Get ready to enjoy beautiful weather and plenty of live music this Memorial Day weekend in Des Moines! Gather your friends and kick-off the weekend early with Thursday night shows and continuing all the way through Sunday. It’s the perfect way to celebrate and make the most of this extended weekend (May 25-28th).
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 🎶
LOCATION: 2400 George Flagg Pkwy, Des Moines, IA 50321
The Schmidt Brothers
- Thursday, May 25, 6 p.m.
Grab your favorite wine and enjoy some live music on Jasper Winery’s lawn. This small town Iowa band of brothers will be playing a variety of cover genres, such as, country, pop, and 90s rock n’ roll. 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.
Confluence
LOCATION: 1235 Thomas Beck Road, Des Moines, IA 50315
Scott Wilcox
- Thursday, May 25, 6 p.m
Grab and drink and enjoy this free show on Confluences’ patio! Scott Wilcox’s performances offer a dynamic blend of Scott’s performances offer a dynamic blend of country, rock, and blues hits spanning from the 1960s to the present, along with his award-winning original compositions and captivating storytelling.
Truman’s Pizza Tavern
LOCATION: 400 SE 6th Street | Des Moines, IA 50309
Del Saxman Jones & Keith Owens
- Sunday, May 28, 2 p.m.
Enjoy live music every Friday night and Sunday afternoon at Truman’s Tavern in the East Village. Great bands, delicious food, and a beautiful back patio – what more could we ask for?!
xBk Live
- Friday, May 26, 7 p.m.
Panic! at the Burlesque Show: A Night of Early 2000s Emo combines the energy of emo music with burlesque, creating an electrifying experience that will send the audiences back to the nostalgic era of the early 2000s.
Prairie Meadows
LOCATION: 1 Prairie Meadows Dr, Altoona, IA 50009
Taylor King and Nicholas Sinclair
- Friday, May 26, 8 p.m.
Trio Aceto
- Saturday, May 27, 8 p.m.
Join us for this free show at Prairie Meadows’ Finish Line Show Lounge! Taylor Kind and Nicholas Sinclair are taking the stage Friday night delivering something for every musical taste. Then come back Saturday night to see Trio Aceto performing all your favorite classic and modern tunes. Must be 21 or older to attend.
Don’t miss out on June Star’s performance at Lefty’s this Sunday night! Established in 1998 by Andrew Grimm, the band has released 16 records and embarked on a few U.S. tours. It’s an event you definitely won’t want to miss!
Ready to tackle this weekend?
Check out all of our weekend guides here.
