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Jesse Welles
Aug 19 • 8:00PM
Val Air Ballroom
West Des Moines, IA
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Gov't Mule & Larkin Poe
Apr 15 • 7:30PM
Val Air Ballroom
West Des Moines, IA
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Buckethead
Apr 27 • 7:30PM
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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Aaron Lewis
Jun 27 • 5:00PM
Manson's Crash My Crater
Manson, IA
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Magnolia Park
Apr 8 • 7:30PM
Wooly's
Des Moines, IA
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The Head and The Heart
Jul 19 • 7:30PM
Val Air Ballroom
West Des Moines, IA
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Dance Gavin Dance & Horses The Band
Jun 19 • 6:30PM
Val Air Ballroom
West Des Moines, IA
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Lord Huron
Jul 19 • 7:30PM
Vibrant Music Hall
Waukee, IA
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Des Moines Alternative Schedule

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Apr 5
Sun • 7:00 PM
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Apr 5
7:00 PM
Subhumans
xBk Live
Des Moines, IA
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Apr 8
Wed • 7:30 PM
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Apr 8
7:30 PM
Magnolia Park
Wooly's
Des Moines, IA
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Apr 9
Thu • 8:00 PM
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Apr 9
8:00 PM
Koffin Kats
xBk Live
Des Moines, IA
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Apr 15
Wed • 7:30 PM
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Apr 15
7:30 PM
Gov't Mule & Larkin Poe
Val Air Ballroom
West Des Moines, IA
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Apr 17
Fri • 7:00 PM
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Apr 17
7:00 PM
Atreyu
Wooly's
Des Moines, IA
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Apr 19
Sun • 6:00 PM
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Apr 19
6:00 PM
Reverend Raven and The Chain Smoking Altar Boys
xBk Live
Des Moines, IA
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Apr 25
Sat • 8:00 PM
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Apr 25
8:00 PM
Jon Wayne and the Pain
xBk Live
Des Moines, IA
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Apr 27
Mon • 7:30 PM
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Apr 27
7:30 PM
Buckethead
Val Air Ballroom
West Des Moines, IA
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Apr 28
Tue • 7:00 PM
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Apr 28
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Mama's Broke
xBk Live
Des Moines, IA
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Apr 29
Wed • 7:00 PM
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Apr 29
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The Halloween Episode
xBk Live
Des Moines, IA
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May 1
Fri • 8:00 PM
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May 1
8:00 PM
Panchiko
Wooly's
Des Moines, IA
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May 4
Mon • 8:00 PM
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May 4
8:00 PM
Animals As Leaders
Wooly's
Des Moines, IA
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May 11
Mon • 8:00 PM
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May 11
8:00 PM
Call Me Karizma
xBk Live
Des Moines, IA
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Jun 2
Tue • 8:00 PM
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Jun 2
8:00 PM
Troy Doherty
xBk Live
Des Moines, IA
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Jun 3
Wed • 7:00 PM
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Jun 3
7:00 PM
Terror
Wooly's
Des Moines, IA
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Jun 5
Fri • 7:00 PM
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Jun 5
7:00 PM
Satsang
Wooly's
Des Moines, IA
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Jun 7
Sun • 7:00 PM
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Jun 7
7:00 PM
Season To Risk
xBk Live
Des Moines, IA
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Jun 12
Fri • 7:00 PM
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Jun 12
7:00 PM
High Fade
Wooly's
Des Moines, IA
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Jun 18
Thu • 7:00 PM
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Jun 18
7:00 PM
Tigers Jaw
Wooly's
Des Moines, IA
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Jun 19
Fri • 6:30 PM
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Jun 19
6:30 PM
Dance Gavin Dance & Horses The Band
Val Air Ballroom
West Des Moines, IA
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Jun 27
Sat • 5:00 PM
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Jun 27
5:00 PM
Aaron Lewis
Manson's Crash My Crater
Manson, 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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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
Jesse Welles
Val Air Ballroom
West 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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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 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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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
Subhumans Apr 5 xBk Live $57

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
Panchiko May 1 Wooly's $93
Animals As Leaders May 4 Wooly's $87
Troy Doherty Jun 2 xBk Live $76
Dance Gavin Dance & Horses The Band Jun 19 Val Air Ballroom $120
Aaron Lewis Jun 27 Manson's Crash My Crater $105
The Head and The Heart Jul 19 Val Air Ballroom $116
Lord Huron Jul 19 Vibrant Music Hall $130
Staind & Hoobastank Aug 17 Iowa State Fair $144
Jesse Welles Aug 19 Val Air Ballroom $87
Minus The Bear Sep 12 Val Air Ballroom $93

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
Subhumans Apr 5 xBk Live $57

Top Venues in Des Moines, IA

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Casey's Center
Des Moines, IA
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Val Air Ballroom
West 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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Des Moines Civic Center
Des Moines, IA
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Iowa State Fair
Des Moines, IA
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Stephens Auditorium
Ames, 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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Funny Bone Comedy Club - Des Moines
West Des Moines, IA
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