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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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Cradle of Filth
Oct 11 • 7:00PM
Val Air Ballroom
West Des Moines, IA
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A male heavy metal singer in a black t-shirt and baseball cap sings into a microphone while playing a black V-shaped electric guitar on stage.
Dying Fetus & Sanguisugabogg
Sep 28 • 6:30PM
Val Air Ballroom
West Des Moines, IA
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Drowning Pool & Saliva
Drowning Pool & Saliva
Oct 25 • 7:00PM
Wooly's
Des Moines, IA
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A heavy metal band performs on stage with green spotlights. The lead singer is at the microphone, with guitarists on either side and a drummer in the ba…
All Shall Perish
Sep 11 • 7:00PM
Wooly's
Des Moines, IA
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Musician with a beard plays guitar on stage, illuminated by spotlights.
Agriculture
Nov 5 • 7:00PM
xBk Live
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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Ensiferum
Ensiferum
Sep 18 • 7:00PM
Wooly's
Des Moines, IA
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Find the Best Metal 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 metal concerts so you can easily plan your next outing.

Top 2026 Summer Metal Concerts in Des Moines

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

Event Name Date Venue Lowest Price
Black Veil Brides Sep 8 Val Air Ballroom $72
All Shall Perish Sep 11 Wooly's $64
Ensiferum Sep 18 Wooly's $74
Wind Walkers Sep 22 xBk Live $87
Dying Fetus & Sanguisugabogg Sep 28 Val Air Ballroom $72

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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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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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 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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Dimly lit comedy club with rows of tables and a stage area.
Funny Bone Comedy Club - Des Moines
West 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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