80/35

Backlit crowd watches a colorful performance on a large stage.

Lucius Pham

Iowa Public Radio

Arts & Life

80/35 asked us to try something new. Iowa music fans had a mixed response

Tony Dehner

The 80/35 music festival, held for years in downtown Des Moines, had a new location and different feel in 2024, but still had plenty to offer. And the music — and the people — were (still) amazing.