Nothing pairs better with summer than live music! Check out this list of all the music happening in the Des Moines area this weekend, May 27-29.
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 🎶
Wooly’s
LOCATION: 504 E Locust St, Des Moines, IA 50309
- Friday, May 27, 8 p.m.
Kick off your weekend with a tribute show to System of a Down!
- Saturday, May 28, 8:00 p.m.
Celebrate the release of FlyLife’s first full length project with a night of great hip-hop.
xBk Live
LOCATION: 1159 24th St, Des Moines, IA 50311
Plumero
- Friday, May 27, 8 p.m.
This local girl group has played famous DSM stages like 80/35. Catch them at xBk this weekend!
Emmet Phillips
- Saturday, May 28, 5:30 p.m.
Catch Emmet Phillips and other local artists to celebrate his 10 years of service at xBk. All proceeds will be donated to the Oakridge Neighborhood.
Lefty’s
LOCATION: 2307 University Ave, Des Moines, IA 50311
Rehtek
- Saturday, May 28, 4:50 p.m.
Lefty’s is back this weekend with a line up of midwest musicians, including crowd favorite, Rehtek.
Truman’s Pizza Tavern
LOCATION: 400 SE 6th St, Des Moines, IA 50309
Del Saxman Jones
- Friday, May 27, 5 p.m.
Nothing screams Friday night quite like live music and pizza. Plus, you’ll catch a great view of the city. Stay late enough and you might even catch the fireworks from the Cub’s game!
Iowa Distilling Company
LOCATION: 4349 Cumming Ave, Cumming, IA 50061
Sean Sullivan
- Friday, May 27, 6 p.m.
Grab a drink mixed with local spirits and listen to some great music!
More Venues With Live Music This Weekend
Surety Hotel
Noce
Gas Lamp
Mistress Brewing
Des Moines Symphony
Confluence Brewing
Ready to tackle this weekend?
Check out all of our weekend guides here.
