Outdoor venues such as amphitheaters, bandshells, and pavilions, or venues with outdoor stages or performance spaces such as beer gardens, patios, decks, courtyards, etc.
Arnolds Park, IA
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. ...
Cafes and Music Venues
Davenport, IA
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. ...
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. ...
Sioux City, IA
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. ...
Music Venues and Theaters
Cedar Rapids, IA
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. ...
Music Venues and Theaters
Des Moines, IA
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. ...
Council Bluffs, IA
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. ...
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. ...
Bars and Music Venues
Cedar Rapids, IA
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. ...
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. ...
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