XBk Live Concerts 2025

An amazing venue. Great staff all around. Fantastic sound. They book incredible acts. Such an intimate space. Youll feel like you've found a secret club. Bartenders are kind. Bathrooms are clean. Nice side porch for fresh air. A beautiful space in the Drake neighborhood.

xBk is our favorite music venue in Des Moines now. We love coming to shows here - the sound is great, people who work here are very friendly, and the vibe here is always fantastic. Restrooms are very easy, as is getting drinks from the bar. Bar prices are fair especially for a live music venue. One very nice touch here is they keep a cooler of water out so you can help yourself. Just an all around great place - we don’t hesitate to come for any show here that we are half interested in, just because of the venue.

Best music venue in the Des Moines metro area. Great performers touring the country come to xBk. Sit eight feet from the stage, meet and maybe share a table with band members. Great sound and lighting attract local music, so xBk is worth following to enjoy music with your friends and meet more.

My favorite local venue for catching a show! It's small enough to not feel overwhelming for someone who doesn't love massive crowds but also big enough to attract some great musicians. My kid is also a part of Girls Rock DSM and they host a lot of the events for the organization so I love that xBk staff is super supportive of the teens as they explore their musical talents.

This is the best music venue in the greater Des Moines area! They have wonderful cocktails and non-alcoholic options! The staff is incredible and the sound is second to none!