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 20-23.
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 🎶
Sponsored: Featured Venue: The Cork 50131
LOCATION: The Cork 50131, Johnston Town Center, 6245 Merle Hay Road, Johnston, IA 50131
The Yard: Summer Concert Series: Jay Allen
- Saturday, July 22, 7-10 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!
Truman’s Pizza Tavern
LOCATION: 400 SE 6th St, Des Moines, IA 50309
Josh Sinclair
- Sunday, July 23, 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.
Continental Lounge
LOCATION: 407 East 5th Street, (Historic East Village), Des Moines, IA
Live Jazz
- Saturday, July 22, 8 a.m.
If you’re heading to the Downtown Farmer’s Market this Saturday, stop by Continental Lounge in the East Village to catch some smooth jazz from 8:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Jamie Hurd Amphitheater
LOCATION: 4200 Mills Civic Pkwy, West Des Moines, IA 50265
Flying Silos
- Sunday, July 23, 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!
Wooly’s
LOCATION: 504 E Locust St Des Moines, IA 50309
Girls Rock! Des Moines Summer Showcase
- Sunday, July 23, 2 p.m.
Since 2013, Girls Rock! Des Moines has been empowering girls, gender-expansive, nonbinary, and trans youth through music education, innovative workshops, and performance opportunities – so come check out their show this Sunday afternoon!
Water Works Park
LOCATION: 2201 George Flagg Pkwy, Des Moines, IA 50321
Monkey, Monkey, Monkey
- Sunday, July 23, 1 p.m.
Local Bands, Brews and Bikes is back on Sunday at Water Works Park and this week they are bringing the Monkey, Monkey, Monkey to play a mix of classic rock and country music everybody loves. Listen to this local band while grabbing a brew from the Des Moines Biergarten. Happy Sunday funday!
More Venues With Live Music This Weekend
Prairie Meadows
Winterset Winery
Ready to tackle this weekend?
Check out all of our weekend guides here.
