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Slaughter to Prevail, Whitechapel & Attila
Apr 21 • 7:30PM
Vibrant Music Hall
Waukee, IA
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Dayseeker - Band
May 10 • 7:00PM
Val Air Ballroom
West Des Moines, IA
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Dethklok & Amon Amarth
Apr 25 • 7:00PM
Vibrant Music Hall
Waukee, IA
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Lorna Shore, Paleface Swiss & Signs of the Swarm
May 1 • 7:00PM
Vibrant Music Hall
Waukee, IA
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GWAR, Soulfly & King Parrot
Apr 8 • 7:30PM
Val Air Ballroom
West Des Moines, IA
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Avatar, Fleshgod Apocalypse. & Frozen Soul
Apr 26 • 7:30PM
Val Air Ballroom
West Des Moines, IA
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Bloodywood
Apr 10 • 7:00PM
Wooly's
Des Moines, IA
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Sepultura
May 19 • 6:30PM
Val Air Ballroom
West Des Moines, IA
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Jinjer
Jul 13 • 7:00PM
Val Air Ballroom
West Des Moines, IA
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Des Moines Metal Schedule

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Apr 8
Wed • 7:30 PM
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Apr 8
7:30 PM
GWAR, Soulfly & King Parrot
Val Air Ballroom
West Des Moines, IA
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Apr 10
Fri • 7:00 PM
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Apr 10
7:00 PM
Bloodywood
Wooly's
Des Moines, IA
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Apr 15
Wed • 7:00 PM
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Apr 15
7:00 PM
Snuffed On Sight
xBk Live
Des Moines, IA
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Apr 21
Tue • 7:30 PM
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Apr 21
7:30 PM
Slaughter to Prevail, Whitechapel & Attila
Vibrant Music Hall
Waukee, IA
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Apr 25
Sat • 7:00 PM
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Apr 25
7:00 PM
Dethklok & Amon Amarth
Vibrant Music Hall
Waukee, IA
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Apr 26
Sun • 7:30 PM
Sun
Apr 26
7:30 PM
Avatar, Fleshgod Apocalypse. & Frozen Soul
Val Air Ballroom
West Des Moines, IA
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May 1
Fri • 7:00 PM
Fri
May 1
7:00 PM
Lorna Shore, Paleface Swiss & Signs of the Swarm
Vibrant Music Hall
Waukee, IA
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May 7
Thu • 7:00 PM
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May 7
7:00 PM
Hang Your Hate
xBk Live
Des Moines, IA
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May 10
Sun • 7:00 PM
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May 10
7:00 PM
Dayseeker - Band
Val Air Ballroom
West Des Moines, IA
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May 19
Tue • 6:30 PM
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May 19
6:30 PM
Sepultura
Val Air Ballroom
West Des Moines, IA
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May 20
Wed • 4:45 PM
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May 20
4:45 PM
Chaos and Carnage: Thy Art Is Murder, Carnifex & Bodysnatcher
Val Air Ballroom
West Des Moines, IA
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May 21
Thu • 7:00 PM
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May 21
7:00 PM
Caster Volor
xBk Live
Des Moines, IA
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May 29
Fri • 7:00 PM
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May 29
7:00 PM
Alpha Wolf
Wooly's
Des Moines, IA
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May 31
Sun • 7:00 PM
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May 31
7:00 PM
Spineshank
Wooly's
Des Moines, IA
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Jun 6
Sat • 8:00 PM
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Jun 6
8:00 PM
Anders Colsefni
Wooly's
Des Moines, IA
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Jul 13
Mon • 7:00 PM
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Jul 13
7:00 PM
Jinjer
Val Air Ballroom
West Des Moines, IA
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Jul 21
Tue • 7:00 PM
Tue
Jul 21
7:00 PM
Ded - Band
xBk Live
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
Lorna Shore, Paleface Swiss & Signs of the Swarm May 1 Vibrant Music Hall $70
Dayseeker - Band May 10 Val Air Ballroom $87
Sepultura May 19 Val Air Ballroom $101
Chaos and Carnage: Thy Art Is Murder, Carnifex & Bodysnatcher May 20 Val Air Ballroom $87
Caster Volor May 21 xBk Live $39
Alpha Wolf May 29 Wooly's $75
Spineshank May 31 Wooly's $86
Anders Colsefni Jun 6 Wooly's $76
Jinjer Jul 13 Val Air Ballroom $89
Ded - Band Jul 21 xBk Live $60

Top Venues in Des Moines, IA

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Casey's Center
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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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Wooly's
Des Moines, IA
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Funny Bone Comedy Club - Des Moines
West Des Moines, IA
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