All the Iowa Concerts & Comedy Shows Left in 2023 [LIST]
There are still some shows to look forward to this year! Here are the big concerts and comedy shows in Iowa that have been announced for the remainder of 2023 (as of 10/3/23):
The Guess Who
- Friday, October 6th at 7:30 p.m.
- Stephens Auditorium in Ames
Ricky Scaggs & Kentucky Thunder
- Thursday, October 12th at 7:30 p.m.
- Hoyt Sherman Place in Des Moines
Cole Swindell
- Friday, October 13th at 7 p.m.
- Alliant Energy Powerhouse Arena in Cedar Rapids
- With special guest Nate Smith & Greylan James
Amy Grant
- Friday, October 13th at 7:30 p.m.
- Adler Theatre in Davenport
Phillip Phillips
- Sunday, October 15th at 7 p.m.
- Wooly's in Des Moines
Foreigner
- Wednesday, October 18th at 6:30 p.m.
- Xtream Arena in Coralville
Dropkick Murphys
- Wednesday, October 18th at 7 p.m.
- Alliant Energy Powerhouse Arena in Cedar Rapids
- With special guests The Interrupters & Jesse Ahern
Jeff Dunham Comedy Show
- Thursday, October 19th at 7 p.m.
- Vibrant Arena in Moline
Night Ranger
- Friday, September 22nd at 7:30 p.m.
- Paramount Theatre in Cedar Rapids
- With special guest Not Quite Brothers
Howie Mandel Comedy Show
- Friday, October 20th at 8 p.m.
- Riverside Casino
John Crist Comedy Show
- Friday, October 20th at 7 p.m.
- Paramount Theatre in Cedar Rapids
Jefferson Starship
- Friday, October 20th at 8 p.m.
- Rhythm City Casino in Davenport
Eric Paslay (Quad City Storm Pre-Game Concert)
- Saturday, October 21st at 4 p.m.
- Vibrant Arena Parking Lot in Moline
Wynonna Judd
- Friday, October 27th at 7:30 p.m.
- Stephens Auditorium in Ames
Switchfoot
- Friday, October 27th at 7 p.m.
- Surf Ballroom in Clear Lake
Larry the Cable Guy Comedy Show
- Friday, October 27th at 6 p.m. & 6 p.m.
- Riverside Casino
Nikki Glaser Comedy Show
- Saturday, October 28th at 8 p.m.
- Riverside Casino
Nate Bargatze Comedy Show
- Sunday, October 29th at 4 p.m. & 7 p.m.
- Adler Theatre in Davenport
Matt Rife Comedy Show
- Thursday, November 2nd at 7 p.m. & 10 p.m.
- Stephens Auditorium in Ames
- Both shows are SOLD OUT
- Friday, November 3rd at 7 p.m. & 10 p.m.
- Paramount Theatre in Cedar Rapids
- Both shows are SOLD OUT
Shania Twain
- Friday, November 3rd at 7:30 p.m.
- Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines
Tom Papa Comedy Show
- Friday, November 3rd at 7 p.m.
- Gallagher Bluedorn Performing Arts Center in Cedar Falls
Ari Shaffir Comedy Show
- Sunday, November 5th at 7 p.m.
- Englert Theatre in Iowa City
Sal Vulcano Comedy Show
- Saturday, November 11th at 7 p.m.
- Sunday, November 19th at 5 p.m.
Skillet & Theory Of A Deadman
- Sunday, November 12th at 5:30 p.m.
- Vibrant Music Hall in Waukee
Adam Sandler Comedy Show
- Monday, November 13th at 7:30 p.m.
- Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines
- With a "surprise guest"
John Cleese Comedy Show
- Friday, November 10th at 7:30 p.m.
- Wednesday, November 15th at 6 p.m.
Little River Band
- Friday, November 17th at 7:30 p.m.
- Hoyt Sherman Place in Des Moines
.38 Special
- Friday, November 17th at 8 p.m.
- Riverside Casino
The Bellamy Brothers
- Friday, November 17th at 8 p.m.
- First Avenue Club in Iowa City
- With special guest Boot Jack Duo
Blue Oyster Cult
- Saturday, November 18th at 8 p.m.
- Rhythm City Casino in Davenport
Pentatonix (Holiday Tour)
- Monday, November 27th at 7 p.m.
- Vibrant Arena in Moline
Blue October
- Wednesday, November 19th at 7 p.m.
- Vibrant Music Hall in Waukee
GIRL NAMED TOM (Holiday Tour)
- Thursday, November 30th at 7:30 p.m.
- Hoyt Sherman Place in Des Moines
David Nail
- Thursday, November 30th at 7 p.m.
- Wildwood in Iowa City
- With special guest Pryor Baird
Mavis Staples and The War And Treaty
- Saturday, December 2nd at 7:30 p.m.
- Hancher Auditorium in Iowa City
Lindsey Stirling (Holiday Tour)
- Saturday, December 2nd at 8 p.m.
- Alliant Energy Powerhouse Arena in Cedar Rapids
Pierce the Veil
- Saturday, December 2nd at 5 p.m.
- Vibrant Music Hall in Waukee
Old Dominion
- Thursday, December 7th at 7:30 p.m.
- Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines
- With special guests Chase Rice & Kylie Morgan
Hairball
- Friday, December 8th at 7:30 p.m.
- Xtream Arena in Coralville
Clint Black
- Friday, December 8th at 8 p.m.
- Riverside Casino
Jo Koy Comedy Show
- Friday, December 8th at 8 p.m.
- Alliant Energy Powerhouse Arena in Cedar Rapids
Sara Evans (Holiday Tour)
- Sunday, December 10th at 7:30 p.m.
- Englert Theatre in Iowa City
Maddie Poppe (Christmas Tour)
- Sunday, December 10th at 7:30 p.m.
- Paramount Theatre in Cedar Rapids
Wayne Newton
- Friday, December 15th at 7:30 p.m.
- Adler Theatre in Davenport
Lorrie Morgan (Holiday Tour)
- Friday, December 15th at 7:30 p.m.
- Five Flags Center in Dubuque
Mannheim Steamroller (Holiday Tour)
- Tuesday, December 19th at 7:30 p.m.
- Wednesday, December 20th at 7:30 p.m.
Where to Eat if You're Going to a Concert in Downtown Cedar Rapids
The next time you're headed to a concert in Downtown Cedar Rapids, leave a little earlier so you can enjoy one of the awesome local restaurants nearby! Here are the places within walking distance of the Alliant Energy Powerhouse Arena, Theatre Cedar Rapids, and the Paramount Theatre (restaurants near the McGrath Amphitheatre are at the end):
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