We’re officially in the thick of summer and live music is booming in the city. Check out this list of all the music happening in the Des Moines area this weekend, July 1-3.
Disclaimer: Events are subject to change. For the most up-to-date info, please reach out to the venues at the link below.
+ 80/35 Music Festival tickets are still available! July 8-9, 2022. Grab your tickets here!
🎶 Live Music By Venue 🎶
Water Works Park
- Friday, July 1, 7:00 p.m.
Mt. Joy is a five-piece indie rock band based in Los Angeles with roots in Philadelphia. They consist of members Matt Quinn, Sam Cooper, Sotiris Eliopoulos, Jackie Miclau, and Michael Byrnes. The band debuted in 2016 with their single “Astrovan”, recorded in Los Angeles by Quinn, Cooper, and Byrnes. Tickets start at $35!
Wooly’s
- Friday, July 1, 8 p.m.
Jason Walsmith, co-frontman of The Nadas, will be taking the Wooly’s stage and performing songs that share the stories of his life.
Iowa State Capitol
LOCATION: 1007 E Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA 50319
Yankee Doodle Pops
- Friday, July 1, 8:30 p.m.
Looking for a free way to celebrate Independence Day weekend? Bring a lawn chair, snacks and catch the Des Moines Symphony playing on Capitol Hill. Stick around for fireworks!
Confluence Brewing
LOCATION: 1235 Thomas Beck Rd, Des Moines, IA 50315
Jeff and the Effects
- Friday, July 1, 6 p.m.
Shake off the stress of the week with a lap around Grey’s Lake. Then snag a seat on the patio at Confluence to check out Jeff and the Effects!
Lefty’s
LOCATION: 2307 University Ave, Des Moines, IA 50311
Late Street
- Friday, July 1, 9 p.m.
Trap fans won’t want to miss Late Street on tour at Lefty’s. They’ll also have great supporting acts like Rare Doozy and ATM.
Surety Hotel
LOCATION: 206 6th Ave, Des Moines, IA 50309
- Saturday, July 2, 12 p.m.
Take advantage of Surety’s killer patio and catch the sounds of Spencer Marlyn. His funk, reggae fusion is the perfect sound for summer!
Shotgun Betty’s
LOCATION: 5535 Mills Civic Pkwy #100, West Des Moines, IA 50266
Royce Johns
- Sunday, July 3, 7 p.m.
Keep the long weekend rolling with some great country music. Head over to Shotgun Betty’s to hear Royce Johns playing all your country favorites and awesome originals.
More Venues With Live Music This Weekend
xBk Live
The Hall
Summerset Winery
Gas Lamp
Riverview Park
Ready to tackle this weekend?
Check out all of our weekend guides here.
