We are BACK and we plenty of live music coming to Des Moines this weekend! Kick off the weekend early with Thursday night shows. Check out this list of live music happening in DSM area, June 29-July 2.
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 🎶
Des Moines Botanical Garden
LOCATION: 909 Robert D. Ray Dr, Des Moines, IA 50309
- Thursday, June 29, 6 p.m.
This charming and dynamic duo has grown an organic following around Iowa and throughout the Midwest within a few short years. Brad & Kate are a husband-and-wife duo that perform pop-folk music. Catch them at Music in the Garden this Thursday.
Valley Junction
LOCATION: 100-300 Block of 5th St. & Railroad Park
- Thursday, June 29, 6 p.m.
Music in the Junction is the place to be on a Thursday night. Standing Hampton begins to play their energetic 70s & 80s music lineup at 6:00, but head there early to wander around the farmers market with over 80 vendors there weekly selling fresh produce, baked goods, plants, etc!
Confluence
LOCATION: 1235 Thomas Beck Rd, Des Moines, IA 50315
Brian Herrin
- Thursday, June 29, 6 p.m.
Venture over to Confluence’s back patio this Thursday night to catch Brian Herrin performing live. And don’t forget to treat yourself to the delicious food truck will be out back too. See ya there!
Jasper Winery Concert Series
LOCATION: 2400 George Flagg Pkwy, Des Moines, IA 50321
The Nadas
- Thursday, June 29, 6 p.m.
Grab your favorite wine and enjoy some live music on Jasper Winery’s lawn. The Nadas have become Iowa’s signature alt-rock-country band with a mix of country, rock, alternative, and indie music. Come hungry, food trucks will be ready to serve up some burgers, brats, and pizza!
Check out all the free summer concert series coming up this summer here.
Lauridsen Amphitheater at Water Works Park
LOCATION: Des Moines Water Works Park, 2251 George Flagg Pkwy, Des Moines, IA 50321
- Friday, June 23, 5:30 p.m
Koe Wetzel, with Pecos and The Rooftops & Dylan Wheeler are heading to Water Works Park this Friday. Need we say more? Get your tickets now!
Truman’s Pizza Tavern
LOCATION: 400 SE 6th St, Des Moines, IA 50309
Andrew Voggesser & The Travelers
- Sunday, July 2, 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: 4349 Cumming Ave, Cumming, Iowa, 50061
- Saturday, July 1, 7 p.m
xBk is bringing us Big Smoke SP with Lwazi The 5 City Kid and Tony Gunnz this Saturday! The doors will open at 7:00 and this lineup is ready to bring you an amazing night at 8:00. Get your tickets!
Lauridsen Amphitheater at Water Works Park
LOCATION: Des Moines Water Works Park, 2251 George Flagg Pkwy, Des Moines, IA 50321
Katie & The Honky Tonks
- Sunday, July 2, 1 p.m.
Katie and the Honky Tonks are heading to Water Works Park. Enjoy some energetic, two-steppin’ honky tonk music led by powerful vocals and the pedal steel guitar.
Ready to tackle this weekend?
Check out all of our weekend guides here.
