There’s plenty of live music at all your favorite local music venues this holiday weekend. Check out all the local shows happening this weekend, August 31 – September 3!
Disclaimer: Events are subject to change. For the most up-to-date info, please reach out to the venues at the link below.
🎶 Live Music By Venue 🎶
LOCATION: 1159 24th Street, Des Moines, IA 50311
The Counselors of Evil
- Thursday, August 31, 8 p.m.
- Saturday, September 1, 7 p.m.
xBk has another weekend full of live music planned. From the unique sounds of Counselors of Evil to singer-songwriter, Kendell Marvel, there’s sure to be something to please everyone.
- Friday, September 1, 12 p.m. – Monday, September 4, 10 p.m.
- 1235 Thomas Beck Rd, Des Moines, IA 50315
Confluence Brewing is jam packed with entertainment to celebrate the holiday weekend. Friday through Monday they will feature multiple bands and a food truck to pair with their stellar patio and beer. No tickets required, no cover charge, just show up and enjoy the music!
Middlebrook Farm
LOCATION: Cumming Avenue/Highway G14, Cumming, IA 50061
Robert Deitch
- Friday, September 1, 4:30 p.m.
Soak in these last few Fridays of summer at the perfect venue. If you haven’t made your way to Middlebrook Farms this summer, it is time. They’ll have local country musician, Robert Deitch, as well as great food trucks and a wine truck. Be sure to bring your own chair!
Truman’s Pizza Tavern
LOCATION: 400 SE 6th St, Des Moines, IA 50309
Experience live music this Sunday afternoon at Truman’s Tavern. With a wide variety of music played by Dell Saxman Jones, delicious pizza, and the perfect patio, you really can’t go wrong!
Winterset Cidery
LOCATION: 1638 US-169, Winterset, IA 50273
Dirty Rotten Scoundrels
- Saturday, September 2, 6:30 p.m.
Luke Stutzman
- Sunday, September 3, 2 p.m.
Check out the coziest little cidery in Winterset this weekend! They’ll have a full band on Saturday night with a cover charge and a solo act on Sunday with free admin. This venue is totally worth the drive!
Summerset Winery
LOCATION: 15101 Fairfax St, Indianola, IA 50125
The Sons of Gladys Kravitz
- Sunday, September 3, 2 p.m.
Des Moines Metro’s favorite classic rock band will be taking the stage at Summerset Winery this weekend. Pack up your crew and head south for a perfect afternoon filled with great music, wine and snacks. Feel free to pack your own chair and food.
Lauridsen Amphitheater
LOCATION: Des Moines Water Works Park, 2251 George Flagg Pkwy, Des Moines, IA 50321
The Music of ABBA
- Saturday, September 2, 7:30 p.m.
Don’t miss this unique opportunity! The Des Moines Symphony will be playing the music of ABBA. From Momma Mia to the discotech, they will cover it all. Pack up some bite, put on your dancing shoes and catch this free show!
More Venues With Live Music This Weekend
Prairie Meadows
Jamie Hurd Amphitheater
Ready to tackle this weekend?
Check out all of our weekend guides here.
