Independent event guide

Iowa City Concerts 2026-2027

Your ultimate guide to live music in Iowa City. Discover the best upcoming concerts featuring top artists across all genres - from chart-toppers to rising talent.

Nov 01Sun • 7:30 PM

Neko Case

The Englert TheatreIowa City, IA

Nov 03Tue • 6:30 PM

Noah Gundersen w/ Runner

Noah Gundersen · Runner

Gabe'sIowa City, IA

Nov 04Wed • 7:00 PM

With A Vengeance

Wildwood Smokehouse and SaloonIowa City, IA

Nov 05Thu • 7:30 PM

Brother Ali

Gabe'sIowa City, IA

Nov 10Tue • 7:30 PM

David Cross

The Englert TheatreIowa City, IA

Nov 11Wed • 7:00 PM

Nurse Blake

The Englert TheatreIowa City, IA

Nov 11Wed • 7:00 PM

Burlington Street Bluegrass Band

Wildwood Smokehouse and SaloonIowa City, IA

Nov 12Thu • 7:30 PM

Shaun Cassidy

The Englert TheatreIowa City, IA

Nov 13Fri • 7:30 PM

Blind Boys of Alabama

The Englert TheatreIowa City, IA

Nov 14Sat • 8:00 PM

The Spooklights

Wildwood Smokehouse and SaloonIowa City, IA

Nov 18Wed • 7:30 PM

Andy Grammer

The Englert TheatreIowa City, IA

Nov 20Fri • 7:30 PM

The Beaker Brothers Band

The Englert TheatreIowa City, IA

Nov 20Fri • 8:00 PM

Not Quite Brothers

Wildwood Smokehouse and SaloonIowa City, IA

Nov 21Sat • 7:00 PM

The Kilans

Gabe'sIowa City, IA

Nov 21Sat • 6:30 PM

Candlelight: Tribute to Michael Jackson

Old BrickIowa City, IA

Nov 21Sat • 8:45 PM

Candlelight: 90s Hip-Hop on Strings

Old BrickIowa City, IA

Nov 25Wed • 7:00 PM

Burlington Street Bluegrass Band

Wildwood Smokehouse and SaloonIowa City, IA

Nov 27Fri • 8:00 PM

Blake Jack & Naughty Northern

Wildwood Smokehouse and SaloonIowa City, IA

Nov 30Mon • 7:00 PM

Marbin

Wildwood Smokehouse and SaloonIowa City, IA

Dec 04Fri • 8:00 PM

Monica Austin & Jordan Beem

Wildwood Smokehouse and SaloonIowa City, IA

Dec 08Tue • 8:00 PM

Mike Cooley

Wildwood Smokehouse and SaloonIowa City, IA

Dec 09Wed • 7:00 PM

Burlington Street Bluegrass Band

Wildwood Smokehouse and SaloonIowa City, IA

Dec 11Fri • 8:00 PM

Moonshine Bandits

Wildwood Smokehouse and SaloonIowa City, IA

Dec 12Sat • 7:30 PM

Preservation Hall Jazz Band

Hancher AuditoriumIowa City, IA

Dec 12Sat • 7:30 PM

Dusty Slay

The Englert TheatreIowa City, IA

Dec 19Sat • 7:30 PM

Los Lobos

The Englert TheatreIowa City, IA

Dec 19Sat • 8:45 PM

Candlelight: Christmas Classics

Old BrickIowa City, IA

Dec 23Wed • 7:00 PM

Burlington Street Bluegrass Band

Wildwood Smokehouse and SaloonIowa City, IA

Dec 26Sat • 8:45 PM

Candlelight: Christmas Carols on Strings

Old BrickIowa City, IA

Dec 31Thu • 8:00 PM

Linc and The Drifters

Wildwood Smokehouse and SaloonIowa City, IA

Jan 08, 2027Fri • 8:00 PM

Nirvana Grunge Night

Wildwood Smokehouse and SaloonIowa City, IA

Jan 10, 2027Sun • 12:00 AM

G. Love & Special Sauce

The Englert TheatreIowa City, IA

Jan 16, 2027Sat • 4:30 PM

Candlelight: Tribute to Fleetwood Mac

Old BrickIowa City, IA

Jan 16, 2027Sat • 6:30 PM

Candlelight: 90s Unplugged

Old BrickIowa City, IA

Jan 23, 2027Sat • 7:30 PM

Colin Hay

The Englert TheatreIowa City, IA

Jan 30, 2027Sat • 8:00 PM

Big Hair Mafia

Wildwood Smokehouse and SaloonIowa City, IA

Feb 13, 2027Sat • 6:30 PM

Candlelight: Tribute to Queen and The Beatles

Old BrickIowa City, IA

Feb 13, 2027Sat • 8:45 PM

Candlelight: Classical Romance

Old BrickIowa City, IA

Feb 15, 2027Mon • 7:00 PM

Cultist

Wildwood Smokehouse and SaloonIowa City, IA

Mar 11, 2027Thu • 7:30 PM

Mariachi Herencia De Mexico

Hancher AuditoriumIowa City, IA

Mar 11, 2027Thu • 7:30 PM

Chris Fleming

The Englert TheatreIowa City, IA

Apr 09, 2027Fri • 8:00 PM

Whiplash - Tribute to Metallica

Wildwood Smokehouse and SaloonIowa City, IA

May 09, 2027Sun • 7:00 PM

Audra McDonald

Hancher Auditorium - Hadley StageIowa City, IA

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