It’s fall y’all. Warm weather may be behind us, but great music is not. Check out this list of all the music happening in the Des Moines area this weekend, November 11-13.

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 🎶

Paw & Pints

LOCATION: 6218 Willowmere Dr, Des Moines, IA 50321

Levi Smith

  • Friday, November 11, 6 p.m.

Grab your furry four legged friends and head over to this new Des Moines fav. Levi Smith will be playing on the patio (moved indoors depending on weather) so you can catch a beat, enjoy a drink and let your fur baby run free. 

Kelly’s Little Nipper

LOCATION: 1701 E Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316

  • Friday, November 11, 7 p.m.

Kick off your weekend at Kelly’s Little Nipper with their happy hour deals from 2-7pm then stick around for Friday Night Live. Jake (the Snake) and Taylor (King) will be playing all the hits from 7-11pm, so this will be your one stop shop to set the weekend tone. 

Captian Roy’s

LOCATION: 1900 Saylor Rd, Des Moines, IA 50313

Ducharme-Jones Band

  • Saturday, November 12, 7 p.m.

One of Des Moines’ favorite bands, Ducharme-Jones, are headed to Captain Roy’s on Saturday. Pair your favorite local brew with something off the Capt’s killer menu and settle in for a great show! 

515 Brewing

LOCATION: 7700 University Ave suite c, Clive, IA 50325

The High Bidders

  • Saturday, November 12, 4 p.m.

For craft beer fans, this one is a must! 515 Brewing is serving up all their unique pours and pairing it with the stellar sounds of the High Bidders. So head over, grab a drink or two and enjoy. Our favorite? The DSM Pils of course. 

Louie’s Wine Dive

LOCATION: 4040 University Ave Suite A, Des Moines, IA 50311

Nick Rueckert / Aaron Ehrlich Duo

  • Saturday, November 13, 5 p.m.

Looking to class up your weekend? Whether you’ve got a hot date, girls afternoon, or a meal with the parents, Louie’s has just the right setting. Grab your favorite glass of wine and sit back for the relaxing sounds of Nick Rueckert and Aaron Ehrlich. 

More Venues With Live Music This Weekend

Firetrucker
xBk Live
Prairie Meadows

Ready to tackle this weekend?

Check out all of our weekend guides here.