Des Moines Music Events

2026 Winter Blues Fest - Feb 13 & 14 2026

Des Moines Marriott Downtown 13 Feb 2026

The Prince Experience at Wooly's

Wooly's 9 Jan 2026

Charlie Berens: The Lost and Found Tour

221 Walnut St, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50309 24 Jan 2026

Growing Older But Not Up 2026

Sherwood Forest Event Center 31 Jan 2026

Blake Jack + South 35 w/ The Boys

1159 24th Street Des Moines IA 50311 9 Jan 2026

Winter Jam 2026 - Des Moines, IA

Casey's Center 15 Mar 2026

In The Mood For Swing w/ The Des Moines Big Band

1326 Walnut St, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50309 6 Jan 2026

Dead of Winter ft Winterland and Stringfield

1159 24th Street Des Moines IA 50311 23 Jan 2026

Duke Tumatoe

Temple Theater 30 Jan 2026

The Shaun Johnson Big Band: Sinatra and Friends

3711 Ingersoll Ave, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 3 Jan 2026

Live Music with Courtney Krause

Big Grove Brewery & Taproom 4 Jan 2026

1970’s Glow Party

1833 Hubbell Ave, Des Moines, IA 10 Jan 2026

The Toasters w/ The Bishops and The Uncollectables

1159 24th Street Des Moines IA 50311 25 Jan 2026

The Wizard of Oz in Concert with the Des Moines Symphony

221 Walnut St, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50309 28 Mar 2026

Susan Werner

Temple Theater 4 Apr 2026

Beggars' Bargain w/ Luke Fox

1159 24th Street Des Moines IA 50311 2 Jan 2026

The Dogtown Rhythm Band

1900 Saylor Road, Des Moines, IA 9 Jan 2026

Jinnouchi Power - Album Release / Spectral Snake / Clip Clop

1159 24th Street Des Moines IA 50311 21 Feb 2026

Davina and the Vagabonds

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

Mountain Grass Unit

1159 24th Street Des Moines IA 50311 19 Jan 2026

Gatsby Gala - A Roaring 20s Dance & Live Music

Des Moines Ballroom Dance Studio 10 Jan 2026

Vocalist Cyrille Aimee - National Act!

1326 Walnut St, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50309 18 Mar 2026

NEW DATE: Kings Kaleidoscope with Hollyn at Wooly's

Wooly's 7 Jun 2026

SosMula w/ Ricky Hil

1159 24th Street Des Moines IA 50311 15 Feb 2026

Shaun Johnson Big Band

The Ingersoll 2 Jan 2026

LOCASH in Des Moines

Casey's Center 17 Jan 2026

Wayne "The Train" Hancock

1159 24th Street Des Moines IA 50311 3 Feb 2026

The Carousel w/ The Halloween Episode and Ryan Lombard

1159 24th Street Des Moines IA 50311 29 Jan 2026

Des Moines Cinco De Mayo Bar Crawl

Johnny's Hall of Fame 2 May 2026

Vendor Let Loose 2026

Willow on Grand 31 Jan 2026

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

1159 24th Street Des Moines IA 50311 30 Jan 2026

Alison Krauss & Union Station Featuring Jerry Douglas

Des Moines Water Works Park 14 Jun 2026

Cupid's Lounge w/ Ramona & The Sometimes

1159 24th Street Des Moines IA 50311 7 Feb 2026

The Flyover Sessions: Songwriter Round

1159 24th Street Des Moines IA 50311 31 Jan 2026

Big Head Todd And The Monsters at Hoyt Sherman Place

Hoyt Sherman Place 23 Jan 2026

Reflection — Smetana & Beethoven

Des Moines Civic Center 14 Mar 2026

On a Winter's Night

Temple Theater 1 Mar 2026

Dallahan

Franklin Junior High 17 Jan 2026

Chicago Farmer & The Fieldnotes w/ Weary Ramblers

1159 24th Street Des Moines IA 50311 7 Mar 2026

Meredith Willson’s The Music Man

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

Fred Hersch Trio: Legendary Jazz Pianist

Sheslow Auditorium 17 Apr 2026

Fly Me To The Moon: The Max Wellman Big Band Sings Sinatra & More

1326 Walnut St, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50309 9 Jan 2026

Joe Stamm Band w/ Duke Oursler

1159 24th Street Des Moines IA 50311 24 Jan 2026

Emmanuel Ax: The Lauridsen Great Pianist Series

Sheslow Auditorium 20 Feb 2026

CIBS Membership Meeting - Tom Buckmiller & David Lubbers

Confluence Brewing Company 12 Jan 2026

Steely Dane, the ultimate Steely Dan tribute at the Des Moines Performing Arts Center

DMPA - Des Moines Performing Arts 23 Jan 2026

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

West End Architectural Salvage 23 Jan 2026

Big Easy @ The Ingersoll

3711 Ingersoll Ave, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 8 Jan 2026

ROR Reschedule

710 Corning Ave, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50313 5 Jun 2026

Andy Juhl & the Bluestem Players

1159 24th Street Des Moines IA 50311 18 Jan 2026

Iowa Wild Pink in the Rink Night vs Springfield Thunderbirds

Casey's Center 14 Feb 2026

Charlie Parr

1159 24th Street Des Moines IA 50311 22 Mar 2026

Davina and the Vagabonds

3711 Ingersoll Ave, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 3 Jan 2026

Marcus Lewis Big Band at The Ingersoll

The Ingersoll 20 Feb 2026

Hawthorne Heights with letlive. and Creeper at Wooly's

Wooly's 10 Mar 2026

DES MOINES WINTER MUSIC AND ART FESTIVAL

2875 University Ave 17 Jan 2026

Clay Street Unit and Jason Scott & The High Heat

1159 24th Street Des Moines IA 50311 20 Feb 2026

Mr. Rood Album Release w/ Surf Zombies and Joel Sires @ xBk

xBk Live 16 Jan 2026

Chris Cain in Des Moines

Des Moines Marriott Downtown 13 Feb 2026

Des Moines Wedding Show - January 11, 2026

Scottish Rite Consistory - Event Venue 11 Jan 2026

Steve Berry's Open Stage

3711 Ingersoll Ave, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 15 Jan 2026

Iowa Wild vs Milwaukee Admirals

Casey's Center 31 Jan 2026

Brass & Boujee: The Marcus Lewis Big Band at The Ingersoll

The Ingersoll 20 Feb 2026

The Guitar in Chamber

2811 E 14th St, Des Moines, IA 50316-1461, United States 21 Feb 2026

First Fridays at Mainframe Studios

Mainframe Studios 6 Feb 2026

NOCHE DE AMOR VALENTINES BAILE

6550 Bloomfield Rd ste b 14 Feb 2026

K-Winterland: K-POP Dance Party

1159 24th Street Des Moines IA 50311 28 Feb 2026

Fake Your Way To The Top: The Music of the Dreamgirls

3711 Ingersoll Ave, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 28 Feb 2026

Des Moines Symphony Orchestra - Love: Romeo and Juliet at Des Moines Civic Center

Des Moines Civic Center 14 Feb 2026

Love — Romeo & Juliet

Des Moines Civic Center 15 Feb 2026

HANNAH GOODWIN with The John Krantz / Randy Ward Duo

Louie's Wine Dive Des Moines 11 Jan 2026

Wheatus at Wooly's

Wooly's 13 Mar 2026

Iowa Bike Expo and Banquet

Iowa Events Center 24 Jan 2026

Dog Man - The Musical at Des Moines Civic Center

Des Moines Civic Center 31 Jan 2026

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

FEMME FEST 515 - 2026 2nd Annual

Locals Bar & Stage 7 Mar 2026

The Tannahill Weavers

Franklin Junior High 28 Mar 2026

The Canary Collective Showcase ft. Tony Bohnenkamp, The Tony B Outfit, + Special Guests at Wooly's

504 E Locust St, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50309 2 Jan 2026

Don't Let Winter be a Drag!

Downtown Disciples: Progressive Faith Community 24 Jan 2026

PUNK NITE presents: Best of ‘25!

Maggie's Rumble Room 12 Jan 2026

Bria Skonberg Quintet: A Modern Take on Traditional Jazz

Sheslow Auditorium 27 Mar 2026

6th Annual Middle of the Map Tattoo Convention

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

2026 Iowa Blues Hall of Fame Induction Celebration

The River Center 22 Mar 2026

Botanical Blues - 20th Year Kickoff (3pm)

Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden 4 Jan 2026

Iowa Wolves Faith and Family Night

Casey's Center 4 Jan 2026

2026 Bourbon, Bubbly & Bowties

West End Architectural Salvage 29 Jan 2026

4 Powers

Des Moines 22 Jan 2026

All are invited: ‘‘Hodie! This Day Christ is Born’ A Concert to Celebrate the Epiphany of the Lord

545 42nd St, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50312 3 Jan 2026

Choir! Choir! Choir!

Temple Theater - Des Moines Performing Arts 14 May 2026

Movin' with Madi

Ballet Des Moines 16 May 2026

Six The Musical

Des Moines Civic Center 16 Jan 2026

TX2, buffalo_farm, Flat Out in Des Moines

xBk Live 19 Feb 2026

Big Easy @ The Ingersoll w/BYO Brass & The Vieux Jazz Orchestra

3711 Ingersoll Ave, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 5 Feb 2026

Jim Brickman in Des Moines

The Ingersoll 9 May 2026

Reflection — Smetana & Beethoven

Des Moines Civic Center 15 Mar 2026

Eddie 9V

1159 24th Street Des Moines IA 50311 1 Apr 2026

Candlelight: Tribute to Coldplay & Imagine Dragons

Scottish Rite Consistory 23 Jan 2026

Dogtown Rhythm Band at the Greenwood Lounge

The Greenwood Lounge 3 Jan 2026

Des Moines Symphony Orchestra - Smetana and Beethoven at Des Moines Civic Center

Des Moines Civic Center 14 Mar 2026

The Lubben Brothers

Temple for Performing Arts 25 Apr 2026