Cozy season is officially here, but that doesn’t mean the fun has to stop. Check out this list of all the music happening in the Des Moines area this weekend, October 21-23. 

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 🎶


Confluence Brewing


LOCATION: 1235 Thomas Beck Road, Des Moines, IA 50315
 
  • Friday, October 21, 3:30 p.m. – Sunday, October 23, 6:30 p.m.

One of Des Moines’ favorite breweries is turning 10! To celebrate, there will be food trucks, great brews and several bands. ElectroBeast, Ducharme-Jones and The Sheet are just a few of the bands that will be taking the stage throughout the weekend long celebration. 


Craft Bru 


LOCATION: 210 SW 11th St Suite 007, Des Moines, IA 50309

  • Friday, October 21, 7 p.m.

Brad Seidenfield will be playing all the hits in the Craft Bru Taproom. Check out one of the Bru’s Detroit style pizzas paired with a local brew while you are in. 


Wooly’s


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

Good to be King: A Celebration of Tom Petty

  • Saturday, October 22, 7 p.m.

Local fans of Tom Petty are in for a treat. Good to be King is a tribute show headed to Wooly’s to play all fan favorite hits. 

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Down Under


LOCATION:  8350 Hickman Rd, Clive, IA 50325

Cover That

  • Sunday, October 24, 9 p.m.

Looking for a show that has a blend of something everyone in your party will love? Look no further. Cover that is Des Moines’ premier cover band, playing all the hits! Head to Down Under early for happy hour deals! 


Lauridsen Amphitheater


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

Faculty Lounge Funk Band 

  • Sunday, October 24, 2 p.m.

If you haven’t made your way over to the pop-up biergarten in Waterworks Park, make that a priority this weekend. The vibes can’t be beat and this weekend the Faculty Lounge Funk Band is taking the stage to add some spice to your Sunday. Feel free to pack up your own spread or grab one of the beirgarten’s killer pretzels. 


More Venues With Live Music This Weekend


Lefty’s
Louie’s Wine Dive
xBk Live
The Whiskey House
Captain Roy’s

Ready to tackle this weekend?

Check out all of our weekend guides here