We have some good weather coming to Des Moines this weekend and plenty of live music! Kick off the weekend early with Thursday night shows. Check out this list of live music happening in DSM area this weekend, June 8-11.
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: Gray’s Station
LOCATION: 421 SW 12th St, Des Moines, IA 50309
Avey Grouws Band
- Thursday, June 8, 5 p.m.
Join Gray’s Station this weekend for the Gray’s Summer Music Series featuring co-branders, free live music, and a stellar food truck. Grab your chairs, blankets, friends, and beverages to enjoy an incredible outdoor music event.
Jasper Winery Concert Series
LOCATION: 2400 George Flagg Pkwy, Des Moines, IA 50321
Dirty Rotten Scoundrels
- Thursday, June 8, 6 p.m.
Grab your favorite wine and enjoy some live music on Jasper Winery’s lawn. This band takes you on a nostalgic trip back to the start of rock and roll, with a strict adherence to the 1950-1969 timeframe. 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.
Hotel Fort Des Moines
LOCATION: 1000 Walnut Street, Des Moines, Iowa 50309
Live Jazz Trio at “In Confidence”
- Thursday, May 18, 8 p.m.
Live Jazz Music every Thursday from 8-11pm at Hotel Fort Des Moines? Say no more! Stop by Hotel Fort Des Moines, grab one of their signature drinks, and stay awhile to enjoy some smooth jazz in the coolest new speakeasy in Des Moines.
Truman’s Pizza Tavern
LOCATION: 400 SE 6th St, Des Moines, IA 50309
Brad Seidenfeld
- Sunday, June 11, 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.
Wooly’s
LOCATION: 504 E Locust St, Des Moines, IA 50309
Grown & Sexy (PrideFest)
- Friday, June 9, 9:30 p.m
Grown & Sexy is coming to Wooly’s for DSM Pride Fest this Friday! Kings, Pride, Dance, Party – that’s all you need to know. This is an 18+ show. Purchase tickets now + VIP and tables. Happy Pride Month!
Prairie Meadows
LOCATION: 1 Prairie Meadows Dr, Altoona, IA 50009
Grind
- Friday, June 9, 8 p.m.
Join us for this free show at Prairie Meadows! Grind is bringing high energy rock from the 80s, 90s, and today to the Finish Line Show Lounge. Free show! Must be 21 or older to attend.
xBk Live
- Saturday, June 10, 7 p.m.
- Sunday, June 11, 7:30 p.m.
Get ready for this weekend as two awesome singer-songwriters take the stage, delivering a killer live performance filled with infectious tunes and amazing lyrics that’ll have you singing along all night.You will not want to miss these performances at xBk this weekend!
Ready to tackle this weekend?
Check out all of our weekend guides here.
