There’s plenty of live music at all your favorite local music venues this weekend. To sweeten the deal, a local festival and the state fair also made the list. Check out all the local shows happening this weekend, August 18-20!
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: 1159 24th Street, Des Moines, IA 50311
Katy Guillen & The Drive
- Friday, August 18, 9 p.m.
- Friday, August 18, 9 p.m.
xBk has another weekend full of live music planned. From indy rock band, Katy Guillen & the Drive to singer-songwriter, Daniel Chamapagne, there’s sure to be something to please everyone.
Middlebrook Farm
LOCATION: Cumming Avenue/Highway G14, Cumming, IA 50061
Weary Ramblers
- Friday, August 18, 4:30 p.m.
Soak in these last few Fridays of summer at the perfect venue. If you haven’t made your way to Middlebrook Farms this summer, it is time. They’ll have local folk duo, Weary Ramblers, as well as great food trucks and a wine truck. Be sure to bring your own chair!
Truman’s Pizza Tavern
LOCATION: 400 SE 6th St, Des Moines, IA 50309
The Snacks
- Sunday, August 20, 2 p.m.
Experience live music every Friday night and Sunday afternoon at Truman’s Tavern. With a wide variety of great bands, delicious pizza, and the perfect patio, you really can’t go wrong!
Lefty’s
LOCATION: 2307 University Ave, Des Moines, IA 50311
Wonkzilla/Youth Gone Wild/Monstrophe
- Friday, August 18, 9 p.m.
Looking to head bang away the stress of the week? Head over to Lefty’s on Friday night to rock out with Wonkzilla and supporting bands, Youth Gone Wild and Monstrophe.
Elevate Festival
LOCATION: Water Works Park, 2201 George Flagg Pkwy, Des Moines, IA 50321
The June Bugs
- Sunday, August 20, 9 a.m.
Elevate Festival will include a race, meditation and yoga all accompanied by local band, The June Bugs. The Festival’s proceeds are all going towards Above + Beyond Cancer. Check out the link to learn more.
Iowa State Fair
LOCATION: 3000 E Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317
- Thursday – Sunday
There’s plenty of exciting acts headed to the Iowa State Fair this weekend. While you can totally spring for a ticket to the GrandStand, be sure to check out the three free stages with packed full line ups! Maybe grab a cup of cookies while you’re out too.
More Venues With Live Music This Weekend
Prairie Meadows
Winterset Cidery
Ready to tackle this weekend?
Check out all of our weekend guides here.
