The weather is finally warming up and that means more nights of live music! We’ve added Thursday night music to this guide, because why not start the weekend one day earlier?! Check out this list of music happening in the Des Moines area this weekend, March 30 – April 2.

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 🎶

Lefty’s

LOCATION: 2307 University Ave, Des Moines, IA 50311

Crobot

  • Thursday, March 30, 7 p.m.

Start the weekend early with rock band, Crobot. They are making a stop in Des Moines on their tour paving the way for their upcoming new album, Feel This. They’ll also be joined with Etched Embers and Attacked by Badgers. 

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Confluence Brewing

LOCATION: 1235 Thomas Beck Rd, Des Moines, IA 50315

Marc Bailey

  • Thursday, March 30, 6 p.m. 

Confluence is kicking off their Thursday night music series! Head out and grab your favorite local brew, catch Marc Bailey, and grab some grub from Street Eats food truck. 

Captain Roy’s

LOCATION: 1900 Saylor Rd, Des Moines, IA 50313

  • Friday, March 31, 7 p.m.

Americana roots, rock band, Brother Trucker will be heading off to Captain Roy’s this Friday night. The venue and the music both scream summer in our opinion. So check them out and dream the of sunshiny days ahead! 

Reclaimed Rails

LOCATION: 101 Main St SE, Bondurant, IA 50035

Jordan Beem

  • Friday, March 31, 7 p.m.
Country music fans can dust off their boots and head out to Reclaimed Rail on Saturday. Jordan Been will be playing all of your favorite country hits to kick off the weekend in style. Grab your favorite brew and get ready to dance. 

Wooly’s 

LOCATION: 504 E Locust St, Des Moines, IA 50309

Hailey Whitters

  • Saturday, April 1, 7 p.m.

Nashville based, but Iowa born, Hailey Whitters is coming home this weekend for her Raised Tour. Hailey is a Grammy award winning songwriter, working with names like Alicia Keys and Brandi Carlile. She’s out now making a name for herself and playing her own songs. Don’t miss your chance to welcome her home! 

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xBk Live

LOCATION: 1159 24th St, Des Moines, IA 50311

Ladder to Treefort

  • Sunday, April 2, 7 p.m.

Ladder to Treefort is coming to xBk on Sunday. They will also be hosting talent like The Cavves, Social Cinema, Keo & Them and much more. This is the perfect “nightcap” to a weekend of live music! 

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Beaver Tap

LOCATION: 4050 Urbandale Ave, Des Moines, IA 50310

Emmett Sheehan

Live music is headed back to the Beaverdale area! The Beaver Tap is hosting local talent, Emmett Sheehan. He’ll be bringing his guitar and his gritty voice to your favorite corner bar. They’ll be hosting live music every Sunday night. 

  • Sunday, April 2, 6 p.m.

More Venues With Live Music This Weekend

The Cave
Uptown Garage
Des Moines Yatch Club

Ready to tackle this weekend?

Check out all of our weekend guides here.