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Music in the Junction w/ Psycho X & School of Rock

June 25 @ 5:00 PM - September 24 @ 8:30 PM
psycho x on stage in front of evil lady backdrop
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Every Thursday | May – September
5:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Railroad Park

Valley Junction is the place to be in Central Iowa on Thursday nights through the end of September. The beverage garden in Railroad Park opens at 5:00 with live music at 6:00 pm.

This Week: Psycho X w/ School of Rock

6:00: Psycho X plays a variety of Rock, Metal, Grunge, and Alternative hits. Every gig boasts top-notch production ready to rock and promote the party!

5:00: The School of Rock West Des Moines House Band music program gives students under 18 the opportunity to join a gigging band composed of fellow musicians from their school. These students perform additional live shows throughout the year. All students in the Performance Program have the opportunity to audition for a spot in School of Rock West Des Moines’s House Band. Once selected, House Band members become leaders in their School of Rock community and perform live shows at Iowa rock venues throughout the year.

This week’s beverage tent sponsors making sure you don’t go thirsty:

music in the junction 2026 schedule<br />
5/7 | CINCO DE MAYO w/ GUITARRAS ATM<br />
5/14 | DIRTY CHAMPAGNE<br />
5/21 | BAD FRIENDS<br />
5/28 | SURF ZOMBIES<br />
6/4 | THE PEOPLE'S BAND<br />
6/11 | DECOY TRIO<br />
6/18 | KINDA PETTY BAND<br />
6/25 | BROTHER TRUCKER<br />
7/2 | RECOIL<br />
7/9 | SONS OF GLADYS KRAVITZ<br />
7/16 | DICK DANGER BAND<br />
7/23 | THE BARRELHOUSE ROCKETS<br />
7/30 | THE GET DOWN<br />
8/6 | GALLIVANT<br />
8/13 | FACULTY LOUNGE<br />
8/20 | ENGLISH<br />
8/27 | RANDY BURK & THE PRISONERS<br />
9/3 | BITTERSWEET NATION<br />
9/10 | CEDAR FALLS ROCK & ROLL REVUE<br />
9/17 | GUT FEELING<br />
9/24 | JASON WELLS BAND

Getting Here

Here is the map link to our office in the heart of the Farmers Market. Find driving routes and parking instructions. To keep everyone safe, West Des Moines Police officers may ticket or tow vehicles parked:

  • In front of public or private driveways or mailboxes
  • On or across a sidewalk or on a crosswalk at an intersection
  • Within or within 10 feet of an intersection of any street or alley
  • Within 10 feet of a flashing beacon, stop or yield sign or traffic control signal located at the side of a street

We know finding parking can be an issue on event days. If wanting to avoid parking congestion, or driving isn’t an option, the DART Route 4 Crosstown is available, which picks up and drops off near Fifth and Vine streets: 

Rent the Music in the Junction VIP Tent

Do you have a celebration, organization milestone, or any other reason to party? (who needs a reason?) Rent the VIP tent for any Music in the Junction date. Rent the tent before the bands are booked for next year, and you can have input on who should perform on your date. More information is here. 

Be a Beverage Tent Sponsor

We need help slinging drinks at Music in the Junction, and your company or organization can be that help. Get marketing and exposure to the Valley Junction community while providing the people who make this concert series continue on each year. Email Bobbie Bishop at office@valleyjunction.com for more information.

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Details

Venue

  • Railroad Park Stage
  • 425 Railroad Ave
    West Des Moines, IA, IA 50265 United States

Organizer

  • Historic Valley Junction Foundation
  • Phone 515-222-3642
  • Email events@valleyjunction.com