We’re officially in the thick of summer and live music is booming in the city. Plus, it’s 80/35 weekend! Check out this list of all the music happening in the Des Moines area this weekend, July 8-10.
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 🎶
80/35 Music Festival
- Friday, July 8 – Saturday, July 9
Des Moines’ music event of the year is finally back! Don’t miss two days packed full of great music from favorites like, Father John Misty and Charli XCX. Tickets start at $95. There’s plenty of free events happening on festival grounds as well! Check out our full guide to free activities and paid performances at the link!
Val Air Ballroom
- Friday, July 8, 6 p.m.
Metalcore favs, As I Lay Dying, are taking the stage at the Val Air Ballroom this weekend. Check out a historic and favorite Des Moines concert venue all while rocking the night away.
Jamie Hurd Amphitheater
LOCATION: 4100 Mills Civic Pkwy, West Des Moines, IA 50265
Jeff Stagg
- Friday, July 8, 7 p.m.
Local singer/songwriter, Jeff Stagg, will be playing the Jamie Hurd Amphitheater. Bring a blanket or lawn chair as well as some snacks and kick the weekend off right!
Waterworks Park Lauridsen Amphitheater
LOCATION: Des Moines Water Works Park, 2251 George Flagg Pkwy, Des Moines, IA 50321
Brothers Osborne
- Friday, July 8, 8 p.m.
The country music moment of the summer is happening at Waterworks Park this weekend! Brothers Osborne is bringing their “We’re not for everyone” tour to Lauridsen Amphitheater.
Wooly’s
LOCATION: 504 E Locust St, Des Moines, IA 50309
Pop Evil
- Sunday, July 10, 7:30 p.m.
Midwestern rockers, Pop Evil are back at Wooly’s. Most famous for songs like “Trenches” and “Deal with the Devil,” don’t miss your chance to hear them live!
xBk Live
LOCATION: 1159 24th St, Des Moines, IA 50311
- Friday, July 8, 8 p.m.
xBk is celebrating 80/35 with a special show from Midwest country talent, Alexandra Key. Stick around all weekend for an after party show on Saturday with Paisley Fields as well!
More Venues With Live Music This Weekend
Riverview Park
The Hall
Summerset Winery
Gas Lamp
Surety Hotel
Ready to tackle this weekend?
Check out all of our weekend guides here.
