Grab your friends – we have beautiful weather and lots of live music this weekend in Des Moines! We’ve added Thursday night music to this guide, because why not start the weekend one day earlier?! Check out this list of live music happening in Des Moines area this weekend, May 4-7.
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: 1235 Thomas Beck Road, Des Moines, IA 50315
Emmett Sheehan
- Thursday, May 4, 6 p.m.
Grab your favorite brew and enjoy some tunes on the Confluence patio. Emmett Sheehan will be taking the stage to perform his refined brand of acoustic guitar and singing. Come hungry, Eat Streets food truck will be parked on the patio!
Hotel Fort Des Moines
LOCATION: 1000 Walnut Street, Des Moines, Iowa 50309
Live Jazz Trio at “In Confidence”
- Thursday, May 4, 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 Street | Des Moines, IA 50309
Geoffrey Junior
- Sunday, May 7, 2 p.m.
Live music every Friday and Sunday? Count us in! Stop at Truman’s Tavern every Friday night and Sunday afternoon to enjoy great bands, food, and drinks on their back patio.
xBk Live
- Friday, May 5, 7 p.m.
Growing up surrounded by country and soul music, Chastity Brown brings beautiful and uplifting music to every performance. Sawyer Fredericks joins Chastity on stage with his original lyrics and soulful performances at xBk Live this Friday, to make for the best duo.
Prairie Meadows
LOCATION: 1 Prairie Meadows Dr, Altoona, IA 50009
Craig Swalwell
- Friday, May 5, 8 p.m.
This popular cover band performs Blues, Classic Rock, and Country classics. Expect to hear Eric Clapton to Johnny Cash to Lynyrd Skynyrd, and many others. Join Craig Swalwell for this free show at Prairie Meadows’ Finish Line Show Lounge!
Valley Junction
LOCATION:4th – 7th blocks of Railroad Avenue & Locust Street | West Des Moines, IA 50265
Cinco De Mayo
- Saturday, May 6, 12 p.m.
Valley Junction is hosting its 17th Annual Festival Cinco De Mayo party on Saturday, May 6th from 12:00pm – 10:00pm. There will be lots of activities, including live music throughout the day from Guitarras ATM, Trio de Colores, and Grupo 515.
Lauridsen Amphitheater
- Saturday, May 6, 7 p.m.
This powerful party band will be taking the stage at Des Moines Water Works Park, Lauridsen Amphitheater! This band is sure to bring the energy, so this is a show you will not want to miss.
Wooly’s
LOCATION: 504 E Locust St, Des Moines, IA 50309
Logan Mize
- Sunday, May 7, 7 p.m.
Looking for something to end your Sunday Funday? Logan Mize, a country-rock singer, song-writer, and guitarist, is headed to Wooly’s! Grab your friends and go cap off your weekend with this country artist.
Ready to tackle this weekend?
Check out all of our weekend guides here.
