# Live Music in Des Moines | Gigs, Bands & Nights Out

- **Subtitle**: Find live music in Des Moines tonight, tomorrow and this weekend. Discover gigs, bands and open-mic nights at bars and venues near you.
- **Category**: Live Music
- **Type**: other

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## About

For the ones whose heart beats for music, live music events are something that you will absolutely enjoy. Groove on the most upbeat songs and enjoy the best of live music in Des Moines. You will find music of all kinds and genres, discover the ones that fit your interests and enjoy the spellbinding surroundings near you. You will be in a constant dilemma what to choose and what to drop, because there is music beating all around the city. From jazz nights at the jazz clubs to soulful musical events at the best live music venues in Des Moines.
Discover all the mesmerizing and all the heavy & loud music events near you.

## Live Music Events in Des Moines

- **Event Name**: Thomas Rhett
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 1
  - **Date**: Wed Oct 21 2026 at 06:00 pm – Thu Oct 22 2026 at 09:30 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/des-moines/thomas-rhett/2300029840034923
  - **Venue**: Casey's Center
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- **Event Name**: Thomas Rhett at Casey's Center
  - **Date**: Thu Oct 22 2026 at 07:30 pm (-06:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/des-moines/thomas-rhett-at-caseys-center/2400029829928236
  - **Venue**: Casey's Center
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- **Event Name**: Lauren Alaina: Stages Tour
  - **Description**: Lauren Alaina

Venue: Hoyt Sherman Place Theater
Des Moines, IA

Date: Oct 2, 2026 - 07:30 PM
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 3
  - **Date**: Fri Oct 02 2026 at 07:30 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/des-moines/lauren-alaina-stages-tour/200030463375939
  - **Venue**: Des Moines, Iowa
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  - **Categories**: art, theatre
- **Event Name**: Lauren Alaina at Hoyt Sherman Place
  - **Date**: Fri Oct 02 2026 at 07:30 pm (-06:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/des-moines/lauren-alaina-at-hoyt-sherman-place/2400030179252129
  - **Venue**: Hoyt Sherman Place
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- **Event Name**: Kylie Morgan with Harper Grace at Wooly's
  - **Description**: Presented by First Fleet Concerts

Kylie Morgan with Harper Grace

Doors: 6:00 PM
Show: 7:00 PM
All Ages

Tickets on sale now online at axs.com or in person at the Wooly's box office open Fridays from 12 PM to 5 PM for fee free Fridays. 

Kylie Morgan has
  - **Date**: Mon Oct 05 2026 at 06:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/des-moines/kylie-morgan-with-harper-grace-at-woolys/200030721126301
  - **Venue**: Wooly's
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  - **Categories**: Entertainment, Music, Festivals, Concerts, performances, trips-adventures
- **Event Name**: Candlelight: Tribute to Fleetwood Mac
  - **Description**: ⭐ Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen before in Des Moines. Get your tickets now to discover the music of Fleetwood Mac at Scottish Rite Consistory under the gentle gl
  - **Date**: Fri Oct 02 2026 at 08:45 pm (-06:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/des-moines/candlelight-tribute-to-fleetwood-mac/2700030628829420
  - **Venue**: Scottish Rite Consistory
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  - **Price**: USD 44 to 61
  - **Categories**: candlelight-concerts, entertainment, concerts, music, performances, live-music, art
- **Event Name**: Jim Hensons Labyrinth in Concert at Hoyt Sherman Place
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 1
  - **Date**: Wed Oct 07 2026 at 07:30 pm – Wed Oct 07 2026 at 09:30 pm (-06:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/des-moines/jim-hensons-labyrinth-in-concert-at-hoyt-sherman-place/2400029527448906
  - **Venue**: Hoyt Sherman Place
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  - **Categories**: concerts, music, entertainment
- **Event Name**: Drowning Pool & Saliva
  - **Date**: Sun Oct 25 2026 at 07:00 pm – Sun Oct 25 2026 at 09:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/des-moines/drowning-pool-and-saliva/2300030549025157
  - **Venue**: Wooly's
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- **Event Name**: America Live
  - **Description**: America deliver soft rock classics.
Harmonies, acoustic sound, timeless hits.
A mellow, nostalgic live experience.
#AmericaBand #SoftRock #ClassicHits #LiveMusic #Retro
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 1
  - **Date**: Sat Oct 24 2026 at 07:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/des-moines/america-live/200030563484310
  - **Venue**: Des Moines Civic Center
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- **Event Name**: The Black Jacket Symphony - Bon Jovi's Slippery When Wet at Hoyt Sherman Place
  - **Date**: Sat Oct 17 2026 at 07:30 pm – Sat Oct 17 2026 at 09:30 pm (-06:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/des-moines/the-black-jacket-symphony-bon-jovis-slippery-when-wet-at-hoyt-sherman-place/2400029779702704
  - **Venue**: Hoyt Sherman Place
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  - **Categories**: trips-adventures
- **Event Name**: Girl in a Coma at xBk Live
  - **Date**: Mon Oct 05 2026 at 07:00 pm (-06:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/des-moines/girl-in-a-coma-at-xbk-live/2400030670578820
  - **Venue**: xBk Live
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- **Event Name**: Roger Clyne & The Peacemakers
  - **Description**: 📍 Venue: Wooly's - Des Moines
🏠 Address: 504 East Locust Street, Des Moines, IA 50309
🌆 City: Des Moines
📍 Location: 41.5899, -93.6108✨ Experience the magic of Roger Clyne & The Peacemakers, where moments become memories that last a
  - **Date**: Sun Oct 11 2026 at 07:00 pm – Sun Oct 11 2026 at 09:00 pm (-06:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/des-moines/roger-clyne-and-the-peacemakers/3200030188350603
  - **Venue**: Wooly's - Des Moines
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  - **Categories**: trips-adventures
- **Event Name**: ARL Yappy Hour at Surety Hotel
  - **Description**: Sip, socialize, and get crafty with your pup at Yappy Hour at Surety Hotel!

Grab your pup and join us at Surety Hotel for an evening of live music, creativity, and canine companionship! Enjoy a fun craft, sip on your favorite drinks, and mingle with fell
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 60
  - **Date**: Fri Oct 02 2026 at 05:30 pm – Fri Oct 02 2026 at 07:30 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/des-moines/arl-yappy-hour-at-surety-hotel/200030628388911
  - **Venue**: Surety Hotel
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  - **Categories**: dog, music, live-music, entertainment, sports
- **Event Name**: Katy Nichole at Woolys
  - **Date**: Fri Oct 30 2026 at 07:00 pm – Fri Oct 30 2026 at 09:00 pm (-06:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/des-moines/katy-nichole-at-woolys/2400030610814123
  - **Venue**: Woolys
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- **Event Name**: 512: The Selena Experience
  - **Description**: Information512: The Selena Experience is a mind-blowing experience and the closest one you can get to live a Selena concert. Simply, the best Selena tribute production out there! These musicians came together and orchestrated an extraor
  - **Date**: Sun Oct 04 2026 at 01:00 pm – Sun Oct 04 2026 at 03:00 pm (-06:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/des-moines/512-the-selena-experience/210002551899228
  - **Venue**: The Ingersoll
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  - **Categories**: Music

## Trending Events in Des Moines

- **Event Name**: Public Speaking Skills 1-Day Workshop | Des Moines, IA
  - **Description**: Event DetailsDuration: 1-Day Practical Training (8 Hours)Timing: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM (including breaks)Language: EnglishCertificate
  - **Venue**: Des Moines
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- **Event Name**: Steve Martin & Martin Short
  - **Venue**: Des Moines Civic Center
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- **Event Name**: Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey presents The Greatest Show On Earth - Des Moines
  - **Description**: 📍 Venue: Casey's Center
🏠 Address: 730 3rd Street, Des Moines, IA 50309
🌆 City: Des Moines
📍 Location: 41.5927, -93.6211✨ Experience the magic of Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey presents The Greatest Show On Earth - Des Moines, wh
  - **Venue**: Casey's Center
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- **Event Name**: Steve Martin & Martin Short Tickets
  - **Description**: Steve Martin & Martin Short are legendary comedians known for their sharp wit, musical talent, and decades-long friendship. Both rose to fame through stand-up, film, and television, and later teamed up for successful comedy tours and the hit series *O
  - **Venue**: Civic Center Des Moines Ia
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- **Event Name**: Steve Martin
  - **Description**: 📍 Venue: Des Moines Civic Center
🏠 Address: 221 Walnut Street, Des Moines, IA 50309
🌆 City: Des Moines
📍 Location: 41.5873, -93.6205✨ Experience the magic of Steve Martin, where moments become memories that last a lifetime! 🏛️ The iconic
  - **Venue**: Des Moines Civic Center
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- **Event Name**: Candlelight: Tribute to Michael Jackson
  - **Description**: ⭐ Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen before in Des Moines. Get your tickets now to discover the music of Michael Jackson at Scottish Rite Consistory under the gentle
  - **Venue**: Scottish Rite Consistory
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- **Event Name**: 2026 Walk to End Alzheimer's - Des Moines, IA
  - **Description**: REGISTER NOW!
We can't wait to see you, as we return to Principal Park (Iowa Cubs) for Walk to End Alzheimer's! Last year in Des Moines, we had more than 1,600 in attendance across 230 Teams, and raised $333,000.

Registration is required for all Particip
  - **Venue**: Principal Park
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- **Event Name**: Thomas Rhett
  - **Venue**: Casey's Center
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- **Event Name**: Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus
  - **Venue**: Casey's Center
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## FAQs

- **Q**: What are the top Live Music events in Des Moines?
  - **A:** Thomas Rhett (Wed Oct 21 2026 at 06:00 pm at Casey's Center), Thomas Rhett at Casey's Center (Thu Oct 22 2026 at 07:30 pm at Casey's Center), Lauren Alaina: Stages Tour (Fri Oct 02 2026 at 07:30 pm at Des Moines, Iowa), Lauren Alaina at Hoyt Sherman Place (Fri Oct 02 2026 at 07:30 pm at Hoyt Sherman Place), Kylie Morgan with Harper Grace at Wooly's (Mon Oct 05 2026 at 06:00 pm at Wooly's).
- **Q**: What Live Music events are happening in Des Moines this weekend October 2–4, 2026?
  - **A:** Lauren Alaina: Stages Tour (Fri Oct 02 2026 at 07:30 pm at Des Moines, Iowa), Lauren Alaina at Hoyt Sherman Place (Fri Oct 02 2026 at 07:30 pm at Hoyt Sherman Place), Candlelight: Tribute to Fleetwood Mac (Fri Oct 02 2026 at 08:45 pm at Scottish Rite Consistory), ARL Yappy Hour at Surety Hotel (Fri Oct 02 2026 at 05:30 pm at Surety Hotel), 512: The Selena Experience (Sun Oct 04 2026 at 01:00 pm at The Ingersoll).
- **Q**: How can I find Live Music events in Des Moines?
  - **A:** You can discover upcoming Live Music events in Des Moines on AllEvents.in. Browse by date, venue, or price to find events that match your interests.
- **Q**: How do I buy tickets for Live Music events in Des Moines?
  - **A:** You can buy tickets directly through AllEvents.in. Many events offer online booking with options for free, paid, and early-bird tickets.
- **Q**: What are the popular venues for Live Music events in Des Moines?
  - **A:** Some popular venues hosting Live Music events in Des Moines include Casey's Center, Des Moines, Iowa, Hoyt Sherman Place.
- **Q**: What is the price range for Live Music events in Des Moines?
  - **A:** Prices for Live Music events in Des Moines range from USD 44 to USD 61. Many events also offer free entry.
- **Q**: Who are the top organizers for Live Music events in Des Moines?
  - **A:** Popular organizers hosting Live Music events in Des Moines include Ticket Network Events, Vivid Events, Hot Events.
- **Q**: What types of Live Music events can I find in Des Moines?
  - **A:** You can explore a variety of live music sub-genres and styles including Hip Hop Music, House Music, Classical Music, Afrobeats, Bachata and more.
- **Q**: Are there any online Live Music events available?
  - **A:** Yes, many Live Music events are available online. You can filter for virtual events on AllEvents.in to attend from anywhere.
- **Q**: How can I get notified about new Live Music events in Des Moines?
  - **A:** Follow the Live Music category on AllEvents.in to get notified when new Live Music events are listed in Des Moines.

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