All concerts in Des Moines during October — the full lineup, day by day.
There are 44 concerts in Des Moines in October.
Popular concerts in October
All concerts in Des Moines in October
44 upcoming concerts
Thursday, 01 October
Rock, Indie & Alternative
Jervis Campbell
Thu, 1 Oct 2026
Woolys Des Moines, Des Moines, IA
Hip-Hop & Rap
Afroman
Thu, 1 Oct 2026
Val Air Ballroom, West Des Moines, IA
Friday, 02 October
Soul & R&B
Megan Woods
Fri, 2 Oct 2026
NorthPoint Church, Johnston, IA
Country
Clint Black
Fri, 2 Oct 2026
Vibrant Music Hall, Waukee, IA
Pop, Country
Lauren Alaina
Fri, 2 Oct 2026
Hoyt Sherman Place, Des Moines, IA
Saturday, 03 October
Country
Tucker Wetmore
Sat, 3 Oct 2026
Vibrant Music Hall, Waukee, IA
Rock, Punk & Hardcore
Taking Back Sunday & Thrice
Sat, 3 Oct 2026
Val Air Ballroom, West Des Moines, IA
Rock, Indie & Alternative
Cheekface
Sat, 3 Oct 2026
xBk Live, Des Moines, IA
Monday, 05 October
Rock, Indie & Alternative
Girl In a Coma
Mon, 5 Oct 2026
xBk Live, Des Moines, IA
Rock
Bruce Hornsby & The Noisemakers
Mon, 5 Oct 2026
Hoyt Sherman Place, Des Moines, IA
Tuesday, 06 October
Wednesday, 07 October
Rock, Punk & Hardcore
Rise Against
Wed, 7 Oct 2026
Vibrant Music Hall, Waukee, IA
Pop, Indie & Alternative
Jenna Raine
Wed, 7 Oct 2026
xBk Live, Des Moines, IA
Thursday, 08 October
Rock, Electronic & Dance
Convictions
Thu, 8 Oct 2026
xBk Live, Des Moines, IA
Country
Zach Top
Thu, 8 Oct 2026
Casey's Center at Iowa Events Center - Complex, Des Moines, IA
Friday, 09 October
Rock, Country
Red Leather
Fri, 9 Oct 2026
xBk Live, Des Moines, IA
Rock, Punk & Hardcore
The Urge
Fri, 9 Oct 2026
Woolys Des Moines, Des Moines, IA
Saturday, 10 October
Sunday, 11 October
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 44 events on the October 2026 calendar in Des Moines — the full list with dates and venues is above.
Tickets currently start from $23. The final price depends on the performer, venue and seats — prices are updated daily.
The highest-profile dates in this window right now: Rise Against (7 October), Lupe Fiasco (14 October), Taking Back Sunday & Thrice (3 October).
Pick an event from the calendar above, compare ticket offers and complete your order on the seller's site. Availability and prices can differ between sellers, so it's worth checking a couple of offers.
Concerts in Des Moines — October 2026: tickets and dates
The calendar above covers all concerts in Des Moines in October 2026 — dates, venues and current ticket offers on each event page. New dates are added as organizers announce them.