Live Music & Concerts
Tonight's shows, the next two weeks of concerts, and what's on next at each venue in the metro.
Tonight's Shows
Concert Karaoke Nightly at AJ's on East Court
AJ's on East Court
On now
Concert Karaoke Nightly at AJ's on East Court
AJ's on East Court
On now
Concert Karaoke Nightly at AJ's on East Court
AJ's on East Court
On now
Made in the Midwest Concert Series
Stoner Theater
On now
Concert Karaoke Nightly at AJ's on East Court
AJ's on East Court
On now
Concert Karaoke Nightly at AJ's on East Court
AJ's on East Court
On now
Concert Karaoke Nightly at AJ's on East Court
AJ's on East Court
On now
Concert Karaoke Nightly at AJ's on East Court
AJ's on East Court
On now
Young Talent Night at the Nipper with Taylor King
Kelly's Little Nipper
On now
Concert Karaoke Nightly at AJ's on East Court
AJ's on East Court
On now
Concert Karaoke Nightly at AJ's on East Court
AJ's on East Court
On now
Open Mic Night @ The Merc
Middlebrook Mercantile
On now
Concert Karaoke Nightly at AJ's on East Court
AJ's on East Court
On now
Concert Karaoke Nightly at AJ's on East Court
AJ's on East Court
On now
Concert Karaoke Nightly at AJ's on East Court
AJ's on East Court
On now
Young Talent Night at the Nipper with Taylor King
Kelly's Little Nipper
On now
Concert Karaoke Nightly at AJ's on East Court
AJ's on East Court
On now
Fall Midweek Music Concert Series
St. John's Lutheran Church
On now
Concert Karaoke Nightly at AJ's on East Court
AJ's on East Court
On now
Made in the Midwest Concert Series
Stoner Theater
On now
Concert Karaoke Nightly at AJ's on East Court
AJ's on East Court
On now
Kurt Vile + The Violators with Twisted Teens
Wooly's
7:00 PM
Everclear – Lucky 7 Tour
Hoyt Sherman Place
Time TBA
Kurt Vile + The Violators
Wooly's
Time TBA
Everclear with American Hi-Fi
Hoyt Sherman Place
7:00 PM
Kurt Vile and the Violators
Wooly's
7:00 PM
Sqwerv
xBk Live
7:00 PM
Gaylin Sudik & Friends
Prairie Meadows
Time TBA
Everclear
Hoyt Sherman Place
Time TBA
This Weekend
Boogie T
Wooly's
Fri, Nov 13 · 7:00 PM
Band Extravaganza
Stephens Auditorium
Fri, Nov 13 · 7:30 PM
Queen Of The Night - Whitney Houston Tribute
The Ingersoll
Fri, Nov 13 · 7:30 PM
Live Music: Out of the Box featuring Dennis Kain & Sean Sullivan Sr.
Middlebrook Mercantile
Fri, Nov 13 · Time TBA
Jake McVey
Prairie Meadows
Fri, Nov 13 · Time TBA
Queen of the Night! Remembering Whitney
The Ingersoll
Fri, Nov 13 · Time TBA
Upcoming Concerts
Nov
11
Rock4Vets West Des Moines
Val Air Ballroom
Nov
11
Fall Midweek Music Concert Series
St. John's Lutheran Church
Nov
11
Anthony Koester Band
Prairie Meadows
Nov
12
Organ Fairchild
xBk Live
Nov
12
Queen Of The Night - Whitney Houston Tribute
The Ingersoll
Nov
12
Queen of the Night! Remembering Whitney
The Ingersoll
Nov
12
Chris Falcon LIVE at Confluence Brewing
Confluence Brewing Company
Nov
12
Live Music at CABCo. with the Austin Brown Trio
Court Avenue Restaurant & Brewing Company
Nov
12
Brandi Carlile
Civic Center of Greater Des Moines
Nov
12
Scott Bradlee's Postmodern Jukebox
Hoyt Sherman Place
Venue Guide
Des Moines Civic Center
Next: Brandi Carlile, Thu 8:00 PM
1+ shows in the next 2 weeks
The anchor performing arts venue downtown, presenting Broadway tours, concerts, ballet, and the Des Moines Symphony.
Hoyt Sherman Place
Next: Everclear – Lucky 7 Tour, Tue
5+ shows in the next 2 weeks
A beautiful historic theater built in 1877, hosting intimate concerts, comedy, and performing arts in a stunning gilded-age setting.
Prairie Meadows Casino & Hotel
Next: Gaylin Sudik & Friends, Tue
4+ shows in the next 2 weeks
Stephens Auditorium
Next: Band Extravaganza, Fri 7:30 PM
1+ shows in the next 2 weeks
The Ingersoll
Next: Queen Of The Night - Whitney Houston Tribute, Fri 7:30 PM
4+ shows in the next 2 weeks
Val Air Ballroom
Next: The Prince Experience, Sat 7:00 PM
3+ shows in the next 2 weeks
A historic 1930s ballroom in West Des Moines hosting concerts, comedy shows, and special events with retro charm.
Vibrant Music Hall
Next: Alicia Villarreal - Bendita Locura Tour 2026, Sat 7:00 PM
1+ shows in the next 2 weeks
A newer mid-size concert hall in Waukee offering a modern concert experience for touring and regional acts.
Woolys
Next: Kurt Vile + The Violators with Twisted Teens, Tue 7:00 PM
4+ shows in the next 2 weeks
Des Moines' most popular mid-size indie music venue in the East Village, known for its intimate atmosphere and eclectic bookings.
xBk
Next: Sqwerv, Tue 7:00 PM
3+ shows in the next 2 weeks
Center Grove Orchard
Des Moines Community Playhouse
Drake Stadium
EMC Expo Center
Flix Brewhouse
Funny Bone Comedy Club
Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden
Hilton Coliseum
Iowa Events Center
Iowa State Fairgrounds
Jack Trice Stadium
Jordan Creek Town Center
Knapp Center
Leftys Live Music
A laid-back live music venue offering local and touring bands across rock, blues, country, and more in a classic bar setting.
Living History Farms
Mediacom Stadium
MidAmerican Energy Company RecPlex
Principal Park
Science Center of Iowa
Simon Estes Amphitheater
A beautiful outdoor amphitheater along the Des Moines River, hosting summer concerts, festivals, and community events.
Water Works Park
Casey's Center
The premier large-scale concert and event venue in Des Moines, hosting major touring acts, Iowa Wild hockey, and Iowa Wolves basketball.