Bands in Des Moines, IA
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Indie rock, hip-hop, and metal scenes coexist in Iowa's capital, supported by a tight-knit community of local musicians and promoters. The city hosts the annual 80/35 Music Festival, drawing regional talent.
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About the music scene in Des Moines
No bands, openings, or venues are listed in Des Moines yet, but Des Moines is home to 213,164 residents, 5,021 adults aged 18–24, 20,142 working arts professionals — including 13,194 residents with arts degrees and 27,602 with bachelor's degrees — a strong talent pool for bands, venues, and session musicians. Create a free profile and be the first to put Des Moines on the Bandmate map.
Des Moines anchors Iowa's live music economy with the Iowa Events Center hosting arena tours and historic rooms such as Hoyt Sherman Place and the Val Air Ballroom supporting mid-size acts. The East Village and downtown districts are home to club venues that book indie, rock, and hip-hop acts from across the Midwest. Despite the closure of several legacy rooms, new venues and a persistent local promoter network keep the capital's touring and original-music circuit active.
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- Wooly's
- xBk Live
- Hoyt Sherman Place
- Val Air Ballroom
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