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Crowder
Oct 16 • 7:00PM
Lutheran Church of Hope
West Des Moines, IA
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A man in a black t-shirt and baseball cap sings and plays a guitar painted like the American flag.
Staind & Hoobastank
Aug 17 • 8:00PM
Iowa State Fair
Des Moines, IA
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Taste of Chaos: Hollywood Undead & In This Moment
Taste of Chaos: Hollywood Undead & In This Moment
Oct 9 • 5:00PM
Vibrant Music Hall
Waukee, IA
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A male guitarist with long brown hair and sunglasses plays a white electric guitar on stage, with a microphone stand visible.
Rainbow Kitten Surprise
Jul 8 • 7:30PM
Vibrant Music Hall
Waukee, IA
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A man with a beard and a blue pinstripe suit sings into a microphone while playing an acoustic guitar on stage.
Lord Huron
Jul 19 • 7:30PM
Vibrant Music Hall
Waukee, IA
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Man with long hair wearing a denim jacket plays an acoustic guitar and sings into a microphone at an outdoor concert.
Jesse Welles
Aug 19 • 8:00PM
Val Air Ballroom
West Des Moines, IA
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Rise Against
Oct 7 • 7:00PM
Vibrant Music Hall
Waukee, IA
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Taking Back Sunday, Thrice & Saves The Day
Oct 3 • 7:00PM
Val Air Ballroom
West Des Moines, IA
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Bowling For Soup
Sep 22 • 7:30PM
Val Air Ballroom
West Des Moines, IA
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Des Moines Alternative Schedule

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Jul 1
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Jul 1
7:00 PM
Carolina Liar
xBk Live
Des Moines, IA
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Jul 3
Fri • 7:00 PM
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Jul 3
7:00 PM
Sparta
xBk Live
Des Moines, IA
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Jul 8
Wed • 7:30 PM
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Jul 8
7:30 PM
Rainbow Kitten Surprise
Vibrant Music Hall
Waukee, IA
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Jul 9
Thu • 8:00 PM
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Jul 9
8:00 PM
Keller Williams
xBk Live
Des Moines, IA
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Jul 19
Sun • 7:30 PM
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Jul 19
7:30 PM
Lord Huron
Vibrant Music Hall
Waukee, IA
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Jul 19
Sun • 7:30 PM
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Jul 19
7:30 PM
The Head and The Heart
Val Air Ballroom
West Des Moines, IA
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Jul 24
Fri • 7:30 PM
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Jul 24
7:30 PM
Houndmouth
Val Air Ballroom
West Des Moines, IA
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Jul 25
Sat • 7:30 PM
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Jul 25
7:30 PM
Aimee Mann
Hoyt Sherman Place Theater
Des Moines, IA
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Jul 25
Sat • 7:30 PM
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Jul 25
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Boy Dirt Car
xBk Annex
Des Moines, IA
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Aug 4
Tue • 7:00 PM
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Aug 4
7:00 PM
Buckcherry
Wooly's
Des Moines, IA
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Aug 6
Thu • 8:30 PM
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Aug 6
8:30 PM
Annabelle Dinda
Wooly's
Des Moines, IA
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Aug 13
Thu • 7:00 PM
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Aug 13
7:00 PM
Six Feet Under
xBk Live
Des Moines, IA
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Aug 17
Mon • 8:00 PM
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Aug 17
8:00 PM
Staind & Hoobastank
Iowa State Fair
Des Moines, IA
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Aug 19
Wed • 8:00 PM
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Aug 19
8:00 PM
American Vanity
xBk Live
Des Moines, IA
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Aug 19
Wed • 8:00 PM
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Aug 19
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Jesse Welles
Val Air Ballroom
West Des Moines, IA
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Aug 20
Thu • 7:00 PM
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Aug 20
7:00 PM
Psychostick
xBk Live
Des Moines, IA
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Aug 21
Fri • 8:00 PM
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Aug 21
8:00 PM
American Aquarium
xBk Live
Des Moines, IA
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Aug 25
Tue • 7:00 PM
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Aug 25
7:00 PM
Me Like Bees
xBk Live
Des Moines, IA
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Aug 30
Sun • 7:00 PM
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Aug 30
7:00 PM
Chad Gray
Wooly's
Des Moines, IA
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Sep 12
Sat • 7:30 PM
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Sep 12
7:30 PM
Minus The Bear
Val Air Ballroom
West Des Moines, IA
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Sep 13
Sun • 8:00 PM
Sun
Sep 13
8:00 PM
Pokey LaFarge
Wooly's
Des Moines, IA
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Sep 18
Fri • 8:00 PM
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Sep 18
8:00 PM
Kevin Atwater & Ruby Plume
xBk Live
Des Moines, IA
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Sep 22
Tue • 7:30 PM
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Sep 22
7:30 PM
Bowling For Soup
Val Air Ballroom
West Des Moines, IA
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Sep 23
Wed • 7:00 PM
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Sep 23
7:00 PM
Icon for Hire
Wooly's
Des Moines, IA
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Sep 24
Thu • 7:00 PM
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Sep 24
7:00 PM
Gogol Bordello
Wooly's
Des Moines, IA
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Sep 25
Fri • 7:30 PM
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Sep 25
7:30 PM
Bleachers
Vibrant Music Hall
Waukee, IA
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Oct 3
Sat • 7:00 PM
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Oct 3
7:00 PM
Taking Back Sunday, Thrice & Saves The Day
Val Air Ballroom
West Des Moines, IA
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Oct 3
Sat • 8:00 PM
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Oct 3
8:00 PM
Cheekface
xBk Live
Des Moines, IA
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Oct 5
Mon • 7:00 PM
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Oct 5
7:00 PM
Girl In A Coma
xBk Live
Des Moines, IA
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Oct 7
Wed • 7:00 PM
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Oct 7
7:00 PM
Rise Against
Vibrant Music Hall
Waukee, IA
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Oct 9
Fri • 5:00 PM
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Oct 9
5:00 PM
Taste of Chaos: Hollywood Undead & In This Moment
Vibrant Music Hall
Waukee, IA
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Oct 16
Fri • 7:00 PM
Fri
Oct 16
7:00 PM
Crowder
Lutheran Church of Hope
West Des Moines, IA
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Oct 20
Tue • 7:00 PM
Tue
Oct 20
7:00 PM
The Toxhards
xBk Live
Des Moines, IA
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Oct 31
Sat • 7:30 PM
Sat
Oct 31
7:30 PM
The Story So Far
Val Air Ballroom
West Des Moines, IA
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Nov 17
Tue • 7:30 PM
Tue
Nov 17
7:30 PM
Andy Grammer
Hoyt Sherman Place Theater
Des Moines, IA
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Find the Best Alternative Concerts in Des Moines for 2026

Des Moines 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 Des Moines This Weekend

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

Event Name Date Venue Lowest Price
Sparta Jul 3 xBk Live $60

Top 2026 Summer Alternative Concerts in Des Moines

Summer is the perfect time for live events in Des Moines! 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 $101
Keller Williams Jul 9 xBk Live $63
Lord Huron Jul 19 Vibrant Music Hall $104
Houndmouth Jul 24 Val Air Ballroom $50
Staind & Hoobastank Aug 17 Iowa State Fair $90
Jesse Welles Aug 19 Val Air Ballroom $64
Chad Gray Aug 30 Wooly's $90
Minus The Bear Sep 12 Val Air Ballroom $93
Bowling For Soup Sep 22 Val Air Ballroom $93
Bleachers Sep 25 Vibrant Music Hall $92

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

Looking for fun in Des Moines 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
Sparta Jul 3 xBk Live $60

Top Venues in Des Moines, 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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