Nothing makes the holiday season brighter than music.

As we approach December, venues in and around Des Moines have lined up several acts to close out 2025.

Here’s a look at the acts bringing holiday shows to central Iowa.

Friends of the Iowa Library

The Friends of the Iowa Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped will hold its annual holiday benefit concert. Need a news break? Check out the all new PLAY hub with puzzles, games and more!

The concert will feature the Antique Harmony Barbershop Quartet. Board members Dave Hammel and Cindy Ray are also scheduled to perform with the quartet.

When: 6:30 p.m., November 21

Where: Cozy Cafe, 8385 Birchwood Drive, Johnston

Tickets: The show is a freewill offering concert.

Christmas with the Celts

Formerly known as The Nashvill

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