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, November 19-21.
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🎶
Adam Girard at Mistress Brewing
- Mistress Brewing, 1802 N. Ankeny Blvd, Suite 110 Ankeny, IA 50023
- Friday November 19, 7 p.m.
Just because it’s cold outside doesn’t mean summer vibes need to end. Local country music fans should run, not walk to Mistress this weekend. Adam Girard will be taking the stage with his well known country tunes.
Zachary Freedom at Surety Hotel
- Surety Hotel, 206 6th Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50309
- Friday November 19, 7 p.m.
Playing staples from the spectrum of Johnny Cash, to John Mayer, to Stevie Wonder, Zachary Freedom has a little something for everyone. Surety Hotel will also be serving up their signature cocktails that pair perfectly with these soulful melodies. Make it a whole night and order off their great food menu as well!
Max Wellman & The Pelicans Play the Music of New Orleans
- Noce Jazz, 1326 Walnut Street Des Moines, IA 50309
- Friday November 19, 7 p.m.
Jazz vocalist Max Wellman takes the stage with The Pelicans, a dixieland style jazz band led by clarinetest Dan Stevenson & featuring many of central Iowa’s best jazz musicians, to deliver a show full of some of the greatest music to come out of the birthplace of jazz.
M545 at Lefty’s
- Lefty’s Live Music, 2307 University Ave, Des Moines, IA 50311
- Friday November 19, Doors 5 p.m., Show at 5:30p.m.
Make time to stop in and hear the Milwaukee native band, M545 this weekend. They’ll be joined with local favorites like Joint Pain and More Cheese. This show is sure to pack the perfect amount of edginess to numb away the stress of the week.
Annalibera at xBk Live
- xBk Live, 1159 24th St, Des Moines, IA 50311
- Friday, November 19, 8 p.m.
Want to go out this weekend but are craving a more relaxed vibe? Check out Annalibera at xBk on Friday! This three album artist is continually reinventing her music, but lets the influences of her past continue to reveal themselves. She will also be joined by the band American Cream. Vax card or proof of negative test required.
Jake Simon at Gas Lamp
- Gas Lamp, 1501 Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA 50309
- Saturday, November 20, Doors 8:30p.m., Show 9p.m.
Another one for the local country music fans; Jake Simon is an Iowa native who has taken the country music scene by storm. His first single made the Country Music Row Breakout top 40 and his subsequent singles have kept up the pace. Jake will also be joined by another local favorite, Josh Sinclair.
Royce Johns at Des Moines Whiskey Fest
- The River Center, 340 Southwest 3rd Street, Des Moines, IA 50309
- Saturday November 20, 11a.m.-6p.m..
Whiskey Fest is a can’t miss event of November. Stop in to enjoy plenty of great whiskey tasting and hear music from a DSM favorite, Royce Johns. He will be taking his act to the Templeton Rye stage.
Hudson Road at The Hall
- The Hall, 111 S 11th Street, Suite 200, West Des Moines, IA 50265
- Saturday, November 20, 7 p.m.
This local duo is taking the Hall 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.
Mollie G!t Down at Platform
- Platform, 400 Walnut Street, Des Moines, IA 50309
- Sunday, November 21, 11 a.m.
Mollie G!t down will be playing all of today’s hits. Dance away the Sunday Scaries with your crew at Platform. They’ll also have a bottomless bloody Mary or Mimosa bar!
Ready to tackle this weekend? Check out all of our weekend guides here.
