Music in the Garden
Summer Outdoor Concerts at the Greater Des Moines Botanical 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 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.
Event Details
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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
Tickets
Tickets may be purchased online in advance or at the door.
Single Concert Tickets*
Members
Adult — $7
Senior — $6
Child — $4
Non-Members
Adult — $14
Senior — $13
Child — $11
*Children’s pricing applies to ages as defined by standard Botanical Garden admission categories.
Season Pass
Enjoy all 12 concerts with a Music in the Garden Season Pass.
Member — $70
Non-Member — $140
Season pass holders receive early entry at 5:30 PM each week.
Food & Drinks
Food and beverages are available for purchase during the event.
Flora (Veranda):
Fast fired pizzas, boxed salads, frozen yogurt, cookie or bar option, wine, beer, cocktails, and seasonal drinks.
Windsor Heights Hy-Vee
Concessions: Variety of snack box options.
Service hours: 5:30–8:15 PM
Visitor Information
Concert Checklist
- Lawn chairs and blankets are encouraged
- Outside food and beverages are not permitted
- Pets are not allowed
- Shoes are required
Guests are welcome to explore the outdoor gardens and conservatory, and the Garden Shop will be open.
Parking is available in the Botanical Garden lot, with overflow parking on Robert D. Ray Drive. Biking or carpooling is encouraged.
Doors open at 6 PM. Performances take place from 6:30–8:30 PM, typically with one 15-minute break between sets.
Weather
Concerts may be postponed due to severe weather.
Updates will be shared on the website and social media, and ticket holders will be notified by email.
Tickets are non-refundable unless a performance cannot be rescheduled.
Partners
Music in the Garden is made possible through the support of generous sponsors and partners.
Presenting Sponsor: Hy-Vee
Major Sponsor: Better Homes & Gardens, a People Inc. Brand
Production Partner: Ripple Productions
Food & Beverage Partner: Flora Café
Concessions Partner: Windsor Heights Hy-Vee
Thank you to the many volunteers who help make Music in the Garden possible each week.
All ticket and season pass purchases support programming at the Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden. Thank you for dancing along with us and helping advance our mission.
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