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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 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. 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 see rock bands Pullstring and Display Case live TONIGHT, Thursday, October 15 in the M-Shop. The bands will be open...
10/15/2026

Come see rock bands Pullstring and Display Case live TONIGHT, Thursday, October 15 in the M-Shop. The bands will be opened by local favorite, Votive! We hope to see you soon!

Doors open at 7:30 pm for the 8:00 pm show!

Get M-Shop tickets online at https://tickets.midwestix.com/events/10642, or stop by the M-Shop Box office (M-F 11 am-5 pm). Tickets for the show can also be purchased at the door.

Mark your calendars now because local rock bands, Sunchoke and Pretty Uncommon will be coming to the M-Shop for our Loca...
10/13/2026

Mark your calendars now because local rock bands, Sunchoke and Pretty Uncommon will be coming to the M-Shop for our Local Showcase, presented by the Student Union Board. Come check out the phenomenal talent of Iowa at this FREE concert!

Doors open at 7:30 pm for the 8:00 pm concert!

This Thursday (Oct. 15), Midwest based rock bands Pullstring and Display Case will be coming to play at the Maintenance ...
10/12/2026

This Thursday (Oct. 15), Midwest based rock bands Pullstring and Display Case will be coming to play at the Maintenance Shop with local opener Votive! Make sure to have your tickets and your dance moves ready! Doors open at 7:30pm for the 8pm show.

Get tickets at the M-Shop Box Office (M-F 11am-5pm) or anytime at: https://tickets.midwestix.com/events/10642

For fans of: Green Day, The Pixies, Gin Blossoms, Foo Fighters, Sonic Youth, and similar!

TONIGHT, Thursday, October 8 alt rockers Copeland will be bringing their unique sound to the M-Shop. The band will be op...
10/08/2026

TONIGHT, Thursday, October 8 alt rockers Copeland will be bringing their unique sound to the M-Shop. The band will be opened by incredible indie singer/songwriter Jenny Dee. We hope you’ll join us for this fantastic night of music!

Get tickets now at the M-Shop Box Office (M-F 11 am-5 pm) or online at https://tickets.midwestix.com/events/10642. Doors open at 7:30 pm for the 8 pm concert.

For fans of: Mae, The Early November, Pedro The Lion, Lovedrug, Lydia

Add some excitement to your Thursday night by coming to see Pullstring and Display Case w/ opener Votive at the M-Shop. ...
10/07/2026

Add some excitement to your Thursday night by coming to see Pullstring and Display Case w/ opener Votive at the M-Shop. This indie rock show will knock your socks off! Get tickets now at the M-Shop Box Office (M-F 11 am-5 pm) or online at https://tickets.midwestix.com/events/10642. Doors open at 7:30 pm for the 8 pm show.

10/06/2026

Get your tickets to see emo/alt-rock band Copeland w/ Jenny Dee now! Purchase tickets at the M-Shop Box Office (M-F 11 am-5 pm) or anytime at: https://tickets.midwestix.com/events/10642

For fans of: Mae, The Early November, Pedro the Lion, Lovedrug, Lydia, and Similar

Midwest-based alt-rock bands Pullstring and Display Case will be in town for an incredible duo-headlining night on Thurs...
10/06/2026

Midwest-based alt-rock bands Pullstring and Display Case will be in town for an incredible duo-headlining night on Thursday, October 15! The night will be kicked off by opener Votive! Come jam out to these amazing bands with us! Purchase tickets at the M-Shop Box Office (M-F 11 am-5 pm) or anytime at: https://tickets.midwestix.com/events/10642

Doors open at 7:30 pm for the 8 pm show.

For fans of: Green Day, The Pixies, Gin Blossoms, Foo Fighters, Sonic Youth

The William Elliott Whitmore w/ The Goldenrods concert on Saturday, October 24 is officially SOLD OUT!
10/06/2026

The William Elliott Whitmore w/ The Goldenrods concert on Saturday, October 24 is officially SOLD OUT!

Come see Florida-based alt-rock band Copeland w/ indie singer-songwriter Jenny Dee live at the M-Shop on Thursday, Octob...
10/03/2026

Come see Florida-based alt-rock band Copeland w/ indie singer-songwriter Jenny Dee live at the M-Shop on Thursday, October 8, at 8 pm! (doors open at 7:30 pm) The band’s first album, Beneath Medicine Tree, released in 2001. Since then, the band has released seven more albums that blend musical genres and sounds.

Get your tickets at the M-Shop Box Office (M-F 11 am-5 pm) or anytime at: https://tickets.midwestix.com/events/10642

For fans of: Mae, The Early November, Pedro the Lion, Lovedrug, Lydia, and Similar

Get your tickets at the M-Shop Box Office (M-F 11 am-5 pm) or anytime at: https://tickets.midwestix.com/events/10642. Do...
10/02/2026

Get your tickets at the M-Shop Box Office (M-F 11 am-5 pm) or anytime at: https://tickets.midwestix.com/events/10642. Doors open at 7:30 pm for the 8 pm concerts.

We hope to see you at our concerts this October!

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

Opening Hours

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

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