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Staind & Hoobastank
Aug 17 • 8:00PM
Iowa State Fair
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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Rainbow Kitten Surprise
Jul 8 • 7:30PM
Vibrant Music Hall
Waukee, IA
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Aimee Mann
Jul 25 • 7:30PM
Hoyt Sherman Place Theater
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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Houndmouth
Jul 24 • 7:30PM
Val Air Ballroom
West Des Moines, IA
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Aaron Lewis
Jun 27 • 5:00PM
Manson's Crash My Crater
Manson, IA
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Jesse Welles
Aug 19 • 8:00PM
Val Air Ballroom
West Des Moines, IA
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Des Moines Alternative Schedule

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May 30
Sat • 7:00 PM
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May 30
7:00 PM
Meet Me At The Altar
Wooly's
Des Moines, IA
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Jun 2
Tue • 8:00 PM
Tue
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 4
Thu • 7:00 PM
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Jun 4
7:00 PM
Public Opinion
xBk Live
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 13
Sat • 7:00 PM
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Jun 13
7:00 PM
Joel Sires
xBk Live
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
Sat
Jun 27
5:00 PM
Aaron Lewis
Manson's Crash My Crater
Manson, IA
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Jul 1
Wed • 7:00 PM
Wed
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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Aug 4
Tue • 7:00 PM
Tue
Aug 4
7:00 PM
Buckcherry
Wooly's
Des Moines, IA
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Aug 17
Mon • 8:00 PM
Mon
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
8:00 PM
Jesse Welles
Val Air Ballroom
West Des Moines, IA
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Aug 20
Thu • 7:00 PM
Thu
Aug 20
7:00 PM
Psychostick
xBk Live
Des Moines, IA
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Aug 25
Tue • 7:00 PM
Tue
Aug 25
7:00 PM
Me Like Bees
xBk Live
Des Moines, IA
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Sep 12
Sat • 7:30 PM
Sat
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 22
Tue • 7:30 PM
Tue
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
Wed
Sep 23
7:00 PM
Icon for Hire
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
Sat
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
Sat
Oct 3
8:00 PM
Cheekface
xBk Live
Des Moines, IA
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Oct 7
Wed • 7:00 PM
Wed
Oct 7
7:00 PM
Rise Against
Vibrant Music Hall
Waukee, 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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Find the Best Alternative Concerts in Des Moines for 2026

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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
Satsang Jun 5 Wooly's $74
Dance Gavin Dance & Horses The Band Jun 19 Val Air Ballroom $110
Aaron Lewis Jun 27 Manson's Crash My Crater $113
Rainbow Kitten Surprise Jul 8 Vibrant Music Hall $125
Lord Huron Jul 19 Vibrant Music Hall $136
Houndmouth Jul 24 Val Air Ballroom $56
Aimee Mann Jul 25 Hoyt Sherman Place Theater $64
Staind & Hoobastank Aug 17 Iowa State Fair $99
Jesse Welles Aug 19 Val Air Ballroom $58
Bleachers Sep 25 Vibrant Music Hall $89

Top Venues in Des Moines, 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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Stephens Auditorium
Ames, IA
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Lauridsen Amphitheater at Water Works Park
Des Moines, IA
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