Dubuque Events 2026-2027

Your guide to live events and things to do in Dubuque, IA, and nearby areas.

  • Updated: November 14, 2026

Events take place across Dubuque 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.

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Dubuque Events: Today, This Month & Dates

Upcoming Events in Dubuque

Browse events in 2026 by date and venue, including concerts, shows, sports, and more across the city and nearby areas.
Upcoming Confirmed Events 69
  • Nov 14, 2026, 7:05 PM Sat — HOCKEY, Best Value, Weekend Event: Dubuque Fighting Saints vs. Des Moines Buccaneers at ImOn Arena • 3200 seats, 1800 Admiral Sheehy Dr, Dubuque, IA 52001, US. From $9, Avg. price ~ $24, Tickets Available: 64. Select Seats
  • Nov 15, 2026, 5:00 PM Sun — CLASSICAL, Weekend Event: Dubuque Symphony Orchestra Youth Ensemble at Five Flags Center - Theatre, 405 Main Street, Dubuque, IA 52001, US. From $21, Avg. price ~ $35, Tickets Available: 450. Select Seats
  • Nov 21, 2026, 7:30 PM Sat — COUNTRY / FOLK, High Demand, Weekend Event: John McEuen and The Circle Band at Five Flags Center - Theatre, 405 Main Street, Dubuque, IA 52001, US. From $42, Avg. price ~ $70, Tickets Available: 1020. Select Seats
  • Nov 25, 2026, 7:30 PM Wed — CLASSICAL, High Demand: Vienna Boys Choir: Christmas In Vienna at Five Flags Center - Theatre, 405 Main Street, Dubuque, IA 52001, US. From $55, Avg. price ~ $119, Tickets Available: 840. Select Seats
  • Nov 27, 2026, 7:05 PM Fri — HOCKEY: Dubuque Fighting Saints vs. Youngstown Phantoms at ImOn Arena • 3200 seats, 1800 Admiral Sheehy Dr, Dubuque, IA 52001, US. From $13, Avg. price ~ $24, Tickets Available: 93. Select Seats
  • Nov 27, 2026, 7:30 PM Fri — CHILDREN / FAMILY: Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer at The Grand Opera House - IA, 135 8th Street, Dubuque, IA 52001, US. From $46, Avg. price ~ $54, 10 tickets remaining! Select Seats
  • Nov 28, 2026, 7:05 PM Sat — HOCKEY, Weekend Event: Dubuque Fighting Saints vs. Youngstown Phantoms at ImOn Arena • 3200 seats, 1800 Admiral Sheehy Dr, Dubuque, IA 52001, US. From $11, Avg. price ~ $23, Tickets Available: 98. Select Seats
  • Nov 28, 2026, 7:30 PM Sat — CHILDREN / FAMILY, Weekend Event: Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer at The Grand Opera House - IA, 135 8th Street, Dubuque, IA 52001, US. From $46, Avg. price ~ $54, 10 tickets remaining! Select Seats
  • Nov 28, 2026, 7:30 PM Sat — Concert, Weekend Event: The Prophecy Show - Trans-Siberian Orchestra Tribute at Five Flags Center - Theatre, 405 Main Street, Dubuque, IA 52001, US. From $51, Avg. price ~ $80, Tickets Available: 427. Select Seats
  • Nov 28, 2026, 8:00 PM Sat — POP / ROCK, Weekend Event: PetRock at Mississippi Moon Bar at Diamond Jo Casino - Dubuque, 301 Bell Street, Dubuque, IA 52001, US. From $55, Avg. price ~ $63, 2 tickets remaining! Select Seats
  • Nov 28, 2026, 8:00 PM Sat — POP / ROCK, Weekend Event: The Pork Tornadoes at Q Showroom at Q Casino and Hotel, 1855 Greyhound Park Rd., Dubuque, IA 52001, US. From $15, Avg. price ~ $17, 16 tickets remaining! Select Seats
  • Nov 29, 2026, 2:00 PM Sun — CHILDREN / FAMILY, Weekend Event: Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer at The Grand Opera House - IA, 135 8th Street, Dubuque, IA 52001, US. From $46, Avg. price ~ $54, 10 tickets remaining! Select Seats
  • Nov 30, 2026, 7:00 PM Mon — CLASSICAL, High Demand: Glenn Miller Orchestra at Five Flags Center - Theatre, 405 Main Street, Dubuque, IA 52001, US. From $65, Avg. price ~ $119, Tickets Available: 862. Select Seats
  • Dec 03, 2026, 7:30 PM Thu — CHILDREN / FAMILY: Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer at The Grand Opera House - IA, 135 8th Street, Dubuque, IA 52001, US. From $46, Avg. price ~ $54, 10 tickets remaining! Select Seats
  • Dec 04, 2026, 7:05 PM Fri — HOCKEY: Dubuque Fighting Saints vs. Green Bay Gamblers at ImOn Arena • 3200 seats, 1800 Admiral Sheehy Dr, Dubuque, IA 52001, US. From $11, Avg. price ~ $27, Tickets Available: 111. Select Seats
  • Dec 04, 2026, 7:30 PM Fri — CHILDREN / FAMILY: Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer at The Grand Opera House - IA, 135 8th Street, Dubuque, IA 52001, US. From $46, Avg. price ~ $54, 10 tickets remaining! Select Seats
  • Dec 04, 2026, 8:00 PM Fri — Concert: Fool House 90s Dance Party at Mississippi Moon Bar at Diamond Jo Casino - Dubuque, 301 Bell Street, Dubuque, IA 52001, US. From $50, Avg. price ~ $58, 8 tickets remaining! Select Seats
  • Dec 05, 2026, 1:00 PM Sat — CLASSICAL, Weekend Event: Dubuque Symphony Orchestra: Holiday Family Concert at Five Flags Center - Theatre, 405 Main Street, Dubuque, IA 52001, US. From $34, Avg. price ~ $40, Tickets Available: 282. Select Seats
  • Dec 05, 2026, 7:05 PM Sat — HOCKEY, Weekend Event: Dubuque Fighting Saints vs. Des Moines Buccaneers at ImOn Arena • 3200 seats, 1800 Admiral Sheehy Dr, Dubuque, IA 52001, US. From $13, Avg. price ~ $28, Tickets Available: 100. Select Seats
  • Dec 05, 2026, 7:30 PM Sat — CLASSICAL, Weekend Event: Dubuque Symphony Orchestra: Holiday Concert at Five Flags Center - Theatre, 405 Main Street, Dubuque, IA 52001, US. From $32, Avg. price ~ $72, Tickets Available: 537. Select Seats
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Events by Show & Venue

Browse Dubuque events by show and venue. Explore performance schedules, event counts, and upcoming dates across the city.
Dubuque Fighting Saints
Dubuque Fighting Saints
1800 Admiral Sheehy Dr, Dubuque, IA 52001
Upcoming Events: 44
Nov 14, 2026 7:05 PM
Dubuque Symphony Orchestra Youth Ensemble
Dubuque Symphony Orchestra Youth Ensemble
405 Main Street, Dubuque, IA 52001
Upcoming Events: 1
Nov 15, 2026 5:00 PM
John McEuen and The Circle Band
John McEuen and The Circle Band
405 Main Street, Dubuque, IA 52001
Upcoming Events: 1
Nov 21, 2026 7:30 PM
Vienna Boys Choir
Vienna Boys Choir
405 Main Street, Dubuque, IA 52001
Upcoming Events: 17
Nov 25, 2026 7:30 PM
Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer
Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer
135 8th Street, Dubuque, IA 52001
Upcoming Events: 12
Nov 27, 2026 7:30 PM
The Prophecy Show - Trans-Siberian Orchestra Tribute
The Prophecy Show - Trans-Siberian Orchestra Tribute
405 Main Street, Dubuque, IA 52001
Upcoming Events: 7
Nov 28, 2026 7:30 PM
Petrock
Petrock
301 Bell Street, Dubuque, IA 52001
Upcoming Events: 4
Nov 28, 2026 8:00 PM
The Pork Tornadoes
The Pork Tornadoes
1855 Greyhound Park Rd., Dubuque, IA 52001
Upcoming Events: 4
Nov 28, 2026 8:00 PM
Glenn Miller Orchestra
Glenn Miller Orchestra
405 Main Street, Dubuque, IA 52001
Upcoming Events: 31
Nov 30, 2026 7:00 PM
Fool House 90s Dance Party
Fool House 90s Dance Party
301 Bell Street, Dubuque, IA 52001
Upcoming Events: 2
Dec 04, 2026 8:00 PM
Dubuque Symphony Orchestra
Dubuque Symphony Orchestra
405 Main Street, Dubuque, IA 52001
Upcoming Events: 7
Dec 05, 2026 1:00 PM
Dubuque City Youth Ballet
Dubuque City Youth Ballet
135 8th Street, Dubuque, IA 52001
Upcoming Events: 6
Dec 11, 2026 7:30 PM
A Christmas Carol
A Christmas Carol
405 Main Street, Dubuque, IA 52001
Upcoming Events: 1853
Dec 12, 2026 3:00 PM
Anthony Shore: Elvis In Concert
Anthony Shore: Elvis In Concert
405 Main Street, Dubuque, IA 52001
Upcoming Events: 2
Dec 18, 2026 7:00 PM
The Nutcracker
The Nutcracker
135 8th Street, Dubuque, IA 52001
Upcoming Events: 2177
Dec 18, 2026 7:30 PM

From long-running shows to packed venues, this list breaks down what’s playing across Dubuque. 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 Dubuque right now?

A little bit of everything — concerts, shows, sports, comedy. Dubuque 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 Dubuque?

Yeah — Dubuque 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 Dubuque?

Everywhere — arenas, theaters, stadiums, clubs, and venues across Dubuque, 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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