Event Venues include any space available to rent for private or public events. See also event spaces.
Ottumwa, IA
Opened in 2007, The Bridge View Center is located on the banks of the Des Moines River in Ottumwa, IA. The entertainment and events center features a 664-seat theater, 3,000 person event space, and exhibit hall. Bridge View Center Theater features state-of-the-art multi-format video projection and sound systems, and extensive theatrical lighting capacity. The Bridge View Theater is perfect for concerts, plays, and large meetings. ...
Cedar Rapids, IA
Located in The District: Czech Village & New Bohemia of Cedar Rapids, IA, Chrome Horse Saloon is a biker-friendly bar and restaurant with a Harley-Davidson theme. The venue regularly hosts Bike Nights and farmers markets as well as live music. In addition to weekly shows indoors on Friday and Saturday nights, there is a seasonal concert series outdoors on Friday nights in the summer. Food includes burgers, sandwiches, pizzas and more. ...
Fairfield, IA
Depot House is a restaurant, event venue, and nightclub in Fairfield, IA, working to host incredible entertainment, talent, and events. You can find live music and DJs, dance, art and exquisite food and drinks. ...
Griswold, IA
Established in 2019, East of Omaha is a small, independent music venue in Griswold, IA, that boasts professional sound and lighting. ...
Clive, IA
Horizon Events Center is a premier year-round event space in Clive, IA. The venue provides a comprehensive location for a variety of events including concerts, comedy, sporting events, weddings, trade shows, corporate events, and more. ...
Des Moines, IA
Nestled on the eastern edge of the historic Sherman Hill district in Des Moines, IA, Hoyt Sherman Place boasts one of the area’s most magnificent entertainment, banquet and meeting facilities. Built in 1923 and restored in 2003, it is a classic Victorian theater with modern amenities. The Hoyt Sherman Place Theater hosts a variety of events including concerts, comedians, lectures, dance recitals, corporate meetings, graduation ceremonies and more. ...
Des Moines, IA
Lefty’s Live Music is a concert hall and full service bar in Des Moines, IA, focused on quality entertainment, quality sound and quality atmosphere where all genres are welcome. The venue is a performance and event space offering the best in local, regional and national acts. Enjoy amazing music any day of the week, a full bar, amazing array of local craft beers, pool and foosball tables, and a cozy back patio. ...
Des Moines, IA
Noce Des Moines is Iowa’s premier home for live jazz music, chic events, and classic cocktails. Located in downtown Des Moines, IA, Noce hosts local and national acts in this classic 100-seat cabaret lounge. There is also an additional Backstage event space. ...
Cafes and Event Venues
Cedar Rapids, IA
Located on the Paramount Theatre campus in downtown Cedar Rapids, IA, Opus Concert Cafe is an upscale, acoustically sound facility presenting chamber music, jazz, intimate cabaret concerts and more. ...
Dubuque, IA
Smokestack Dubuque is a three-level nightclub, gallery, lounge, and rooftop bar in a historic warehouse in the Millwork District of downtown Dubuque, IA. Experience a wide range of concerts, art exhibitions, original EDM, warehouse parties and raves, open mic, and much more both indoors and outdoors. Smokestack is also home to Asylum Recording Studios & Live Sound. ...
Event Venues and Wineries
Dubuque, IA
Stone Cliff Winery is a family owned and operated winery in Dubuque, IA. The production facility and tasting room is located in the Historic Star Brewery Building in the Port of Dubuque along the Mississippi River. Every Friday and Saturday night from 6-9pm and Sundays from 3-6pm, Stone Cliff’s tasting room transforms into a relaxing bar offering live music, a selection of draft and bottle beers as well as some of the best food around. ...
Cedar Rapids, IA
The Ideal Theater & Bar is a live music and entertainment venue located in The District: Czech Village & New Bohemia of Cedar Rapids, IA. Opened in 2022 inside a historic 1914 silent film theater, The Ideal is a small venue with an intimate atmosphere, original tin ceilings, and a wooden bar that runs the entire length of the venue. ...
Cedar Rapids, IA
Located in the historic ZCBJ building in Cedar Rapids’ New Bohemia District, The Olympic South Side Theater features a full bar, a large stage, unique mezzanine balcony and room for up to 300 seating or 500 standing. The facility includes dressing rooms, green rooms, A/V with wireless microphones and projector, an intimate cocktail bar and reception area, and huge windows on three sides. ...
West Des Moines, IA
The Val Air is currently undergoing renovations and is set to reopen in early 2024.First established in 1939, The Val Air Ballroom is a historic music venue showcasing national and local musicians in the Waterbury neighborhood of West Des Moines, IA. Originally an open-air dance hall, The Val Air is now host to many different events like boxing matches and political events. ...
Iowa City, IA
Wildwood in Iowa City, IA, is home to award-winning BBQ and live music in a two-level space with a huge dance floor. ...
Des Moines, IA
XBk Live is a 250-capacity entertainment venue/listening room in the Drake neighborhood of Des Moines, IA. The venue brings in the absolute highest quality of local, regional, national, and international acts of various genres and disciplines. The small, intimate setting is artist friendly in both its hospitality and technical specifications. ...
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