09/10/2026
TONIGHT!!! Blues Traveler and Gin Blossoms with Spin Doctors at Lauridsen Amphitheater, as part of the Willis Summer Series presented by Willis Nissan.
Tickets are still available: https://www.ticketmaster.com/event/0600642DAEB8A3FE
Blues Traveler and Gin Blossoms with Spin Doctors
Parking lots open: 3pm
Doors open: 5pm
Show starts: 6pm
Lauridsen Amphitheater is a cashless venue.
IMPORTANT UPDATE: George Flagg Parkway Is OPEN
You may enter from any of the following entrances:
• Primary Entrance: George Flagg Pkwy from West Side
• Entrance 2 - Fleur Drive – Premiere Parking ONLY (SOLD OUT)
• Entrance 3 - George Flagg Pkwy from Fleur Drive – ADA, Rideshare Drop-off and Admin Building
With traffic for this show, we suggest you allow yourself an additional 15-20 minutes to reach the venue.
Offsite Parking & Shuttle Service
For this show, shuttle service will run from Bell Ave. Suites (1901 Bell Avenue). Bell Ave. Suites Parking offers a complimentary shuttle service to drop off and pick up passengers inside the Park with the purchase of a parking pass—one per car. Select Bell Avenue Suites & Parking.
Shuttle service will also be offered from the parking lot at the Des Moines Water Works football field, accessible from SW 30th Street with the purchase of a parking pass. Select General Reserved Parking.
Also available at Carney Park (2780 SW 30th Street), south of Bell Avenue, with the purchase of a parking pass. Select General
Reserved Parking.
Shuttles will operate from 3 to 11 pm.
Buy now: https://reserve.imclutch.com/waterworkspark
By Car
General Parking is $15, ADA Parking is $15, and Premiere Parking is $25 (SOLD OUT). Debit and credit cards accepted; no cash. Prepay parking is available through ImClutch! Click here to prepay for parking: https://reserve.imclutch.com/waterworkspark
Ride Share / Drop Off & Pick Up
Located at the Admin Building
Please use Entrance 3.
IMPORTANT – Willis Summer Series parking or rideshare is not allowed in Gray's Lake Park. If you park at Gray's Lake Park, your vehicle may be towed.
Bike Valet
The Des Moines Street Collective offers Bike Valet Service on the southeast side of the Lauridsen Amphitheater by the Des Moines Biergarten. Please lock your bike and secure all items. The Des Moines Street Collective and Des Moines Water Works are not responsible for any lost or stolen items.
Peak Traffic Times
Please be patient and allow for some extra time to arrive and exit during peak traffic times: between 4:00pm-7:30pm and after the performance. Parking lots will open at 3:00pm, so please consider coming early! Tailgating is NOT allowed in the parking lots.
Lauridsen Amphitheater FAQ
Get answers to many of your questions about Lauridsen Amphitheater and the Willis Summer Series here: https://www.waterworkspark.org/visit/
:::ALLOWED ITEMS:::
• 1 water bottle per person; must be disposable/crushable plastic (factory sealed or empty), 1 liter max in size, not frozen.
o Please note: for this event, no hard-plastic, glass, or metal water bottles will be allowed. Water refill stations are available inside the venue.
• Purses and f***y packs, max size 8.5" x 11". All bags and patrons are subject to search.
o Clear bags are highly encouraged for your speed and convenience at the gates
• Lawn Chairs
o Please note: lawn chairs may only be set up in the lawn area, in the rear portion of the venue. No lawn chairs in the Pit, sidewalks, or area directly in front of the stage.
• Bug Spray and Sunscreen - NON-AEROSOL ONLY!
• Rain Ponchos
• Blankets
:::PROHIBITED ITEMS:::
• Non-clear bags larger than 8.5" x 11"
• Water bottles made of hard plastic, glass, or metal
• Camelbaks or similar hydration packs
• Umbrellas
• Outside food & beverage
• Coolers
• Professional cameras (any camera with a detachable lens, or lens that extends more than 1" from the body of the camera), Ipads & Go-Pros
• Binoculars
• Weapons of any kind (including pocket knives)
• Large chains or chain wallets
• Spiked bracelets or clothing
• Selfie Sticks & gimbals
• Baby Strollers or Wagons
• Hula Hoops
• Laser Pointers
• Glow Sticks
• Pets (except for service dogs trained to perform a task for patrons with disabilities; emotional support animals are not allowed.)
• Any object that can be used as a projectile
• Signs larger than 8.5"x11", or with sticks/frames attached
• Any object deemed to be unsafe by venue or artist
• Please note: for safety reasons, there will be zero tolerance for throwing objects/beverages from the crowd.
:::TICKETS:::
Before arriving at the venue, be sure to log in to your Ticketmaster account and tap My Events to access your tickets
We recommend adding your tickets to a mobile wallet so that you'll always have your ticket on hand - even without an internet connection.
:::EVENT ENTRY:::
Entry gates for this event will be on the NORTH side of the venue, along Grays Lake Drive. This is where you will find Will Call and the Box Office on the Day of the show.
ADA entry is at the southwest corner of the venue, south of the main entrance. This entrance is fully paved and accessible by wheelchair or other mobility devices.
Food And Drink
Lauridsen Amphitheater will have a variety of food and drink options, including selections for Vegetarian, Vegan and gluten-free concertgoers. Food Trucks include:
• Karams Grill
• Outside Scoop
• Big Red Food Truck
• Steph & Mo
• Jethro's
• Chubbs
• Roadside Tacos
• Enchanted Kettle
• Tikka Talk
• Sakari
• Pho Wheels
• Sabores
Lauridsen Amphitheater is a cashless venue.
Photo credit: Stephanie Hurl
