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Journey
Apr 8 • 7:30PM
Casey's Center
Des Moines, IA
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AJR
Aug 19 • 8:00PM
Iowa State Fair
Des Moines, IA
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ZZ Top & Dwight Yoakam
May 7 • 7:00PM
Lauridsen Amphitheater at Water Works Park
Des Moines, IA
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Blues Traveler, Gin Blossoms & Spin Doctors
Sep 10 • 6:00PM
Lauridsen Amphitheater at Water Works Park
Des Moines, IA
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Big Thief
Aug 17 • 7:00PM
Val Air Ballroom
West Des Moines, IA
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Christopher Cross
Jun 18 • 7:30PM
Hoyt Sherman Place Theater
Des Moines, IA
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Band of Horses & Dinosaur Jr.
Jul 31 • 8:00PM
Val Air Ballroom
West Des Moines, IA
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Dexter and The Moonrocks
Jun 11 • 7:00PM
Wooly's
Des Moines, IA
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The Last Dinner Party
The Last Dinner Party
Jun 4 • 7:30PM
Val Air Ballroom
West Des Moines, IA
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Des Moines Pop Schedule

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Apr 8
Wed • 7:30 PM
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Apr 8
7:30 PM
Journey
Casey's Center
Des Moines, IA
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Apr 10
Fri • 8:00 PM
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Apr 10
8:00 PM
Devotchka
xBk Live
Des Moines, IA
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Apr 11
Sat • 7:00 PM
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Apr 11
7:00 PM
The Pork Tornadoes
Pella Opera House
Pella, IA
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Apr 11
Sat • 8:00 PM
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Apr 11
8:00 PM
Kids That Fly & Post Sex Nachos
xBk Live
Des Moines, IA
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Apr 14
Tue • 8:00 PM
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Apr 14
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Brigitte Calls Me Baby
xBk Live
Des Moines, IA
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Apr 16
Thu • 7:00 PM
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Apr 16
7:00 PM
Shayfer James
xBk Live
Des Moines, IA
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Apr 21
Tue • 7:00 PM
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Apr 21
7:00 PM
Igor and The Red Elvises
xBk Live
Des Moines, IA
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Apr 22
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Apr 22
7:00 PM
Zero 9:36
Wooly's
Des Moines, IA
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Apr 24
Fri • 8:00 PM
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Apr 24
8:00 PM
The Rock Orchestra By Candlelight
Des Moines Civic Center
Des Moines, IA
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Apr 25
Sat • 7:00 PM
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Apr 25
7:00 PM
America - The Band
Des Moines Civic Center
Des Moines, IA
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Apr 28
Tue • 8:00 PM
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Apr 28
8:00 PM
Arcy Drive
Wooly's
Des Moines, IA
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Apr 28
Tue • 8:00 PM
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Apr 28
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Devon Allman's Blues Summit
Hoyt Sherman Place Theater
Des Moines, IA
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Apr 29
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Apr 29
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James McMurtry
Wooly's
Des Moines, IA
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Apr 30
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Apr 30
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Joyce Manor, Militarie Gun, Teen Mortgage & Combat
Wooly's
Des Moines, IA
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May 1
Fri • 8:00 PM
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May 1
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Bryan Andrews
xBk Live
Des Moines, IA
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May 7
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May 7
7:00 PM
ZZ Top & Dwight Yoakam
Lauridsen Amphitheater at Water Works Park
Des Moines, IA
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May 9
Sat • 2:00 PM
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May 9
2:00 PM
Jim Brickman
The Ingersoll
Des Moines, IA
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May 9
Sat • 7:30 PM
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May 9
7:30 PM
Jim Brickman
The Ingersoll
Des Moines, IA
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May 13
Wed • 7:00 PM
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May 13
7:00 PM
Lowertown
xBk Live
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May 17
Sun • 7:00 PM
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May 17
7:00 PM
Iced Wrist
xBk Live
Des Moines, IA
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May 19
Tue • 7:30 PM
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May 19
7:30 PM
George Thorogood and The Destroyers
Vibrant Music Hall
Waukee, IA
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May 21
Thu • 7:30 PM
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May 21
7:30 PM
Styx
Lauridsen Amphitheater at Water Works Park
Des Moines, IA
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May 22
Fri • 8:00 PM
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May 22
8:00 PM
Peter Roberts
xBk Live
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May 26
Tue • 7:00 PM
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May 26
7:00 PM
Jaguar Sun
xBk Live
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May 30
Sat • 7:00 PM
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May 30
7:00 PM
Guilty Pleasures
xBk Live
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Jun 4
Thu • 7:30 PM
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Jun 4
7:30 PM
The Last Dinner Party
Val Air Ballroom
West Des Moines, IA
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Jun 5
Fri • 8:00 PM
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Jun 5
8:00 PM
KBong & Johnny Cosmic
xBk Live
Des Moines, IA
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Jun 7
Sun • 8:00 PM
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Jun 7
8:00 PM
Kings Kaleidoscope
Wooly's
Des Moines, IA
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Jun 8
Mon • 7:00 PM
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Jun 8
7:00 PM
Citizen Soldier
Wooly's
Des Moines, IA
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Jun 11
Thu • 7:00 PM
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Jun 11
7:00 PM
Dexter and The Moonrocks
Wooly's
Des Moines, IA
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Jun 14
Sun • 8:00 PM
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Jun 14
8:00 PM
The Wallflowers
Hoyt Sherman Place Theater
Des Moines, IA
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Jun 15
Mon • 8:00 PM
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Jun 15
8:00 PM
Racing Mount Pleasant
xBk Live
Des Moines, IA
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Jun 18
Thu • 7:30 PM
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Jun 18
7:30 PM
Christopher Cross
Hoyt Sherman Place Theater
Des Moines, IA
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Jun 23
Tue • 7:30 PM
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Jun 23
7:30 PM
Edwin McCain & Five for Fighting
Val Air Ballroom
West Des Moines, IA
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Jun 28
Sun • 7:30 PM
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Jun 28
7:30 PM
I'm With Her
Hoyt Sherman Place Theater
Des Moines, IA
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Jun 30
Tue • 7:30 PM
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Jun 30
7:30 PM
St. Paul and The Broken Bones
Hoyt Sherman Place Theater
Des Moines, IA
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Jul 4
Sat • 8:00 PM
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Jul 4
8:00 PM
Total Chaos
xBk Live
Des Moines, IA
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Jul 16
Thu • 8:00 PM
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Jul 16
8:00 PM
Council Hill - Dad Rock Night
xBk Live
Des Moines, IA
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Jul 31
Fri • 8:00 PM
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Jul 31
8:00 PM
Band of Horses & Dinosaur Jr.
Val Air Ballroom
West Des Moines, IA
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Aug 5
Wed • 7:00 PM
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Aug 5
7:00 PM
Bug Hunter & The Narcissist Cookbook
xBk Live
Des Moines, IA
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Aug 13
Thu • 7:00 PM
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Aug 13
7:00 PM
The Crane Wives
Wooly's
Des Moines, IA
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Aug 14
Fri • 8:00 PM
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Aug 14
8:00 PM
Rod Stewart & Richard Marx
Iowa State Fair
Des Moines, IA
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Aug 17
Mon • 7:00 PM
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Aug 17
7:00 PM
Big Thief
Val Air Ballroom
West Des Moines, IA
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Aug 19
Wed • 8:00 PM
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Aug 19
8:00 PM
AJR
Iowa State Fair
Des Moines, IA
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Sep 10
Thu • 6:00 PM
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Sep 10
6:00 PM
Blues Traveler, Gin Blossoms & Spin Doctors
Lauridsen Amphitheater at Water Works Park
Des Moines, IA
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Sep 11
Fri • 8:00 PM
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Sep 11
8:00 PM
Jefferson Starship
Hoyt Sherman Place Theater
Des Moines, IA
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Oct 5
Mon • 7:30 PM
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Oct 5
7:30 PM
Bruce Hornsby And The Noisemakers
Hoyt Sherman Place Theater
Des Moines, IA
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Oct 11
Sun • 7:00 PM
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Oct 11
7:00 PM
Roger Clyne And The Peacemakers
Wooly's
Des Moines, IA
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Oct 16
Fri • 7:30 PM
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Oct 16
7:30 PM
Big Head Todd and The Monsters
Hoyt Sherman Place Theater
Des Moines, IA
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Nov 25
Wed • 7:00 PM
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Nov 25
7:00 PM
Sabaton, Pop Evil & Wings of Steel
Vibrant Music Hall
Waukee, IA
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Dec 6
Sun • 7:30 PM
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Dec 6
7:30 PM
Aly & AJ
Val Air Ballroom
West Des Moines, IA
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Find the Best Pop / Rock 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 pop / rock concerts so you can easily plan your next outing.

Top 2026 Summer Pop / Rock Concerts in Des Moines

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

Event Name Date Venue Lowest Price
ZZ Top & Dwight Yoakam May 7 Lauridsen Amphitheater at Water Works Park $124
Styx May 21 Lauridsen Amphitheater at Water Works Park $99
Dexter and The Moonrocks Jun 11 Wooly's $66
Christopher Cross Jun 18 Hoyt Sherman Place Theater $86
Band of Horses & Dinosaur Jr. Jul 31 Val Air Ballroom $93
The Crane Wives Aug 13 Wooly's $75
Rod Stewart & Richard Marx Aug 14 Iowa State Fair $111
Big Thief Aug 17 Val Air Ballroom $80
AJR Aug 19 Iowa State Fair $111
Blues Traveler, Gin Blossoms & Spin Doctors Sep 10 Lauridsen Amphitheater at Water Works Park $116

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
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Funny Bone Comedy Club - Des Moines
West Des Moines, IA
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