DES MOINES, Iowa — The War on Drugs and Big Boi are just two artists that will make an appearance at the 80/35 Music Festival in 2023, according to a press release.
The festival returns for its 14th edition on July 7 and 8, 2023 in Des Moines' Western Gateway Park. Organizers say the event will feature a diverse mix of artists from around the world.
Indie rock band The War on Drugs leads the first lineup, alongside hip hop artist Big Boi, who is best known as one-half of the duo OutKast.
“From storied rock bands to legendary hip hop to acts performing in the U.S. for the first time, we’ve put together what we think is a stellar lineup of music that is sure to offer something for everyone," said festival director Mickey Davis in the release. "After a successful return in 2022 after two years off due to the pandemic, we look forward to bringing the energy of Des Moines’ longest-running music festival back again in 2023.”
This year, the festival plans to incorporate changes based on the findings of the Des Moines Music Strategy, including additional opportunities for youth performers and a strengthened commitment to diversity.
Tickets are on sale now at 80-35.com. See the current lineup below:
Friday
- The War on Drugs
- Sudan Archives
- Deerhoof
- Ric Wilson
- Gustaf
- House of Large Sizes
- Elizabeth Moen
- Maxilla Blue
- Pictoria Vark
- Tayls
- Ramona and the Sometimes
- Neil Anders and the Brothers Merritt
- Monstrophe (Emerging Artist)
- Des Moines Music Coalition Summer Camps (Emerging Artists)
Saturday
- Big Boi
- Cautious Clay
- Blu DeTiger
- Thumpasaurus
- William Elliott Whitmore
- Etran de L’Aïr
- Disq
- McKinley Dixon
- Ax and the Hatchetmen
- Lipstick Homicide
- Kiss the Tiger
- Ancient Posse
- Annie Kemble
- Us Vs Them
- Emma Butterworth
- Penny Peach
- Hurry Up, Brothers
- Allegra Hernandez
- Lady Revel
- Flash in a Pan
- Chill Mac
- Surf Zombies
- Basketball Divorce Court
- Zap Tura
- Glass Ox
- Salt Fox
- Belin Quartet
- The Crust Band (Emerging Artist)
- Lost Souls Found (Emerging Artist)
- Girls Rock! Des Moines (Emerging Artists)