Des Moines Music Events

Randall King in Des Moines

Wooly's 7 Nov 2025

Des Moines Halloween Bar Crawl

Des Moines 25 Oct 2025

Smallpools in Des Moines

Wooly's 4 Nov 2025

Hayes Carll, Aaron Raitiere in Des Moines

Wooly's 15 Nov 2025

Des Moines Official Halloween Bar Crawl

Des Moines 31 Oct 2025

Archers, Of Virtue, Dead Eyes, Nerv in Des Moines

Wooly's 31 Oct 2025

Both Sides Now: The Music and Lives of Joni Mitchell and Leonard Cohen

Temple Theater 7 Nov 2025

LGBTQ+ and Ally Adult Prom

Bash DSM 8 Nov 2025

The Lacs in Des Moines

Wooly's 22 Nov 2025

Halloween PAAARTEH

1511 E Army Post Road, Des Moines, IA 25 Oct 2025

Whitechapel, Bodysnatcher, Angelmaker, Disembodied Tyrant in Des Moines

Wooly's 26 Nov 2025

That 1 Guy

1159 24th Street Des Moines IA 50311 24 Oct 2025

The Playhouse Production of Disney's Frozen

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

Yo-Yo Ma in Des Moines

Des Moines Civic Center 1 Nov 2025

Tyler Rich in Des Moines

Wooly's 24 Oct 2025

Between The Buried And Me, Hail The Sun, Delta Sleep in Des Moines

Wooly's 26 Oct 2025

Blue October in Des Moines

Hoyt Sherman Place 2 Nov 2025

Between the Buried and Me & Hail the Sun with Delta Sleep at Wooly's

Wooly's 26 Oct 2025

Josh Ritter in Des Moines

Hoyt Sherman Place 9 Nov 2025

Emo Nite at Wooly's - DES MOINES, IA

Wooly's 25 Oct 2025

The Nate Sparks Big Band

1326 Walnut St, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50309 29 Nov 2025

Between the Buried and Me & Hail The Sun

Wooly's 25 Oct 2025

Abbie Sawyer & Her Persimmon Band w/ The Night Lights

1159 24th Street Des Moines IA 50311 1 Nov 2025

Keb' Mo' in Des Moines

Hoyt Sherman Place 5 Nov 2025

Night Bees @ Locals Bar and Stage FREE SHOW

DesMoines 24 Oct 2025

PeelingFlesh in Des Moines

Wooly's 22 Oct 2025

Chris Webby in Des Moines

Wooly's 28 Oct 2025

The NOLA Jazz Band!

1326 Walnut St, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50309 24 Oct 2025

Between the Buried and Me and Hail The Sun at Woolys

Woolys 26 Oct 2025

Black Jacket Symphony at Hoyt Sherman Place

Hoyt Sherman Place 15 Nov 2025

Hayes Carll at Woolys

Woolys 15 Nov 2025

RAMS LEGACY: Speakeasy Soiree 2025

Iowa State Fairgrounds. 25 Oct 2025

Mike Conrad w/ The Iowa Jazz Composers Orchestra

1326 Walnut St, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50309 7 Nov 2025

Yo-Yo Ma at Des Moines Civic Center

Des Moines Civic Center 1 Nov 2025

Musical Mayhem Drag Brunch

THE GARDEN 15 Nov 2025

Dueling Piano Night

901 Cherry Street, Des Moines, IA 50309 8 Nov 2025

Kings Kaleidoscope

Wooly's 1 Nov 2025

Blue October at Hoyt Sherman Auditorium

Hoyt Sherman Auditorium 2 Nov 2025

Blue October at Hoyt Sherman Place

Hoyt Sherman Place 2 Nov 2025

Josh Ritter & The Royal City Band

Hoyt Sherman Place Theater 8 Nov 2025

Kings Kaleidoscope at Woolys

Woolys 2 Nov 2025

It’s a Hardway Halloween Live!

1833 Hubbell Ave, Des Moines, IA 24 Oct 2025

Southbound - A Tribute To The Allman Brothers Band

1159 24th Street Des Moines IA 50311 2 Nov 2025

Skalloween 6

Locals bar and stage, 1433 Walnut, Des Moines, IA 25 Oct 2025

Black Halloween Party

1312 Locust St. #101 Des Moines Iowa 50309 1 Nov 2025

Euforquestra with The Finesse at Wooly's

Wooly's 20 Dec 2025

Florry w/ special guest Dari Bay

1159 24th Street Des Moines IA 50311 14 Nov 2025

The Notebook - The Musical at Des Moines Civic Center

Des Moines Civic Center 2 Dec 2025

Playstation | The Concert

221 Walnut St, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50309 29 Oct 2025

DJ Swiftie - Taylor Dance Party at xBk Live

xBk Live 6 Dec 2025

PeelingFlesh with DOSE, Source Of Fire, DirtGod at Wooly's

Wooly's 22 Oct 2025

Strength - Scottish Highlands & Eroica

Des Moines Civic Center 22 Nov 2025

ANGUS KHAN at SHERWOOD FOREST EVENT CENTER

Sherwood Forest Event Center 15 Nov 2025

Straight No Chaser: Holiday Road

221 Walnut St, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50309 5 Nov 2025

All I Want For Christmas: Gina Gedler

1326 Walnut St, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50309 5 Dec 2025

Covenhoven

1163 24th St, Unit B Des Moines IA 50311 23 Oct 2025

Trying to Do More Good Than Bad

Wooly's 8 Nov 2025

Rippin' & Rollin' w/ Lipstick Homicide & Odd Pets

Skate South 24 Oct 2025

"That Thing That Sound" Pre-Party w/ Director Nathan Emerson

1163 24th St, Unit B Des Moines IA 50311 26 Oct 2025

Hayes Carll

Wooly's 14 Nov 2025

A NOLA Christmas!

1326 Walnut St, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50309 16 Dec 2025

Night Stories w/ Traffic Death and DJ Richie Daggers

1159 24th Street Des Moines IA 50311 31 Oct 2025

Fall Concert

Sheslow Auditorium 26 Oct 2025

Twilight in Concert at Des Moines Civic Center

Des Moines Civic Center 30 Oct 2025

The Nightmare Before Christmas Glow Skate at Skateland

Skateland Des Moines 1 Nov 2025

Halloween w/ The Paul Lichty Jazz Orchestra **Costume Contest!**

1326 Walnut St, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50309 31 Oct 2025

Tyler Rich with Duke Oursler & Niner at Wooly's

Wooly's 24 Oct 2025

The 3rd Annual Halloween Hooley on The Hill

755 20th St, Des Moines, IA 50314-1004, United States 31 Oct 2025

Greensky Bluegrass at Hoyt Sherman Place

Hoyt Sherman Place 29 Oct 2025

The Ripper - Hosted by Recon Roofing & Construction

West End Architectural Salvage 1 Nov 2025

Alice Unchained: The Ultimate Alice In Chains Tribute Band

Wooly's 29 Nov 2025

Tyler Rich - Leaving California Tour w/ Duke Oursler

Wooly's 24 Oct 2025

10 Watt Robot - Dipsos - Other Brothers - Soulcage

1159 24th Street Des Moines IA 50311 29 Nov 2025

Jantsen ft. BadKlaat - Des Moines, IA (10.24.25)

4397 NW 6th Dr 24 Oct 2025

Jazz on the House w/ Saxophonist Anthony Orji & Co.

1326 Walnut St, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50309 30 Oct 2025

Astro Brat - EP Release Party w/ Mr. Rood and Halfloves

1159 24th Street Des Moines IA 50311 7 Nov 2025

Vocalist Aviana Gedler w/ Her Band - National Act!

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

Paws for The Cause (Izaak Walton League)

The Des Moines Chapter of the Izaak Walton League of America 8 Nov 2025

Militarie Gun w/ Liquid Mike and Public Opinion

1159 24th Street Des Moines IA 50311 30 Oct 2025

Safe Space EP Release Show

Lefty's Live Music 24 Oct 2025

Midwest Fall Jam - Sexxy Red at Casey's Center

Casey's Center 24 Oct 2025

Jeni Grouws: Songs from the Bottom Shelf

1163 24th St, Unit B Des Moines IA 50311 6 Nov 2025

Des Moines Big Band LIVE

Noce 22 Oct 2025

Dee Dee Bridgewater with Bill Charlap

Hoyt Sherman Place 24 Oct 2025

Tyler Rich

Wooly's 25 Oct 2025

Whitechapel with Bodysnatcher, AngelMaker, & Disembodied Tyrant at Wooly's

Wooly's 26 Nov 2025

Dirty Champagne and Friends Halloween Block Party!!

New York Circle, Des Moines 31 Oct 2025

Goldpine and The Burney Sisters

1159 24th Street Des Moines IA 50311 18 Nov 2025

Halfway to the Hall of Fame ft an All-Star IBHOF Band at xBk Live

xBk Live 9 Nov 2025

WILLIS - Real Vacation Tour - Knoxville, TN - VIP Package

Wooly's 22 Oct 2025

25th Anniversary of Day of the Dead at the Art Center

Des Moines Art Center 2 Nov 2025

The Toxhards w/ Fishbait

1159 24th Street Des Moines IA 50311 13 Nov 2025

Hy-Vee Holiday Parade

420 Court Ave, Des Moines, IA 50309-2237, United States 29 Nov 2025

Midland Band w/Erf at Locals

Locals Bar & Stage 8 Nov 2025

Emmanuel Ax: The Lauridsen Great Pianist Series

Sheslow Auditorium 20 Feb 2026

Pulse Life Advocates Christmas Gala with Kristan Hawkins

700 Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA 50309, United States 22 Nov 2025

The LACS at Wooly's

Wooly's 22 Nov 2025

Holiday Brass

Westminster Presbyterian Church (4114 Allison Ave, Des Moines, IA) 20 Dec 2025

THEVILLE DEVILLE Tour: Des Moines

Lefty's Live Music 13 Nov 2025

John Nemeth & The Blue Dreamers -- CIBS Membership Appreciation Party (open to all)

xBk Live 26 Oct 2025