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Live Music & Entertainment

With live music on two stages and pop-up performances across the Festival site, you never know what you'll discover at the Des Moines Arts Festival. Thanks to our great sponsors, entertainment is FREE TO ATTEND!

The Festival features two stages - the Hy-Vee Main Stage offers an explosive variety of live music from regional and national touring talent. The Roots Stage presented by Cedar Ridge Distillery is a laid-back vibe of Americana and new music. Seating is casual and available on a first-come, first-served basis. Blankets and lawn chairs are welcome.

DMAF is no longer accepting submissions for the 2026 festival. Inquiry forms for 2027 will be posted on the website this fall.

MAIN STAGE SPONSOR:

ROOTS STAGE SPONSOR:

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2025 Live Music & Entertainment Lineup

The Romantics

8:45 P.M. - 10:00 P.M.

Friday June 27th

Hy-Vee Main Stage

The Last Revel

8:00 P.M. - 9:30 P.M.

Saturday June 28th

Roots Stage Presented by Cedar Ridge Distillery

Matt Woods

6:30 P.M. - 7:30 P.M.

Friday June 27th

Roots Stage Presented by Cedar Ridge Distillery

Buckmiller Schwager Band

5:00 P.M. - 6:00 P.M.

Friday June 27th

Roots Stage Presented by Cedar Ridge Distillery

Patricia Holly

5:00 P.M. - 6:00 P.M.

Saturday June 28th

Roots Stage Presented by Cedar Ridge Distillery

Central Iowa Music Lab All-Stars

3:30 P.M. - 4:30 P.M.

Sunday June 29th

Roots Stage Presented by Cedar Ridge Distillery

Tyona and Friends Drag Show

1:00 P.M. - 2:00 P.M.

Sunday June 29th

Hy-Vee Main Stage

"Author! Author!" Published Author Spotlight

3:30 P.M. - 4:30 P.M.

Saturday June 28th

Roots Stage Presented by Cedar Ridge Distillery

Tonic

8:30 P.M. - 10:00 P.M.

Saturday June 28th

Hy-Vee Main Stage

The Finesse

6:45 P.M. - 8:00 P.M.

Friday June 27th

Hy-Vee Main Stage

The Dave Helmer Band

6:30 P.M. - 7:30 P.M.

Saturday June 28th

Roots Stage Presented by Cedar Ridge Distillery

The Textures

5:00 P.M. - 6:15 P.M.

Saturday June 28th

Hy-Vee Main Stage

Munk Rivers

5:15 P.M. - 6:00 P.M.

Friday June 27th

Hy-Vee Main Stage

DM Playhouse - Cast of Waitress

12:30 P.M. - 1:00 P.M.

Saturday June 28th

Hy-Vee Main Stage

Emerging Artists: Teen Poets

12:00 P.M. - 1:00 P.M.

Friday June 27th

Roots Stage Presented by Cedar Ridge Distillery

A Story and A Song

1:00 P.M. - 2:00 P.M.

Sunday June 29th

Roots Stage Presented by Cedar Ridge Distillery

Shane Guerrette

8:00 P.M. - 9:30 P.M.

Friday June 27th

Roots Stage Presented by Cedar Ridge Distillery

The Heroes

6:45 P.M. - 8:00 P.M.

Saturday June 28th

Hy-Vee Main Stage

Lady Revel

3:00 P.M. - 4:15 P.M.

Sunday June 29th

Hy-Vee Main Stage

Neil Anders & the Brothers Merritt

3:30 P.M. - 4:30 P.M.

Saturday June 28th

Hy-Vee Main Stage

Oak Studio Community Showcase

2:00 P.M. - 3:00 P.M.

Saturday June 28th

Roots Stage Presented by Cedar Ridge Distillery

isa maïsa Fashion Show

2:30 P.M. - 3:00 P.M.

Sunday June 29th

Roots Stage Presented by Cedar Ridge Distillery

From Page to Stage: Adult Poetry Out Loud

12:30 P.M. - 1:30 P.M.

Saturday June 28th

Roots Stage Presented by Cedar Ridge Distillery

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