Music scene · Grinnell

Grinnell is a small college town where student ensembles, chamber groups, and campus concerts add variety to school bands and church choirs. Des Moines and Iowa City musicians occasionally pass through for small performances.

Music in Grinnell is heard at the college concert hall, church fellowship halls, local cafes, and school auditoriums. Des Moines and Iowa City offer additional bars and listening rooms within driving distance.

Local and regional artists perform here, with musicians from the nearby Des Moines and Iowa City scene occasionally passing through.

New musicians in Grinnell should connect with the college music department, play at campus events and local cafes, and drive to Des Moines or Iowa City for bigger gigs and new connections.