.m.; $56.30 to $77.60
Marilyn Maye at The Ingersoll in Des Moines at 7:30 p.m.; $60 (includes dinner that starts at 5:30 p.m.)
Steely Dane: Steely Dan Tribute at Temple Theater in Des Moines at 7:30 p.m.
Dead of Winter featuring Winterland and Stringfield at xBk Live at 8 p.m.; $15 DOS + fees (seating options)
The Sheet at Striking Sparrow Lounge at 8 p.m.
BitterSweet at Back Roads Lounge in Johnston at 8 p.m.
BS & the Liars at Kenny’s Garage in Waukee at 8 p.m.
Simple Company at Prairie Meadows in Altoona at 8 p.m.
Kinda Petty at Doc’s Lounge in Johnston at 8 p.m.
Mister Mac & The Peels at Greenwood Lounge at 9 p.m.
After Hours at Noce in Des Moines at 9:30 p.m.

Saturday, Jan. 24, 2026

Marilyn Maye at The Ingersoll in Des Moines at 2 p.m.; $60 (includes dinner that starts at Noon)
Open Mic Jam with The Chuggaluggers at 1833 Saloon in Des Moines at 4 p.m.
Dead7 at Locals Bar & Stage in Des Moines at 5:30 p.m.
Lucky Jax at Lake Robbins Ballroom in Woodward at 6 p.m.; $10
BitterSweet Nation at Zoo Brew Winter Pop-Up in Des Moines at 6:30 p.m.; $20
The Paul Lichty Jazz Orchestra at Noce in Des Moines at 7 p.m.; $59 to $36 at table, $25 bar seat
Dave Zollo at Captain Roy’s in Des Moines at 7 p.m.
Trespassing Band at Croatian Slavic Center in Des Moines at 7 p.m.; $5 Members, $7 Nonmembers
Tim & Jana West Duo at Shirley’s Bar & Grill in West Des Moines at 7 p.m.
Adam Girard at Brightside Aleworks in Altoona at 7 p.m.
Indigo Monks at Alluvial Brewing in Ankeny at 7 p.m.; $10
David Watson at Cabaret Sports Bar & Grille in Ankeny at 7 p.m.
A Night of Fleetwood Mac with Amy Friedl & Her Band at The Ingersoll in Des Moines at 7:30 p.m.; $60 (includes dinner that starts at 5:30 p.m.)
Vincent Mason at Val Air Ballroom in West Des Moines at 7:30 p.m.; $38.82
Kracklin at The Cork in Johnston at 7:30 p.m.
Elton & Billy: Billy Joel and Elton John Tribute at Wooly’s in Des Moines at 8 p.m.; $27.49
Joe Stamm Band with Duke Oursler at xBk Live in Des Moines at 8 p.m.; $25 DOS + fees (seating options)
Stone Temple Pilots at Maggie’s Rumble Room in Des Moines at 8 p.m.
The Ripoffs at Greenwood Lounge in Des Moines at 8 p.m.
DiZclaimer at Miss Kitty’s in Clive at 8 p.m.
Royce Johns at Doug’s Pub & Grub 1 Year Anniversary Party in Urbandale at 8 p.m.
Suede at Kenny’s Garage in Waukee at 8 p.m.
Rural Route at Down Under Bar & Grill in Clive at 8:30 p.m.
10 Fold Return at Mickey’s Irish Pub in Waukee at 8:30 p.m.
Open Swim at Hawk Heaven Tavern in Altoona at 9 p.m.
After Hours at Noce in Des Moines at 9:30 p.m.

Sunday, Jan. 25, 2026

Heath Alan 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
Matt Woods Band at Middlebrook Mercantile in Cumming at 2 p.m.
Heath Alan at Botanical Blues at the Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden in Des Moines at 3 p.m.; Members free, $12, seniors $11, Children 2-12 $9 Jazzy Ash & The Leaping Lizards at Des Moines Civic Center at 4 p.m.; $10 and $20
Courtney Krause at Exile Brewing in Des Moines at 5 p.m.
Tanner Taylor Organ Trio at Louie’s Wine Dive in Des Moines at 5 p.m.
The Toasters with The Bishops and The Uncollectables at xBk Live in Des Moines at 7 p.m.; $ 25 DOS + fees (seating options)
Cheap Trick at Vibrant Music Hall in Waukee at 7:30 p.m.; $64 to $200

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.

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.