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Music venues in Des Moines, IA

Ranked by how many different directory artists have played each room, from shows on record.

All venuesClub 8Theater 6Concert Hall 1Bar 1100-299 1Rock 14Metal 4Indie 10Hardcore 3Alternative 10Punk 5Has upcoming shows
The roomMusic venue 7Theater or performing arts center 6Bar or pub 1Concert hall or auditorium 1Nightclub 1Indoor 16

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16 venues shown18 with shows on record
  1. 1
    Wooly'sBar or pub

    602 bands · 815 shows · last show Sep 30, 2026

    Books rock, alternative, metal

    Next show Sat, Oct 24 · ABK

  2. 2
    Vaudeville MewsMusic venue

    373 bands · 516 shows · last show May 6, 2020

    Books rock, metal, indie

  3. 3
    Lefty's Live MusicMusic venue

    186 bands · 247 shows · last show Nov 18, 2025

    Books rock, metal, hardcore

  4. 4
    Hoyt Sherman PlaceTheater or performing arts center

    132 bands · 170 shows · last show Oct 5, 2026

    Books rock, folk & acoustic, pop

    Next show Fri, Oct 9 · Leonid & Friends

  5. 5
    Civic Center of Greater Des MoinesTheater or performing arts center

    11 bands · 12 shows · last show Aug 23, 2025

    Books pop, rock, folk & acoustic

  6. 6
    Des Moines Social ClubTheater or performing arts center

    8 bands · 8 shows · last show Sep 17, 2017

    Books rock, indie, pop

  7. 7
    Temple TheaterTheater or performing arts center

    7 bands · 7 shows · last show Oct 1, 2024

    Books folk & acoustic, rock, alternative

    Next show Fri, Oct 23 · Oh He Dead

  8. 8
    PlatformNightclub

    6 bands · 8 shows · last show Mar 1, 2024

    Books electronic, hip-hop, experimental & noise

  9. 9
    Des Moines Performing Arts Civic CenterTheater or performing arts center

    4 bands · 4 shows · last show Jul 20, 2025

    Books rock, pop, christian

  10. 10
    Nitefall on the RiverMusic venue

    4 bands · 4 shows · last show Sep 28, 2025

    Books rock, indie, experimental & noise

  11. 11
    504 ClubConcert hall or auditorium

    3 bands · 3 shows · last show Apr 15, 2011

    Books alternative, pop, rock

  12. 12
    Locals Bar & StageMusic venue

    3 bands · 3 shows · last show Sep 17, 2026

    Books metal, electronic, indie

  13. 13
    Jasper WineryMusic venue

    2 bands · 2 shows · last show not on record

    Books rock, alternative, blues

    Next show Fri, Jul 2 · The Nadas

  14. 14
    Des Moines Civic CenterMusic venue

    1 bands · 1 shows · last show not on record

    Books alternative, country & americana, folk & acoustic

    Next show Thu, Nov 12 · Brandi Carlile

  15. 15
    Des Moines Community PlayhouseTheater or performing arts center

    1 bands · 1 shows · last show not on record

    Books country & americana, folk & acoustic

    Next show Sat, Mar 20 · Socks in the Frying Pan

  16. 16
    NoceMusic venue

    1 bands · 1 shows · last show Mar 18, 2022

    Books blues, jazz

  1. 1Wooly's
  2. 2Vaudeville Mews
  3. 3Lefty's Live Music
  4. 4Hoyt Sherman Place
  5. 5Civic Center of Greater Des Moines
  6. 6Des Moines Social Club
  7. 7Temple Theater
  8. 8Platform

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