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Blues Traveler, Gin Blossoms & Spin Doctors
Sep 10 • 6:00PM
Lauridsen Amphitheater at Water Works Park
Des Moines, IA
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Journey
Jul 7 • 7:30PM
Casey's Center
Des Moines, IA
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Rod Stewart & Richard Marx
Aug 14 • 8:00PM
Iowa State Fair
Des Moines, IA
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Shakey Graves & Dope Lemon
Jul 20 • 7:00PM
Val Air Ballroom
West Des Moines, IA
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AJR
Aug 19 • 8:00PM
Iowa State Fair
Des Moines, IA
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Coheed and Cambria
Sep 26 • 8:00PM
Val Air Ballroom
West Des Moines, IA
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The Crane Wives
Aug 13 • 7:00PM
Wooly's
Des Moines, IA
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Judy Collins
Aug 27 • 7:00PM
Hoyt Sherman Place Theater
Des Moines, IA
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The Last Dinner Party
The Last Dinner Party
Jun 4 • 7:30PM
Val Air Ballroom
West Des Moines, IA
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Ames Pop Schedule

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May 22
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May 22
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Peter Roberts
xBk Live
Des Moines, IA
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May 26
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May 26
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Jaguar Sun
xBk Live
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May 30
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Guilty Pleasures
xBk Live
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Jun 1
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Mac Saturn
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The Last Dinner Party
Val Air Ballroom
West Des Moines, IA
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Jun 5
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KBong & Johnny Cosmic
xBk Live
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Jun 7
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Kings Kaleidoscope
Wooly's
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Jun 8
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Citizen Soldier
Wooly's
Des Moines, IA
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Jun 8
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More Cheese, Sarah Tonin & Momzilla
xBk Live
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Jun 11
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Jun 11
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Dexter and The Moonrocks
Wooly's
Des Moines, IA
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Jun 14
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Todd Rundgren
Vibrant Music Hall
Waukee, IA
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Jun 14
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The Wallflowers
Hoyt Sherman Place Theater
Des Moines, IA
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Racing Mount Pleasant
xBk Live
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Sawyer Fredericks
xBk Live
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Jun 18
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Christopher Cross
Hoyt Sherman Place Theater
Des Moines, IA
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Jun 23
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Edwin McCain & Five for Fighting
Val Air Ballroom
West Des Moines, IA
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Jun 25
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Bat Problem
xBk Live
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Jun 27
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Kolby Cooper
Wooly's
Des Moines, IA
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Jun 28
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Jun 28
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I'm With Her
Hoyt Sherman Place Theater
Des Moines, IA
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Jun 30
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Jun 30
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St. Paul and The Broken Bones
Hoyt Sherman Place Theater
Des Moines, IA
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Jul 4
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Total Chaos
xBk Live
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Jul 7
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Journey
Casey's Center
Des Moines, IA
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Jul 14
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Jul 14
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Jeff Rosenstock
Wooly's
Des Moines, IA
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Jul 16
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Jul 16
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Council Hill - Dad Rock Night
xBk Live
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Jul 18
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Jul 18
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Dakota
xBk Live
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Jul 20
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Jul 20
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Flagman
xBk Live
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Jul 20
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Shakey Graves & Dope Lemon
Val Air Ballroom
West Des Moines, IA
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Jul 29
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Jul 29
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Dea Ex Machina
xBk Live
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Jul 31
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Jul 31
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Band of Horses & Dinosaur Jr.
Val Air Ballroom
West Des Moines, IA
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Aug 5
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Aug 5
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Bug Hunter & The Narcissist Cookbook
xBk Live
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Aug 11
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Aug 11
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Raynes
xBk Live
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Aug 13
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Aug 13
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The Crane Wives
Wooly's
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Aug 14
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Aug 14
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Rod Stewart & Richard Marx
Iowa State Fair
Des Moines, IA
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Aug 17
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Aug 17
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Big Thief
Val Air Ballroom
West Des Moines, IA
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Aug 18
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Aug 18
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Best of the Worst
xBk Live
Des Moines, IA
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Aug 19
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Aug 19
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AJR
Iowa State Fair
Des Moines, IA
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Aug 21
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Aug 21
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Umphrey's McGee
Wooly's
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Aug 27
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Aug 27
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Judy Collins
Hoyt Sherman Place Theater
Des Moines, IA
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Sep 3
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Sep 3
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Ugly Kid Joe
Wooly's
Des Moines, IA
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Sep 10
Thu • 6:00 PM
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Sep 10
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Blues Traveler, Gin Blossoms & Spin Doctors
Lauridsen Amphitheater at Water Works Park
Des Moines, IA
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Sep 11
Fri • 8:00 PM
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Sep 11
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Jefferson Starship
Hoyt Sherman Place Theater
Des Moines, IA
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Sep 16
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Sep 16
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Emarosa
xBk Live
Des Moines, IA
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Sep 18
Fri • 7:30 PM
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Sep 18
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Night Ranger
Vibrant Music Hall
Waukee, IA
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Sep 26
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Sep 26
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Coheed and Cambria
Val Air Ballroom
West Des Moines, IA
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Oct 1
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Oct 1
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Jervis Campbell
Wooly's
Des Moines, IA
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Oct 5
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Oct 5
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Bruce Hornsby And The Noisemakers
Hoyt Sherman Place Theater
Des Moines, IA
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Oct 10
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Oct 10
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Bebe Stockwell
xBk Live
Des Moines, IA
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Oct 11
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Oct 11
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Roger Clyne And The Peacemakers
Wooly's
Des Moines, IA
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Oct 12
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Oct 12
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Carbon Leaf
xBk Live
Des Moines, IA
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Oct 16
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Oct 16
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Big Head Todd and The Monsters
Hoyt Sherman Place Theater
Des Moines, IA
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Oct 24
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Oct 24
7:30 PM
Kansas - The Band
Vibrant Music Hall
Waukee, IA
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Oct 30
Fri • 7:30 PM
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Oct 30
7:30 PM
Boy Band Review
The Ingersoll
Des Moines, IA
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Oct 31
Sat • 1:00 PM
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Oct 31
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Boy Band Review
The Ingersoll
Des Moines, IA
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Nov 10
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Nov 10
7:00 PM
Everclear
Hoyt Sherman Place Theater
Des Moines, IA
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Nov 10
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Kurt Vile and The Violators
Wooly's
Des Moines, IA
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Nov 25
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Sabaton, Pop Evil & Wings of Steel
Vibrant Music Hall
Waukee, IA
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Dec 6
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Dec 6
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Aly & AJ
Val Air Ballroom
West Des Moines, IA
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Mar 12
Fri • 8:00 PM
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Mar 12
8:00 PM
Blue October
Hoyt Sherman Place Theater
Des Moines, IA
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Find the Best Pop / Rock 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 pop / rock concerts so you can easily plan your next outing.

Top Pop / Rock Concerts in Ames This Weekend

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

Event Name Date Venue Lowest Price
Peter Roberts May 22 xBk Live $185

Top 2026 Summer Pop / Rock Concerts in Ames

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

Event Name Date Venue Lowest Price
The Last Dinner Party Jun 4 Val Air Ballroom $83
Journey Jul 7 Casey's Center $110
Shakey Graves & Dope Lemon Jul 20 Val Air Ballroom $98
The Crane Wives Aug 13 Wooly's $72
Rod Stewart & Richard Marx Aug 14 Iowa State Fair $105
Big Thief Aug 17 Val Air Ballroom $113
AJR Aug 19 Iowa State Fair $95
Judy Collins Aug 27 Hoyt Sherman Place Theater $84
Blues Traveler, Gin Blossoms & Spin Doctors Sep 10 Lauridsen Amphitheater at Water Works Park $116
Coheed and Cambria Sep 26 Val Air Ballroom $95

Top Venues in Ames, IA

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Casey's Center
Des Moines, IA
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Iowa State Fair
Des Moines, IA
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Hoyt Sherman Place Theater
Des Moines, IA
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Vibrant Music Hall
Waukee, IA
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Val Air Ballroom
West Des Moines, IA
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Des Moines Civic Center
Des Moines, IA
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MidAmerican Energy Field at Jack Trice Stadium
Ames, IA
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Wooly's
Des Moines, IA
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Principal Park
Des Moines, IA
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Lauridsen Amphitheater at Water Works Park
Des Moines, IA
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