Live Music This Week in DSM: March 17 – 22, 2026

This week’s lineup of musical acts in Greater Des Moines (DSM) includes St. Patrick's Day celebrations along with Cyrille Aimee, LaMP, Shawn Paris, Deeds & Co. andTwo Guys Named Dave. 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, March 17, 2026

St. Patrick's Day at Magee's Irish Pub & Eatery in Ankeny
- Fiddler Dave Swensen at 9 a.m.
- MacKensie Highlanders Bagpipes & Drums at 5 p.m.
- Foy Irish Dancers at 5:30 p.m.
- Black Dirt Ramblers Band at 6:30 p.m.
Official St. Patrick's Day Party at Mickey's Irish Pub in Waukee
- Bagpipe & Drum Band at 10:30 a.m.
- Brad Seidenfeld at 2 p.m.
- 5 Below at 6 p.m.
“Freight Train” Frank in the skywalk at La Mie Elevate in Des Moines at 11 a.m.
Company's Comin' at Prairie Meadows in Altoona at 11 a.m.
The Hors D’oeuvres at Annie’s Irish Pub in Des Moines at 1 p.m.
DSM Irish Sessions at Chamberlain Pub at Wesley on Grand in Des Moines at 2 p.m.
Decoy at Pelican Post in Des Moines at 3 p.m.
Velvet Trio at Annie’s Irish Pub in Des Moines at 4 p.m.
DSM Irish Sessions at Scottish Rite in Des Moines at 4 p.m.
Stu Ryan O’Brien Irish Band at Sully’s Irish Pub in West Des Moines at 4:30 p.m.
B. John Burns' "Ides of March, First Day of Spring and Uncle St. Patrick" Dinner Hour Livestream at 5 p.m.
Velvet Trio at St Patrick’s Day Party at Pal Joey’s in Des Moines at 5 p.m.
The Soul Searchers at The Cumming Tap in Cumming at 5 p.m.
David Watson at Pally’s Bar & Grille in Clive at 6 p.m.
The Sheet at St. Patrick’s Day at Brick & Ivy Rooftop in Altoona at 6 p.m.
Two Feet with Sub Urban, Brothel at Wooly’s in Des Moines at 7 p.m.; $38.86
The Crowfoot Rakes at St. Paddy’s Day Party at xBk Live in Des Moines at 7 p.m.; $17 DOS + fees (seating options)
The DSM Big Band at Noce in Des Moines at 7 p.m.; $30 to $17 at table, $15 bar seat
Blues Jam at Yacht Club in Des Moines (this week only) at 7 p.m.
The Drama Kings at Kelly’s Little Nipper in Des Moines at 7 p.m.
DSM Irish Sessions at Mitzi’s in West Des Moines at 7:30 p.m.
Cedar County Cobras at St. Patty’s Day at Greenwood Lounge in Des Moines at 8 p.m.
Seven Drunken Nights (Irish music) at Talk Shop Lounge in Saint Charles at 8 p.m.; $20
Jordan Beem at Shotgun Betty’s in West Des Moines at 8:30 p.m.

Wednesday, March 18, 2026

NOLA Jazz at Surety Hotel in Des Moines at 5 p.m.
Carson Parker / Hannah Goodwin Duo at Louie’s Wine Dive in Des Moines at 6 p.m.
Vocalist Cyrille Aimee – National Act at Noce in Des Moines at 7 p.m.; $62, $54, $50 at a table
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.
Jason Kincel at Shotgun Betty’s in West Des Moines at 9 p.m.

Thursday, March 19, 2026

“Freight Train” Frank in the skywalk at La Mie Elevate in Des Moines at 11 a.m.
Gaylin Sudik & Friends at Lake Robbins Ballroom in Woodward at 1 p.m.; $13
CeCe Stewart at Chamberlain Pub at Wesley on Grand in Des Moines at 5 p.m.
Corey Jamison at Country Lane Lodge in Adel at 5 p.m.
The Carousel Duo at Confluence Brewing in Des Moines at 6 p.m.
Chip Albright & Friends at Unity Center in Des Moines at 6 p.m.
Jessie & The Medicine Men at Poncho’s Friendly Confines in Waukee at 6 p.m.
LaMP at xBk Live in Des Moines at 7 p.m.; $27 DOS + fees (seating options)
NOLA Jazz Band at Noce in Des Moines at 7 p.m.; $48 to $26 at a table, $19 bar seats
Open Mic at Locals Bar & Stage in Des Moines at 7 p.m.
Open Jam at Kenny’s Garage in Waukee at 7 p.m.
DSM Irish Session at Brightside Aleworks in Altoona at 7 p.m.
Corbett Reeves at Board & Batten Basement Speakeasy in Dallas Center at 7 p.m.
The Soul Searchers at The 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.
Drew Fry at Shotgun Betty’s in West Des Moines at 9 p.m.

Friday, March 20, 2026

Friday Work Release Party with Bob Pace and The Dangerous Band at The Greenwood Lounge in Des Moines at 5 p.m.
The Juan & Only at El Toreado Mexican Bar & Grill in West Des Moines at 6 p.m.
Bradford Johnson at Middlebrook Mercantile in Cumming at 6 p.m.
Robert Deitch at Iowa Distilling Co. in Cumming at 6 p.m.
Alice Unchained: Alice In Chains Tribute at Wooly’s in Des Moines at 7 p.m.; $22.37
Brian Congdon at Captain Roy’s in Des Moines at 7 p.m.
El Cowboy Band at The Cave in Des Moines at 7 p.m.
Mike Ruby Acoustic at VFW Beaverdale in Des Moines at 7 p.m.
Jake Schrodt at Kelly’s Little Nipper in Des Moines at 7 p.m.
Casey Peasley at Pally’s Bar & Grille in Clive at 7 p.m.
FunHouse at Doc’s Lounge in Johnston at 7 p.m.
Jordan Beem at Reclaimed Rails Brewing in Bondurant at 7 p.m.
Purple Piano - The One Man Tribute To Prince at The Ingersoll in Des Moines at 7:30 p.m.; $88 (includes dinner – starts at 5:30 p.m.)
Fust & Merce Lemon with Walker Rider at xBk Live in Des Moines at 8 p.m.; $22 DOS + fees (seating options)
Shawn Paris at Down Under Bar & Grill in Clive at 8 p.m.
Reload at Kenny’s Garage in Waukee at 8 p.m.
Anthony Koester Band at Prairie Meadows in Altoona at 8 p.m.
Randy Burk & The Prisoners at The Greenwood Lounge in Des Moines at 9 p.m.
Secret Formula at Locals Bar & Stage in Des Moines at 9 p.m.
After Hours at Noce in Des Moines at 9:30 p.m.

Saturday, March 21, 2026

Open Mic Jam with the Trickle Tree Hippies at 1833 Saloon in Des Moines at 4 p.m.
Jesse & The Medicine Men at Revelton Distillery in Osceola at 4 p.m.
Tyler Richton & The High Bank Boys with Cory Waller & The Wicked Things, Jordan Beem at Wooly’s in Des Moines at 6 p.m.; $22.37
The Juan & Only at Cowboy Mexican Bar & Grill in Des Moines at 6 p.m.
Bob Pace at The Hills Bar & Grill in Pleasant Hill at 6 p.m.
RiviEras at Lake Robbins Ballroom in Woodward at 6 p.m.; $10
For Once in My Life: A Night of Stevie, Luther, & More with Napoleon Douglas at Noce in Des Moines at 7 p.m.; $68 to $38 at tables, $32 bar seats
Brother Trucker at Captain Roy’s in Des Moines at 7 p.m.
Deeds & Co. at xBk Annex in Des Moines at 7 p.m.
Display Case, Jordy Arndt & the Howlers, Weatherhead at Locals Bar & Stage in Des Moines at 7 p.m.
Coyote at Croatian-Slavic Center in Des Moines at 7 p.m.; $5 Members, $7 Nonmembers
Jake Schrodt at Shirley’s Bar & Grill in West Des Moines at 7 p.m.
Luke Fox at 36th St. Tavern in Ankeny at 7 p.m.
Clarence Tilton at Talk Shop Lounge in Saint Charles at 7 p.m.
Peter Grubisich – Percussionist at Warren Cultural Center in Greenfield at 7 p.m.; $25
Purple Piano – The One Man Tribute to Prince at The Ingersoll in Des Moines at 7:30 p.m.; $88 (includes dinner – starts at 5:30 p.m.)
Rich Webster Band at The Cork in Johnston at 7:30 p.m.
TWEN with Monsoon at xBk Live in Des Moines at 8 p.m.; $22 DOS + fees (seating options)
Heath Alan at The Greenwood Lounge in Des Moines at 8 p.m.
Decoy Duo at Striking Sparrow Lounge in Des Moines at 8 p.m.
Mary Runyan Band at Down Under Bar & Grill in Clive at 8 p.m.
Jana West & RetroSpect at Back Roads Lounge in Johnston at 8 p.m.
The Claudia Coltrain Band at Prairie Meadows in Altoona at 8 p.m.
Kinda Petty at Good Times in Ankeny at 8 p.m.
JKB at Lakeside Hotel Casino in Osceola at 8 p.m.
Rattlebox at Hawk Heaven Tavern in Altoona at 9 p.m.
Last Call with Max Wellman at Noce in Des Moines at 9:30 p.m.

Sunday, March 22, 2026

Bob Dorr & Jeff Petersen – The Blue Two 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
MFKS at Highland Underground in Des Moines at 2 p.m.
Dan Jones & Friends at Middlebrook Mercantile in Cumming at 2 p.m.
Bob Dorr & Jeff Petersen – The Blue Two 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
2026 Iowa Blues Hall of Fame Induction Celebration with Bryce Janey, Erich Gaukel, Dave Sheen, Heath Alan Pattschull with Scott Eggleston & HOF Friends as host band at The River Center in Des Moines at 5 p.m.; $30 (Dinner by Flying Mango)
Two Guys Named Dave plus Steve O’Brien at Louie’s Wine Dive in Des Moines at 5 p.m.
High Society at Lake Robbins Ballroom in Woodward at 5 p.m.; $14
Charlie Parr with Samuel Locke Ward at xBk Live in Des Moines at 7:30 p.m.; $25 DOS + fees (seating options)
Live Jazz at The Contrary in Des Moines at 8 p.m.

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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.