Check out this list of music happening in the Des Moines area this weekend, February 24-26.

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

Duke & the American Dream

  • February 24, 9 p.m.

Midwest native Duke Oursler and his band the American Dream are heading over to Lefty’s on Friday night. Their sound is chock full of deep river rock and country influences. It might be a chilly weekend, but this show is sure to feel like the soundtrack of summer! 


Wooly’s


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

Not Quite Brothers

  • Friday, February 24, 8:30 p.m. 

Looking for a party with all of your favorite hits? Wooly’s has you covered with Not Quite Brothers. Check out this local favorite cover band and you’ll be sure to get your groove on. 

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Down Under


LOCATION: 8350 Hickman Rd, Clive, IA 50325

  • Saturday, February 25, 9 p.m.

Classic rock fans should run not walk to Down Under this weekend. Sister Sara will be playing all your head banging favs.  Head over early for happy hour specials and $4 long islands! 


Gas Lamp


LOCATION: 1501 Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA 50309

Guilty Pleasures

  • Saturday, February 25, 7:30 p.m.

Have a song you like to scream at the top of your lungs? Guilty Pleasures will probably be playing it! For a $10 cover, head over to the Gas Lamp to hear all the crowd favorites. 

It’s with heavy heart that the Gas Lamp announce that they will be closing their doors this summer. While that may seem like a ways away, it’ll be sure to come before you know it. Show this Des Moines’ staple all the love while you can. Check out their packed calendar and make it a priority to catch a show! 


xBk Live


LOCATION: 4125 Cumming Ave, Cumming, IA 50061

Kelsie James

  • Sunday, February 26, 7 p.m.

Kelsie James is an Urbandale native and Iowa’s next rising star! Despite being only 16, she possesses the talent of a much older musician. xBk is partnering with Kelsie to host a live show in celebration of her new EP, Songs About Daisies. 


More Venues With Live Music This Weekend


Prairie Meadows 
Firetrucker
Botanical Gardens

Ready to tackle this weekend?

Check out all of our weekend guides here