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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.

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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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