Concerts

Upcoming Events

Nitefall on the River- Hairball

Nitefall on the River- Hairball

May 25, 2013 - 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm at Simon Estes Riverfront Amphitheater
E. 1st st.

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Flynn Barn Dance

June 7, 2013 - 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm at Flynn Barn of Living History Farms
11121 Hickman Road

Kick up your heels in the historic lantern lit Flynn Barn with dance music from the mighty Barn Owl Band!  Bring the entire family for a rollicking good time with good old-fashioned, toe-tapping, foot-stomping entertainment! No experience is necessary and no need to bring a partner. Refreshments and nibbles included.  Adults: $15; Children (ages 5-12): $5; Under 5: free.  Purchase tickets online at www.LivingHistoryFarms.org/BarnDance

Fleetwood Mac

Fleetwood Mac

June 26, 2013 - 8:00 pm - 11:00 pm at Wells Fargo Arena
233 Center Street

The multi-Grammy winning Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductees last toured in 2009 with the sold out Unleashed Tour. The current lineup includes Mick Fleetwood and John McVie – both original members since l967, Lindsey Buckingham and Stevie Nicks who joined the band in l975.

Tickets: $149, $99, $79, $49. Buy tickets.

Taylor Swift

Taylor Swift

August 1, 2013 - 7:00 pm - 10:30 pm at Wells Fargo Arena
233 Center Street

Tickets $86.50, $71.50, $31.50. Buy Tickets

SNL: Dana Carvey, Dennis Miller, Kevin Nealon

SNL: Dana Carvey, Dennis Miller, Kevin Nealon

August 10, 2013 - 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm at Iowa State Fairgrounds
3000 E. Grand Ave

SNL: Dana Carvey, Dennis Miller, Kevin Nealon

  • When: Saturday, August 10
  • Time: 8:00 PM
  • Where: IowaState Fair Grandstand
  • Tickets: $38

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Train with Matt Nathanson

August 16, 2013 - 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm at Iowa State Fairgrounds
3000 E. Grand Ave

Train with Matt Nathanson

  • When: Friday, August 16
  • Time: 8:00 PM
  • Where: IowaState Fair Grandstand
  • Tickets: $39

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Carly Rae Jepsen with The Wanted

Carly Rae Jepsen with The Wanted

August 17, 2013 - 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm at Iowa State Fair Grounds
3000 E. University Ave.

Carly Rae Jepsen with special guests The Wanted

  • When: Saturday, August 17
  • Time: 8:00 PM
  • Where: Iowa State Fair Grandstand
  • Tickets: $35

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Straight No Chaser "Under the Influence"

Straight No Chaser “Under the Influence”

October 17, 2013 - 7:30 pm - 10:00 pm at Stephens Auditorium
Scheman Building, 400 Beach Ave Iowa State Center

Straight No Chaser “Under the Influence” Tour live at Stephens Auditorium in Ames on Thursday, October 17th, 2013 at 7:30PM!

Tickets go on sale Tuesday, April 30th at 10:00AM at the Iowa State Center Ticket Office, all Ticketmaster outlets, Ticketmaster charge by phone (800-745-3000), or online at ticketmaster.com.

Keith Urban with Little Big Town

Keith Urban with Little Big Town

November 9, 2013 - 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm at Wells Fargo Arena
730 3rd st

Ticket prices TBD and go on sale at 10:00am on Friday, April 5 here

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