Live Music This Week in DSM: March 24 – 29, 2026

This week’s lineup of musical acts in Greater Des Moines (DSM) includes The Happy Fits with Bel, Lincoln Grimes, CeCe Stewart, BS & the Liars and Midnight Radio. 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 24, 2026

“Freight Train” Frank in the skywalk at La Mie Elevate in Des Moines at 11 a.m.
Piano Man Richard Spierenburg in the skywalk – lower level in the local bites area – in Des Moines at 11 a.m.
Tom Hofer & The Iowa Playboys at Prairie Meadows in Altoona at 11 a.m.
B. John Burns' "Bereavement with a Modicum of Decency" Dinner Hour Livestream at 5 p.m.
The Happy Fits with Bel at Wooly’s in Des Moines at 7 p.m.; $34.22
The DSM Big Band at Noce in Des Moines at 7 p.m.; $30 to $17 at table, $15 bar seat
Matt Terronez / Dave Bohl Duo at Greenwood Lounge in Des Moines at 7 p.m.
Blues Jam at Carl’s Place in Des Moines at 7 p.m.

Wednesday, March 25, 2026

Piano Man Richard Spierenburg in the skywalk – lower level in the local bites area – in Des Moines at 11 a.m.
Tyler Utter / Jake Giddens Duo at Louie’s Wine Dive in Des Moines at 6 p.m.
The Summer Set with senses, People R Ugly, Good Boy Daisy at Wooly’s in Des Moines at 7 p.m.; $38.86
Saintseneca with Weatherhead and Yetter xBk Live in Des Moines at 7 p.m.; $24.95 (seating options)
Pianist Nick Leo & Co. at Noce in Des Moines at 7 p.m.
Lincoln Grimes at Greenwood Lounge in Des Moines at 7 p.m.
Open Jam at Locals Bar & Stage in Des Moines at 7 p.m.
Casey Peasley at Shotgun Betty’s in West Des Moines at 9 p.m.

Thursday, March 26, 2026

“Freight Train” Frank in the skywalk at La Mie Elevate in Des Moines at 11 a.m.
Piano Man Richard Spierenburg in the skywalk – lower level in the local bites area – in Des Moines at 11 a.m.
CeCe Stewart at Chamberlain Pub at Wesley on Grand in Des Moines at 5 p.m.
Ally Crummy 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.
Antsy McClain with South Dallas County Crewcut Cowboy Band at xBk Live in Des Moines at 7 p.m.; $24.95
The Blake Shaw Big(ish) Band at Noce in Des Moines at 7 p.m.; $48 and $31 at a table, Free first-come first-serve seating also
Jordan Beem at Shirley’s Bar & Grill in West Des Moines at 7 p.m.
Open Jam at Kenny’s Garage in Waukee at 7 p.m.
Robert Deitch at Board & Batten Basement Speakeasy in Dallas Center at 7 p.m.
Scott Eggleston 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.
Johnny Novacaine at Yacht Club in Des Moines at 9 p.m.
Sierra Griggs at Shotgun Betty’s in West Des Moines at 9 p.m.

Friday, March 27, 2026

Piano Man Richard Spierenburg in the skywalk – lower level in the local bites area – in Des Moines at 11 a.m.
Friday Work Release Party with Bob Pace and The Dangerous Band at Greenwood Lounge in Des Moines at 5 p.m.
On The Rocks at Shotgun Betty’s in West Des Moines at 6 p.m.
Canaan James at Bevy’s Tavern in West Des Moines at 5 p.m.
The Juan & Only at El Toreado Mexican Bar & Grill in West Des Moines at 6 p.m.
Sara Routh at Middlebrook Mercantile in Cumming at 6 p.m.
Corbett Reeves at Iowa Distilling Co. in Cumming at 6 p.m.
Springfest 2026 at Murph & Mary’s Pub in Newton (Day 1)
- Brian James at 6 p.m.
- Dani Reese at 7 p.m.
- Roamin’ John at 9 p.m.
- Ramblin Ryne at 11 p.m.
San Holo with KLAXX / DJ Stillwater at Wooly’s in Des Moines at 7 p.m.; $45.05
Guitarist Stephane Wrembel at Noce in Des Moines at 7 p.m.; $72 to $54 at tables, $36 bar seats
David Zollo at Captain Roy’s in Des Moines at 7 p.m.
Serenade at VFW Beaverdale in Des Moines at 7 p.m.
Fred Gaddy Group at The Cave in Des Moines at 7 p.m.
Brad & The Big Wave at Locals Bar & Stage in Des Moines at 7 p.m.
Kenni Falls at Kelly’s Little Nipper in Des Moines at 7 p.m.
Unplugged: Bugz Benson at 7 p.m., Casey Peasley at 7:45 p.m., Yellow #2 at 8:20 p.m. at Hi-Fi Brew Lounge in Des Moines at 7 p.m.; $5/$8 (40 guests only) (1st draft beer free)
Brian Herrin at The Ducktail Lounge in Clive at 7 p.m.
Matthew Garcia at Reclaimed Rails Brewing in Bondurant at 7 p.m.
Kenny Frette & Friends at 1850 Homestead in Cambridge at 7 p.m.
The Wild Mustard Band – Barn Dance at Lake Robbins Ballroom in Woodward at 7 p.m.; $10
Lee Klett at Fore Seasons in Newton at 7 p.m.
Jake Owen with Kendell Marvel at Hoyt Sherman Place in Des Moines at 7:30 p.m.; $51 to $94
Bria Skonberg Quintet: A modern Take on Traditional Jazz at Sheslow Auditorium at Drake University in Des Moines at 7:30 p.m.; $20 to $75
Scott Davis & John Mattingly at New Northwestern in Des Moines at 7:30 p.m.
The Ripoffs at Pal Joey’s in Des Moines at 7:30 p.m.
David Watson Acoustic at Talk Shop Lounge in Saint Charles at 7:30 p.m.
Bad Friends at Back Roads Lounge in Johnston at 8 p.m.
Sons of Gladys Kravitz at Doc’s Lounge in Johnston at 8 p.m.
Suede at Kenny’s Garage in Waukee at 8 p.m.
Adam Whitehead at Prairie Meadows in Altoona at 8 p.m.
Barry Rutter at Cabaret Sports Bar & Grille in Ankeny at 8 p.m.
Dustin Farrow & The Relics at The Greenwood Lounge in Des Moines at 9 p.m.
After Hours at Noce in Des Moines at 9:30 p.m.

Saturday, March 28, 2026

Meadowbrook Circle: Americana Matinee at Exile Brewing Beer Hall in Des Moines at 11 a.m.
Des Moines Symphony – The Wizard of Oz in Concert at Des Moines Civic Center in Des Moines at 3:30 p.m.; $85 to $115
Open Mic Jam with the Trickle Tree Hippies at 1833 Saloon in Des Moines at 4 p.m.
Luke Fox at Revelton Distillery in Osceola at 4 p.m.
The Sears Band at Celebration of Life for Melvin Koon at Fore Seasons in Newton at 5 p.m.
Brian Herrin at Winestyles – The District at Prairie Trail in Ankeny at 5:30 p.m.
Salvation Army Fundraiser – Unmasking The Singer – Jason Brown, Flying Marsupials at Val Air Ballroom in West Des Moines at 6 p.m.; $35, Dual table seat $50, Tables $250 to $5,000 (includes 5 p.m. reception)
Dick Danger Band at Middlebrook Mercantile in Cumming at 6 p.m.
Springfest 2026 at Murph & Mary’s Pub in Newton (Day 2)
- Small But Mighty at 6 p.m.
- Improv ’N Hard Copies at 7 p.m.
- David Redfern at 9 p.m.
- BanjoKat & The Sit-Ins at 11 p.m.
Attacked by Badgers / Hookshot / Three Finger Betty at Locals Bar & Stage in Des Moines at 6:30 p.m.
Missouri Mule at Tannin Wine Bar in Marshalltown at 6:30 p.m.
Looking For Luke at Covered Bridges Winery in Winterset at 6:30 p.m.; $5
Matt Woods Band at Captain Roy’s in Des Moines at 7 p.m.
Unforgiven at Croatian Slavic Center in Des Moines at 7 p.m.; $5 Members, $7 Nonmembers
Tim & Jana West at Shirley’s Bar & Grill in West Des Moines at 7 p.m.
BS & the Liars at Doc’s Lounge in Johnston at 7 p.m.
Exit 113 at Lake Robbins Ballroom in Woodward at 7 p.m.; $10
Tannahill Weavers (Celtic Music) at Franklin Event Center in Des Moines at 7:30 p.m.; $35/$40
Rock a La Carte: Queen Tribute at Wooly’s in Des Moines at 8 p.m.; $22.37
Coyote Island with The Silkies at xBk Live in Des Moines at 8 p.m.; $20 DOS + fees (seating options)
Dan Padley Plays the Music of Bill Frisell with Blake Shaw and Christopher Jensen at xBk Annex at 8 p.m.; $18.94
BitterSweet at Down Under Bar & Grill in Clive at 8 p.m.
Psycho-X at Back Roads Lounge in Johnston at 8 p.m.
Encore Legends at Kenny’s Garage in Waukee at 8 p.m.
Richie Lee & the Fabulous 50’s at Prairie Meadows in Altoona at 8 p.m.
Trio Aceto at Reclaimed Rails Brewing 10th Birthday in Bondurant at 8 p.m.
Robbie Michael at Cabaret Sports Bar & Grille in Ankeny at 8 p.m.
Casey & Jay Peasley at 3rd Annual Police-Fire-EMS Appreciation Night at Shootout Saloon in Dexter at 8 p.m.
Ducharme-Jones Band Album Release #2 at The Greenwood Lounge in Des Moines at 8:30 p.m.
Midnight Radio at Mickey’s Irish Pub in Waukee at 8:30 p.m.
Standing Hampton at Miss Kitty’s in Clive at 9 p.m.
Scott Kirkhart 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 29, 2026

Cindy Grill & Dennis Kain (Hot off the Grill) 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.
Bob Pace - Crossroads: A Journey with the Blues Student Harmonica Giveaway with Lesson at Central Library in Des Moines at 2 p.m.
Dogtown Rhythm Band at Middlebrook Mercantile in Cumming at 2 p.m.
Aaron Simmons at Covered Bridges Winery in Winterset at 2 p.m.
Cindy Grill & Dennis Kain (Hot off the Grill) 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
Brazilian Jam Session with Choro Moingona at The Cave in Des Moines at 3 p.m.
Tanner Taylor Organ Trio at Louie’s Wine Dive in Des Moines at 5 p.m.
Sentimental Swing at Lake Robbins Ballroom in Woodward at 5 p.m.; $13
Davvn and Jack the Underdog with On Hiatus and Arcade Riot at xBk Live in Des Moines at 7 p.m.; $15 DOS + fees (seating options)

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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.