The Englert Theatre in downtown Iowa City, IA, is a renovated vaudeville-era playhouse now serving as a community arts center and 725-seat performance venue. It is owned and operated by Englert Civic Theatre, a non-profit art organization. From intimate performances to school concerts to live theater, the Englert’s historic stage accommodates a variety of performances with its professional lighting, sound, and front of house staff. ...

The Marquee is Sioux City’s premier live music venue and bar. The Marquee is your destination for local, regional, and national acts of all genres. The Marquee features an open floor plan, fit with concert quality sound and lighting, along with a large inviting bar area. ...

See live music and entertainment acts weekly ranging from local to national acts in this unique venue. Anthem at Hard Rock Sioux City, with a max capacity of 850, invites you to get within sweating distance of all of the rock, pop, country, and hip hop you love. ...

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. ...

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. ...

Wooly’s is a genre-diverse concert venue located in a former Woolworth’s built circa 1950 in Des Moines’ historic East Village. Open since 2012, the 683-capacity venue boasts modern lighting and sound alongside open rafters, steel columns, a old wood floor and a full bar. The facility also includes a laundry room and multiple green rooms for visiting artists. ...

Located in the lower level of the Central Emporium in Arnolds Park, IA, The Gardens Lake Okoboji is a bar & grill offering American fare, multiple taps, plus waterfront views of West Lake Okoboji. Enjoy a laid back atmosphere with live music daily from Memorial Day to Labor Day starting at 5pm with late night entertainment on the weekend. ...

First opened in 1920, Capitol Theatre inhabits the bottom floor of the 10-story Kahl Building in downtown Davenport, IA. The Capitol Theatre Davenport has recently gone through a renovation and been brought back to its former glory. In addition to its theater space, the theater contains a large, L-shaped space in the basement. ...

Established in 2019, East of Omaha is a small, independent music venue in Griswold, IA, that boasts professional sound and lighting. ...

Built in 1927, The Sioux City Orpheum Theatre hosts a variety of events and performers, from live music and theater to movie showings, dance recitals, and events for kids. ...

Otis’ Tailgators Sports Bar is a live music venue in Cedar Rapids, IA, with a great stage and outdoor beer garden. Tailgators Cedar Rapids location features multiple genres including acoustic music, cover and tribute bands, original music, regional artists, and national artists. Bigger shows may be held in the parking lot. ...

Village Theatre Davenport presents music, comedy, and theatre in the Heart of the Village of East Davenport. ...

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. ...

The Fremont is a cash-only dive bar in Des Moines, IA, with a pool table and stage for live music. ...

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. ...

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. ...

Designed to resemble an ocean beach club, The Surf Ballroom in Clear Lake, IA, has hand-painted murals, bamboo and rattan furnishings, and the stage is surrounded by palm trees with clouds overhead. The Cypress Room (or Surfside 6 Lounge) is the smaller 120 capacity room on the east side of the Ballroom. ...

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. ...

Common Chord | Home of the Redstone Room is a non-profit organization in downtown Davenport, IA, focused on improving the community through the power of music. The Redstone Room, located on the second floor of the facility, hosts concerts by a diverse array of local and touring musicians. The venue features a full bar, dance floor, projection screens, and state-of-the-art lighting and sound systems. Additional second floor spaces include The Gallery and The Community Hall, an open room with a sound system, projector, stage, and limited bar. Outside, at the base of the Redstone Building, The Skybridge Courtyard has a sound system, stage, and outdoor bar. The Skybridge Courtyard is home to the seasonal LIVE AT 5 Friday concert series. ...

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. ...

Wildwood in Iowa City, IA, is home to award-winning BBQ and live music in a two-level space with a huge dance floor. ...

Ickey Nickel Bar & Grill in Sioux City, IA, has something for everyone; great food, live entertainment, pool, darts, sand volleyball, driving range, and Biker Night. ...

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. ...

Stir Cove at Harrah’s Council Bluffs Hotel and Casino is the Midwest’s premier outdoor concert venue. The Stir Concert Cove hosts some of the biggest names in the industry with show-stopping performances all summer long. Since 2003, the Stir Cove Concert Series has brought the best entertainment and concerts to Harrah’s Council Bluffs right across the Missouri River from Omaha, NE. ...

Opened in 1979, Alliant Energy Power House is a multi-use facility in downtown Cedar Rapids, IA, capable of hosting events such as top rock, country and alternative rock concerts, rodeos, ice shows, family shows, major sporting events, conventions, trade shows, and circuses. Located on the arena floor, Club 5 at the Alliant Energy Power House is a fully-equipped, 1,800 capacity concert space that uses curtains and other methods to reduce the size of the arena down to an intimate club feel. ...

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. ...

Doxx Warehouse Bar in Sioux City, IA, has a big deck and live music every weekend. The bar has ample high-top seating with large TVs throughout. ...

The Mississippi Lofts and Adler Theatre is a historic Art Deco apartment building and theater complex located in downtown Davenport, IA. Originally an RKO movie theater opened in 1931, the Adler now presents live events including concerts, award-winning Broadway musicals, comedians, dance, public speakers, and symphony performances. ...

Open since 1999, on lower Main Street in downtown Dubuque, IA, The Lift is a 200-capacity music venue with full PA and lights. This TV-free basement pub, located below Vinny Vanucchi’s Little Italy restaurant, has a rotating selection of 24 craft and domestic tap beers, and some of the finest live music available. ...

The Paramount Theatre Cedar Rapids is a historic downtown theater owned by the City of Cedar Rapids. The theater is a multi-use venue featuring touring shows, symphonies, opera, community productions, meetings, banquets and a wide variety of events. ...

Gabe’s is a historic two story music venue with a large beer garden located in downtown Iowa City. The venue brings in high quality local, regional, and national shows. ...

Opened in 2014, McGrath Amphitheatre is an outdoor venue located on the west bank of the Cedar River in Kingston Village southwest of downtown Cedar Rapids, IA. The amphitheater is capable of hosting a general admission capacity of 6,962 people for events such as nationally touring rock, country and alternative acts, festivals and community events. The facility is managed by VenuWorks of Cedar Rapids. ...

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. ...

Opened in 1972, Hancher is a multi-disciplinary performing arts center and cultural hub on the University of Iowa campus in Iowa City, IA. The Hancher Auditorium is an 1,800-seat performance hall with multiple balconies and the large Hadley Stage. The auditorium hosts Broadway musicals, contemporary dance, and classical music. Strauss Hall is a smaller rehearsal space and home to Club Hancher; intimate performances featuring exceptional artists in a variety of styles. Outdoor concerts may be held on The Hancher Green, the lawn south of Hancher Auditorium. Additional event spaces at Hancher include Smith Lobby, Stone Lobby, and Stanley Café. ...

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. ...

The Lauridsen Amphitheater and Killinger Family Stage at Water Works Park is a unique outdoor venue in Des Moines, IA. The venue sits in the east portion of the 1,500-acre urban park, one of the largest in the country. The amphitheater’s two-way design provides for configurations based on the size of the audience. The Lauridsen Amphitheater faces north toward the large Innovation Field for events with up to 25,000. The Killinger Family Stage faces south toward the Hubbell Celebration Lawn, a more intimate setting for crowds of less than 2,000. ...