Afroman
Alternative hip-hop
West Des Moines
Val Air Ballroom is the area's biggest draw, pulling in touring acts across rock, roots, and pop. Recent bookings have included Gary Clark Jr., Bowling for Soup, Minus the Bear, and Aly & AJ. It gives West Des Moines a mid-size concert anchor that most suburbs lack. The neighborhood bar end of the spectrum runs through two spots. Bevy's Tavern, open since 2023, is a family-owned sports bar that frequently hosts live music events. Fridays are a regular music night, and the room doubles as a casual dining stop with extended weekend hours. The Regal Beagle offers live music, trivia, and a relaxed atmosphere. Friday night karaoke draws a crowd, and the energy tends to be communal, with most people singing along whether they planned to or not. The bar has also hosted local acts like the Rock Bottom String Band, keeping the programming close to home.
Venues3
- Bevy’s Tavern1300 50th St Ste 206, West Des Moines
- The Regal Beagle9500 University Ave Ste 1101, West Des Moines
- Val Air Ballroom301 Ashworth Rd, West Des Moines
Upcoming shows12
Tomorrow · Thu, Oct 1 · 1 show
Sat, Oct 3 · 1 show
Sun, Oct 11 · 1 show
Cradle of Filth w/ Moonspell
Symphonic black metal · Gothic metal
Fri, Oct 16 · 1 show
Mastodon w/ Deafheaven
Progressive metal · Sludge metal
Sat, Oct 24 · 1 show
Ryan Bingham w/ The Texas Gentlemen
Alt-country · Rock
Mon, Oct 26 · 1 show
Thundercat w/ TiaCorine
Jazz fusion · Funk
Sat, Oct 31 · 1 show
The Story So Far w/ The Starting Line
Pop punk · Punk rock
Wed, Nov 18 · 1 show
The Living Tombstone
Dubstep · EDM
Mon, Nov 23 · 1 show
Thu, Dec 3 · 1 show
Pouya
Trap · World
Sat, Jan 16 · 1 show
Fri, Apr 9 · 1 show
Wheeler Walker Jr.
Country rock