It’s always a good weekend to catch outdoor music in the summer here. Here’s a round up of the live music events that we’ve got our eyes on this weekend, starting on Thursday night! Check out this list of live music happening in the area, July 27-30.
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 🎶
LOCATION:1235 Thomas Beck Rd, Des Moines, IA 50315
The Dan Medeiros Project
- Thursday, July 27, 6 p.m.
Iowa native and Nashville based Jay Allen and his band will be bringing great country music to The Yard at Johnston Town Center. Jay performed on The Voice in 2022 making the Knockout round, and is a tireless advocate of the Alzheimer’s Association helping to raise millions up fight the disease. This is a great opportunity to check out The Cork 50131 – the new wine bar/lounge!
Jasper Winery
LOCATION: 2400 George Flagg Pkwy, Des Moines, IA 50321
Dazy Head Mazy
- Thursday, July 27, 6 a.m.
Grab your favorite wine and enjoy some live music on Jasper Winery’s lawn. Dazy Head Mazy is going to bring all the good vibes and deliver all the classics. Come hungry, food trucks will be ready to serve up some burgers, brats, and pizza!
Truman’s Pizza Tavern
LOCATION: 400 SE 6th St, Des Moines, IA 50309
Ky Groon
- Friday, July 28, 5 p.m.
Del Saxman Jones & Keith Owens
- Sunday, July 30, 2 p.m.
Experience live music every Friday night and Sunday afternoon at Truman’s Tavern, located in the East Village. With fantastic bands, delicious food, and a stunning back patio, it’s the perfect package for a great time.
xBk
LOCATION: 1159 24th Street, Des Moines, IA 50311
Nur-D
- Friday, July 28, 7 a.m.
Jake Worthington
- Sunday, July 30, 7 p.m.
Make your way to xBk on Friday night where Nur-D w/ DJ Hayes, Lt. Sunnie, and MPLS Drew will be performing some of the best Hip Hop tunes. Then head back on Sunday evening to catch country star, Jake Worthington. Grab your friends and get some tickets – you won’t want to miss these!
Exile Brewing Company
LOCATION: 1514 Walnut Street, Des Moines, IA 50309
Zoofunkyou featuring Birdie Pie
- Saturday, July 28, 8:15 p.m.
Zoofunkyou is a soulful psychedelic stew, based in the blues, served with a healthy dollop of rockin’ funk and peppered with southern and latin spices. Get your tickets and make your way to Exile Brewing for some good brews and music.
Jamie Hurd Amphitheater
LOCATION: 4100 Mills Civic Pkwy, West Des Moines, IA 50265
- Sunday, July 30, 6 p.m.
Get ready to kick back and unwind at “Summer Sundaze,” the ultimate laid-back Sunday afternoon concert series with local bands, happening every week throughout the summer at the Jamie Hurd Amphitheater. Grab some grub from the food trucks, relax, and groove to the tunes – all for free, and perfect for the whole fam!
More Venues With Live Music This Weekend
Prairie Meadows
Winterset Winery
Ready to tackle this weekend?
Check out all of our weekend guides here.