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!

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

Come see indie pop-rock band YAM HAUS (minus Wells the dog) in the M-Shop on Friday, April 4! Buy your tickets now! Vin...
03/28/2025

Come see indie pop-rock band YAM HAUS (minus Wells the dog) in the M-Shop on Friday, April 4! Buy your tickets now! Vintage pop rocker Steady Wells will support.

While you’re at it, check out their new song “Green Lights,” available everywhere!

As a reminder, Minneapolis-based indie pop-rock band YAM HAUS will be playing at the M-Shop on Friday, April 4 @ 8PM! In...
03/18/2025

As a reminder, Minneapolis-based indie pop-rock band YAM HAUS will be playing at the M-Shop on Friday, April 4 @ 8PM! Indie singer-songwriter Steady Wells will support the show!

Tickets are on sale now, and can be bought anytime online, or at our box office Mon-Fri 11am-5pm.

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

Come see electronic pop-rock duo The Astronomers at the M-Shop on Thursday, April 10! This show is perfect for fans of A...
03/14/2025

Come see electronic pop-rock duo The Astronomers at the M-Shop on Thursday, April 10! This show is perfect for fans of American Authors, AJR, and Tai Verdes. Alternative pop-rock duo JADY will support the show!

You can buy tickets online anytime, or M-F 11AM-5PM at our box office.

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

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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!