80/35 Music Festival is a multi-day music festival in Des Moines, Iowa. The name comes from two prominent interstates, I-80 and I-35, which intersect in Des Moines. The festival includes a stage for national touring bands and several smaller stages featuring regional and local supporting acts. In addition to music, there are booths for local organizations, interactive art, food and beverage sales, and resting places. The festival brings an estimated attendance of over 30,000 people annually since 2008. More than 45 acts are featured each year. Past headliners have included The Flaming Lips, The Roots, Public Enemy, Modest Mouse, The Avett Brothers, David Byrne & St. Vincent, Wu-Tang Clan, and Weezer. The festival is nearly 100% volunteer run and is organized by the Greater Des Moines Music Coalition, a 501(c)(3) non-profit committed to building a stronger and more diverse live music economy in greater Des Moines. On July 7, 2023, it was announced that the festival will move to nearby Water Works Park in 2024. As stated on the 80/35 Facebook page, "With 1,500 acres of natural space, the park will provide more access to nature, space to expand the festival, and opportunities to highlight issues important to us including environmental consciousness and preservation." From the 80/35 website, "The 2024 edition will feature multiple stages of music, with a mix of free and ticketed entertainment in keeping with the festival’s long-standing tradition. In addition, 2024 will see an expanded retail market, more food vendors, a kids and family zone, and much more."

Lineups

2024

Hy-Vee Main Stage People's Stage Alchemy Stage Silent State

2023

Hy-Vee Main Stage Kum & Go Stage Bud & Mary's Stage Iowa Public Radio Stage

2022

Hy-Vee Main Stage Kum & Go Stage Bravo Stage Emerging Artists Stage

2019

Hy-Vee Main Stage Kum & Go Stage Nationwide Stage Gen Z Showcase

2018

Hy-Vee Main Stage Kum & Go Stage Nationwide Stage

2017

Hy-Vee Main Stage Kum & Go Stage Nationwide Stage Coca-Cola Gen Z Showcase

2016

Hy-Vee Main Stage Kum & Go Stage Nationwide Stage

2015

Hy-Vee Main Stage Kum & Go Stage Nationwide Stage

2014

Main Stage Kum & Go Stage Hy-Vee Stage

2013

Main Stage Kum & Go Stage Hy-Vee Stage

2012

Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield Main Stage Hy-Vee Triathlon Stage Kum & Go Stage

2011

Main Stage Kum & Go Stage Local Stage

2010

Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield Main Stage Kum & Go Stage Mediacom Stage

2009

Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield Main Stage Mediacom East Stage Meredith West Stage

2008

Main Stage East Stage West Stage DJ Stage