# Rock Music events in Des Moines, Today and Upcoming Rock Music events in Des Moines

- **Subtitle**: All Rock Music events in Des Moines, Iowa. Here you can find more information about Upcoming events in Des Moines like parties, concerts, meets,shows, sports, club, reunion, Performance
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All Rock Music events in Des Moines, Iowa. Here you can find more information about Upcoming events in Des Moines like parties, concerts, meets,shows, sports, club, reunion, Performance

## Events in Des Moines

- **Event Name**: Staind & Hoobastank
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 2
  - **Date**: Sun Aug 16 2026 at 06:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/des-moines/staind-and-hoobastank/2300029922957128
  - **Venue**: Iowa State Fair
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czMvYmFubmVycy8yZTY2MDNiMC05NDUzLTExZjEtYjlmMS04Mzg0NzM2ODk3MjgtcmltZy13MTA4MC1oMTA4MC1kYzE4MTgxOC1nbWlyLmpwZz92PTE3ODYzMjIwNDA.avif
  - **Categories**: trips-adventures
- **Event Name**: Umphrey's McGee
  - **Description**: 📍 Venue: Wooly's - Des Moines
🏠 Address: 504 East Locust Street, Des Moines, IA 50309
🌆 City: Des Moines
📍 Location: 41.5899, -93.6108✨ Embark on an extraordinary journey at Umphrey's McGee, where every moment promises to be unforgettabl
  - **Date**: Fri Aug 21 2026 at 07:00 pm (-06:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/des-moines/umphreys-mcgee/3200029986375954
  - **Venue**: Wooly's - Des Moines
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czEvYmFubmVycy9iYmM1OWY4MC05NDYzLTExZjEtYjlmMS04Mzg0NzM2ODk3MjgtcmltZy13MTIwMC1oMTIwMC1kYzA4MDgwOC1nbWlyLmpwZz92PTE3ODYzMjkxNDk.avif
  - **Categories**: trips-adventures, Contests
- **Event Name**: Staind w/ Hoobastank
  - **Description**: Nearby AttractionsStaind has 26 upcoming events.Hoobastank has 25 upcoming events.Seatmaphttps://content.resale.ticketmaster.com/maps/2177-1-1-main.gif
  - **Date**: Mon Aug 17 2026 at 08:00 pm – Mon Aug 17 2026 at 10:00 pm (-06:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/des-moines/staind-w-hoobastank/210002046460135
  - **Venue**: Iowa State Fair
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czMvYmFubmVycy85N2I4NjNmNWIwMDA3NjNmNDg4YmZmY2JmYzBjNTc5NDI4NjNiNjFmM2JmZjhkNDg5ZWUyNzIzYjQzMzJlZjYxLXJpbWctdzEwMjQtaDU3Ni1kYzkxOGY4Zi1nbWlyLmpwZz92PTE3NzcwMzU2Njk.avif
  - **Categories**: Music
- **Event Name**: Staind at Iowa State Fair
  - **Date**: Mon Aug 17 2026 at 08:00 pm (-06:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/des-moines/staind-at-iowa-state-fair/2400029908294856
  - **Venue**: Iowa State Fair
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czkvYmFubmVycy82ZmY4MWRjMC04ZmZmLTExZjEtODhkYy1lMzg1NmViMjU2OGYtcmltZy13MTA4MC1oMTA4MC1kYzA4MDgwOC1nbWlyLmpwZz92PTE3ODU4NDYyOTY.avif
  - **Categories**: trips-adventures
- **Event Name**: Rod Stewart Tickets
  - **Description**: The legendary Rod Stewart brings his iconic voice and timeless hits to the stage! Experience classics like ""Maggie May,"" ""Do Ya Think I'm Sexy,"" and ""Tonight's the Night"" performed by one of rock's greatest storytellers. Don't miss this unforgettabl
  - **Date**: Fri Aug 14 2026 at 08:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/des-moines/rod-stewart-tickets/200030381354116
  - **Venue**: Iowa State Capitol in Des Moines
  - **Banner**: https://dyn-image.allevents.in/generate-image?v=4&title=Rod+Stewart+Tickets+&date=Fri+Aug+14+2026+at+08%3A00+pm&bg=2
  - **Categories**: concerts, music, entertainment
- **Event Name**: Kurt Vile in Des Moines
  - **Description**: 🎤 Experience Kurt Vile Live at Wooly's on Tuesday, November 10, 2026! 🎤
The countdown has begun! Kurt Vile is taking over Wooly's on Tuesday, November 10, 2026, and with hits like Pretty Pim
  - **Date**: Tue Nov 10 2026 at 07:00 pm – Tue Nov 10 2026 at 09:00 pm (-06:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/des-moines/kurt-vile-in-des-moines/3300030441206258
  - **Venue**: Wooly's
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czIvYmFubmVycy81M2FkNzgxMC04NjAyLTExZjEtOGI4Zi0xN2FmZGQyZTA3YmUtcmltZy13MTIwMC1oNjc1LWRjZDRjMWFhLWdtaXIud2VicD92PTE3ODQ3NDc5OTc.avif
  - **Categories**: Concerts, Music, Art, Entertainment
- **Event Name**: Jefferson Starship with Pure Prairie League
  - **Description**: 📍 Venue: Hoyt Sherman Place
🏠 Address: 1501 Woodland Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50309
🌆 City: Des Moines
📍 Location: 41.5887, -93.6383✨ Discover the extraordinary at Jefferson Starship with Pure Prairie League, where magic meets reality in w
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 1
  - **Date**: Fri Sep 11 2026 at 08:00 pm – Fri Sep 11 2026 at 10:00 pm (-06:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/des-moines/jefferson-starship-with-pure-prairie-league/3200029748159051
  - **Venue**: Hoyt Sherman Place
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czkvYmFubmVycy8yZTRmMDRjMC05NTBkLTExZjEtODAyNC00MzAxOGM4YWM0YWYtcmltZy13MTIwMC1oMTIwMC1kYzA4MDgwOC1nbWlyLmpwZz92PTE3ODY0MDE5MjY.avif
  - **Categories**: trips-adventures
- **Event Name**: Jefferson Starship
  - **Date**: Fri Sep 11 2026 (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/des-moines/jefferson-starship/2300029655737028
  - **Venue**: Hoyt Sherman Place Theater
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czgvYmFubmVycy9hMTNkNTAwMC0wZGYzLTExZjEtOTBkZC02ZGFlODIwNTgyODQtcmltZy13MTA4MC1oMTA4MC1kY2ExMDQyZi1nbWlyLmpwZz92PTE3NzE1NDc1NDY.avif
  - **Categories**: Art, Theatre
- **Event Name**: Slaughter in Des Moines
  - **Description**: 🎤 Join Slaughter LIVE at Iowa State Fair Grandstand on Thursday, August 20, 2026! 🎤  
Here is the moment you've been waiting for! Slaughter is coming to Iowa State Fair Grandstand on Thursda
  - **Date**: Thu Aug 20 2026 at 01:00 pm – Thu Aug 20 2026 at 03:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/des-moines/slaughter-in-des-moines/3300030154573258
  - **Venue**: Iowa State Fair Grandstand
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czEwL2Jhbm5lcnMvZTgzYjZjZDAtNWIzYy0xMWYxLTk1OGQtMWQ3MGI0NTY1MmM3LXJpbWctdzExNDctaDY0NS1kY2ZmZmZmZi1nbWlyLndlYnA_dj0xNzgwMDQ1MjU4.avif
- **Event Name**: Jordan Beem Live at The Bud Tent- Iowa State Fair!
  - **Description**: 🔥 Jordan Beem returns to the legendary Bud Tent at the Iowa State Fair on Friday, August 14th at 6:30 PM!

Come kick off your fair night with a high-energy mix of country hits, rock favorites, and original music from 2025 & 2026 Josie Award Nominee Jo
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 273
  - **Date**: Fri Aug 14 2026 at 06:30 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/des-moines/jordan-beem-live-at-the-bud-tent-iowa-state-fair/200030254355324
  - **Venue**: The Bud Tent - Iowa State Fair
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czYvYmFubmVycy81NzA4NjU1MmRiMGY2Nzg2ZmYwYWJlMzUzYTVkMDUxNTlhMzM0YzhmYjQwNzAzNWNhYTliNmNhYWJlYzI1YzVlLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDEyMDAtZGMwODA4MTgtZ21pcj92PTE3ODU5NjMwMDU.avif
  - **Categories**: parties, entertainment
- **Event Name**: Jordan Beem is BACK at The Bud Tent!
  - **Description**: 🎸 Jordan Beem Live at the Bud Tent! 🎸

Catch award winning artists Jordan Beem and Johnny G live at the Iowa State Fair for a night of high-energy country, rock favorites, and great vibes.

📅 Wednesday, August 19
🕢 6:30 PM
📍 Bud Tent – Iowa State Fair

🍻
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 127
  - **Date**: Wed Aug 19 2026 at 06:30 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/des-moines/jordan-beem-is-back-at-the-bud-tent/200030306644952
  - **Venue**: The Bud Tent - Iowa State Fair
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czEwL2Jhbm5lcnMvZmU1MmVjYTQ3NDNlOTgzZjIyNWM3MzJmYjI2NzVkYzAzOTFmZTkxMmIzYWI2OTRlZTI4Zjg2Yzk5Mjk2MTMwMy1yaW1nLXcxMjAwLWgxMjAwLWRjMDgwODA4LWdtaXI_dj0xNzg2MzI3MjI2.avif
  - **Categories**: parties, art, entertainment
- **Event Name**: The Black Jacket Symphony - Bon Jovi's Slippery When Wet at Hoyt Sherman Place
  - **Date**: Sat Oct 17 2026 at 07:30 pm – Sat Oct 17 2026 at 09:30 pm (-06:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/des-moines/the-black-jacket-symphony-bon-jovis-slippery-when-wet-at-hoyt-sherman-place/2400029779702704
  - **Venue**: Hoyt Sherman Place
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czUvYmFubmVycy85MzUzYmZmMC05MDBkLTExZjEtODhkYy1lMzg1NmViMjU2OGYtcmltZy13MTIwMC1oNjc1LWRjNDg0ODU4LWdtaXIud2VicD92PTE3ODU4NTIzNDA.avif
  - **Categories**: trips-adventures
- **Event Name**: Drowning Pool at Woolys
  - **Date**: Sun Oct 25 2026 (-06:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/des-moines/drowning-pool-at-woolys/2400030502022946
  - **Venue**: Woolys
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czYvYmFubmVycy9mZDE5NzI4MC05NGI5LTExZjEtODAyNC00MzAxOGM4YWM0YWYtcmltZy13MTIwMC1oNjI4LWRjMDgwODA4LWdtaXIuanBnP3Y9MTc4NjM2NjE5Nw.avif
- **Event Name**: Kurt Vile and the Violators
  - **Description**: 📍 Venue: Wooly's - Des Moines
🏠 Address: 504 East Locust Street, Des Moines, IA 50309
🌆 City: Des Moines
📍 Location: 41.5899, -93.6108✨ Embark on an extraordinary journey at Kurt Vile and the Violators, where every moment promises to be
  - **Date**: Tue Nov 10 2026 at 07:00 pm – Tue Nov 10 2026 at 09:00 pm (-06:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/des-moines/kurt-vile-and-the-violators/3200030324078530
  - **Venue**: Wooly's - Des Moines
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czQvYmFubmVycy84ZDQ0NjRhMC05MzVjLTExZjEtOGYxYy1jZjhjZTk2YWMyNTgtcmltZy13MTIwMC1oMTIwMC1kYzY4MTgyOC1nbWlyLmpwZz92PTE3ODYyMTYxMTQ.avif
  - **Categories**: trips-adventures, Contests
- **Event Name**: Ugly Kid Joe, Platinum Moon in Des Moines
  - **Description**: 🎤 Join Ugly Kid Joe LIVE at Wooly's on Thursday, September 3, 2026! 🎤  
Here is the moment you've been waiting for! Ugly Kid Joe is coming to Wooly's on Thursday, September 3, 2026,
  - **Date**: Thu Sep 03 2026 at 07:30 pm – Thu Sep 03 2026 at 09:30 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/des-moines/ugly-kid-joe-platinum-moon-in-des-moines/3300029959745725
  - **Venue**: Wooly's
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czgvYmFubmVycy84OTRmZDQ3MC0zZTQyLTExZjEtOTVjZS0xNWIxNWNlZjA2NzAtcmltZy13MTIwMC1oNjc1LWRjZWJlN2RmLWdtaXIud2VicD92PTE3NzY4NTkwOTI.avif
  - **Categories**: concerts, music, art, entertainment

## Trending Events in Des Moines

- **Event Name**: TLC  Salt-N-Pepa & En Vogue
  - **Venue**: Iowa State Fair
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/a57d6e40-9488-11f1-bef4-8b326733b405-rimg-w1080-h1080-dc281808-gmir.jpg?v=1786345003
- **Event Name**: 2026 Iowa State Fair Admission Tickets at Iowa State Fair
  - **Venue**: Iowa State Fair
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/2e0901c0-8ed0-11f1-88dc-e3856eb2568f-rimg-w1080-h1080-dc081848-gmir.jpg?v=1785716020
- **Event Name**: Rod Stewart at Iowa State Fair
  - **Venue**: Iowa State Fair
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/d3bd6930-8fe3-11f1-bae3-ff7b876e3a8d-rimg-w1200-h747-dc080808-gmir.jpg?v=1785834422
- **Event Name**: Lainey Wilson
  - **Venue**: Iowa State Fair
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/5ae3d720-dcc3-11f0-92d3-9dac2cea0017-rimg-w1200-h675-dc313145-gmir.jpg?v=1766139205
- **Event Name**: Lainey Wilson – Des Moines
  - **Description**: Lainey Wilson brings her award-winning country sound to the Iowa State Fair in Des Moines on August 16, 2026, turning a summer night at the fairgrounds into a full-on #LaineyWilson celebration. Fans can expect a powerful mix of storytelling, twangy guitar
  - **Venue**: Des Moines, IA
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/a2b6f0425c2051d0dde421d7a3bc71fe28fb2c4ccb5418d50edbfc03113d9450-rimg-w1200-h629-dce8e8e8-gmir?v=1786214228
- **Event Name**: Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey presents The Greatest Show On Earth - Des Moines
  - **Description**: 📍 Venue: Casey's Center
🏠 Address: 730 3rd Street, Des Moines, IA 50309
🌆 City: Des Moines
📍 Location: 41.5927, -93.6211🌟 Be part of history at Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey presents The Greatest Show On Earth - Des Moines, an e
  - **Venue**: Casey's Center
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/1d313a80-94ab-11f1-bef4-8b326733b405-rimg-w1200-h800-dc080808-gmir.jpg?v=1786359968
- **Event Name**: The Best of Steve Martin and Martin Short at Des Moines Civic Center
  - **Venue**: Des Moines Civic Center
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/02143790-900d-11f1-a33a-f7150662a5aa-rimg-w1200-h550-dcf8c868-gmir.jpg?v=1785852096
- **Event Name**: Tig Notaro at Hoyt Sherman Place
  - **Venue**: Hoyt Sherman Place
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/893960c0-4499-11f1-8625-6d4feba00823-rimg-w1200-h400-dc3230bf-gmir.jpg?v=1777556165
- **Event Name**: Steve Martin & Martin Short
  - **Venue**: Des Moines Civic Center
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/8fa8f0b0-1b3b-11f1-addc-399c2b4ffec3-rimg-w1200-h400-dcf4bf5e-gmir.jpg?v=1773007805

## FAQs

- **Q**: What are the top events in Des Moines?
  - **A:** Staind & Hoobastank (Sun Aug 16 2026 at 06:00 pm at Iowa State Fair), Umphrey's McGee (Fri Aug 21 2026 at 07:00 pm at Wooly's - Des Moines), Staind w/ Hoobastank (Mon Aug 17 2026 at 08:00 pm at Iowa State Fair), Staind at Iowa State Fair (Mon Aug 17 2026 at 08:00 pm at Iowa State Fair), Rod Stewart Tickets (Fri Aug 14 2026 at 08:00 pm at Iowa State Capitol in Des Moines).
- **Q**: What events are happening in Des Moines this weekend August 14–16, 2026?
  - **A:** Staind & Hoobastank (Sun Aug 16 2026 at 06:00 pm at Iowa State Fair), Rod Stewart Tickets (Fri Aug 14 2026 at 08:00 pm at Iowa State Capitol in Des Moines), Jordan Beem Live at The Bud Tent- Iowa State Fair! (Fri Aug 14 2026 at 06:30 pm at The Bud Tent - Iowa State Fair).
- **Q**: What events are happening in Des Moines in August 2026?
  - **A:** Staind & Hoobastank (Sun Aug 16 2026 at 06:00 pm at Iowa State Fair), Umphrey's McGee (Fri Aug 21 2026 at 07:00 pm at Wooly's - Des Moines), Staind w/ Hoobastank (Mon Aug 17 2026 at 08:00 pm at Iowa State Fair), Staind at Iowa State Fair (Mon Aug 17 2026 at 08:00 pm at Iowa State Fair), Rod Stewart Tickets (Fri Aug 14 2026 at 08:00 pm at Iowa State Capitol in Des Moines).
- **Q**: How can I find events in Des Moines?
  - **A:** You can discover upcoming 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 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 events in Des Moines?
  - **A:** Some popular venues hosting events in Des Moines include Iowa State Fair, Wooly's - Des Moines, Iowa State Capitol in Des Moines.
- **Q**: Who are the top organizers for events in Des Moines?
  - **A:** Popular organizers hosting events in Des Moines include Ticket Network Events, Seat Geek, Vivid Events.
- **Q**: Are there any online events available?
  - **A:** Yes, many 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 events in Des Moines?
  - **A:** Follow the  category on AllEvents.in to get notified when new events are listed in Des Moines.

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