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Singer with tattoos and dark curly hair, wearing a black crop top and cargo pants, performs into a microphone on a stage with blue lighting.
Jinjer
Jul 13 • 7:00PM
Val Air Ballroom
West Des Moines, IA
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A band performs on a stage lit by pink spotlights to a large audience at dusk.
All Them Witches
Oct 28 • 7:30PM
Wooly's
Des Moines, IA
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A bearded man sings into a microphone on stage, while a guitarist and drummer perform behind him.
Clutch
Oct 27 • 7:30PM
Val Air Ballroom
West Des Moines, IA
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A tattooed man with heavy eye makeup sings into a microphone.
Black Veil Brides
Sep 8 • 6:35PM
Val Air Ballroom
West Des Moines, IA
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A man with a beard and a baseball cap sings into a microphone while playing a black electric guitar on stage.
Dying Fetus & Sanguisugabogg
Sep 28 • 6:30PM
Val Air Ballroom
West Des Moines, IA
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A rock band performs on a stage lit with red lights, with a guitarist in the foreground and a crowd watching.
Dying Wish
Aug 5 • 7:00PM
Wooly's
Des Moines, IA
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A metal band performs on stage, with a vocalist singing into a microphone and two guitarists playing.
All Shall Perish
Sep 11 • 7:00PM
Wooly's
Des Moines, IA
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Autumn Lies Buried
Autumn Lies Buried
Jul 27 • 7:00PM
xBk Live
Des Moines, IA
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Ensiferum
Ensiferum
Sep 18 • 7:00PM
Wooly's
Des Moines, IA
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Find the Best Metal 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 metal concerts so you can easily plan your next outing.

Top 2026 Summer Metal Concerts in Ames

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

Event Name Date Venue Lowest Price
Jinjer Jul 13 Val Air Ballroom $52
Ded - Band Jul 21 xBk Live $52
Autumn Lies Buried Jul 27 xBk Live $39
Nonpoint Jul 28 Wooly's $60
Dying Wish Aug 5 Wooly's $51
Black Veil Brides Sep 8 Val Air Ballroom $63
All Shall Perish Sep 11 Wooly's $60
Ensiferum Sep 18 Wooly's $70
Wind Walkers Sep 22 xBk Live $83
Dying Fetus & Sanguisugabogg Sep 28 Val Air Ballroom $58

Top Venues in Ames, IA

Modern stadium with a large glass facade and a streetcar passing by.
Casey's Center
Des Moines, IA
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An amusement park with rides and attractions at dusk.
Iowa State Fair
Des Moines, IA
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A baseball stadium at sunset with dramatic clouds and stadium lights.
Principal Park
Des Moines, IA
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Modern brick building with large windows, surrounded by green lawns and trees under a blue sky.
Hoyt Sherman Place Theater
Des Moines, IA
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Modern industrial building with gray walls and white accents, featuring large windows and colorful flower beds.
Vibrant Music Hall
Waukee, IA
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A large, empty dance hall with a polished wooden floor, dark walls, and bright overhead lights.
Val Air Ballroom
West Des Moines, IA
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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
Ames, IA
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A silhouette of a person with arms raised in a crowd at a vibrant concert, bathed in pink and blue stage lights.
Wooly's
Des Moines, IA
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An outdoor amphitheater with a white, modern roof supported by sculptural pillars, set against a sunset sky.
Lauridsen Amphitheater at Water Works Park
Des Moines, IA
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Modern building at night with long exposure light streaks from cars in front.
Des Moines Civic Center
Des Moines, IA
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