Music in the Garden

Enjoy live music all summer long at the Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden. Music in the Garden is a Thursday evening outdoor concert series featuring regional and local bands performing in the picturesque Koehn Garden. Bring a lawn chair or blanket, explore the gardens, and enjoy food and drinks from Flora Café while listening to live music in one of Des Moines’ most beautiful outdoor settings. Thursdays | June 4 – August 20 Doors open: 6:00 PM Concerts: 6:30–8:30 PM 2026 Concert Lineup: June 4 — Diplomats of Solid Sound June 11 — Weary Ramblers June 18 — The Textures June 25 — Mango Soul July 2 — Son Peruchos July 9 — June Bugs DSM July 16 — The NOLA Jazz Band July 23 — The Feel Right July 30 — The Swallowtails August 6 — The Crowfoot Rakes August 13 — The Finesse August 20 — RetroSpect 2026 presenting sponsor is Hy-Vee with major sponsorship from Better Homes & Gardens, a People Inc. Brand, and supporting sponsorship from On With Life and Fredrikson. Sound thanks to Ripple Productions.