It’s a great weekend for live music in Des Moines. Check out this list of all the music happening in the Des Moines area this weekend, April 22-24!

Disclaimer: Events are subject to change. For the most up-to-date info, please reach out to the venues at the link below.

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🎶 Live Music By Venue 🎶

Gross Domestic Product Festival 

Gross Domestic Product, an all-Iowa music festival in downtown Des Moines

  • Saturday, April 23, 4:30 p.m. 
  • Western Gateway Park (1205 Locust St.) with performances at Gas Lamp, Teehee’s Comedy, and The Cave DSM 

As written by Little Village Magazine, “Musicians will flock to Gas Lamp, Teehee’s Comedy, and the Cave, intimate spaces located near Western Gateway Park in Des Moines, as concert-goers bounce from venue to venue to see the dozen local acts. The musicians represent a wide range of genres and come from various regions of the state. The festival’s main goal is to showcase and support young, up-and-coming artists and bring in a mix of diverse acts to Des Moines. The one-day festival is co-presented by Little Village Magazine and Exile Brewing. Tickets to the fest are $18.”

Wells Fargo Arena

LOCATION: 233 Center St, Des Moines, IA 50309

Justin Bieber

  • Sunday, April 24, 7:30 p.m.  

No description needed? ❤️

Wooly’s 

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

Stark Raving Madge: A Tribute To The 70’s

  • Friday, April 22, Doors 6:00 p.m.,  Show 7:30 p.m. 

Ever since their 2016 founding in Des Moines, Iowa, the 5-piece band who go by Stark Raving Madge has been delivering audiences their favorite 70s rock hits. From The Beatles, to Fleetwood Mac and beyond Stark Raving Midge brings an array of energies and sounds to every set.

Alice Unchained: Alice In Chains Tribute

  • Saturday, April 23, Show 8:00 p.m. 

Alice Unchained: The Ultimate Alice In Chains Tribute with special guest Nevermind: A Nirvana Tribute will be performing at Wooly’s on Saturday, April 23rd, 2022.Formed in 2014, Alice Unchained has brought to life the look and sound of the legendary Alice in Chains. They successfully execute a level of musicianship to rival the real deal. With a dedicated fan base, they continue to amaze audiences and pack venues by recreating the stage presence and feel of AIC’s iconic 90s performances.

All Wooly’s Shows

Noce Jazz

LOCATION: 1326 Walnut St, Des Moines, IA 50309

Kansas City’s The Grand Marquis 

  • Saturday, April 23, 7 – 9 p.m. 

Formed in 1998, Grand Marquis has since become solidly rooted in the Kansas City music scene as one of the hardest-working bands in the region, playing over 100 shows per year! The group has performed from coast to coast, released 8 albums, including a 7″ 45 rpm vinyl record/CD combo recorded at the legendary Sun Studio in Memphis, TN. With their own versatile and thoroughly entertaining brand of American Roots, Blues and Prohibition-Era Jazz, the Grand Marquis are consistently finding themselves in high demand.

All Noce Shows

Gas Lamp

LOCATION: Lauridsen Amphitheater, Des Moines Water Works Park, 2251 George Flagg Pkwy, Des Moines, IA 50321

“From Iowa With Love: Benefit Jam For Ukraine” at Water Works Park

  • Friday, April 15, 9:00 p.m. 

As described in Catch Des Moines, “Join us Sunday, April 24, for a first-ever Iowa folk, rock and blues festival to raise humanitarian aid for the people of Ukraine at Lauridsen Amphitheater in Water Works Park. Food, beer, wine & bike valet will be available on-site. Be sure to bring chairs or blankets! ALL proceeds from the concert donations will be earmarked for Ukraine through USA for UNHCR, The UN Refugee Agency. This Des Moines cultural event is made possible by the generous support of the Des Moines Water Works Park Foundation, local sponsors, donors and refugee organizations!”

The Hall

LOCATION: The Hall, 111 S 11th Street, Suite 200, West Des Moines, IA 50265

The Adaptors 

  • Friday, April 22, 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
The Adaptors play a variety of Classic, Punk, and Progressive Rock songs that are fun to play and listen to. Their acoustic guitars and drums create a unique sound that will make you smile.

Nick Sinclair

  • Saturday, April 23, 7-9 p.m. 
Nicholas delivers a variety of musical genres in his live show, from rock to reggae, country to hip-hop and all points in between. Performing a wide variety of cover material from Tom Petty to Justin Bieber as well as his original material, Nicholas Sinclair Music is entertaining for all demographics and age groups. NSM is good vibes, good tunes and good times all around!
 
Upcoming Musicians at The Hall

xBk Live

LOCATION: xBk Live, 1159 24th St, Des Moines, IA 50311

Big Smoke SP Album Release

  • Friday, April 22, 6:00 p.m. 

Big Smoke SP is a Midwest artist touching on real issues and problems black people deal with today. The new album ‘can’t breathe’ touches on issues stemming from the death of George Floyd. Mixing flows from the golden area of rap on modern beats making his own genre trap knowledge. For fans of dead prez , j Cole, bone thugs n harmony , j.i.d. , earthgang , and Vince Staples!

Abbie Sawyer w/ Annalibera & D. Smith

  • Saturday, April 23, 5:00 p.m. 

Celebrate the release of Abbie Sawyer’s debut solo album, “Love is a Flood,” as it’s performed live with an 8-piece band. Des Moines musicians D. Smith and Annalibera will open the evening. One night only!

All xBK shows

Horizon Events Center

LOCATION: 2100 NW 100th Street, Clive, IA 50325

Parker McCollum 

  • Saturday, April 23, 8:00 p.m. 

Into country pop music? Tickets are sold out at the time of this writing, but you still might be able to snag a ticket. Try at the links above! 

Ready to tackle this weekend?

Check out all of our weekend guides here.