# Best Concerts in Des Moines: Local Shows and Live Music Events

- **Subtitle**: From sweaty ballroom blowouts to riverside sets, these are the concerts locals actually talk about
- **Category**: Concerts
- **Type**: format

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## Featured Events

- **Event Name**: Candlelight: Tribute to Queen
  - **Description**: ⭐ Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen before in Des Moines. Get your tickets now to discover the music of Queen at Scottish Rite Consistory under the gentle glow of ca
  - **Date**: Sat, 12 Sep at 06:30 pm – Fri, 02 Oct at 10:45 pm (-06:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/des-moines/candlelight-tribute-to-queen/2700030036304400
  - **Venue**: Scottish Rite Consistory
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  - **Price**: min: 39.59, max: 54.57, currency: USD
  - **Categories**: candlelight-concerts, entertainment, concerts, music, performances, live-music, art
- **Event Name**: Candlelight: Tribute to Michael Jackson
  - **Description**: ⭐ Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen before in Des Moines. Get your tickets now to discover the music of Michael Jackson at Scottish Rite Consistory under the gentle
  - **Date**: Fri, 02 Oct at 06:30 pm – Sat, 27 Mar at 06:30 pm (-06:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/des-moines/candlelight-tribute-to-michael-jackson/2700030480942122
  - **Venue**: Scottish Rite Consistory
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  - **Price**: min: 32.1, max: 65.27, currency: USD
  - **Categories**: Entertainment, Concerts, Music, performances, Art
- **Event Name**: Candlelight: 90s Hip-Hop on Strings
  - **Description**: ⭐ Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen before in Des Moines. Get your tickets now to discover the music of 90s Hip-Hop on Strings at Scottish Rite Consistory under the
  - **Date**: Sat, 12 Sep at 08:45 pm – Sat, 12 Sep at 10:45 pm (-06:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/des-moines/candlelight-90s-hip-hop-on-strings/2700030222324433
  - **Venue**: Scottish Rite Consistory
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  - **Price**: min: 40.13, max: 60.99, currency: USD
  - **Categories**: candlelight-concerts, entertainment, concerts, music, dance, performances, art, live-music

## About

Concerts in Des Moines are having a bit of a moment right now. You can feel it in how fast shows sell out, how many people are “interested” before a single opener is announced, and how often the same venue names pop up in your group chats. Acts like The Pork Tornadoes with Jordan Beem or Avatar with Fleshgod Apocalypse and Frozen Soul are not just passing through, they are becoming reference points, the nights everyone brings up when talk turns to the best concerts in Des Moines.

Val Air Ballroom is where things get loud and big. It is the classic move for concert events in Des Moines that feel like an occasion instead of a casual night out. When The Pork Tornadoes plug in there, it is wall to wall singalongs and people who know every cover by heart. When Avatar storms through with Fleshgod Apocalypse and Frozen Soul, the floor turns into a headbanger convention, all black shirts and satisfied neck pain. The crowd is mixed, but everyone is there for one reason, to be part of something that feels a little larger than the city for a couple of hours.

If Val Air is your big-room fix, Wooly's is the one you go to first when you want to feel close to the stage. Tucked into the kind of neighborhood spot locals do not really explain, they just tell you to meet them there, Wooly's is where shows like Good To Be King: A Celebration of Tom Petty turn into full-room karaoke. You get superfans, older heads who saw Petty live, and younger kids who grew up on their parents’ playlists, all yelling the same chorus. It is the kind of place people remember very specific concerts at, not just that they “saw a band once.”

On the more low-key, if-you-know-you-know end, you have Captain Roy's and Pals. The Crowfoot Rakes live at Captain Roy's feels like a neighborhood hang that just happens to have a guitar solo ripping across the riverfront. Perfect if you want concerts that are social first, serious-fan second. Pals, with stuff like the Fancy Pants drop, leans into that slightly scruffy, insiders-only energy where the regulars already know the setlist and still show up early. These are exactly the kind of concert events in Des Moines that rarely get advertised loudly but somehow everyone you know shows up to.

A quick cheat sheet for where to start:

Val Air Ballroom: Big, loud, and theatrical, from Avatar to The Pork Tornadoes.
Wooly's: Intimate but rowdy, home to tribute nights like Good To Be King.
Captain Roy's: Riverside, relaxed, live sets from bands like The Crowfoot Rakes.
Pals: Small-room energy, niche drops like Fancy Pants that locals quietly hype.

## Concerts Events in Des Moines

- **Event Name**: Big Head Todd And The Monsters
  - **Description**: Nearby AttractionsBig Head Todd & the Monsters has 15 upcoming events.Note: Originally scheduled for January 23rd at 7:30 PM. Previously purchased tickets will be honored for the new date.
  - **Date**: Fri Oct 16 2026 at 07:30 pm – Fri Oct 16 2026 at 09:30 pm (-06:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/des-moines/big-head-todd-and-the-monsters/210002014651441
  - **Venue**: Hoyt Sherman Place
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  - **Categories**: Music
- **Event Name**: John Lloyd Young
  - **Description**: Due to a scheduling challenge, John Lloyd Young will be coming to The Ingersoll in September with his new dates and times.

New show dates / times:
Sept 25, 2026 @ 7:30 pm.
Sept  26, 2026 @ 7:30 pm.

Your event ticket includes our house greens salad with
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    - Count: 10
  - **Date**: Fri Sep 25 2026 at 07:30 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/des-moines/john-lloyd-young/200030318294517
  - **Venue**: 3711 Ingersoll Ave, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50312
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  - **Categories**: entertainment, music, contests, live-music
- **Event Name**: Boy Band Review
  - **Description**: InformationThis is the best boy band tribute in the country, playing your favorite hits from NSYNC, Backstreet Boys, NKOTB, One Direction, and more! They have captured the hearts of fans with their boyband shows, transporting audience m
  - **Date**: Sat Oct 31 2026 at 01:00 pm – Sat Oct 31 2026 at 03:00 pm (-06:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/des-moines/boy-band-review/210001512583451
  - **Venue**: The Ingersoll
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  - **Categories**: Music
- **Event Name**: Outlander In Concert
  - **Date**: Sun Nov 01 2026 at 06:00 pm – Mon Nov 02 2026 at 09:00 pm (-06:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/des-moines/outlander-in-concert/2300029888824602
  - **Venue**: Des Moines Civic Center
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  - **Categories**: Concerts, Music, Entertainment
- **Event Name**: 512: The Selena Experience
  - **Date**: Sat Oct 03 2026 at 06:00 pm – Sun Oct 04 2026 at 03:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/des-moines/512-the-selena-experience/2300029906244921
  - **Venue**: The Ingersoll
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  - **Categories**: trips-adventures, contests
- **Event Name**: Candlelight: Long Live the Rock Legends | Des Moines
  - **Description**: 👉 Tickets https://tinyurl.com/cndlght-tribute-to-queen-de

⭐ Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen before in Des Moines. Get your tickets now to discover the music of Qu
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 1
  - **Date**: Sat Sep 12 2026 at 06:30 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/des-moines/candlelight-long-live-the-rock-legends-des-moines/200030420465234
  - **Venue**: Scottish Rite Consistory - Event Venue
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  - **Categories**: candlelight-concerts, entertainment, concerts, music, performances, art, live-music
- **Event Name**: Ensiferum with Firewind, Green Death at Wooly's
  - **Description**: Presented by First Fleet Concerts

Ensiferum with Firewind, Green Death

Doors: 6:00 PM
Show: 7:00 PM
All Ages

Tickets on sale Friday, April 24th at 10:00 AM online at axs.com or in person at the Wooly's box office open Fridays from 12 PM to 5 PM for fee
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    - Count: 62
  - **Date**: Fri Sep 18 2026 at 07:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/des-moines/ensiferum-with-firewind-green-death-at-woolys/200030026854255
  - **Venue**: Wooly's
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  - **Categories**: concerts, music, entertainment
- **Event Name**: Thomas Rhett at Casey's Center
  - **Date**: Thu Oct 22 2026 at 07:30 pm (-06:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/des-moines/thomas-rhett-at-caseys-center/2400029829928236
  - **Venue**: Casey's Center
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  - **Categories**: trips-adventures
- **Event Name**: Wade Forster
  - **Description**: First Fleet Concerts and xBk presents

Wade Forster


WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 9TH

Doors: 6pm | Show: 7pm

All Ages


GENERAL ADMISSION STANDING ROOM -- Limited seating available on a first come, first served basis. If you require ADA accommodations please r
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  - **Date**: Wed Sep 09 2026 at 07:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/des-moines/wade-forster/200030430060824
  - **Venue**: 1159 24th Street Des Moines IA 50311
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  - **Categories**: music, entertainment, parties, festivals, rodeo, concerts, trips-adventures, country-music-festivals, pop-ups
- **Event Name**: Lauren Alaina: Stages Tour
  - **Description**: Lauren Alaina

Venue: Hoyt Sherman Place Theater
Des Moines, IA

Date: Oct 2, 2026 - 07:30 PM
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 1
  - **Date**: Fri Oct 02 2026 at 07:30 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/des-moines/lauren-alaina-stages-tour/200030463375939
  - **Venue**: Des Moines, Iowa
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  - **Categories**: Art, Theatre
- **Event Name**: Paul Cauthen Ticket
  - **Description**: Paul Cauthen captivated the audience with his commanding vocals, soulful sound, and larger-than-life stage presence that made every song hit harder 🎤🔥
His blend of country, Americana, and heartfelt storytelling created an unforgettable atmosphere packed w
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    - Count: 2
  - **Date**: Fri Aug 28 2026 at 07:30 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/des-moines/paul-cauthen-ticket/200030563472052
  - **Venue**: Des Moines Ballroom Dance Studio
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  - **Categories**: music, storytelling
- **Event Name**: Bruce Hornsby And The Noisemakers
  - **Date**: Mon Oct 05 2026 at 07:30 pm – Mon Oct 05 2026 at 09:30 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/des-moines/bruce-hornsby-and-the-noisemakers/2300030484097542
  - **Venue**: Hoyt Sherman Place Theater
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- **Event Name**: Lauren Alaina at Hoyt Sherman Place
  - **Date**: Fri Oct 02 2026 at 07:30 pm – Fri Oct 02 2026 at 09:30 pm (-06:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/des-moines/lauren-alaina-at-hoyt-sherman-place/2400030179252129
  - **Venue**: Hoyt Sherman Place
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- **Event Name**: Cedar Country Cobras - Album Release w/ The Soul Searchers
  - **Description**: xBk presents

Cedar Country Cobras - Album Release

w/ The Soul Searchers


FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 11TH

Doors: 7pm | Show: 8pm

All Ages


*This is a mostly-seated show. All seating available on a first come, first served basis. Arrive early for best choice o
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  - **Date**: Fri Sep 11 2026 at 08:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/des-moines/cedar-country-cobras-album-release-w-the-soul-searchers/200030254310159
  - **Venue**: 1159 24th Street Des Moines IA 50311
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  - **Categories**: music, entertainment, live-music, contests, parties
- **Event Name**: Dead Eyes, Versus Me in Des Moines
  - **Description**: 🎶 The Ultimate Versus Me Experience LIVE at xBk Live—This Sunday, September 13, 2026! 🎶
It's that time of the year where everyone wants to have a musical breath! Your favorite, Versus Me is hitting xBk Live on Sunda
  - **Date**: Sun Sep 13 2026 at 07:00 pm – Sun Sep 13 2026 at 09:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/des-moines/dead-eyes-versus-me-in-des-moines/3300030366770921
  - **Venue**: xBk Live
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  - **Categories**: concerts, music, entertainment, art, live-music

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  - **Description**: 🌎 Discover the world in Downtown Des Moines!

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  - **Venue**: Western Gateway Park
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  - **Venue**: Des Moines Performing Arts - DMPA
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- **Event Name**: Wicked at Des Moines, IA
  - **Description**: Wicked
Des Moines Civic Center - Des Moines, IA
18 September, 2026 at 07:30 PM
  - **Venue**: Des Moines Civic Center - Des Moines, IA
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- **Event Name**: Blues Traveler  Gin Blossoms & Spin Doctors
  - **Venue**: Lauridsen Amphitheater at Water Works Park
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- **Event Name**: Tig Notaro
  - **Venue**: Hoyt Sherman Place Theater
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## FAQs

- **Q**: What are the top Concerts events in Des Moines?
  - **A:** Big Head Todd And The Monsters (Fri Oct 16 2026 at 07:30 pm at Hoyt Sherman Place), John Lloyd Young (Fri Sep 25 2026 at 07:30 pm at 3711 Ingersoll Ave, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50312), Boy Band Review (Sat Oct 31 2026 at 01:00 pm at The Ingersoll), Outlander In Concert (Sun Nov 01 2026 at 06:00 pm at Des Moines Civic Center), 512: The Selena Experience (Sat Oct 03 2026 at 06:00 pm at The Ingersoll).
- **Q**: What Concerts events are happening in Des Moines today August 28, 2026?
  - **A:** Paul Cauthen Ticket (Fri Aug 28 2026 at 07:30 pm at Des Moines Ballroom Dance Studio).
- **Q**: What Concerts events are happening in Des Moines this weekend August 28–30, 2026?
  - **A:** Paul Cauthen Ticket (Fri Aug 28 2026 at 07:30 pm at Des Moines Ballroom Dance Studio).
- **Q**: What Concerts events are happening in Des Moines in August 2026?
  - **A:** Paul Cauthen Ticket (Fri Aug 28 2026 at 07:30 pm at Des Moines Ballroom Dance Studio).
- **Q**: How can I find Concerts events in Des Moines?
  - **A:** You can discover upcoming Concerts events in Des Moines on AllEvents.in. Browse by date, venue, or price to find events that match your interests.
- **Q**: How do I buy tickets for Concerts events in Des Moines?
  - **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 Concerts events in Des Moines?
  - **A:** Some popular venues hosting Concerts events in Des Moines include Hoyt Sherman Place, 3711 Ingersoll Ave, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50312, The Ingersoll.
- **Q**: What is the price range for Concerts events in Des Moines?
  - **A:** Prices for Concerts events in Des Moines range from USD 32 to USD 65. Many events also offer free entry.
- **Q**: Who are the top organizers for Concerts events in Des Moines?
  - **A:** Popular organizers hosting Concerts events in Des Moines include The Ingersoll, VENUWORKS CORPORATE, Ticket Network Events.
- **Q**: What types of Concerts events can I find in Des Moines?
  - **A:** You can explore a variety of concerts sub-genres and styles including Hip Hop Music, House Music, Classical Music, Afrobeats, Bachata and more.
- **Q**: Are there any online Concerts events available?
  - **A:** Yes, many Concerts events are available online. You can filter for virtual events on AllEvents.in to attend from anywhere.
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