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Nitefall on the River: Fitz & the Tantrums

Fitz & the Tantrums return to Central Iowa for a sold out Nitefall on the River show.

Nitefall on the River: Sister Hazel

See STAR Artist Sister Hazel on Friday night at Nitefall on the River.

Nitefall on the River: Umphrey’s McGee

See jam band Umphrey’s McGee at Nitefall on the River Thursday night.

Michael Franti

I had a chance to sit down and talk with Michael Franti on Saturday before Nitefall On The River. He…

Nitefall on the River: Matt Nathanson

STAR Artist Matt Nathanson returns to Des Moines Friday for a Nitefall on the River show.

Phantom Fridays

Guess where the Phantom is in Des Moines and you could see this iconic show on us.

Nitefall on the River: The Soulshine Tour

This week, catch The Soulshine Tour featuring Michael Franti and more. Get tickets here.

Nitefall on the River: Yonder Mountain String Band

LOCATION CHANGE: Due to rising waters at the Simon Estes Amphitheater, Yonder Mountain String Band will now be performing at the Brenton Skating Plaza on Saturday, June 28.

Win a Des Moines Staycation

Take the STAR Music Survey and you could win a huge prize package from the Greater Des Moines Convention and Visitors Bureau!

Nitefall on the River Presented by Veridian Credit Union

See great concerts all summer long at Nitefall on the River, presented by Veridian Credit Union & sponsored by Charles Gabus Ford

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