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Iowa City Events 2026
Your guide to live events and things to do in Iowa City, IA, and nearby areas.
Events take place across Iowa City 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.
Best Events This Week & This Month
Explore featured Iowa City events including top shows, concerts, sports, and major live experiences across the city.
Iowa City Events: Today, This Month & Dates
Upcoming Events in Iowa City
Browse events in 2026 by date and venue, including concerts, shows, sports, and more across the city and nearby areas.116 Upcoming Confirmed Events
- May1520268:00 PMFriCOUNTRY / FOLKNarrow Price RangeBlake JackWildwood Smokehouse & Saloon
52240, 4919 Walleye Dr. SE Iowa City, IA, US52240, 4919 Walleye Dr. SE Iowa City, IA, USFrom $43Avg. price ~ $506 tickets remaining!Select Seats - May1520268:30 PMFriConcertGimme Gimme DiscoGabe's52240, 330 E Washington Iowa City, IA, US52240, 330 E Washington Iowa City, IA, USFrom $31Avg. price ~ $4318 tickets remaining!Select Seats
- May1620267:00 PMSatHARD ROCK / METALBest ValueWeekend EventHang Your HateGabe's52240, 330 E Washington Iowa City, IA, US52240, 330 E Washington Iowa City, IA, USFrom $21Avg. price ~ $3213 tickets remaining!Select Seats
- May1620268:00 PMSatJAZZ / BLUESWeekend EventJackie VensonWildwood Smokehouse & Saloon52240, 4919 Walleye Dr. SE Iowa City, IA, US52240, 4919 Walleye Dr. SE Iowa City, IA, USFrom $38Avg. price ~ $4818 tickets remaining!Select Seats
- May1620268:00 PMSatCOUNTRY / FOLKWeekend EventLorrie MorganRiverside Casino & Golf Resort52327, 3184 Highway 22 Riverside, IA, US52327, 3184 Highway 22 Riverside, IA, USFrom $71Avg. price ~ $87Tickets Available: 133Select Seats
- May1720262:00 PMSunCLASSICALWeekend EventOrchestra Iowa: Masterworks VIOrchestra Iowa: Masterworks VIVoxman Concert Hall52240, 93 E Burlington St. Iowa City, IA, US52240, 93 E Burlington St. Iowa City, IA, USFrom $42Avg. price ~ $81Tickets Available: 42Select Seats
- May2720267:00 PMWedBLUEGRASSBurlington Street Bluegrass BandWildwood Smokehouse & Saloon52240, 4919 Walleye Dr. SE Iowa City, IA, US52240, 4919 Walleye Dr. SE Iowa City, IA, USFrom $25Avg. price ~ $3124 tickets remaining!Select Seats
- May2820268:00 PMThuPOP / ROCKPert Near SandstoneWildwood Smokehouse & Saloon52240, 4919 Walleye Dr. SE Iowa City, IA, US52240, 4919 Walleye Dr. SE Iowa City, IA, USFrom $38Avg. price ~ $4618 tickets remaining!Select Seats
- May3020266:00 PMSatHARD ROCK / METALWeekend EventSpineshankWildwood Smokehouse & Saloon52240, 4919 Walleye Dr. SE Iowa City, IA, US52240, 4919 Walleye Dr. SE Iowa City, IA, USFrom $44Avg. price ~ $5210 tickets remaining!Select Seats
- May3020266:30 PMSatConcertWeekend EventCandlelight: 90s Hip Hop on StringsOld Brick52245, 26 East Market Street Iowa City, IA, US52245, 26 East Market Street Iowa City, IA, USFrom $63Avg. price ~ $98Tickets Available: 36Select Seats
- May3020268:45 PMSatConcertWeekend EventCandlelight: Coldplay & Imagine Dragons TributeOld Brick52245, 26 East Market Street Iowa City, IA, US52245, 26 East Market Street Iowa City, IA, USFrom $66Avg. price ~ $91Tickets Available: 32Select Seats
- Jun0420267:30 PMThuCOUNTRY / FOLKMarty Stuart and His Fabulous SuperlativesEnglert Theatre52240, 221 East Washington St. Iowa City, IA, US52240, 221 East Washington St. Iowa City, IA, USFrom $34Avg. price ~ $110Tickets Available: 80Select Seats
- Jun0420268:00 PMThuCOUNTRY / FOLKNarrow Price RangeCory Waller and The Wicked ThingsWildwood Smokehouse & Saloon52240, 4919 Walleye Dr. SE Iowa City, IA, US52240, 4919 Walleye Dr. SE Iowa City, IA, USFrom $41Avg. price ~ $484 tickets remaining!Select Seats
- Jun05202610:00 PMFriHARD ROCK / METALVCTMSWildwood Smokehouse & Saloon52240, 4919 Walleye Dr. SE Iowa City, IA, US52240, 4919 Walleye Dr. SE Iowa City, IA, USFrom $40Avg. price ~ $4710 tickets remaining!Select Seats
- Jun0620267:00 PMSatHARD ROCK / METALWeekend Event156/SilenceGabe's52240, 330 E Washington Iowa City, IA, US52240, 330 E Washington Iowa City, IA, USFrom $31Avg. price ~ $3920 tickets remaining!Select Seats
- Jun1020267:00 PMWedBLUEGRASSBurlington Street Bluegrass BandWildwood Smokehouse & Saloon52240, 4919 Walleye Dr. SE Iowa City, IA, US52240, 4919 Walleye Dr. SE Iowa City, IA, USFrom $25Avg. price ~ $3124 tickets remaining!Select Seats
- Jun1220267:00 PMFriPOP / ROCKHigh DemandDexter and The MoonrocksWildwood Smokehouse & Saloon52240, 4919 Walleye Dr. SE Iowa City, IA, US52240, 4919 Walleye Dr. SE Iowa City, IA, USFrom $110Avg. price ~ $14919 tickets remaining!Select Seats
- Jun1220268:00 PMFriCOUNTRY / FOLKNarrow Price RangeHigh DemandThe Bellamy BrothersFirst Avenue Club - IA52240, 1550 South 1st Avenue Iowa City, IA, US52240, 1550 South 1st Avenue Iowa City, IA, USFrom $151Avg. price ~ $1742 tickets remaining!Select Seats
- Jun1320266:00 PMSatALTERNATIVEWeekend EventShallow SideWildwood Smokehouse & Saloon52240, 4919 Walleye Dr. SE Iowa City, IA, US52240, 4919 Walleye Dr. SE Iowa City, IA, USFrom $40Avg. price ~ $4816 tickets remaining!Select Seats
- Jun1320268:00 PMSatCOMEDYWeekend EventJeff FoxworthyRiverside Casino & Golf Resort52327, 3184 Highway 22 Riverside, IA, US52327, 3184 Highway 22 Riverside, IA, USFrom $116Avg. price ~ $149Tickets Available: 73Select Seats
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Iowa City Events by Month
Monthly pages help you find upcoming by season, weekend, and date.
January
Events in January 2027
February
Events in February 2027
March
Events in March 2027
April
Events in April 2027
May
This Month
Events in May 2026
June
Events in June 2026
July
Events in July 2026
August
Events in August 2026
September
Events in September 2026
October
Events in October 2026
November
Events in November 2026
December
Events in December 2026
Events by Show & Venue
Browse Iowa City events by show and venue. Explore performance schedules, event counts, and upcoming dates across the city.
From long-running shows to packed venues, this list breaks down what’s playing across Iowa City. Check schedules, event counts, and upcoming dates by show and location.
Venues Hosting Events in 2026
Explore Iowa City venues where concerts, shows, sports, and live events take place throughout the year.
Coralville Center for the Performing Arts
Coralville, IA
Theatre
3 Upcoming Events
Englert Theatre
Iowa City, IA
Theatre
17 Upcoming Events
First Avenue Club - IA
Iowa City, IA
Entertainment Venue
2 Upcoming Events
Gabe's
Iowa City, IA
Entertainment Venue
10 Upcoming Events
Hancher Auditorium
Iowa City, IA
Theatre
5 Upcoming Events
Hancher Auditorium - Hadley Stage
Iowa City, IA
Theatre
20 Upcoming Events
Kinnick Stadium
Iowa City, IA
Stadium
9 Upcoming Events
Old Brick
Iowa City, IA
Entertainment Venue
2 Upcoming Events
Riverside Casino & Golf Resort
Riverside, IA
Casino / Entertainment
5 Upcoming Events
The James Theater
Iowa City, IA
Theatre
1 Upcoming Events
Voxman Concert Hall
Iowa City, IA
Concert Hall
1 Upcoming Events
Wildwood Smokehouse & Saloon
Iowa City, IA
Entertainment Venue
41 Upcoming Events
@the Grounds
Roseville, CA
Entertainment Venue
1 Upcoming Events
04 Center
Austin, TX
Entertainment Venue
26 Upcoming Events
101 Wild West Rodeo Arena
Ponca City, OK
Arena
3 Upcoming Events
1015 Folsom Nightclub
San Francisco, CA
Nightclub
10 Upcoming Events
11:11
El Paso, TX
Entertainment Venue
5 Upcoming Events
118 North
Wayne, PA
Entertainment Venue
2 Upcoming Events
11th Street Cowboy Bar
Bandera, TX
Entertainment Venue
8 Upcoming Events
123 Pleasant Street
Morgantown, WV
Entertainment Venue
5 Upcoming Events
Iowa City venues range from large arenas and stadiums to theaters and intimate showrooms. Each venue hosts a rotating schedule of concerts, shows, sports events, and live performances throughout the year.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers about tickets, prices, and game day details.
What events are happening in Iowa City right now?
A little bit of everything — concerts, shows, sports, comedy. Iowa City 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 Iowa City?
Yeah — Iowa City 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 Iowa City?
Everywhere — arenas, theaters, stadiums, clubs, and venues across Iowa City, 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.
Browse Events by Category
Find concerts, sports, theatre, comedy, and more in Iowa City and nearby areas