Live Music This Week in DSM: Jan. 27 – Feb. 1, 2026

This week’s lineup of musical acts in Greater Des Moines (DSM) includes Clarksville Station, Hannah Goodwin, Johnny Novacaine, Kenni Falls, Jake McVey and The Lamplighters. 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. 27, 2026

“Freight Train” Frank in the skywalk at La Mie Elevate in Des Moines at 11 a.m.
Clarksville Station at Prairie Meadows in Altoona at 11 a.m.
Young Talent Night with Taylor King at Kelly’s Little Nipper in Des Moines at 5 p.m.
The Cactus Blossoms at Temple Theater in Des Moines at 7 p.m.; $25
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.
Austin Brown Trio at The Lift in Des Moines at 7:30 p.m.

Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2026

Hannah Goodwin (Solo) at Louie’s Wine Dive in Des Moines at 6 p.m.
Trumpeter Scott Davis & 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 Night with Mike Aceto at Doc’s Lounge in Johnston at 7 p.m.
Jesse & The Medicine Men at Barn Dance Music Fest at 1850 Homestead in Cambridge at 7 p.m.
Corey Jamison at Shotgun Betty’s in West Des Moines at 9 p.m.

Thursday, Jan. 29, 2026

“Freight Train” Frank in the skywalk at La Mie Elevate in Des Moines at 11 a.m.
Tom Peaver 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 Carousel - EP Release Show with The Halloween Episode, Ryan Lombard at xBk Live in Des Moines at 7 p.m.; $15 DOS + fees (seating options)
KC Percussionist John Kizilarmut & Co. 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.
Writers Round- Cody Hicks, Jonah Seymour, Matt VanFossen, Steffen Heins, David Adam X, Grant Weldon at Brick & Ivy in Altoona at 7 p.m.
Dave Miller at Board & Batten Basement Speakeasy in Dallas Center at 7 p.m.
Airshow with Alleygrass at Alluvial Brewing in Ankeny at 7 p.m.; $12/$15
Live Music at In Confidence Speakeasy at Hotel Fort Des Moines in Des Moines at 8 p.m.
Johnny Novacaine at Yacht Club in Des Moines at 9 p.m.
Jake Kloefkorn at Shotgun Betty’s in West Des Moines at 9 p.m.

Friday, Jan. 30, 2026

Claudia Coltrain 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.
Vida Sisters at Middlebrook Mercantile in Cumming at 6 p.m.
Tom Pevear at Iowa Distilling Co. in Cumming at 6 p.m.
The Drama Kings at Firetrucker Brewing in Ankeny at 6 p.m.
Duke Tumatoe at Temple Theater in Des Moines at 7 p.m.; $40 and $65
Fly Me to the Moon: The Max Wellman Big Band Plays Sinatra & More at Noce in Des Moines at 7 p.m.; $59 to $36 at table, $25 bar seat
Brian Congdon at Captain Roy’s in Des Moines at 7 p.m.
Kenni Falls at Kelly’s Little Nipper in Des Moines at 7 p.m.
The Rush Tribute Project at Hoyt Sherman Place in Des Moines at 7:30 p.m.; $38.30 to $71.95
The Diplomats of Solid Sound at The Ingersoll in Des Moines at 7:30 p.m.; $60 (includes dinner that starts at 5:30 p.m.)
John Mueller’s Winter Dance Party at Val Air Ballroom in West Des Moines at 7:30 p.m.; $38.82 to $71.30
The Feel Right - Small Band at Kenny’s Garage in Waukee at 8 p.m.
Orphan Annie & the Hot Mess at Prairie Meadows in Altoona at 8 p.m.
Flyte Risk at Doc’s Lounge in Johnston at 8 p.m.
The Sheet at Cabaret Sports Bar & Grille in Ankeny at 8 p.m.
Matt VanFossen at Slater Station in Slater at 8 p.m.
Tim Zach at Miss Kitty’s in Clive at 9 p.m.
Decoy Trio at Back Roads Lounge in Johnston at 9 p.m.
Jordan Beem & Johnny G at Brick & Ivy in Altoona at 9 p.m.
After Hours at Noce in Des Moines at 9:30 p.m.

Saturday, Jan. 31, 2026

Open Mic Jam with Trickle Tree Hippies at 1833 Saloon in Des Moines at 4 p.m.
Brian Herrin at Revelton Distillery in Osceola at 4 p.m.
Taylor King at Middlebrook Mercantile in Cumming at 6 p.m.
Pony Express - Fun Raiser at Lake Robbins Ballroom in Woodard at 6 p.m.; $10
Ducharme-Jones at Covered Bridges Winery in Winterset at 6:30 p.m.; $5
Stone Age Queens with Release, Audiowaves at Wooly’s in Des Moines at 7 p.m.; $21.29
The Fab 4: Gina Gedler Sings Bette Midler, Peggy Lee, Barbra Streisand & Linda Ronstadt at Noce in Des Moines at 7 p.m.; $59 to $36 at table, $25 bar seat
Unforgiven at Croatian Slavic Center in Des Moines at 7 p.m.; $5 Members, $7 Nonmembers
The Hors D’oeuvres at Shirley’s Bar & Grill in West Des Moines at 7 p.m.
The Weary Ramblers at The Ingersoll in Des Moines at 7:30 $60 (includes dinner that starts at 5:30 p.m.)
The Flyover Sessions: Songwriter Round – Heath Alan, Andy Fleming, Joel Sires, Dave Zollo at xBk Live in Des Moines at 8 p.m.; $20 DOS + fees
Orphan Annie Duo at Maggie’s Rumble Room in Des Moines at 8 p.m.
Jordan Beem at Eagle’s Club #109 in Des Moines at 8 p.m.
Decoy Duo at Striking Sparrow Lounge in Des Moines at 8 p.m.
Blanket Fort at Kenny’s Garage in Waukee at 8 p.m.
Jake McVey at Prairie Meadows in Altoona at 8 p.m.
Damon Dotson at Cabaret Sports Bar & Grille in Ankeny at 8 p.m.
Count It Off at Back Roads Lounge in Johnston at 8:30 p.m.
JJ & The Boys at Mickey’s Irish Pub in Waukee at 8:30 p.m.
Colin Jensen & Mick Flew 4 Powers An Elemental Night at 1833 Saloon in Des Moines at 9 p.m.
BanjoKat & The Sit-Ins / The Old 13 String Bandit / Danny Russell Wolf at Locals Bar & Stage in Des Moines at 9 p.m.
Last Call with Max Wellman at Noce in Des Moines at 9:30 p.m.

Sunday, Feb. 1, 2026

Cedar County Cobras 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
Bluegrass Jam at Captain Roy’s in Des Moines at 2 p.m.
Sumpin Doo at Middlebrook Mercantile in Cumming at 2 p.m.
Cedar County Cobras 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
Matt VanFossen at Talk Shop Lounge in Saint Charles at 4 p.m.
The Lamplighters at Exile Brewing in Des Moines at 5 p.m.
Andy Classen / Tanner Taylor Duo at Louie’s Wine Dive in Des Moines at 5 p.m.
Al Welsh at Lake Robbins Ballroom in Woodard at 5 p.m.
Big Richard with The Awful Purdies at xBk Live in Des Moines at 7 p.m.; $25 DOS + fees (seating options)

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.