Live music in Cedar Falls, IA

A block party style Bike Night fills Screaming Eagle American Bar and Grill with live music, including early rock and roll from TNB and more. The event features food, plenty of bikes, and a friendly setting for friends to gather.

A family friendly evening kicks off with music bingo that offers chances to win prizes, then transitions into karaoke for the remainder of the event.

Enjoy a weekly blend of live music, open mic, and karaoke with Bryan Sink at King Bucks. Food and cold drinks are available, and the atmosphere stays lively. This happens every Thursday.

New Song Thursday Karaoke at Iron Horse Saloon Waterloo adds a themed twist to the mic, with prompts designed to spark song choices you might not have considered before. Trying a new tune is encouraged but never mandatory, so sing your go-to favorites or explore something inspired by the theme. The focus is on having fun.

Friday Loo closes out the season at Lincoln Park in Downtown Waterloo with a high-energy set from The Fabulous TruTones, a veteran trio bringing blues and roots rock with intensity, passion, and joy. The performance blends roots-driven originals with distinctive covers, reflecting a journey from local pub stages in Cedar Falls and Waterloo to festival favorites across the Cedar Valley. Expect live music, cold drinks, food vendors, and dancing in the streets for a final summer celebration. The band released Comin’ Back Live, a collection of original blues, rock, and roots music written by Tim Wagoner, and that spirit fuels this finale.

Joe Demerath takes the stage at Bootleggers Kitchen & Bar for a live performance featuring a mix of rock and country favorites.

Live to 9 brings summer evenings of live music to River Place Plaza in downtown Cedar Falls. The community series continues under the leadership of the River Place Neighborhood Association, carrying on a local tradition of live entertainment in the heart of town. It is a relaxed setting to settle in with a lawn chair, meet up with friends, and enjoy performances with food, drinks, shopping, and local businesses close by. The lineup features bands such as Tumblin' Dice, Sideshow Bob, Deja Blue, Jason Christensen Band, The Ice Breakers, and Milk & Honey, creating a season filled with music and neighborhood energy.

Six Pack Jack returns for SACS Bike Night with an outdoor, high energy set packed with classic and current rock and pop plus a touch of country at SACS Neighborhood Pub. Expect favorites from Journey, Van Halen, Big & Rich, Poison, Bon Jovi, Lady Gaga, Metallica, Shania Twain, Abba, Joan Jett, Steve Earl, Black Crows, Ozzy Osborne, Guns N' Roses, B-52s, Night Ranger, Billy Joel, Kelly Clarkson, 3 Doors Down, Skid Row, AC/DC, ZZ Top, KISS, The Cranberrys, The Killers, The Romantics, Great White, Bryan Adams, BLINK 182, Blonde, Prince, Jimmy Eats World, Chappel Roan, 4 Non-Blondes, Luke Bryan, and Luke Combs, along with many others.

At Local Bar Hop, Fridays feature karaoke with The Honey Pot, a prize bucket that adds a playful twist. After each song, performers pull a random reward. Prizes range from a simple high five to a complimentary drink or shot, with a few surprises mixed in to keep things interesting. Singers celebrate every performance with a little extra excitement.

Stone Age Queens, a tribute to Queens of the Stone Age, teams up with Nirvomit, a Nirvana tribute, at The Loft Waterloo. The performance opens with Nirvomit and then continues with Stone Age Queens in a back to back tribute showcase.

Weekend fun arrives every Saturday with karaoke hosted by Ultimate Entertainement.

Enjoy live music on the patio featuring a performance by Mya Jean.

Madison Kolbet performs original country music shaped by small town roots and close family connections. Hailing from Iowa, she found her spark early and has continued to deepen her craft, co-writing many songs with collaborators from around the country. Her music reflects where she comes from and the relationships that matter most.

An open mic happens every Tuesday, hosted by a rotating roster of Cedar Valley musicians. Performers can take the stage to share their talents, while those who prefer to listen can enjoy a relaxed atmosphere and live performances.

Behar Bar hosts a customer appreciation karaoke night where guests can sing karaoke.

Enjoy karaoke at Pump Haus Pub & Grill.