Ames, IA

Ames Alternative Tickets

Ames Alternative Schedule

Wed • 7:30 PM

Rainbow Kitten Surprise

Vibrant Music Hall

Thu • 8:00 PM

Keller Williams

Sun • 7:30 PM

Vibrant Music Hall

Sun • 7:30 PM

The Head and The Heart

Val Air Ballroom

West Des Moines, IA

Fri • 7:30 PM

Val Air Ballroom

West Des Moines, IA

Sat • 7:30 PM

Hoyt Sherman Place Theater

Sat • 7:30 PM

Tue • 7:00 PM

Thu • 8:30 PM

Annabelle Dinda

Thu • 7:00 PM

Mon • 8:00 PM

Staind & Hoobastank

Iowa State Fair

Wed • 8:00 PM

American Vanity

Wed • 8:00 PM

Val Air Ballroom

West Des Moines, IA

Thu • 7:00 PM

Fri • 8:00 PM

American Aquarium

Tue • 7:00 PM

Sun • 7:00 PM

Sat • 7:30 PM

Val Air Ballroom

West Des Moines, IA

Sun • 8:00 PM

Fri • 8:00 PM

Kevin Atwater & Ruby Plume

Tue • 7:30 PM

Bowling For Soup

Val Air Ballroom

West Des Moines, IA

Wed • 7:00 PM

Thu • 7:00 PM

Fri • 7:30 PM

Vibrant Music Hall

Sat • 7:00 PM

Taking Back Sunday, Thrice & Saves The Day

Val Air Ballroom

West Des Moines, IA

Sat • 8:00 PM

Mon • 7:00 PM

Wed • 7:00 PM

Vibrant Music Hall

Fri • 5:00 PM

Taste of Chaos: Hollywood Undead & In This Moment

Vibrant Music Hall

Fri • 7:00 PM

Lutheran Church of Hope

West Des Moines, IA

Tue • 7:00 PM

Sat • 7:30 PM

The Story So Far

Val Air Ballroom

West Des Moines, IA

Tue • 7:30 PM

Hoyt Sherman Place Theater

Find the Best Alternative Concerts in Ames for 2026

Ames is a hub for exciting live entertainment. We've analyzed our sales data to bring you the most popular alternative concerts so you can easily plan your next outing.

Top Alternative Concerts in Ames This Weekend

Planning your weekend? There are 1 alternative concerts happening around Ames this weekend! Here are the most popular alternative concerts happening in Ames from Thursday to Sunday. Don't miss out on the action!

Event Name	Date	Venue	Lowest Price
Keller Williams	Jul 9	xBk Live	$63

Top 2026 Summer Alternative Concerts in Ames

Summer is the perfect time for live events in Ames! Check out this list of the top alternative concerts happening from May through September.

Event Name	Date	Venue	Lowest Price
Rainbow Kitten Surprise	Jul 8	Vibrant Music Hall	$76
Keller Williams	Jul 9	xBk Live	$63
Lord Huron	Jul 19	Vibrant Music Hall	$92
Houndmouth	Jul 24	Val Air Ballroom	$51
Buckcherry	Aug 4	Wooly's	$78
Staind & Hoobastank	Aug 17	Iowa State Fair	$78
Jesse Welles	Aug 19	Val Air Ballroom	$89
Minus The Bear	Sep 12	Val Air Ballroom	$93
Bowling For Soup	Sep 22	Val Air Ballroom	$93
Bleachers	Sep 25	Vibrant Music Hall	$86

Cheap Things to Do in Ames This Weekend (Under $100)

Looking for fun in Ames that won't break the bank? You've come to the right place. This list features the best-selling alternative concerts this weekend with tickets under $100.

Event Name	Date	Venue	Lowest Price
Keller Williams	Jul 9	xBk Live	$63

Top Venues in Ames, IA

Modern stadium with a large glass facade and a streetcar passing by.

An amusement park with rides and attractions at dusk.

Iowa State Fair

A baseball stadium at sunset with dramatic clouds and stadium lights.

Modern brick building with large windows, surrounded by green lawns and trees under a blue sky.

Hoyt Sherman Place Theater

Modern industrial building with gray walls and white accents, featuring large windows and colorful flower beds.

Vibrant Music Hall

A large, empty dance hall with a polished wooden floor, dark walls, and bright overhead lights.

Val Air Ballroom

West Des Moines, IA

Aerial view of a football stadium with a bright green field, surrounded by parking lots and a suburban neighborhood.

MidAmerican Energy Field at Jack Trice Stadium

A silhouette of a person with arms raised in a crowd at a vibrant concert, bathed in pink and blue stage lights.

An outdoor amphitheater with a white, modern roof supported by sculptural pillars, set against a sunset sky.

Lauridsen Amphitheater at Water Works Park

Modern building at night with long exposure light streaks from cars in front.

Des Moines Civic Center

All Venues Near Ames, IA