2026 Band Lineup
May 29
Burnin’ Sensations
Community Partner
Coming Soon
Food Trucks
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June 5
Midnight Radio
Community Partner
Coming Soon
Food Trucks
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June 12
Bittersweet Nation
Community Partner
Coming Soon
Food Trucks
Coming Soon
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June 19
Recoil
Community Partner
Coming Soon
Food Trucks
Coming Soon
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June 26
Cover That Band!
Community Partner
Coming Soon
Food Trucks
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ABOUT
The Ames Jaycees are proud to host Ames on the Half Shell. Ames on the Half Shell is an outdoor concert series held at Durham Bandshell Park from 5pm to 8pm on select Friday evenings in the summer.
ADMISSION
$5
per person
per concert
Season Pass
$20
per person
Includes admission to all five concerts!
Family-Friendly. Kids welcome with a parent or guardian.
Food trucks are present and beverages (beer, pop, and water) available for purchase.
Beverage Prices:
$6
per alcoholic
drink token
$15
per 3 alcoholic
drink tokens
$1
per non-alcoholic
drink token
This event is sponsored by the Ames Jaycees. Proceeds from Ames on the Half Shell fund community projects sponsored by the Ames Jaycees. Thanks to Ames Parks and Recreation and Ames City Council for their continued support.