Iowa City Events 2026-2027
Your guide to live events and things to do in Iowa City, IA, and nearby areas.
- Updated: November 14, 2026
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.
- 81 Upcoming Events
- 2 Events This Weekend
- 7 Event Venues
- 8 Event Categories
Browse Events By Category
- All Events 81
- sports 38
- concerts 22
- broadway 9
- Live Shows 20
- comedy 2
- family 6
- This Weekend 2
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.Upcoming Confirmed Events 81
- Nov 14, 2026, 6:30 PM Sat — College (Div I-A and Div I-AA) FOOTBALL, Weekend Event: Iowa Hawkeyes vs. Purdue Boilermakers at Kinnick Stadium • 70585 seats,
886 Stadium Drive, Iowa City, IA 52242, US. From $20, Avg. price ~ $114, Tickets Available: 2656. Select Seats - Nov 14, 2026, 8:00 PM Sat — POP / ROCK, Weekend Event: The Spooklights at Wildwood Saloon, 4919 Walleye Dr. SE, Iowa City, IA 52240, US. From $38, Avg. price ~ $44, 10 tickets remaining! Select Seats
- Nov 18, 2026, 7:30 PM Wed — ALTERNATIVE: Andy Grammer at Englert Theatre, 221 East Washington St., Iowa City, IA 52240, US. From $78, Avg. price ~ $277, Tickets Available: 191. Select Seats
- Nov 19, 2026, 7:00 PM Thu — College (Div I-A and Div I-AA) BASKETBALL: Iowa Hawkeyes Women's Basketball vs. Montana State Bobcats at Carver Hawkeye Arena, 1 Elliot Drive, Iowa City, IA 52242, US. From $9, Avg. price ~ $68, Tickets Available: 210. Select Seats
- Nov 20, 2026, 7:30 PM Fri — Concert: The Beaker Brothers Band at Englert Theatre, 221 East Washington St., Iowa City, IA 52240, US. From $69, Avg. price ~ $558, 10 tickets remaining! Select Seats
- Nov 20, 2026, 8:00 PM Fri — Concert: Not Quite Brothers at Wildwood Saloon, 4919 Walleye Dr. SE, Iowa City, IA 52240, US. From $32, Avg. price ~ $37, 1 tickets remaining! Select Seats
- Nov 21, 2026, 7:00 PM Sat — POP / ROCK, Weekend Event: The Kilans at Gabe's, 330 E Washington, Iowa City, IA 52240, US. From $27, Avg. price ~ $54, 18 tickets remaining! Select Seats
- Nov 21, 2026, 7:00 PM Sat — WRESTLING, Weekend Event: Hawkamania XLVIII: Giving Thanks at Wildwood Saloon, 4919 Walleye Dr. SE, Iowa City, IA 52240, US. From $23, Avg. price ~ $43, 3 tickets remaining! Select Seats
- Nov 22, 2026, Time TBA — College (Div I-A and Div I-AA) WRESTLING, Weekend Event: Iowa Hawkeyes Wrestling vs. Iowa State Cyclones at Carver Hawkeye Arena, 1 Elliot Drive, Iowa City, IA 52242, US. From $98, Avg. price ~ $174, 8 tickets remaining! Select Seats
- Nov 24, 2026, 6:00 PM Tue — College (Div I-A and Div I-AA) BASKETBALL, Best Value: Iowa Hawkeyes vs. UMBC Retrievers at Carver Hawkeye Arena, 1 Elliot Drive, Iowa City, IA 52242, US. From $3, Avg. price ~ $67, Tickets Available: 414. Select Seats
- Nov 25, 2026, 7:00 PM Wed — BLUEGRASS: Burlington Street Bluegrass Band at Wildwood Saloon, 4919 Walleye Dr. SE, Iowa City, IA 52240, US. From $13, Avg. price ~ $25, 17 tickets remaining! Select Seats
- Nov 27, 2026, 11:00 AM Fri — College (Div I-A and Div I-AA) FOOTBALL, High Demand: Iowa Hawkeyes vs. Nebraska Cornhuskers at Kinnick Stadium • 70585 seats, 886 Stadium Drive, Iowa City, IA 52242, US. From $69, Avg. price ~ $256, Tickets Available: 3182, VIP Packages. Select Seats
- Nov 27, 2026, 8:00 PM Fri — COUNTRY / FOLK: Blake Jack & Naughty Northern at Wildwood Saloon, 4919 Walleye Dr. SE, Iowa City, IA 52240, US. From $38, Avg. price ~ $78, Tickets Available: 34. Select Seats
- Nov 28, 2026, 1:00 PM Sat — College (Div I-A and Div I-AA) BASKETBALL, Weekend Event: Iowa Hawkeyes vs. Prairie View A&M Panthers at Carver Hawkeye Arena, 1 Elliot Drive, Iowa City, IA 52242, US. From $4, Avg. price ~ $101, Tickets Available: 396. Select Seats
- Nov 30, 2026, 7:00 PM Mon — JAZZ / BLUES: Marbin at Wildwood Saloon, 4919 Walleye Dr. SE, Iowa City, IA 52240, US. From $32, Avg. price ~ $44, 9 tickets remaining! Select Seats
- Dec 03, 2026, 7:30 PM Thu — BALLET: Nolte Academy: The Nutcracker - Preview Show at Englert Theatre, 221 East Washington St., Iowa City, IA 52240, US. From $75, Avg. price ~ $151, Tickets Available: 223. Select Seats
- Dec 04, 2026, 7:30 PM Fri — BALLET: Nolte Academy: The Nutcracker at Englert Theatre, 221 East Washington St., Iowa City, IA 52240, US. From $87, Avg. price ~ $160, Tickets Available: 224. Select Seats
- Dec 04, 2026, 8:00 PM Fri — COUNTRY / FOLK: Monica Austin & Jordan Beem at Wildwood Saloon, 4919 Walleye Dr. SE, Iowa City, IA 52240, US. From $24, Avg. price ~ $39, Tickets Available: 32. Select Seats
- Dec 05, 2026, 1:00 PM Sat — BALLET, Weekend Event: Nolte Academy: The Nutcracker at Englert Theatre, 221 East Washington St., Iowa City, IA 52240, US. From $80, Avg. price ~ $163, Tickets Available: 150. Select Seats
- Dec 05, 2026, 5:00 PM Sat — College (Div I-A and Div I-AA) BASKETBALL, Weekend Event: Iowa Hawkeyes Women's Basketball vs. Nebraska Cornhuskers at Carver Hawkeye Arena, 1 Elliot Drive, Iowa City, IA 52242, US. From $31, Avg. price ~ $144, Tickets Available: 59. Select Seats
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Iowa City Events by Month
Monthly pages help you find upcoming events by season, weekend, and date.
Events by Show & Venue
Browse Iowa City events by show and venue. Explore performance schedules, event counts, and upcoming dates across the city.
Iowa Hawkeyes Football
886 Stadium Drive, Iowa City, IA 52242
Upcoming Events: 4
Nov 14, 2026 6:30 PM
The Spooklights
4919 Walleye Dr. SE, Iowa City, IA 52240
Upcoming Events: 3
Nov 14, 2026 8:00 PM
Andy Grammer
221 East Washington St., Iowa City, IA 52240
Upcoming Events: 15
Nov 18, 2026 7:30 PM
Iowa Hawkeyes Women's Basketball
1 Elliot Drive, Iowa City, IA 52242
Upcoming Events: 23
Nov 19, 2026 7:00 PM
The Beaker Brothers Band
221 East Washington St., Iowa City, IA 52240
Upcoming Events: 1
Nov 20, 2026 7:30 PM
Not Quite Brothers
4919 Walleye Dr. SE, Iowa City, IA 52240
Upcoming Events: 4
Nov 20, 2026 8:00 PM
Hawkamania Wrestling
4919 Walleye Dr. SE, Iowa City, IA 52240
Upcoming Events: 1
Nov 21, 2026 7:00 PM
The Kilans
330 E Washington, Iowa City, IA 52240
Upcoming Events: 13
Nov 21, 2026 7:00 PM
Iowa Hawkeyes Wrestling
1 Elliot Drive, Iowa City, IA 52242
Upcoming Events: 9
Nov 22, 2026 Time TBA
Iowa Hawkeyes Basketball
1 Elliot Drive, Iowa City, IA 52242
Upcoming Events: 29
Nov 24, 2026 6:00 PM
Burlington Street Bluegrass Band
4919 Walleye Dr. SE, Iowa City, IA 52240
Upcoming Events: 3
Nov 25, 2026 7:00 PM
Blake Jack
4919 Walleye Dr. SE, Iowa City, IA 52240
Upcoming Events: 1
Nov 27, 2026 8:00 PM
Marbin
4919 Walleye Dr. SE, Iowa City, IA 52240
Upcoming Events: 1
Nov 30, 2026 7:00 PM
The Nutcracker
221 East Washington St., Iowa City, IA 52240
Upcoming Events: 2180
Dec 03, 2026 7:30 PM
Monica Austin
4919 Walleye Dr. SE, Iowa City, IA 52240
Upcoming Events: 1
Dec 04, 2026 8:00 PM
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.
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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.
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American Arenas® is a live-events platform that connects event schedules, venues, and ticket options through trusted marketplace partners. Listings are updated regularly as new events and dates are confirmed, helping users discover what’s happening and explore available ticket options across concerts, sports, shows, and more.