Live music in Des Moines this weekend, Fri, Oct 2 – Sun, Oct 4. 24 shows across Des Moines, Ames and Central Iowa.

Lauren Alaina, Shane Profitt

Contemporary country · Pop

Doors 6:30pm

with Max Wellman & Napoleon Douglas, Benny Benack

Christian

Sold out

Alysha Brilla is a 3× JUNO Award nominated songwriter, producer and electrifying live performer, as well as the 2025 Women in Music International Leadership Honouree and a 2024 Canadian Screen Award nominee. Sounds of earth, songs of stars.

Contemporary country · Classic country

Doors 6:30pm

Doors 6:00pm

$23.36-$75.00

Doors 5:30pm

with Thrice, Saves The Day

Alternative rock · Emo

Tucker Wetmore, George Birge, Jacob Hackworth

Contemporary country

Doors 5:30pm

Primustache Primus Tribute

Doors 7:00pm

Indie rock · Post-punk

Doors 11:00am

Motown

Step into an unforgettable evening as the Des Moines Vocal Arts Ensemble brings their artistry to an exciting new stage—the Temple Theater. This special cabaret-style concert transforms the Ensemble you know into something delightfully unexpected, blending Broadway showstoppers, smooth jazz standards, and popular favorites into a lively mix of solos, duets, small groups, and full-ensemble performances. An exceptional instrumental combo will set the rhythm, elevating the energy and atmosphere of the night.

Doors 12:15pm