Des Moines Live Music Events

Live Music Happening Next in Des Moines, IA

The Playhouse Production of Disney's Frozen

831 42nd St, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50312 5 Dec 2025
CORONATION-WEEKEND

Blake Jack + South 35 w/ The Boys

1159 24th Street Des Moines IA 50311 9 Jan 2026
ENTERTAINMENT

7th Annual LIGHT UP THE NIGHT - NYE DEC 31ST WEDNESDAY

Lefty's Live Music, University Avenue, Des Moines, IA, USA 31 Dec 2025
NEW-YEAR USD 7 TO 18

Growing Older But Not Up 2026

Sherwood Forest Event Center 31 Jan 2026
MUSIC USD 39

The Notebook - The Musical at Des Moines Civic Center

Des Moines Civic Center 2 Dec 2025
LIVE-MUSIC

Des Moines Cinco De Mayo Bar Crawl

Johnny's Hall of Fame 2 May 2026
PARTIES USD 8 TO 33

Dr. Seuss' How The Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical -- Bus Trip

Civic Center of Greater Des Moines 20 Dec 2025
CHRISTMAS

Josh Meloy with Trenton Fletcher at Wooly's

Wooly's 4 Dec 2025
CONCERTS

The Toasters w/ The Bishops and The Uncollectables

1159 24th Street Des Moines IA 50311 25 Jan 2026
ENTERTAINMENT

A Swingin' Christmas w/ Carson Parker, feat. Aviana Gedler

1326 Walnut St, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50309 11 Dec 2025
MUSIC

A Swingin' Christmas w/ Carson Parker, feat. Aviana Gedler

1326 Walnut St, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50309 19 Dec 2025
MUSIC

Punk Rock Saves CHRISTMAS 2025 - Des Moines,IA

Lefty's Live Music 20 Dec 2025
CHRISTMAS

Dualities First Friday

Mainframe Studios 5 Dec 2025
FIRST-FRIDAY

Open Auditions for Disenchanted!

2019 Grand Ave, Suite 100, West Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50265 7 Dec 2025
ART

Holiday Hoedown

4-H Exhibit Building @ Iowa State Fair 12 Dec 2025
HOLIDAY

Light Up the Carousel for the Holidays, 2025

Heritage Carousel 7 Dec 2025
HOLIDAY

Sounds of the Season w/ The Des Moines Big Band

1326 Walnut St, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50309 17 Dec 2025
MUSIC

A Charlie Brown Christmas w/ The Tanner Taylor Trio

1326 Walnut St, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50309 8 Dec 2025
ENTERTAINMENT

The SpongeBob Musical!

815 E 13th St, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50316 6 Dec 2025
LIVE-MUSIC

Christmas Lessons and Carols

2600 E Euclid Ave, Des Moines, IA 19 Dec 2025
MUSIC

Mountain Grass Unit

1159 24th Street Des Moines IA 50311 19 Jan 2026
MUSIC

Beggars' Bargain w/ Luke Fox

1159 24th Street Des Moines IA 50311 2 Jan 2026
MUSIC

MOSH FOR TOTS ( A Hardcore Toy Drive)

Lefty's Live Music 12 Dec 2025
TOY-DRIVES

THIS IS FOR LEFTYS Showcase

Lefty's Live Music 5 Dec 2025
MUSIC

A Nella Thomas Christmas IX

1159 24th Street Des Moines IA 50311 20 Dec 2025
MUSIC

Max Wellman's 16th Annual Home for the Holidays

1326 Walnut St, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50309 14 Dec 2025
MUSIC

Holiday Vibes: Dinner & Live Music

Vibes Kitchen & Bar 13 Dec 2025
MUSIC USD 49

Chris Avey Band and Matt Woods Band

1159 24th Street Des Moines IA 50311 28 Dec 2025
MUSIC

Santa Run 5k

521 E Locust St, Suite 100, Des Moines, IA 50309 13 Dec 2025
SPORTS

An Irish New Year with the Crowfoot Rakes!

Locals Bar & Stage 31 Dec 2025
MUSIC

Candlelight: Christmas Carols on Strings | Des Moines

Des Moines Scottish Rite 20 Dec 2025
CHRISTMAS-CAROLS

Dead of Winter ft Winterland and Stringfield

1159 24th Street Des Moines IA 50311 23 Jan 2026
ENTERTAINMENT

Davina and the Vagabonds

3711 Ingersoll Ave, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 2 Jan 2026
MUSIC

Market on Mulberry at Surety Hotel

Surety Hotel 7 Dec 2025
MUSIC FREE

Holly & Ivy

4025 Tonawanda Dr, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50312 6 Dec 2025
NONPROFIT

Farewell to Lefty's Tour

Lefty's Live Music 11 Dec 2025
MUSIC

Holiday Brass

Westminster Presbyterian Church (4114 Allison Ave, Des Moines, IA) 21 Dec 2025
HOLIDAY

Kevin Lindgren at Kelly’s Little Nipper

Kelly's Little Nipper 5 Dec 2025

Julefest Christmas Market at Grand View University🎄

1201 Grandview Ave, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50316 6 Dec 2025
MUSIC

Gatsby Gala - A Roaring 20s Dance & Live Music

Des Moines Ballroom Dance Studio 10 Jan 2026
MUSIC

Bria Skonberg Quintet: A Modern Take on Traditional Jazz

Sheslow Auditorium 27 Mar 2026
MUSIC

Jordan Cerminara at Lefty's | Stand-Up Comedy

Lefty's Live Music 4 Dec 2025
COMEDY

A Charlie Brown Christmas ft Peter Roberts Band (7pm Show)

1159 24th Street Des Moines IA 50311 21 Dec 2025
MUSIC

The Tannahill Weavers

Franklin Junior High 28 Mar 2026
MUSIC USD 39

Reflection — Smetana & Beethoven

Des Moines Civic Center 14 Mar 2026
MUSIC

Polkadots: The Cool Kids Musical

831 42nd St, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50312 8 May 2026
KIDS

Rhythm & Pep Presents: The Roaring Twenties - A Variety Show

1159 24th Street Des Moines IA 50311 30 Jan 2026
MUSIC

Big Head Todd And The Monsters at Hoyt Sherman Place

Hoyt Sherman Place 23 Jan 2026
CALENDAR

CIBS Membership Meeting - Matt Woods

Confluence Brewing Company 8 Dec 2025
MEETUPS

Under The Mistletoe w/ Lauren Vilmain

1326 Walnut St, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50309 1 Dec 2025
MUSIC

Dallahan

Franklin Junior High 17 Jan 2026
MUSIC USD 39

Clay Street Unit and Jason Scott & The High Heat

1159 24th Street Des Moines IA 50311 20 Feb 2026
ENTERTAINMENT

All I Want For Christmas: Gina Gedler

1326 Walnut St, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50309 23 Dec 2025
ENTERTAINMENT

Des Moines Wedding Show - January 11, 2026

Scottish Rite Consistory - Event Venue 11 Jan 2026
MUSIC

Dessa in Des Moines

Wooly's 12 Dec 2025
CONCERTS

A NOLA Christmas!

1326 Walnut St, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50309 9 Dec 2025
MUSIC

6th Annual Middle of the Map Tattoo Convention

730 3rd St., Des Moines, IA 10 Apr 2026
MUSIC

Under The Mistletoe w/ Lauren Vilmain

1326 Walnut St, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50309 21 Dec 2025
MUSIC

A Charlie Brown Christmas w/ The Tanner Taylor Trio

1326 Walnut St, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50309 15 Dec 2025
ENTERTAINMENT

Splurge 2026: West End Salvage's Wine, Cheese, Chocolate, & More Event

West End Architectural Salvage 23 Jan 2026
MUSIC USD 88

Holiday Open House - Ramsey Village

Ramsey Village Continuing Care 4 Dec 2025
FOOD-DRINKS

Susan Werner

Temple Theater 4 Apr 2026
MUSIC

MK2 featuring Brian Holland at Down Under Bar & Grill

Down Under Bar & Grill 4 Apr 2026
ENTERTAINMENT

Iowa Bike Expo and Banquet

Iowa Events Center 24 Jan 2026
BUSINESS USD 0 TO 526

Meredith Willson’s The Music Man

221 Walnut St, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50309 20 Mar 2026
MUSIC

Baeth's 1st Annual Basement Bash with Cocktails & Chocolate Fondue & max Two Speeches 2026

Highland Underground, 3614 6th Ave, Des Moines, IA 50313 6 Jan 2026
MUSIC

Reflection — Smetana & Beethoven

Des Moines Civic Center 15 Mar 2026
MUSIC

RUNA

Franklin Junior High 28 Feb 2026
MUSIC USD 39

Six The Musical

Des Moines Civic Center 16 Jan 2026
LIVE-MUSIC

2026 Bourbon, Bubbly & Bowties

West End Architectural Salvage 29 Jan 2026
MUSIC USD 55

Dog Man - The Musical

Des Moines Civic Center 30 Jan 2026
LIVE-MUSIC

Auditions: Polkadots: The Cool Kids Musical

831 42nd St, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50312 16 Feb 2026
KIDS

TOTO – Des Moines

TOTO – Des Moines, IA – March 11, 2026 11 Mar 2026
WORKSHOPS

Dog Man - The Musical at Des Moines Civic Center

Des Moines Civic Center 31 Jan 2026
LIVE-MUSIC

Gaelic Storm in Des Moines

Hoyt Sherman Place 5 Mar 2026
ART

3k Winter Beer Run x Confluence Brewing| 2025 IA Brewery Running Series

Confluence Brewing Company 7 Dec 2025
WORKSHOPS USD 0 TO 118

Dr. Seuss' How The Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical -- Bus Trip

Civic Center of Greater Des Moines 21 Dec 2025
CHRISTMAS

Amythyst Kiah in Des Moines

Des Moines Performing Arts 9 Jan 2026
ENTERTAINMENT

Koo Koo in Des Moines

xBk Live 15 Feb 2026
ART

Big Head Todd And The Monsters

Hoyt Sherman Place 23 Jan 2026
MUSIC

Suffs

221 Walnut St, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50309 28 Apr 2026
LIVE-MUSIC

Des Moines Symphony: Reflection - Smetana and Beethoven

Des Moines Civic Center 13 Mar 2026
CONTESTS

Six - The Musical at Des Moines Civic Center

Des Moines Civic Center 13 Jan 2026
LIVE-MUSIC

The Floozies, Too Many Zooz in Des Moines

Wooly's 9 Mar 2026
CONCERTS

Harry Potter and The Deathly Hallows - Des Moines

Des Moines Civic Center 21 Feb 2026

How the Grinch Sole Christmas - The Musical at Des Moines Civic Center

Des Moines Civic Center 17 Dec 2025
LIVE-MUSIC

Bert Kreischer

Wells Fargo Arena - IA 10 Dec 2025

The Notebook - The Musical

Des Moines Civic Center 1 Dec 2025
LIVE-MUSIC

Bert Kreischer at Wells Fargo Arena - Des Moines

Wells Fargo Arena - Des Moines 11 Dec 2025
TRIPS-ADVENTURES

Six - The Musical

Des Moines Civic Center 12 Jan 2026
LIVE-MUSIC

Wheel w/ Sound&Shape

1159 24th Street Des Moines IA 50311 25 Feb 2026
MUSIC

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 1 in Concert - Des Moines

Des Moines Civic Center 21 Feb 2026
CONCERTS

Jazzy Ash & The Leaping Lizards

Des Moines Civic Center 24 Jan 2026
CONTESTS

How the Grinch Stole Christmas - The Musical at Des Moines Civic Center

Des Moines Civic Center 16 Dec 2025
LIVE-MUSIC