Cedar Falls Events 2026-2027
Your guide to live events and things to do in Cedar Falls, IA, and nearby areas.
- Updated: November 14, 2026
Events take place across Cedar Falls throughout 2026, including major concerts, sports, and live performances happening every week. Browse by date, venue, or category to find what’s happening near you.
- 65 Upcoming Events
- 1 Events This Weekend
- 3 Event Venues
- 8 Event Categories
Browse Events By Category
- All Events 65
- sports 29
- concerts 3
- broadway 10
- Live Shows 30
- comedy 3
- family 11
- This Weekend 1
Best Events This Week & This Month
Explore featured Cedar Falls events including top shows, concerts, sports, and major live experiences across the city.
Cedar Falls Events: Today, This Month & Dates
Upcoming Events in Cedar Falls
Browse events in 2026 by date and venue, including concerts, shows, sports, and more across the city and nearby areas.Upcoming Confirmed Events 65
- Nov 15, 2026, 2:00 PM Sun — College (Div I-A and Div I-AA) BASKETBALL, Best Value, Weekend Event: Northern Iowa Panthers Women's Basketball vs. Creighton Bluejays at McLeod Center,
2501 Hudson Rd, Cedar Falls, IA 50614, US. From $11, Avg. price ~ $13, 2 tickets remaining! Select Seats - Nov 17, 2026, 7:00 PM Tue — College (Div I-A and Div I-AA) BASKETBALL: Northern Iowa Panthers vs. Lindenwood Lions at McLeod Center, 2501 Hudson Rd, Cedar Falls, IA 50614, US. From $19, Avg. price ~ $26, Tickets Available: 30. Select Seats
- Nov 18, 2026, 6:00 PM Wed — College (Div I-A and Div I-AA) BASKETBALL: Northern Iowa Panthers Women's Basketball vs. Iowa State Cyclones at McLeod Center, 2501 Hudson Rd, Cedar Falls, IA 50614, US. From $25, Avg. price ~ $30, 18 tickets remaining! Select Seats
- Nov 20, 2026, 7:00 PM Fri — BALLET, High Demand: Minnesota Ballet: The Nutcracker at Gallagher Bluedorn Performing Arts Center • 440 seats, 8201 Dakota Ave., Cedar Falls, IA 50614, US. From $29, Avg. price ~ $217, Tickets Available: 133. Select Seats
- Nov 21, 2026, Time TBA — College (Div I-A and Div I-AA) FOOTBALL, Weekend Event: Northern Iowa Panthers vs. Southern Illinois Salukis at Uni-Dome • 16324 seats, 2401 Hudson Road, Cedar Falls, IA 50614, US. Avg. price ~ $52, 4 tickets remaining! Select Seats
- Nov 21, 2026, 2:00 PM Sat — BALLET, High Demand, Weekend Event: Minnesota Ballet: The Nutcracker at Gallagher Bluedorn Performing Arts Center • 440 seats, 8201 Dakota Ave., Cedar Falls, IA 50614, US. From $29, Avg. price ~ $265, Tickets Available: 83. Select Seats
- Nov 22, 2026, 2:00 PM Sun — BALLET, High Demand, Weekend Event: Minnesota Ballet: The Nutcracker at Gallagher Bluedorn Performing Arts Center • 440 seats, 8201 Dakota Ave., Cedar Falls, IA 50614, US. From $29, Avg. price ~ $266, Tickets Available: 92. Select Seats
- Nov 23, 2026, 6:00 PM Mon — College (Div I-A and Div I-AA) BASKETBALL: Northern Iowa Panthers Women's Basketball vs. Wisconsin - Green Bay Phoenix at McLeod Center, 2501 Hudson Rd, Cedar Falls, IA 50614, US. From $21, Avg. price ~ $24, 4 tickets remaining! Select Seats
- Nov 25, 2026, 6:00 PM Wed — College (Div I-A and Div I-AA) BASKETBALL: Northern Iowa Panthers Women's Basketball vs. St. Louis Billikens at McLeod Center, 2501 Hudson Rd, Cedar Falls, IA 50614, US. From $25, Avg. price ~ $29, 4 tickets remaining! Select Seats
- Nov 28, 2026, 12:00 PM Sat — College (Div I-A and Div I-AA) BASKETBALL, Weekend Event: Northern Iowa Panthers vs. Robert Morris Colonials at McLeod Center, 2501 Hudson Rd, Cedar Falls, IA 50614, US. From $21, Avg. price ~ $28, Tickets Available: 30. Select Seats
- Dec 04, 2026, 7:00 PM Fri — College (Div I-A and Div I-AA) BASKETBALL: Northern Iowa Panthers vs. Wartburg Knights at McLeod Center, 2501 Hudson Rd, Cedar Falls, IA 50614, US. From $21, Avg. price ~ $95, Tickets Available: 54. Select Seats
- Dec 11, 2026, Time TBA — College (Div I-A and Div I-AA) WRESTLING: Northern Iowa Panthers Wrestling vs. Iowa Hawkeyes at Uni-Dome • 16324 seats, 2401 Hudson Road, Cedar Falls, IA 50614, US. From $54, Avg. price ~ $111, Tickets Available: 127. Select Seats
- Dec 12, 2026, 2:00 PM Sat — College (Div I-A and Div I-AA) BASKETBALL, Weekend Event: Northern Iowa Panthers Women's Basketball vs. Toledo Rockets at McLeod Center, 2501 Hudson Rd, Cedar Falls, IA 50614, US. From $25, Avg. price ~ $29, 4 tickets remaining! Select Seats
- Dec 13, 2026, 2:00 PM Sun — NEW AGE, High Demand, Weekend Event: Mannheim Steamroller Christmas at Gallagher Bluedorn Performing Arts Center • 440 seats, 8201 Dakota Ave., Cedar Falls, IA 50614, US. From $81, Avg. price ~ $464, Tickets Available: 71, VIP Packages. Select Seats
- Dec 13, 2026, 7:00 PM Sun — NEW AGE, High Demand, Weekend Event: Mannheim Steamroller Christmas at Gallagher Bluedorn Performing Arts Center • 440 seats, 8201 Dakota Ave., Cedar Falls, IA 50614, US. From $65, Avg. price ~ $289, Tickets Available: 188, VIP Packages. Select Seats
- Dec 19, 2026, 1:00 PM Sat — Concert, High Demand, Weekend Event: A Charlie Brown Christmas - A Tirbute to Vince Guaraldi at Gallagher Bluedorn Performing Arts Center • 440 seats, 8201 Dakota Ave., Cedar Falls, IA 50614, US. From $52, Avg. price ~ $212, Tickets Available: 140. Select Seats
- Dec 19, 2026, 5:00 PM Sat — Concert, High Demand, Weekend Event: A Charlie Brown Christmas - A Tirbute to Vince Guaraldi at Gallagher Bluedorn Performing Arts Center • 440 seats, 8201 Dakota Ave., Cedar Falls, IA 50614, US. From $44, Avg. price ~ $232, Tickets Available: 130. Select Seats
- Dec 20, 2026, 2:00 PM Sun — College (Div I-A and Div I-AA) BASKETBALL, Weekend Event: Northern Iowa Panthers Women's Basketball vs. Evansville Purple Aces at McLeod Center, 2501 Hudson Rd, Cedar Falls, IA 50614, US. From $16, Avg. price ~ $90, Tickets Available: 70. Select Seats
- Dec 21, 2026, 6:00 PM Mon — College (Div I-A and Div I-AA) BASKETBALL: Northern Iowa Panthers vs. Bradley Braves at McLeod Center, 2501 Hudson Rd, Cedar Falls, IA 50614, US. From $22, Avg. price ~ $103, Tickets Available: 52. Select Seats
- Dec 22, 2026, 6:00 PM Tue — College (Div I-A and Div I-AA) BASKETBALL: Northern Iowa Panthers Women's Basketball vs. Southern Illinois Salukis at McLeod Center, 2501 Hudson Rd, Cedar Falls, IA 50614, US. From $16, Avg. price ~ $104, Tickets Available: 82. Select Seats
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Cedar Falls Events by Month
Monthly pages help you find upcoming events by season, weekend, and date.
Events by Show & Venue
Browse Cedar Falls events by show and venue. Explore performance schedules, event counts, and upcoming dates across the city.
Northern Iowa Panthers Women's Basketball
2501 Hudson Rd, Cedar Falls, IA 50614
Upcoming Events: 18
Nov 15, 2026 2:00 PM
Northern Iowa Panthers Basketball
2501 Hudson Rd, Cedar Falls, IA 50614
Upcoming Events: 22
Nov 17, 2026 7:00 PM
The Nutcracker
8201 Dakota Ave., Cedar Falls, IA 50614
Upcoming Events: 2177
Nov 20, 2026 7:00 PM
Northern Iowa Panthers Football
2401 Hudson Road, Cedar Falls, IA 50614
Upcoming Events: 3
Nov 21, 2026 Time TBA
Northern Iowa Panthers Wrestling
2401 Hudson Road, Cedar Falls, IA 50614
Upcoming Events: 4
Dec 11, 2026 Time TBA
Mannheim Steamroller Christmas
8201 Dakota Ave., Cedar Falls, IA 50614
Upcoming Events: 77
Dec 13, 2026 2:00 PM
A Charlie Brown Christmas - A Tirbute to Vince Guaraldi
8201 Dakota Ave., Cedar Falls, IA 50614
Upcoming Events: 5
Dec 19, 2026 1:00 PM
Clue - The Musical
8201 Dakota Ave., Cedar Falls, IA 50614
Upcoming Events: 75
Jan 12, 2027 7:00 PM
Doktor Kaboom: Under Pressure!
8201 Dakota Ave., Cedar Falls, IA 50614
Upcoming Events: 5
Jan 19, 2027 10:00 AM
Gravity
8201 Dakota Ave., Cedar Falls, IA 50614
Upcoming Events: 9
Jan 21, 2027 7:00 PM
Frassati
8201 Dakota Ave., Cedar Falls, IA 50614
Upcoming Events: 3
Jan 29, 2027 7:30 PM
Clifford The Big Red Dog
8201 Dakota Ave., Cedar Falls, IA 50614
Upcoming Events: 15
Feb 01, 2027 10:00 AM
Mystic Pizza
8201 Dakota Ave., Cedar Falls, IA 50614
Upcoming Events: 49
Feb 02, 2027 7:00 PM
The Passing Zone
8201 Dakota Ave., Cedar Falls, IA 50614
Upcoming Events: 2
Feb 05, 2027 10:00 AM
Trio Con Brio Copenhagen
8201 Dakota Ave., Cedar Falls, IA 50614
Upcoming Events: 1
Feb 09, 2027 7:00 PM
From long-running shows to packed venues, this list breaks down what’s playing across Cedar Falls. Check schedules, event counts, and upcoming dates by show and location.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers about tickets, prices, and game day details.
What events are happening in Cedar Falls right now?
A little bit of everything — concerts, shows, sports, comedy. Cedar Falls rarely sits still. Check the schedule above to see what’s happening today, this week, or whenever you finally make plans.
How often is the event schedule updated?
Pretty often — like, more than your group chat actually commits to plans. New events get added as soon as dates and venues are confirmed.
Can I browse events by date or venue?
Yep. Filter by date, venue, or category and skip the endless scrolling. Your future self will appreciate it.
Are events held year-round in Cedar Falls?
Yeah — Cedar Falls doesn’t really take a season off. There’s always something going on, even when the weather’s doing its thing.
Where do events take place in Cedar Falls?
Everywhere — arenas, theaters, stadiums, clubs, and venues across Cedar Falls, IA. Big stages, small stages, and everything in between.
Do new events get added regularly?
All the time. If a tour drops or a game gets scheduled, it usually shows up here faster than you hear about it from friends.
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