The Maintenance Shop

The Maintenance Shop One of Iowa's great venues, located on the ISU campus. 50 years strong! Get Tickets! Our box office is open to purchase event tickets during these hours as well.
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http://www.midwestix.com/organizations/the-maintenance-shop

The Maintenance Shop, or M-Shop as it is affectionately known, is the longest running nightclub in Ames, IA. The M-Shop is located in the west entrance of the Memorial Union (2229 Lincoln Way | Ames, IA) at Iowa State University and hosts around 50 musical shows a year. In addition, the M-Shop also hosts stand-up comedy nights, Grandma M

ojos Moonshine Revival, a student improv comedy troupe, open mic nights, theater performances, dances, and more. The M-Shop is an ALL AGES VENUE that is open for events in the evenings and from 11:00am-5:00pm weekdays, during the academic year, for studying, lounging and relaxing while listening to upcoming artists. As a student-run entity of Iowa State University's Student Union Board (SUB), the M-Shop can be rented for events or private use. Without a bad seat in the house, the M-Shop easily rivals any venue for performance quality and concert experience for its patrons. Stop by the M-Shop and check us out...We welcome suggestions for artists and improvements and we'll do our best to provide superior customer service if you come to enjoy a show!

Indie-folk artists Dan Rodriguez & Heather Maloney will be coming to the M-Shop on Thursday, September 11 for a co-headl...
09/04/2025

Indie-folk artists Dan Rodriguez & Heather Maloney will be coming to the M-Shop on Thursday, September 11 for a co-headlining, seated show! This show will be great for fans of Lake Street Dive, Shakey Graves, and Andy Grammer!

You can buy your tickets anytime online, or M-F 11am-5pm at the M-Shop box office!

https://tickets.midwestix.com/events/10642

We’ve got some great shows lined up for the month of September!First, on Thursday, September 4, we have our M-Shop Kicko...
09/02/2025

We’ve got some great shows lined up for the month of September!

First, on Thursday, September 4, we have our M-Shop Kickoff concert, with great local artists Mr. Softheart, Allegra Hernandez, and Display Case! This show is FREE, and is great for fans of indie rock and post-punk! Doors open at 6:30p, and the show starts at 7p!

On Thursday, September 11, indie folk singer-songwriters Dan Rodriguez and Heather Maloney are coming to the M-Shop for a co-headlining show. This will be a SEATED show. Doors open at 7:30p, and the show starts at 8p.

Finally, on Saturday, September 20, folk artist Andrea von Kampen will perform at the M-Shop. This will be a SEATED show. Doors open at 7:30p, and the show starts at 8p.

You can buy tickets any time online, or M-F 11a-5p at the M-Shop box office.

https://tickets.midwestix.com/events/10642

We’re so excited to announce our first show of the school year, on Thursday September 4!To kickoff the M-Shop fall serie...
08/21/2025

We’re so excited to announce our first show of the school year, on Thursday September 4!

To kickoff the M-Shop fall series, we have post-punk band Mr. Softheart, songwriter Allegra Hernandez, and rock band Display Case.

This show is FREE! Doors open at 6:30PM and the show starts at 7PM, so be sure to get here early to get a great spot! See you at the M-Shop!

Join Americana folk rockers The Talbott Brothers in the M-Shop Tonight, Thursday, May 1! Doors open at 7:30 PM, and the ...
05/01/2025

Join Americana folk rockers The Talbott Brothers in the M-Shop Tonight, Thursday, May 1! Doors open at 7:30 PM, and the show starts at 8 PM. This will be a SEATED show. Perfect for fans of Ray LaMontagne, Jason Isbell, and Mumford & Sons

Pop singer/songwriter Anna Hamilton will support the show.

You can purchase tickets anytime online, or M-F 11AM-5PM at our box office.
https://tickets.midwestix.com/events/10642

Want a break from end-of-semester stress?Come join us for the M-Shop Summer Send-Off on Friday, April 25! Local favorite...
04/18/2025

Want a break from end-of-semester stress?

Come join us for the M-Shop Summer Send-Off on Friday, April 25! Local favorites Iron Daisy and Pretty Uncommon will help celebrate the end of another great school year!

Doors open at 6:30PM, and the show starts at 7PM. Only $5 at the door!

Americana/folk duo The Talbott Brothers are coming back to the M-Shop on Thursday, May 1. Doors open at 7:30, for the 8P...
04/16/2025

Americana/folk duo The Talbott Brothers are coming back to the M-Shop on Thursday, May 1. Doors open at 7:30, for the 8PM SEATED show! Perfect for fans of Ray LaMontagne, Jason Isbell, and Mumford & Sons

Pop singer/songwriter Anna Hamilton will support the show.

You can purchase tickets anytime online, or M-F 11AM-5PM at our Box Office (515-294-8349) https://tickets.midwestix.com/events/10642

Blues-rocker Tinsley Ellis is coming back to the M-Shop on Tuesday, April 22! Doors open at 7:30, and the SEATED concert...
04/15/2025

Blues-rocker Tinsley Ellis is coming back to the M-Shop on Tuesday, April 22! Doors open at 7:30, and the SEATED concert will begin at 8PM. If you like Stevie Ray Vaughan, B.B. King, Leo Kotke, or similar, this show would be perfect for you!

Tickets can be bought anytime online, or M-F 11am-5pm at our box office! (515-294-8349) https://tickets.midwestix.com/events/10642

‼️ REMINDER ‼️Indie pop-rock band Bermuda Search Party is coming to the M-Shop on Sunday, April 13! This show is perfect...
04/09/2025

‼️ REMINDER ‼️

Indie pop-rock band Bermuda Search Party is coming to the M-Shop on Sunday, April 13! This show is perfect for fans of COIN, Melt, and Saint Motel. Funk rocker’s PUMP ACTION will open the show.

Be sure to get your tickets now! You can buy them anytime online, or at the box office M-F 11am-5pm!

https://tickets.midwestix.com/events/10642

‼️ REMINDER ‼️Electronic pop-rock band The Astronomers is coming to the M-Shop on Thursday, April 10! This show is perfe...
04/08/2025

‼️ REMINDER ‼️

Electronic pop-rock band The Astronomers is coming to the M-Shop on Thursday, April 10! This show is perfect for fans of AJR, American Authors, and Tai Verdes. JADY will open the show.

Be sure to get your tickets now! You can buy them anytime online, or at the box office M-F 11am-5pm!

https://tickets.midwestix.com/events/10642

‼️ TICKET GIVEAWAY ‼️What’s that? ANOTHER giveaway? Absolutely!Alt/indie duo Evening Elephants will be at the M-Shop on ...
04/04/2025

‼️ TICKET GIVEAWAY ‼️

What’s that? ANOTHER giveaway? Absolutely!

Alt/indie duo Evening Elephants will be at the M-Shop on Saturday, April 5! Enter to win free admission along with one friend!

How to enter:
1. Follow the M-Shop at this page
2. Like this post
3. Tag your concert buddy!

GIVEAWAY CLOSES SATURDAY, APRIL 5 @ NOON

Winner will be notified via DM by this page by 4/05

‼️ TICKET GIVEAWAY ‼️Indie pop-rockers Yam Haus w/ Steady Wells will be at the M-Shop on Friday, April 4! Enter to win ...
04/02/2025

‼️ TICKET GIVEAWAY ‼️

Indie pop-rockers Yam Haus w/ Steady Wells will be at the M-Shop on Friday, April 4! Enter to win free admission along with one friend!

How to enter:
1. Follow the M-Shop on this page
2. Like this post
3. Tag your concert buddy!

GIVEAWAY CLOSES FRIDAY, APRIL 4 @ NOON

Winner will be notified via DM by this page by 4/04

Come see indie alt-rock duo Evening Elephants this Saturday (April 5)! Doors open at 7:30 pm and the show begins at 8 pm...
04/01/2025

Come see indie alt-rock duo Evening Elephants this Saturday (April 5)! Doors open at 7:30 pm and the show begins at 8 pm. Get your tickets now!

Check out their new song “Dead or Alive,” available everywhere!

https://tickets.midwestix.com/events/10642

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Iowa State University Memorial Union 2229 Lincoln Way
Ames, IA
50014

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Monday 11am - 5pm
Tuesday 11am - 5pm
Wednesday 11am - 5pm
Thursday 11am - 5pm
Friday 11am - 5pm

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Get Tickets! www.midwestix.com/organizations/the-maintenance-shop The Maintenance Shop, or M-Shop as it is affectionately known, is the longest running nightclub in Ames, IA. The M-Shop is located in the west entrance of the Memorial Union (2229 Lincoln Way | Ames, IA) at Iowa State University and hosts around 50 musical shows a year. In addition, the M-Shop also hosts stand-up comedy nights, Grandma Mojos Moonshine Revival, a student improv comedy troupe, open mic nights, theater performances, dances, and more. The M-Shop is an ALL AGES VENUE that is open for events in the evenings and from 11:00am-5:00pm weekdays, during the academic year, for studying, lounging and relaxing while listening to upcoming artists. Our box office is open to purchase event tickets during these hours as well. As a student-run entity of Iowa State University's Student Union Board (SUB), the M-Shop can be rented for events or private use. Without a bad seat in the house, the M-Shop easily rivals any venue for performance quality and concert experience for its patrons. Stop by the M-Shop and check us out...We welcome suggestions for artists and improvements and we'll do our best to provide superior customer service if you come to enjoy a show!