# Music Events in Ankeny | Concerts & Live Music

- **Subtitle**: Explore music events in Ankeny — concerts, live music, gigs and festivals across every genre. Find dates, venues and tickets in one place.
- **Category**: Music
- **Display Name**: Music events
- **Type**: category

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## About

Music signifies the vibrant energy of the place! Such music events in [CITY] make the city alive throughout the year. From live music shows and concerts to karaoke nights and gigs at bars and cafes, music fills the silence beautifully in [CITY]. The city has a lot for you in store, and there isn’t any lack of music events in [CITY] for classical lovers or concertgoers! Music is here to heal you and make you groove with festivals and heartfelt concerts in [CITY]. Explore such music events happening near you with us and get in the groove to set the stage on fire.

## Music Events in Ankeny

- **Event Name**: Thursday Night Acoustics
  - **Description**: Grab your friends, enjoy dinner on the patio, and soak in the sounds of live acoustic music at your favorite spots around The District at Prairie Trail all summer long!

Each week, musicians will perform at rotating patio dining locations throughout The D
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  - **Date**: Thu Aug 20 2026 (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/ankeny/thursday-night-acoustics/200030461448236
  - **Venue**: SW District Dr, Ankeny, IA, United States, Iowa 50023
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  - **Categories**: music, entertainment, live-music, trips-adventures, food-drinks, art
- **Event Name**: 5k Beer Run x Firetrucker | 2026 IA Brewery Running Series
  - **Description**: Join us for a fun run event at Firetrucker Brewery. Run, walk, or jog a 5k course, then celebrate at the finish line!About this Event  https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/37df9820-949e-11f1-bef4-8b326733b405-rimg-w1200-h52
  - **Date**: Sun Sep 27 2026 at 12:00 pm – Sun Sep 27 2026 at 02:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/ankeny/5k-beer-run-x-firetrucker-2026-ia-brewery-running-series/100001980830347893
  - **Venue**: Firetrucker Brewery
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  - **Price**: USD 0 to 118
  - **Categories**: fitness, Workshops, Music, Entertainment, Nonprofit, food-drinks, trips-adventures
- **Event Name**: Sensory-Friendly Back to School Bash!
  - **Description**: Join ASI and Axis Therapy Centers and celebrate the beginning of another school year with a dance in a safe and accepting environment.

Lights will be turned up, and the sound will be turned down. Sensory area opportunities with occupational therapists wi
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  - **Date**: Sat Aug 29 2026 at 03:00 pm – Sat Aug 29 2026 at 05:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/ankeny/sensory-friendly-back-to-school-bash/200030304569134
  - **Venue**: Prairie Ridge Church
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  - **Categories**: back-to-school
- **Event Name**: DJ Bingo at The Other Place!
  - **Description**: Join us at The Other Place in Ankeny for some FREE DJ Bingo!
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 4
  - **Date**: Wed Aug 19 2026 (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/ankeny/dj-bingo-at-the-other-place/200030078067306
  - **Venue**: The Other Place Ankeny
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- **Event Name**: StoryPoint Siena Hills Community Fair
  - **Description**: 🎡 StoryPoint Siena Hills Community Fair 🎡

FREE and open to the public!

Join us for an afternoon of family-friendly fun at StoryPoint Siena Hills! Enjoy delicious fair foods, exciting games, face painting, live music by LaRon, and visit with a variety of
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 15
  - **Date**: Wed Aug 19 2026 at 04:30 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/ankeny/storypoint-siena-hills-community-fair/200030441099226
  - **Venue**: 455 SW Ankeny Road, Ankeny, IA, United States, Iowa 50023
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  - **Categories**: music, live-music, art, fine-arts, entertainment
- **Event Name**: Magick K featuring Brian Holland @ Good Times in Ankeny, IA!
  - **Description**: Magick K featuring Brian Holland is appearing at Good Times! 🎷 🎹
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 4
  - **Date**: Sat Oct 10 2026 at 09:00 pm – Sun Oct 11 2026 at 01:00 am (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/ankeny/magick-k-featuring-brian-holland-good-times-in-ankeny-ia/200030400503712
  - **Venue**: Good Times
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- **Event Name**: Music BINGO SUNDAY 7p | Cabaret Sports Bar - Ankeny IA @LeaderBoardGames
  - **Description**: Cabaret Sports Bar & Grille - Ankeny IA hosts Music BINGO Game Night on 2nd & 4th SUNDAY 7p of month - Enjoy great music, fun and PRIZES!About this EventCabaret Sports Bar & Grille - Ankeny IA hosts Music BING
  - **Date**: Sun Aug 23 2026 at 07:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/ankeny/music-bingo-sunday-7p-cabaret-sports-bar-ankeny-ia-leaderboardgames/100001983693714299
  - **Venue**: Cabaret Sports Bar & Grille
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  - **Price**: Free
  - **Categories**: fitness, Sports

## Trending Events in Ankeny

- **Event Name**: First Day of School
  - **Description**: The first day of school is Monday, August 24th! 
The school day starts for students at 7:55am.
School is dismissed at 2:55pm
  - **Venue**: 710 SE Third Street , 50021
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- **Event Name**: Prairie Trail Labor Day Fest
  - **Description**: Kick off Labor Day Weekend at the inaugural Prairie Trail Labor Day Fest on Saturday, September 5! Enjoy a full day of food and drinks, live entertainment, activities for all ages, and exciting sporting events, including the three-day Labor Day Dink-Off P
  - **Venue**: 2250 SW Vintage Pkwy, Ankeny, IA, United States, Iowa 50023
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- **Event Name**: GiGi's Playhouse 5K Dash for Down Syndrome
  - **Description**: This year's event has it all -- a 5K Run, 1 Mile Inspirational Walk, a Kids Dash, Silent Auction, and Exhibit Area for community partners, and DONUTS for everyone!  To sign up, go here: https://gigisplayhouse.donordrive.com/Des-Moines-5K-2026
  - **Venue**: Dmacc Ankeny
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- **Event Name**: Meet the Teacher Night
  - **Description**: Meet the Teacher Night is Almost Here!

The Prairie Trail PTO will be at Meet the Teacher Night on Monday, August 18, from 4:00–6:00 PM, and we'd love for you to stop by and say hello!

Be sure to:

- Pick up a Spirit Wear flyer
- Learn how you can get in
  - **Venue**: 1850 SW College Ave., Ankeny, IA, United States, Iowa 50391
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- **Event Name**: Uptown Ankeny Farmers Market
  - **Description**: 🌱Uptown Ankeny Farmers Market 🌱

Join us for another fantastic day at the Uptown Ankeny Farmers Market, held at the beautiful Ankeny Market & Pavilion Park, 715 W 1st Street, from 8am-noon!

Our vendors will be selling fresh produce, locally raised me
  - **Venue**: 715 W 1st St, Ankeny, IA 50023, United States
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- **Event Name**: 2026 Family and Youth Engagement Summit
  - **Description**: Join us for the 6th Annual Family and Youth Engagement Summit!About this EventStep into a whole new world of engagement.The 6th Annual Family and Youth Engagement Summit invites yo
  - **Venue**: FFA Enrichment Center
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- **Event Name**: Thursday Night Acoustics
  - **Description**: Grab your friends, enjoy dinner on the patio, and soak in the sounds of live acoustic music at your favorite spots around The District at Prairie Trail all summer long!

Each week, musicians will perform at rotating patio dining locations throughout The D
  - **Venue**: SW District Dr, Ankeny, IA, United States, Iowa 50023
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- **Event Name**: Rock Creek Elementary "Meet the Teacher" Night: TK and 1st-5th Grade
  - **Description**: Meet your teacher and drop off your school supplies! (Or unpack the EPI supply box you ordered for this year!)

This event is for TK and 1st grade-5th grade ONLY!

(KINDERGARTEN - you will have your own event later this month!)
  - **Venue**: 3800 NW Abilene Rd, Ankeny, IA, United States, Iowa 50023
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- **Event Name**: Central Iowa Walk
  - **Description**: Central Iowa Out of the Darkness Walk!

🔗 Register today at afsp.org/iowa
📲 Walk Contact: Abigail Voyna (she/her)
515-707-0143 or abigailvoyna@gmail.com
  - **Venue**: DMACC - Ankeny Campus
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## FAQs

- **Q**: What are the top Music events in Ankeny?
  - **A:** Thursday Night Acoustics (Thu Aug 20 2026 at SW District Dr, Ankeny, IA, United States, Iowa 50023), 5k Beer Run x Firetrucker | 2026 IA Brewery Running Series (Sun Sep 27 2026 at 12:00 pm at Firetrucker Brewery), Sensory-Friendly Back to School Bash! (Sat Aug 29 2026 at 03:00 pm at Prairie Ridge Church), DJ Bingo at The Other Place! (Wed Aug 19 2026 at The Other Place Ankeny), StoryPoint Siena Hills Community Fair (Wed Aug 19 2026 at 04:30 pm at 455 SW Ankeny Road, Ankeny, IA, United States, Iowa 50023).
- **Q**: What are the top free Music events in Ankeny?
  - **A:** Music BINGO SUNDAY 7p | Cabaret Sports Bar - Ankeny IA @LeaderBoardGames (Sun Aug 23 2026 at 07:00 pm at Cabaret Sports Bar & Grille).
- **Q**: What Music events are happening in Ankeny this weekend August 21–23, 2026?
  - **A:** Music BINGO SUNDAY 7p | Cabaret Sports Bar - Ankeny IA @LeaderBoardGames (Sun Aug 23 2026 at 07:00 pm at Cabaret Sports Bar & Grille).
- **Q**: What Music events are happening in Ankeny in August 2026?
  - **A:** Thursday Night Acoustics (Thu Aug 20 2026 at SW District Dr, Ankeny, IA, United States, Iowa 50023), Sensory-Friendly Back to School Bash! (Sat Aug 29 2026 at 03:00 pm at Prairie Ridge Church), DJ Bingo at The Other Place! (Wed Aug 19 2026 at The Other Place Ankeny), StoryPoint Siena Hills Community Fair (Wed Aug 19 2026 at 04:30 pm at 455 SW Ankeny Road, Ankeny, IA, United States, Iowa 50023), Music BINGO SUNDAY 7p | Cabaret Sports Bar - Ankeny IA @LeaderBoardGames (Sun Aug 23 2026 at 07:00 pm at Cabaret Sports Bar & Grille).
- **Q**: How can I find Music events in Ankeny?
  - **A:** You can discover upcoming Music events in Ankeny on AllEvents.in. Browse by date, venue, or price to find events that match your interests.
- **Q**: How do I buy tickets for Music events in Ankeny?
  - **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 Music events in Ankeny?
  - **A:** Some popular venues hosting Music events in Ankeny include SW District Dr, Ankeny, IA, United States, Iowa 50023, Firetrucker Brewery, Prairie Ridge Church.
- **Q**: What is the price range for Music events in Ankeny?
  - **A:** Prices for Music events in Ankeny range from up to USD 118. Many events also offer free entry.
- **Q**: Who are the top organizers for Music events in Ankeny?
  - **A:** Popular organizers hosting Music events in Ankeny include The District - Prairie Trail, Iowa Brewery Running Series™, Autism Society of Iowa.
- **Q**: What types of Music events can I find in Ankeny?
  - **A:** You can explore a variety of music sub-genres and styles including Hip Hop Music, House Music, Classical Music, Afrobeats, Bachata and more.
- **Q**: Are there any online Music events available?
  - **A:** Yes, many 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 Music events in Ankeny?
  - **A:** Follow the Music category on AllEvents.in to get notified when new Music events are listed in Ankeny.

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