Cozy season is officially here, but that doesn’t mean the fun has to stop. Check out this list of all the music happening in the Des Moines area this weekend, September 30-October 1.
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 🎶
Smash Park
- Friday, September 30, 6 p.m.
The forecast for this weekend screams “patio weather” and Smash Park has the perfect plan for it. Damon Dotson will be playing on the patio from 6-9pm. Head over and enjoy the lawn games, great drinks and all your favorite hits being played by Damon.
Paws & Pints
- Friday, September 30, 7 p.m.
Pack up the pups and head over to Paws & Pints this Friday. Emma Butterworth will be bringing her “folk-ish” sound to the dog park this weekend. Don’t have a pup? No biggy! This event is open to the public, so head over for snacks, music and lots of wagging tails.
Zora
LOCATION: 2120 Ingersoll Ave, Des Moines, IA 50312
Definite Instinct
- Saturday, October 1, 9 p.m.
Ingersoll’s favorite rooftop bar is the place to be this Saturday night. Definite Instinct will be playing their rock set to pair perfectly with beer and Zora’s killer menu or Northern Light’s Pizza. This event is 21+.
Wooly’s
LOCATION: 504 E Locust St, Des Moines, IA 50309
B. Well with Annie Kemble
- Saturday, October 1, 8 p.m.
B. Well is taking the Wooly’s stage this weekend to show off his moody new album that shares a peak into his worldview. He will also be joined by special guest, Annie Kemble.
More Venues With Live Music This Weekend
Gas Lamp
Louie’s Wine Dive
xBk Live
The Whiskey House
Captain Roy’s
Ready to tackle this weekend?
Check out all of our weekend guides here.