# Best Live Music Events in Des Moines - **Subtitle**: From ballroom blowouts to tribute nights, how Des Moines actually does music - **Category**: Music - **Display Name**: Music events - **Type**: category ## Audience - **Followers**: 3.7M+ - **Recent Followers**: - **Avatar 1**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/4509d850-a0a0-11f0-9831-97f1094caa3d-rimg-w200-h200-dcaf6773-gmir - **Avatar 2**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/fb3bead33b1ddd62e29dc2f8a45aecf9e56b74ec16312e95134d769a0a10d6ad-rimg-w200-h200-dca6aaa8-gmir?v=1758648605 - **Avatar 3**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/c38de130-a34d-11f0-bc91-b5c573147be5-rimg-w200-h200-dc354fb8-gmir ## Featured Events - **Event Name**: Battle Of The Bands - Shuck or Treat - **Description**: WE ASKED AND YOU SHUCKERS ANSWERED!!! 🌽πŸ”₯ Battle of the Bands is officially a GO! 🎸πŸ₯Š πŸ“… October 31st ⏰ 2pm - 8pm πŸ’΅ Free Entry 421 WEST RIVER DR. DAVENPORT IOWA ⚠️ *Children must be accompanied by parents or guardian* BANDS SIGN UP NOW! More details, b - **Date**: Sat, 31 Oct at 02:00 pm – Sat, 31 Oct at 08:00 pm (-05:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/davenport/battle-of-the-bands-shuck-or-treat-tickets/200030672728209 - **Venue**: Front Street Brewery - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:600:300/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czkvYmFubmVycy85ODFkNDJjN2NiNzQ4ZDcyYWY0YjM4M2ZhYjhkMzg3ZTM3ZTk2ZjE1MTc5ZDIyNDMyZGQ1NmE4YzNiZGFmZTMxLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDEyMDAtZGNmOGU4ZDgtZ21pcj92PTE3ODg4MjM4MDk.avif - **Price**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD - **Event Name**: Candlelight: Tribute to Queen - **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 Queen at Scottish Rite Consistory under the gentle glow of ca - **Date**: Sat, 12 Sep at 06:30 pm – Fri, 02 Oct at 10:45 pm (-06:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/des-moines/candlelight-tribute-to-queen/2700030036304400 - **Venue**: Scottish Rite Consistory - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:600:300/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czIvYmFubmVycy9hYTUwODg0MC1hMTBjLTExZjEtODM4Mi0yN2M4YjRmOGRiYWMtcmltZy13NTUwLWg1NTAtZGM0ODA4MDgtZ21pci5qcGc_dj0xNzg3NzIxMTE5.avif - **Price**: min: 39.59, max: 54.57, currency: USD - **Categories**: candlelight-concerts, entertainment, concerts, music, performances, live-music, art ## About Music in Des Moines is having a real moment, and not just on paper. When more than twenty thousand people are circling the same shows, you feel it in the parking lots, the group chats, the "you going tonight?" texts. The city leans hard into guitar-forward, crowd-pleasing stuff, the kind of music you yell along to even if you only know half the words. Val Air Ballroom is where a lot of that energy lands. Vintage at Val Air pulls in crate-diggers, band T-shirt collectors, and anyone who still gets weirdly emotional about vinyl. Then you get nights like The Pork Tornadoes with Jordan Beem, which are pure Iowa music chaos in the best way. It is loud, it is sweaty, and it is exactly the kind of show your friend swears they are "too old for" until they are front row screaming the chorus. If you prefer your music in Des Moines with a little more emotional damage and nostalgia, Wooly's is your spot. Good To Be King, a full-on Tom Petty celebration, turns the place into a singalong therapy session for people who still think "Refugee" belongs on every road trip playlist. Wooly's pulls a loyal East Village crowd, the ones who can name three local bands off the top of their head and will happily argue about setlists at the bar. Around it all, you have the tattoo kids and bike people, the ones crossing over from the 6th Annual Middle of the Map Tattoo Convention, APRIL ASADA MOTORCYCLE SHOW & COOKOUT, and Blessing of the Bikes into whatever music events in Des Moines are loudest that night. That mix is the whole point. The city’s best music in Des Moines is not hiding, it is in rooms like Val Air and Wooly's, where you walk in for one band, end up staying for three, and spend the next week telling people they should have been there. Quick hits, if you live for this stuff: β€’ Val Air Ballroom: Big, rowdy shows like The Pork Tornadoes and the Vintage at Val Air series, perfect if you want a full-production night out. β€’ Wooly's: Tribute nights like Good To Be King for Tom Petty fans, plus the regular stream of guitar bands and locals who treat this place like a second home. β€’ Citywide crossovers: Music-heavy crowds flowing out of the Middle of the Map Tattoo Convention, motorcycle shows, and bike blessings, exactly the kind of overlap that keeps the scene interesting. ## Music Events in Des Moines - **Event Name**: Blues Traveler Gin Blossoms & Spin Doctors - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 3 - **Date**: Wed Sep 09 2026 at 06:00 pm (-05:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/des-moines/blues-traveler-gin-blossoms-and-spin-doctors/2300029583855926 - **Venue**: Lauridsen Amphitheater at Water Works Park - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czgvYmFubmVycy9kMzJlOWYzMC1hNDQ2LTExZjEtOTk4OC1iZmM2MzhjMzNhNWEtcmltZy13ODE5LWgxMDI0LWRjZDhjOGI4LWdtaXIuanBnP3Y9MTc4ODA3NTk2Mg.avif - **Categories**: trips-adventures - **Event Name**: Candlelight: Tribute to Queen - **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 Queen at Scottish Rite Consistory under the gentle glow of ca - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 4 - **Date**: Sat Sep 12 2026 at 06:30 pm (-06:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/des-moines/candlelight-tribute-to-queen/2700030036304400 - **Venue**: Scottish Rite Consistory - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czIvYmFubmVycy9hYTUwODg0MC1hMTBjLTExZjEtODM4Mi0yN2M4YjRmOGRiYWMtcmltZy13NTUwLWg1NTAtZGM0ODA4MDgtZ21pci5qcGc_dj0xNzg3NzIxMTE5.avif - **Price**: USD 40 to 55 - **Categories**: candlelight-concerts, entertainment, concerts, music, performances, live-music, art - **Event Name**: Blues Traveler with Gin Blossoms at Water Works Park - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 1 - **Date**: Thu Sep 10 2026 at 06:00 pm (-06:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/des-moines/blues-traveler-with-gin-blossoms-at-water-works-park/2400029566149420 - **Venue**: Water Works Park - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czkvYmFubmVycy9kMDllZmVlMC1hYTgxLTExZjEtYWJkYS1kMWMxZDBjOTkwZWYtcmltZy13MTIwMC1oNjAwLWRjZDhjOGI4LWdtaXIucG5nP3Y9MTc4ODc2MDk5Ng.avif - **Categories**: calendar - **Event Name**: Jefferson Starship with Pure Prairie League - **Description**: πŸ“ Venue: Hoyt Sherman Place 🏠 Address: 1501 Woodland Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50309 πŸŒ† City: Des Moines πŸ“ Location: 41.5887, -93.6383🌟 Journey into wonder at Jefferson Starship with Pure Prairie League, where extraordinary experiences await - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 1 - **Date**: Fri Sep 11 2026 at 08:00 pm (-06:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/des-moines/jefferson-starship-with-pure-prairie-league/3200029748159051 - **Venue**: Hoyt Sherman Place - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czMvYmFubmVycy83NmNhNmI5MC1hYTU3LTExZjEtYWJkYS1kMWMxZDBjOTkwZWYtcmltZy13MTIwMC1oNjc1LWRjMDgwODA4LWdtaXIuanBnP3Y9MTc4ODc0MjgwNQ.avif - **Categories**: calendar - **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 - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 3 - **Date**: Fri Oct 02 2026 at 06:30 pm (-06:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/des-moines/candlelight-tribute-to-michael-jackson/2700030480942122 - **Venue**: Scottish Rite Consistory, 50309 - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czMvYmFubmVycy9iODhiNTFhMC1hYjQ0LTExZjEtOGVkMS0wZGE1MGQyMzhkZmYtcmltZy13NTUwLWg1NTAtZGMwODA4MDgtZ21pci5qcGc_dj0xNzg4ODQ1MTQ2.avif - **Price**: USD 32 to 66 - **Categories**: Entertainment, Concerts, Music, performances, Art - **Event Name**: Jefferson Starship - **Date**: Fri Sep 11 2026 (-05:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/des-moines/jefferson-starship/2300029655737028 - **Venue**: Hoyt Sherman Place Theater - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czgvYmFubmVycy9hMTNkNTAwMC0wZGYzLTExZjEtOTBkZC02ZGFlODIwNTgyODQtcmltZy13MTA4MC1oMTA4MC1kY2ExMDQyZi1nbWlyLmpwZz92PTE3NzE1NDc1NDY.avif - **Categories**: Art, Theatre - **Event Name**: Thomas Rhett - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 1 - **Date**: Wed Oct 21 2026 – Thu Oct 22 2026 (-05:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/des-moines/thomas-rhett/2300029840034923 - **Venue**: Casey's Center - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czQvYmFubmVycy84YzgxZTRlMC05MTIwLTExZjEtODhkYy1lMzg1NmViMjU2OGYtcmltZy13MTA4MC1oMTA4MC1kYzI4MTgxOC1nbWlyLmpwZz92PTE3ODU5NzA0NjU.avif - **Categories**: trips-adventures - **Event Name**: Candlelight: 90s Hip-Hop on Strings - **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 90s Hip-Hop on Strings at Scottish Rite Consistory under the - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 2 - **Date**: Sat Sep 12 2026 at 08:45 pm (-06:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/des-moines/candlelight-90s-hip-hop-on-strings/2700030222324433 - **Venue**: Scottish Rite Consistory - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czEvYmFubmVycy83NTUwYmI4MC05NmRkLTExZjEtODk3Zi1lZmY4YzhiMDBhNGYtcmltZy13NTUwLWg1NTAtZGMwODA4MDgtZ21pci5qcGc_dj0xNzg2NjAxNzI4.avif - **Price**: USD 40 to 61 - **Categories**: candlelight-concerts, entertainment, concerts, music, dance, performances, art, live-music - **Event Name**: Machine Head at Wooly's - **Description**: Presented by First Fleet Concerts MACHINE HEAD 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. Undisputed masters of murderous r - **Date**: Tue Sep 15 2026 at 06:00 pm (-05:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/des-moines/machine-head-at-woolys/200030631112113 - **Venue**: Wooly's - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czgvYmFubmVycy8zNjA2NjBmMzJiN2JiZGQyYTk4ODI2YWVlMDAwNjUwNjliNDYwMDBkZjVhZTMyZDljMTZkNjYzZTRhNTc2ZTYzLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDYyOC1kYzA4MDgwOC1nbWlyP3Y9MTc4ODA0Mzc1Mw.avif - **Categories**: Music, Entertainment, Concerts, performances, Sports, Art, Theatre - **Event Name**: Lil Skies with Killakam at Wooly's - **Description**: First Fleet Concerts Presents Lil Skies with Killakam Doors: 6:00 PM Show: 7:00 PM All Ages Tickets on sale Friday, August 7th at 9:00 AM 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. - **Date**: Mon Sep 14 2026 at 06:00 pm (-05:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/des-moines/lil-skies-with-killakam-at-woolys/200030637765246 - **Venue**: 504 E Locust St, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50309 - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czEwL2Jhbm5lcnMvZTA4NGQ5ZGQ3MzVjZmY2YWQ2ZDI2ODcyMjExNzJiYmM1YTE3ZGU4NzZmNTM5ZTM0ZjkwNzkyZjliZDYyNmE5Ny1yaW1nLXcxMjAwLWg2MjgtZGMwODA4MDgtZ21pcj92PTE3ODgxOTcwMjY.avif - **Categories**: Concerts, Music, Entertainment - **Event Name**: John Lloyd Young - **Description**: Due to a scheduling challenge, John Lloyd Young will be coming to The Ingersoll in September with his new dates and times. New show dates / times: Sept 25, 2026 @ 7:30 pm. Sept 26, 2026 @ 7:30 pm. Your event ticket includes our house greens salad with - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 10 - **Date**: Fri Sep 25 2026 at 07:30 pm (-05:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/des-moines/john-lloyd-young/200030318294517 - **Venue**: 3711 Ingersoll Ave, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50312 - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czcvYmFubmVycy84YmE0NzhmYWJiMDIwMTEzMzQ2YzA5MTJjNGM0MDY2NTg1ZjYwMjk3OTBiMGY2MWMzNzcwMDYxODUwZjQwZTA0LXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDYyOC1kY2U4ZThlOC1nbWlyP3Y9MTc4ODE3OTk3MQ.avif - **Categories**: entertainment, music, contests, live-music - **Event Name**: Hoyt Sherman Place Celebrates 250th Anniversary of American Independence - **Description**: In celebration of the 250th anniversary of American Independence, Hoyt Sherman Place will partner with the 34th Army Band of the Iowa National Guard to present a free, outdoor public performance honoring the nation’s rich musical and civic traditions. Th - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 112 - **Date**: Sun Sep 13 2026 at 01:00 pm – Sun Sep 13 2026 at 05:00 pm (-05:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/des-moines/hoyt-sherman-place-celebrates-250th-anniversary-of-american-independence/200030270670315 - **Venue**: Hoyt Sherman Place - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czgvYmFubmVycy9lODE3Njk2OGM2NjFkMzljMTY2ZGQwZjIwNjg1YzMzNWYwNjRjZTJjN2I5OGEyOTM3ZDI4MjYyNmZkYzhlYmQyLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDYzMC1kYzA4Mjg2OC1nbWlyP3Y9MTc4NzA3MTI5Mw.avif - **Categories**: music, entertainment, kids, concerts, live-music, food-drinks, art, theatre - **Event Name**: Ensiferum with Firewind, Green Death at Wooly's - **Description**: Presented by First Fleet Concerts Ensiferum with Firewind, Green Death Doors: 6:00 PM Show: 7:00 PM All Ages Tickets on sale Friday, April 24th at 10:00 AM online at axs.com or in person at the Wooly's box office open Fridays from 12 PM to 5 PM for fee - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 62 - **Date**: Fri Sep 18 2026 at 07:00 pm (-05:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/des-moines/ensiferum-with-firewind-green-death-at-woolys/200030026854255 - **Venue**: Wooly's - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czMvYmFubmVycy8yMTc4NWUxYzY2OTk1Y2E5Y2Q0N2I3MmJhMDk0NWY5YmUwNTE0OTVjYmRjNmNjNzFjZmU5Y2RiNTNjMzQ0OGEzLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDYyOC1kYzE4MDgwOC1nbWlyP3Y9MTc4NzQzNDYwNw.avif - **Categories**: concerts, music, entertainment - **Event Name**: Kevin Atwater w/ Ruby Plume - **Description**: First Fleet Concerts and xBk presents Kevin Atwater w/ Ruby Plume FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 18TH VIP Meet & Greet Experience: 6pm Doors: 7pm | Show: 8pm All Ages *Limited seating available on a first come, first served basis. If you require ADA accom - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 7 - **Date**: Fri Sep 18 2026 at 08:00 pm (-05:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/des-moines/kevin-atwater-w-ruby-plume/200030601363256 - **Venue**: 1159 24th Street Des Moines IA 50311 - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czMvYmFubmVycy8zNzhkYjAxMmJiOTMzOWJhMTZmYzBjY2VjZTE1ZTNlMTFkMDE1ODZkMTNkZDJlOWRhNDQwNWJlZDY5MDE1OThmLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDYyOC1kYzE4MjgyOC1nbWlyP3Y9MTc4NzQzNTAzNg.avif - **Categories**: music, entertainment, art, concerts, parties, performances, meetups, meet-and-greet, live-music, storytelling - **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 - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czgvYmFubmVycy9jZTEzMzY1Mjg2Y2RhMGMzYjM1ZTFmMDI2ZmRiMGU0Y2MzNTczZTc5MjNlYjNkZWNiYTRhYjg3MzhmNjY5MmY2LXJpbWctdzEwMDAtaDU2My1kY2E4YjhjOC1nbWlyP3Y9MTc4ODMzMDk3OA.avif - **Categories**: art, theatre ## Trending Events in Des Moines - **Event Name**: Tig Notaro at Hoyt Sherman Place - **Venue**: Hoyt Sherman Place - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/893960c0-4499-11f1-8625-6d4feba00823-rimg-w1200-h400-dc3230bf-gmir.jpg?v=1777556165 - **Event Name**: Wicked - Des Moines - **Description**: πŸ“ Venue: Des Moines Civic Center 🏠 Address: 221 Walnut Street, Des Moines, IA 50309 πŸŒ† City: Des Moines πŸ“ Location: 41.5873, -93.6205🌟 Be part of history at Wicked - Des Moines, an extraordinary gathering that will captivate your imaginat - **Venue**: Des Moines Civic Center - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/3c12b3f0-aa6a-11f1-abda-d1c1d0c990ef-rimg-w1200-h849-dc080808-gmir.jpg?v=1788750867 - **Event Name**: Wicked at Des Moines Civic Center - **Venue**: Des Moines Civic Center - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/02604e10-9b79-11f1-94c5-d3a2412e8c30-rimg-w1200-h1200-dc181818-gmir.jpg?v=1787108244 - **Event Name**: Wicked at Des Moines, IA - **Description**: Wicked Des Moines Civic Center - Des Moines, IA 18 September, 2026 at 07:30 PM - **Venue**: Des Moines Civic Center - Des Moines, IA - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/cf059172bb3b90a4fa1f8699c18a55f44f7cc79f55c7beccc46b06c6c2fd9f1a-rimg-w1200-h675-dc080808-gmir?v=1788469152 - **Event Name**: Wicked - On Tour - **Description**: Wicked Venue: Des Moines Civic Center - Des Moines, IA Date: 20 September, 2026 Time: 01:00 PM - **Venue**: Des Moines Civic Center - Des Moines, IA - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/3354ffdd64f865e15be1314b841fce441284d2cf3d089a72ad3505b86da95e87-rimg-w1200-h675-dc080808-gmir?v=1788469393 - **Event Name**: Wicked (Touring) - only children age 5 and over with tickets will be allowed into the theater - **Description**: Nearby AttractionsWicked (Touring) has 224 upcoming events. - **Venue**: Des Moines Performing Arts Center - Civic Center - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/3253c74704847d9b237c8f1f084df014993f135863bbcb1c493d1a3b75ddf7cb-rimg-w1024-h576-dc191613-gmir.jpg?v=1774043434 - **Event Name**: Blues Traveler Gin Blossoms & Spin Doctors - **Venue**: Lauridsen Amphitheater at Water Works Park - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/d32e9f30-a446-11f1-9988-bfc638c33a5a-rimg-w819-h1024-dcd8c8b8-gmir.jpg?v=1788075962 - **Event Name**: GalaxyCon Des Moines - Friday - **Venue**: Hy-Vee Hall at Iowa Events Center - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/5975dd80-a9fe-11f1-ad57-411ed296ae31-rimg-w1200-h750-dcf8f8f8-gmir.jpg?v=1788704531 - **Event Name**: Tig Notaro - **Venue**: Hoyt Sherman Place Theater - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/39a3d5b0-9122-11f1-bae3-ff7b876e3a8d-rimg-w1130-h900-dcf8f8f8-gmir.jpg?v=1785971177 ## Browse Music Events by Date - [Music Events Today in Des Moines](https://allevents.in/des-moines/music--today) - [Music Events This Weekend in Des Moines](https://allevents.in/des-moines/music--this-weekend) - [Music Events in September in Des Moines](https://allevents.in/des-moines/music--september) - [Music Events in October in Des Moines](https://allevents.in/des-moines/music--october) ## FAQs - **Q**: What are the top Music events in Des Moines? - **A:** Blues Traveler Gin Blossoms & Spin Doctors (Wed Sep 09 2026 at 06:00 pm at Lauridsen Amphitheater at Water Works Park), Candlelight: Tribute to Queen (Sat Sep 12 2026 at 06:30 pm at Scottish Rite Consistory), Blues Traveler with Gin Blossoms at Water Works Park (Thu Sep 10 2026 at 06:00 pm at Water Works Park), Jefferson Starship with Pure Prairie League (Fri Sep 11 2026 at 08:00 pm at Hoyt Sherman Place), Candlelight: Tribute to Michael Jackson (Fri Oct 02 2026 at 06:30 pm at Scottish Rite Consistory, 50309). - **Q**: What are the top free Music events in Des Moines? - **A:** Battle Of The Bands - Shuck or Treat (Sat, 31 Oct at 02:00 pm at Front Street Brewery). - **Q**: What Music events are happening in Des Moines this weekend September 11–13, 2026? - **A:** Candlelight: Tribute to Queen (Sat Sep 12 2026 at 06:30 pm at Scottish Rite Consistory), Jefferson Starship with Pure Prairie League (Fri Sep 11 2026 at 08:00 pm at Hoyt Sherman Place), Jefferson Starship (Fri Sep 11 2026 at Hoyt Sherman Place Theater), Candlelight: 90s Hip-Hop on Strings (Sat Sep 12 2026 at 08:45 pm at Scottish Rite Consistory), Hoyt Sherman Place Celebrates 250th Anniversary of American Independence (Sun Sep 13 2026 at 01:00 pm at Hoyt Sherman Place). - **Q**: What Music events are happening in Des Moines in September 2026? - **A:** Blues Traveler Gin Blossoms & Spin Doctors (Wed Sep 09 2026 at 06:00 pm at Lauridsen Amphitheater at Water Works Park), Candlelight: Tribute to Queen (Sat Sep 12 2026 at 06:30 pm at Scottish Rite Consistory), Blues Traveler with Gin Blossoms at Water Works Park (Thu Sep 10 2026 at 06:00 pm at Water Works Park), Jefferson Starship with Pure Prairie League (Fri Sep 11 2026 at 08:00 pm at Hoyt Sherman Place), Jefferson Starship (Fri Sep 11 2026 at Hoyt Sherman Place Theater). - **Q**: How can I find Music events in Des Moines? - **A:** You can discover upcoming 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 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 Music events in Des Moines? - **A:** Some popular venues hosting Music events in Des Moines include Lauridsen Amphitheater at Water Works Park, Scottish Rite Consistory, Water Works Park. - **Q**: What is the price range for Music events in Des Moines? - **A:** Prices for Music events in Des Moines range from USD 32 to USD 66. Many events also offer free entry. - **Q**: Who are the top organizers for Music events in Des Moines? - **A:** Popular organizers hosting Music events in Des Moines include Ticket Network Events, Feverup Events, Vivid Events. - **Q**: What types of Music events can I find in Des Moines? - **A:** You can explore a variety of music sub-genres and styles including Hip Hop Music, House Music, Classical Music, Afrobeats, Bachata and more. - **Q**: Are there any online Music events available? - **A:** Yes, many 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 Music events in Des Moines? - **A:** Follow the Music category on AllEvents.in to get notified when new Music events are listed in Des Moines. ## Category Banner - **Banner Image**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/transup/7d/3b7eda185942c291f6c4d1b664725c/music.png ## Music events from nearby cities - [Music events in Clive](https://allevents.in/clive/music) - [Music events in Altoona](https://allevents.in/altoona-ia/music) - [Music events in Carlisle](https://allevents.in/carlisle-ia/music) - [Music events in Cumming](https://allevents.in/cumming-ia/music) - [Music events in Ankeny](https://allevents.in/ankeny/music) - [Music events in Grimes](https://allevents.in/grimes-ia/music) - [Music events in Bondurant](https://allevents.in/bondurant-ia/music) - [Music events in Polk City](https://allevents.in/polk-city-ia/music)