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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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!

Come down to the M-Shop on Thursday, October 2, to see Iowa-based folk duo Weary Ramblers performing! This show will be ...
09/25/2025

Come down to the M-Shop on Thursday, October 2, to see Iowa-based folk duo Weary Ramblers performing! This show will be great for fans of Noah Gunderson, Pieta Brown, and Bo Ramsey!

Doors open at 7:30p, and the show starts at 8p. This will be a seated show.

Tickets are ON SALE NOW! You can get yours anytime online, or M-F 11a-5p at the M-Shop box office.

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

On Wednesday, October 29, R&B/Soul groups Thee Sinseers & The Altons will be performing at the M-Shop for a co-headlinin...
09/24/2025

On Wednesday, October 29, R&B/Soul groups Thee Sinseers & The Altons will be performing at the M-Shop for a co-headlining show, with The McCharmlys opening! If you’re a fan of The Supremes, Thee Sacred Souls, or The Delfonics, you’ll love this show!

Doors open at 7:30p, and the show starts at 8p.

You can get your tickets anytime online, or M-F 11a-5p at the M-Shop box office.

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

‼️GIVEAWAY‼️Folk singer-songwriter Andrea von Kampen will be at the M-Shop on Saturday, September 20! Enter to win free ...
09/19/2025

‼️GIVEAWAY‼️

Folk singer-songwriter Andrea von Kampen will be at the M-Shop on Saturday, September 20! Enter to win free admission along with one friend!

How to enter:
1. Make sure you’re following the M-Shop at this page
2. Like this post
3. Tag your concert buddy!

GIVEAWAY CLOSES SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 20 @ NOON

Winner will be notified via DM by this page by 9/20

‼️REMINDER ‼️Folk singer-songwriter Andrea von Kampen will be at the M-Shop on Saturday, September 20! Her music is grea...
09/16/2025

‼️REMINDER ‼️

Folk singer-songwriter Andrea von Kampen will be at the M-Shop on Saturday, September 20! Her music is great for fans of Iron and Wine, Trampled by Turtles, and Watchhouse.

Doors open at 7:30p, and the show starts at 8p. This will be a seated show.

You can get your tickets anytime online, or M-F 11a-5p at the M-Shop Box office.

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

We’re so excited to announce that Chicago-based blues band Mississippi Heat will be performing at the M-Shop on Friday, ...
09/16/2025

We’re so excited to announce that Chicago-based blues band Mississippi Heat will be performing at the M-Shop on Friday, October 10! This show will be perfect for fans of B.B. King, John Lee Ho**er, and Muddy Waters. You don’t want to miss this show!

Doors open at 7:30p, and the show starts at 8p. You can get your tickets anytime online, or M-F 11a-5p at the M-Shop box office!

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

On Thursday, October 2, Iowa-based folk duo Weary Ramblers will perform at the M-Shop! This show will be great for fans ...
09/12/2025

On Thursday, October 2, Iowa-based folk duo Weary Ramblers will perform at the M-Shop! This show will be great for fans of Noah Gunderson, Pieta Brown, and Bo Ramsey!

Doors open at 7:30p, and the show starts at 8p. We hope to see you there!

Tickets are ON SALE NOW! You can get yours anytime online, or M-F 11a-5p at the M-Shop box office.

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

We’re so excited to announce that Minneapolis-based artists Pullstring AND Colin Bracewell will both be back in the M-Sh...
09/12/2025

We’re so excited to announce that Minneapolis-based artists Pullstring AND Colin Bracewell will both be back in the M-Shop for a co-headlining show on Saturday, October 4! The band Kibble will support the show!

Doors open at 7:30p, and the show starts at 8p! We hope to see you there!

Tickets are ON SALE NOW! You can buy yours anytime online, or M-F 11a-5p at the M-Shop box office.

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

Folk singer-songwriter Andrea von Kampen will be at the M-Shop on Saturday, September 20! Her music is great for fans of...
09/09/2025

Folk singer-songwriter Andrea von Kampen will be at the M-Shop on Saturday, September 20! Her music is great for fans of Trampled by Turtles, Watchhouse, and Bonny Light Horseman.

Doors open at 7:30p, and the show starts at 8p. This will be a seated show.

You can get your tickets anytime online, or M-F 11am-5pm at the M-Shop Box office in the ISU Memorial Union.

Buy tickets online

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

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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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The Maintenance Shop

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!