Medium Build, the queer singer-songwriter born Nick Carpenter, has a generous and inviting spirit that manifests in his songwriting. Medium Build built a cult following in Anchorage, Alaska, where he became a local celebrity and hometown hero, before making the recent move from to Nashville, moving closer to his southern roots and dedicating himself to his musical career. He developed a […]

Actor/Comedian/Writer Tom Segura is one of the biggest names in comedy.  He recently kicked off his highly-anticipated new hour of comedy with the first leg of the COME TOGETHER tour in Honolulu, HI. This tour comes off the heels of his highly successful world tour, I’M COMING EVERYWHERE WORLD TOUR, where he performed over 300 […]

Down The Rabbit Hole Tour Grammy Award–winning singer, songwriter, and musician Molly Tuttle and her band, Golden Highway, released their latest album, City of Gold, this past July on Nonesuch Records. The Grammy-nominated City of Gold follows Tuttle’s acclaimed 2022 record, Crooked Tree, which won Best Bluegrass Album at the 65th Annual Grammy Awards and led NPR Music to […]

Teri Gender Bender

Hailing from Abilene, Texas, Dexter and The Moonrocks have carved a unique niche in the music scene with their innovative blend of Southern Alternative, red-dirt country, and alternative rock, creating a genre their fans affectionately call "Western SpaceGrunge." The band, consisting of lead vocalist and rhythm guitarist James Tuffs, lead guitarist and vocal harmonizer Ryan […]

The Oscar’s of Iowa Drag is switching it up this year! Starting this June, we will be announcing our nominees IN PERSON at Des Moines Pride Fest with sickening performances from some of Iowa’s very best drag entertainers! Online nominations will open May 1 and close by June 1, check out for more information at […]

Country Concert

The largest all king show in the country is back for Des Moines Pride Fest! Showcasing talent from in and out of the state with national touring acts mixed in with some of our best Iowa talent! We are celebrating our 5 year Pride Fest anniversary with one BIG show so do not miss out […]

with Portrayal of Guilt & Gozu John Baizley – Vocals, Guitar Nick Jost – Bass, Keyboards Sebastian Thomson – Drums Gina Gleason – Guitar Baroness formed in 2003, slugging it out in their local Savannah, Georgia scene while adhering to a DIY punk ethic, booking their own tours and silk-screening their own shirts. In 2007, they […]

With an inimitable presence as loud as his instantly identifiable voice, SEBASTIAN BACH has left a San Andreas Fault-size imprint on music, theater, film, television, and culture. Moreover, his influence only continues to magnify. He has penned and voiced some of the most iconic anthems in rock history, crafting a catalog highlighted by generational hits […]

#AEWDynamite AEW is headed to Des Moines for the FIRST TIME EVER! Don't miss out on seeing the action live with some of the best professional wrestlers in the world at Wells Fargo Arena on June 12.

Born in Johannesburg, South Africa, and now calling Colorado home, horticulturist/musician Gregory Alan Isakov has cast an impressive presence on the indie-rock and folk worlds with his five full-length studio albums: That Sea, The Gambler; This Empty Northern Hemisphere; The Weatherman; Gregory Alan Isakov with the Colorado Symphony; and Evening Machines (nominated for a Grammy […]

Parental discretion is advised.  Joe Pera most recently performed his stand up on LATE NIGHT WITH SETH MEYERS and received rave reviews.  His animated special JOE PERA TALKS YOU TO SLEEP, can be seen on Adult Swim, which he executive produced, wrote and voiced.  He is also developing a series for IFC based off his […]

Summer Kickoff

with Grace Bowers and The Hodge Podge New York. London. LA. Firebrand. Punk. Renegade. Bold-faced icon. Startling songwriter. Grammy nominee. Pop sensation. Academy of Country Music and Country Music Association Award winner. Record setter. Brash live force. Brazen recording artist. Spider monkey on a tear. What if the story began with a banjo? With a residency trying […]

Formed in 2014, Alice Unchained has brought to life the look and sound of the legendary Alice in Chains. They successfully execute a level of musicianship to rival the real deal. With a dedicated fan base, they continue to amaze audiences and pack venues by recreating the stage presence and feel of AIC's iconic 90s […]

Dance/Electric Concert

The Storytellers Project is a series of live storytelling nights where Des Moines Register journalists curate and host nights of true, first-person stories from neighbors and notables. The Register’s award-winning journalists help community members to draw out authentic, personal experiences and hone them into engaging dialogue. The nights send a message that everyone has a […]

with D. Smith, EleanorGrace  

with Sad Alex & Elliot Lee Since forming at the University of Florida in 2017, Arrows in Action (singer/guitarist Victor Viramontes-Pattison, guitarist Matthew Fowler, and drummer/founding member Jesse Frimmel) have ascended from undergrads to underground buzz band on the back of a swirling blend of angular indie-rock, ‘80s electric sheen, and saccharine alt-pop – attracting […]

with Lucero , The Dirty Nil Greg Barnett (vocals, guitar) - Tom May (vocals, guitar) - Eric Keen (bass) - Joe Godino (drums)   Since forming as teenagers in 2006, The Menzingers have shown their strength as rough-and-tumble storytellers, turning out songs equally rooted in frenetic energy and lifelike detail. On their new album Hello Exile, the Philadelphia-based […]

First Responders Night

with Special Guest Corey Kent

Ole 60

with special guest Donavon Frankenreiter Reserved Seating Advance: $29.50, $45, $59.50 Day of Show: $35, $50, $65 A limited number of VIP packages are also available. Over his career, Mat Kearney has released five studio LPs, claimed the #1 spot on iTunes, topped multiple Billboard charts, made four entries into the Hot 100, and amassed […]