# Live Music in Ames, IA | Gigs, Bands & Nights Out

- **Subtitle**: Find live music in Ames, Iowa tonight, tomorrow and this weekend. Discover gigs, bands and open-mic nights at bars and venues near you.
- **Category**: Live Music
- **Type**: other

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## About

For the ones whose heart beats for music, live music events are something that you will absolutely enjoy. Groove on the most upbeat songs and enjoy the best of live music in Ames. You will find music of all kinds and genres, discover the ones that fit your interests and enjoy the spellbinding surroundings near you. You will be in a constant dilemma what to choose and what to drop, because there is music beating all around the city. From jazz nights at the jazz clubs to soulful musical events at the best live music venues in Ames.
Discover all the mesmerizing and all the heavy & loud music events near you.

## Live Music Events in Ames

- **Event Name**: Music Walk - 2026 Downtown Ames
  - **Description**: Music Walk is a free family-friendly event showcasing businesses in Downtown as well as local musicians.  Music Walk is the perfect opportunity to experience the many things Downtown Ames has to offer!

https://downtownames.org/upcoming-events/music-walk-
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  - **Date**: Thu Sep 17 2026 at 05:00 pm – Thu Sep 17 2026 at 08:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/ames/music-walk-2026-downtown-ames/200030078531112
  - **Venue**: 304 Main St, Ames, IA, United States, Iowa 50010
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  - **Categories**: music, entertainment
- **Event Name**: The Fab Four - The Ultimate Tribute
  - **Description**: "The Fab Four - The Ultimate Tribute tickets 🎟️ 
 
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  - **Date**: Sun Oct 04 2026 at 07:30 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/ames/the-fab-four-the-ultimate-tribute/200030574318912
  - **Venue**: CY Stephens Auditorium
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- **Event Name**: Madison Kolbet (Solo) @Sam’s Place
  - **Description**: Drawing inspiration from her upbringing in a small town and close family relationships, Madison Kolbet writes and performs original country music. This Iowa native has loved music from a young age and has since continued to dive deeper into the craft of s
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  - **Date**: Sat Sep 26 2026 at 09:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/ames/madison-kolbet-solo-sams-place/200030546435025
  - **Venue**: SAM’S PLACE
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  - **Categories**: art, fine-arts, country-music-festivals
- **Event Name**: The Craig Swalwell Band
  - **Description**: The Band is performing Blues, Classic Rock, a little Country and original tunes
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  - **Date**: Fri Sep 25 2026 at 07:00 pm – Fri Sep 25 2026 at 10:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/ames/the-craig-swalwell-band/200030321117648
  - **Venue**: The Mucky Duck Pub 3100 S Duff Ames, Ia.
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  - **Categories**: entertainment, music, performances
- **Event Name**: THE MAINTENANCE SHOP (IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY)
  - **Description**: Headed to the Maintenance Shop located in Iowa State University,Ames Iowa.  We're bringing lots of high energy Chicago Blues to The Maintenance Shop and bringing our best always!
  - **Date**: Thu Sep 24 2026 at 08:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/ames/the-maintenance-shop-iowa-state-university/200030637473031
  - **Venue**: The Maintenance Shop
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- **Event Name**: Blue Violin's Retro Rock & Roll Christmas
  - **Description**: An 80s Holiday Spectacular - Music By Bon Jovi - Michael Jackson - Van Halen - and Christmas FavoritesAbout this EventAfter sold-out performances from the Sydney Opera House to Prague, Carnegie Hall to Iceland, America’s
  - **Date**: Sun Dec 06 2026 at 05:00 pm – Sun Dec 06 2026 at 06:30 pm (-06:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/ames/blue-violins-retro-rock-and-roll-christmas/100001993885062897
  - **Venue**: Ames City Auditorium
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  - **Price**: USD 0 to 94
  - **Categories**: music, entertainment, holiday, concerts, live-music, art, magic-show
- **Event Name**: Menopause - The Musical
  - **Date**: Fri Apr 30 2027 at 07:00 pm – Fri Apr 30 2027 at 09:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/ames/menopause-the-musical/2300030601053204
  - **Venue**: Stephens Auditorium
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  - **Categories**: live-music
- **Event Name**: The Doo Wop Project
  - **Date**: Thu Dec 03 2026 at 07:30 pm – Thu Dec 03 2026 at 09:30 pm (-06:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/ames/the-doo-wop-project/2300030604299402
  - **Venue**: Stephens Auditorium
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- **Event Name**: Social Tailgate at Reiman Gardens Featuring Jordan Beem!
  - **Description**: 🏈 GAME DAY STARTS AT REIMAN GARDENS - HALLOWEEN STYLE 🎃🎸

Get ready for the Game Day Social Tailgate at Reiman Gardens — the perfect way to kick off game day! Tickets available NOW 🎟️

🎸 LIVE MUSIC ft. Jordan Beem
🌭 All-inclusive food & beverages
🌿 Ac
  - **Date**: Sat Oct 31 2026 at 12:00 pm – Sat Oct 31 2026 at 03:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/ames/social-tailgate-at-reiman-gardens-featuring-jordan-beem/200030684119144
  - **Venue**: Reiman Gardens
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  - **Categories**: Music, Entertainment
- **Event Name**: Joe Demerath Live is Back @ Sam’s Place!!
  - **Description**: We had so much fun with Joe in Sep that we got him back! 

Sam’s Place is proud to have Joe Demerath BACK for your Live Music pleasure!! 

Joe is a local musician currently based in the Des Moines Metro, and he’s back to perform acoustic covers of your fa
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  - **Date**: Sat Nov 14 2026 at 09:00 pm – Sun Nov 15 2026 at 12:00 am (-06:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/ames/joe-demerath-live-is-back-sams-place/200030573772239
  - **Venue**: SAM’S PLACE
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  - **Categories**: music, entertainment, live-music, nonprofit
- **Event Name**: Orchestra Manhattan
  - **Description**: 📍 Venue: Stephens Auditorium
🏠 Address: 1805 Center Dr, Ames, IA 50011
🌆 City: Ames
📍 Location: 42.0213, -93.6376🌟 Step into a world of wonder at Orchestra Manhattan, where extraordinary moments await! 🏛️ Located at Stephens Audi
  - **Date**: Thu Mar 04 2027 at 07:30 pm – Thu Mar 04 2027 at 09:30 pm (-06:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/ames/orchestra-manhattan/3200030627975556
  - **Venue**: Stephens Auditorium
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  - **Categories**: Music, Entertainment
- **Event Name**: MANIA: The ABBA Tribute
  - **Description**: 📍 Venue: Stephens Auditorium
🏠 Address: 1805 Center Dr, Ames, IA 50011
🌆 City: Ames
📍 Location: 42.0213, -93.6376✨ Enter a world of endless possibilities at MANIA: The ABBA Tribute, where every moment tells a story! 🏛️ The stunning
  - **Date**: Sat Oct 10 2026 at 07:30 pm – Sat Oct 10 2026 at 09:30 pm (-06:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/ames/mania-the-abba-tribute/3200027185542558
  - **Venue**: Stephens Auditorium
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  - **Categories**: trips-adventures

## Trending Events in Ames

- **Event Name**: Utah Utes at Iowa State Cyclones Football at MidAmerican Energy Field at Jack Trice Stadium
  - **Venue**: MidAmerican Energy Field at Jack Trice Stadium
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- **Event Name**: Iowa State Cyclones vs. West Virginia Mountaineers
  - **Venue**: MidAmerican Energy Field at Jack Trice Stadium
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- **Event Name**: Iowa State Cyclones vs. Bowling Green Falcons
  - **Venue**: MidAmerican Energy Field at Jack Trice Stadium
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- **Event Name**: West Virginia Mountaineers at Iowa State Cyclones Football at MidAmerican Energy Field at Jack Trice Stadium
  - **Venue**: MidAmerican Energy Field at Jack Trice Stadium
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- **Event Name**: Iowa State Cyclones vs. Utah Utes
  - **Venue**: MidAmerican Energy Field at Jack Trice Stadium
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- **Event Name**: Utah Utes at Iowa State Cyclones Football
  - **Description**: 📍 Venue: MidAmerican Energy Field at Jack Trice Stadium
🏠 Address: 1800 South 4th St., Ames, IA 50011
🌆 City: Ames
📍 Location: 42.015, -93.6358🎉 Welcome to Utah Utes at Iowa State Cyclones Football, where the impossible becomes possible
  - **Venue**: MidAmerican Energy Field at Jack Trice Stadium
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- **Event Name**: Bowling Green State Falcons at Iowa State Cyclones Football
  - **Description**: 📍 Venue: MidAmerican Energy Field at Jack Trice Stadium
🏠 Address: 1800 South 4th St., Ames, IA 50011
🌆 City: Ames
📍 Location: 42.015, -93.6358🌟 Journey into wonder at Bowling Green State Falcons at Iowa State Cyclones Football, where ex
  - **Venue**: MidAmerican Energy Field at Jack Trice Stadium
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- **Event Name**: Iowa State Cyclones Football vs. Bowling Green Falcons Football
  - **Description**: InformationAnyone under the age of 2 does not require a ticketNearby AttractionsIowa State Cyclones Football has 13 upcoming events.Bowling Green Falcons Football has 10 upcoming events.
  - **Venue**: ISU Cyclones - MidAmerican Energy Field at Jack Trice Stadium
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- **Event Name**: Bowling Green Falcons at Iowa State Cyclones Football at MidAmerican Energy Field at Jack Trice Stadium
  - **Venue**: MidAmerican Energy Field at Jack Trice Stadium
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## FAQs

- **Q**: What are the top Live Music events in Ames?
  - **A:** Music Walk - 2026 Downtown Ames (Thu Sep 17 2026 at 05:00 pm at 304 Main St, Ames, IA, United States, Iowa 50010), The Fab Four - The Ultimate Tribute (Sun Oct 04 2026 at 07:30 pm at CY Stephens Auditorium), Madison Kolbet (Solo) @Sam’s Place (Sat Sep 26 2026 at 09:00 pm at SAM’S PLACE), The Craig Swalwell Band (Fri Sep 25 2026 at 07:00 pm at The Mucky Duck Pub 3100 S Duff Ames, Ia.), THE MAINTENANCE SHOP (IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY) (Thu Sep 24 2026 at 08:00 pm at The Maintenance Shop).
- **Q**: What Live Music events are happening in Ames in September 2026?
  - **A:** Music Walk - 2026 Downtown Ames (Thu Sep 17 2026 at 05:00 pm at 304 Main St, Ames, IA, United States, Iowa 50010), Madison Kolbet (Solo) @Sam’s Place (Sat Sep 26 2026 at 09:00 pm at SAM’S PLACE), The Craig Swalwell Band (Fri Sep 25 2026 at 07:00 pm at The Mucky Duck Pub 3100 S Duff Ames, Ia.), THE MAINTENANCE SHOP (IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY) (Thu Sep 24 2026 at 08:00 pm at The Maintenance Shop).
- **Q**: How can I find Live Music events in Ames?
  - **A:** You can discover upcoming Live Music events in Ames on AllEvents.in. Browse by date, venue, or price to find events that match your interests.
- **Q**: How do I buy tickets for Live Music events in Ames?
  - **A:** You can buy tickets directly through AllEvents.in. Many events offer online booking with options for free, paid, and early-bird tickets.
- **Q**: What are the popular venues for Live Music events in Ames?
  - **A:** Some popular venues hosting Live Music events in Ames include 304 Main St, Ames, IA, United States, Iowa 50010, CY Stephens Auditorium, SAM’S PLACE.
- **Q**: What is the price range for Live Music events in Ames?
  - **A:** Prices for Live Music events in Ames range from up to USD 94. Many events also offer free entry.
- **Q**: Who are the top organizers for Live Music events in Ames?
  - **A:** Popular organizers hosting Live Music events in Ames include Downtown Ames, Vibentix, Madison Kolbet Music.
- **Q**: What types of Live Music events can I find in Ames?
  - **A:** You can explore a variety of live music sub-genres and styles including Hip Hop Music, House Music, Classical Music, Afrobeats, Bachata and more.
- **Q**: Are there any online Live Music events available?
  - **A:** Yes, many Live Music events are available online. You can filter for virtual events on AllEvents.in to attend from anywhere.
- **Q**: How can I get notified about new Live Music events in Ames?
  - **A:** Follow the Live Music category on AllEvents.in to get notified when new Live Music events are listed in Ames.

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