Looking for live music in Des Moines this weekend? Check out this list of all the music happening in the Des Moines area this weekend, February 4-6th.

Disclaimer: Events are subject to change. For the most up-to-date info, please contact the host directly.

Written By: Emma Ferry, Des Moines Girl Contributor 


🎶 Live Music🎶


David Watson at Hawk Heaven Tavern

  • Hawk Heaven Tavern, 805 17th Ave SW, Altoona, IA 50009
  • Friday February 4th, 9 p.m.

David Watson will be making his debut on the Hawk Heaven stage this weekend. He’ll be playing an acoustic set packed full of all the favorites. Come on out for a night full of good company, music and beer.


Joshua Sinclair at The Hall

  • The Hall, 111 S 11th Street, Suite 200, West Des Moines, IA 50265
  • Friday February 4th, 7 p.m.

Joshua Sinclair will be bringing his magnetic guitar and killer vocals to The Hall this Friday night. As if the great beer and food were not enough, don’t miss the addictive jams that Josh has to offer.

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Red Dirt Renegade at Miss Kitty’s

  • Miss Kitty’s, 8834 Swanson Blvd, Clive, IA 50325
  • Friday February 4th, 9 p.m.

Outlaw country fans should run, not walk to this show. Red Dirt Renegade will be bringing their edgy country sound to Miss Kitty’s along with Master Fiddler, Kathryn Severing Fox. Dust off your dancing boots and head over to Clive this Friday night!


Hudson Road at Uptown Garage Brewing

  • Uptown Garage, 305 SW Walnut St, Ankeny, IA 50023
  • Saturday February 5th, 7 p.m.

This local duo is taking the Uptown Garage stage for the first time. Playing popular hits from the 70’s through today, they like to put a unique twist on the song to make them seem new. They’ll be serving up a few original songs as well.


Jake Blount at xBk Live

  • xBk Live, 1159 24th St, Des Moines, IA 50311
  • Saturday 5th 7p.m.

Award winning banjoist, fiddler and singer, Jake Blount, is bringing his stories to the xBk stage. He’s traveled far and wide making him relatable to all sorts of crowds. Don’t sleep on this one of a kind show.

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Marcus King at Wooly’s

  • Wooly’s, 504 E Locust St, Des Moines, IA 50309
  • Saturday 5th 8p.m.

Singer-songwriter, Marcus King, has a jam packed show prepped for this weekend. Blending rock and soul, his band has locked in on total synergy and is sure to bring the house down.

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Lil Durk at Horizon Events Center

  • Horizon Event Center, 2100 NW 100th St, Clive, IA 50325
  • Saturday 5th 6:30p.m.

Rapper and Chicago native, Lil Durk will be making his way to Iowa this weekend. Not only is his music and recent landing on the Billboard Top 100 impressive, but he is also the owner of his own record label. He’ll be playing songs from his years of experience as well as his 5th studio album, “Just Cause Y’all Waited.”

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Royce Johns at The Cellar Winery

  • The Cellar, 15065 NE White Oak Dr B, Cambridge, IA 50046
  • Sunday February 6th, 2 p.m.

Join Royce with his acoustic guitar at the Cellar this Sunday. He’ll be bringing a series of new songs that he wrote from the heart. This is the perfect event for a cozy Sunday afternoon!

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Matt Woods at Botanical Blues

  • Des Moines Botanical Gardens, 909 Robert D. Ray Drive, Des Moines, IA 50309
  • Sunday February 6th, 1 p.m.

Award winning blues musician Matt Woods, is bringing the summer vibes to the Botanical Gardens on Sunday. He’s known best for his “north Mississippi” sound and his killer slide guitar. Don’t miss this chance to soak in the warmth and sunshine as well as his vibrant sounds.

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Ready to tackle this weekend? Check out all of our weekend guides here