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Concerts & Live Music in Des Moines, Iowa
184 upcoming concerts and live music events at 20 venues — tonight, this weekend, and beyond
VenuNite currently lists 184 upcoming music events in Des Moines across 20 venues. Next on the calendar: Riley Green w/ Mackenzie Carpenter at Iowa State Fair (8:00 PM), Occupational Therapy Blue Coat Ceremony at Sheslow Auditorium, Music in the Garden: The Finesse at Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden, Black Magic: Napoleon Douglas Sings Nat, Sammy, & More at Noce. Listing data was last refreshed August 19, 2026.
Upcoming Concerts & Live Music
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184 events
Thu, Aug 20 · 8:00 PM
MusicRiley Green w/ Mackenzie Carpenter
Iowa State Fair · Des Moines
Fri, Aug 21 · 7:30 PM
MusicMaria Bamford
Hoyt Sherman Place · Des Moines
Fri, Aug 21 · 8:00 PM
MusicAlabama w/ Exile
Iowa State Fair · Des Moines
Sun, Aug 23 · 1:00 PM
MusicSail On - The Beach Boys Tribute
The Ingersoll · Des Moines
Tue, Aug 25 · 7:00 PM
MusicMe Like Bees w/ Fox Royale
xBk Live · Des Moines
Thu, Aug 27 · 7:00 PM
MusicJudy Collins-Sweet Judy Blue Eyes: Farewell co-starring Bruce Cockburn
Hoyt Sherman Place · Des Moines
Thu, Aug 27 · 7:00 PM
MusicClay Walker with Blackhawk
Water Works Park · Des Moines
Fri, Aug 28 · 7:30 PM
MusicBlackberry Smoke: 25th Anniversary Tour 2026
Hoyt Sherman Place · Des Moines
Fri, Aug 28 · 7:30 PM
MusicSteve Berry's Tribute to Barry Manilow
The Ingersoll · Des Moines
Sat, Aug 29 · 7:30 PM
MusicAre You Ready For It? - A Taylor Experience
The Ingersoll · Des Moines
Sun, Aug 30 · 7:00 PM
MusicChad Gray - 30 Years of Madnesss
Wooly's · Des Moines
Sat, Sep 5 · 8:00 PM
MusicSilverada w/ Rambler Kane
xBk Live · Des Moines
Thu, Sep 10 · 6:00 PM
MusicBlues Traveler/Gin Blossoms with Spin Doctors
Water Works Park · Des Moines
Thu, Sep 10 · 7:00 PM
MusicTig Notaro: Out Of Nowhere
Hoyt Sherman Place · Des Moines
Thu, Sep 10 · 7:30 PM
MusicEnd Of The Innocence: Eagle Wings and More
The Ingersoll · Des Moines
Fri, Sep 11 · 7:30 PM
MusicEnd Of The Innocence: Eagle Wings and More
The Ingersoll · Des Moines
Fri, Sep 11 · 8:00 PM
MusicJefferson Starship Runaway Again Tour
Hoyt Sherman Place · Des Moines
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Keep Flying
xBk Live
Des Moines, IA
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xBk Live
Des Moines, IA
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What music things to do are in Des Moines tonight?
- VenuNite currently has no music events listed in Des Moines for tonight. The full upcoming calendar below includes later dates.
- What venues in Des Moines host music events?
- Des Moines has 20 venues with upcoming music events, including xBk Live, The Ingersoll, Hoyt Sherman Place and 17 more.
- Are there free music events in Des Moines?
- 6 upcoming music events are explicitly listed as free in Des Moines. Price information can change, so confirm entry details on the event page or organizer source.