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, April 6-9.
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
Barstool Prophets
- Thursday, April 6, 9 p.m.
The Barstool Prophets are bringing their tour to Des Moines to promote their first album, Songs for Leaving. This country band is a perfect fit for warmer weather and certainly a great way to kick off the weekend!
Confluence Brewing
LOCATION: 1235 Thomas Beck Rd, Des Moines, IA 50315
J Jeffery Messerole
- Thursday, April 6, 6 p.m.
Confluence is continuing their Thursday night music series! Head out and grab your favorite local brew, listen to Americana artist, J Jeffery Messerole and soak in the Des Moines skyline views.
Down Under
- Friday, April 7, 9 p.m.
Des Moines’ favorite rock cover band is heading back to Down Under on Friday night. Rock away the stress of the week. Head over early for $4 long islands from 7-9pm.
Be Our Guest: The Disney DJ Night
- Friday, April 7, 8 p.m.
Disney fans do NOT want to miss this. The Disney DJ will be playing all your favorites from classic Disney movies, as well as iconic Disney stars like Hillary Duff, Britney Spears and much more. If they’ve worked with Disney, they’re on the set list. Grab your pals and head out for this one of a kind party!
xBk Live
LOCATION: 1159 24th St, Des Moines, IA 50311
Abbie & The Sawyers
- Saturday, April 8, 7 p.m.
It’s a female powerhouse line up at xBk this Saturday. Folk band, Abbie & The Sawyers will be taking the stage. They’ll also be joined by The Night Lights and Awful Purdies.
Gas Lamp
LOCATION:1501 Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA 50309
Nothing Special
- Sunday, April 9, 6 p.m.
Catch as many Gas Lamp shows as you can before they close their doors this summer! Nothing Special and Savage Freds are taking the stage on Saturday night to play all your favorite jams!
Beaver Tap
LOCATION: 4050 Urbandale Ave, Des Moines, IA 50310
Buddy Jim
- Sunday, April 9, 6 p.m.
Live music is back in the Beaverdale area! The Beaver Tap is hosting local talent, Buddy Jim. He’ll be playing acoustic versions of all your favorites and some stellar original work.
More Venues With Live Music This Weekend
Prairie Meadows
Uptown Garage
Des Moines Yatch Club
Ready to tackle this weekend?
Check out all of our weekend guides here.
