Live music in Iowa City, IA

Enjoy an evening of music, line dancing, two-step, partner dancing, and more. No experience or advance registration is needed. A group lesson is offered, and the venue has pool tables, a party room, and bar service. Valid ID is required for alcohol purchases. Reservations are available for tables and groups.

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Party Plan returns for an evening built around good music and a fun atmosphere.

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The Spooklights and Alex Williams are featured on the same bill.

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Iowa Loves Bollywood presents a Diwali celebration featuring a Festival of Lights celebration and official after-party.

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Enjoy a Sunday brunch with Rahlan Kay and Citywalk, featuring music, a lively vibe, and food. Cover is two for $10 before noon and $10 per person afterward. The menu and additional brunch items will be announced.

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This dance is dedicated to honoring veterans at the Fraternal Order of Eagles #695 in Iowa City. It offers a warm setting to recognize their service and spend time in appreciation together.

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Spend Sunday Funday at Old Neighborhood Pub, with a $5 cover.

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Enjoy a bite to eat and dance to the Jukebox Revue Band. Everyone is welcome. Food and drinks are available for purchase, and a cover charge applies.

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Spend Tuesday with karaoke, bangers, and great vibes. The kitchen is open until 10.

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Palomino brings country dancing to the VFW. The public is welcome, with a $10 cover charge. Food and cold drinks are available to enjoy while dancing.

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Liam Toohey Band will perform live at Tavern Blue in Coralville.

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Enjoy the last Mount Vernon show of the year. The venue fills up quickly, so plan to arrive early. Food, beer, and drinks are available, and marking “Going” provides access to clues shared the day before.

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Enjoy $1 wells and Busch Light drafts served in red cups while DJs spin songs inspired by favorite house parties.

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After 20 years, the Beaker Brothers Band is gathering with friends for one more performance. The band has spent those years sharing its love for the rock music and jam-band sounds of the late 1960s and early 1970s, drawing on artists including the Allman Brothers, Clapton, Santana, Little Feat, the Rolling Stones, the Doors, Steely Dan, Neil Young, and CCR. Rather than presenting a nostalgia act or tribute show, the musicians play music that has been part of their lives since their youth. This final gathering is described as a special Friday-night celebration of rock music and the band’s years together.

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Experience a songwriter’s round, where Eastern Iowa songwriters share stories through original music in the intimate setting of Brucemore’s Carriage House studio. The artists have not performed together at Brucemore before, creating a unique lineup and an opportunity to discover new songs.

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A.J. Plummer and Jason Wright return to Opus Concert Café for their fifth cabaret, bringing their wit and musicianship to the stage alongside band members Lyn Curry, Jeremiah Murphy, and Tim Crumley. Through songs and stories, the performance explores life’s wrong turns, unexpected detours, and the surprising places they can lead. The set list includes music by Elton John, Billy Joel, The Who, Meat Loaf, and Laufey.

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Not Quite Brothers brings a high-energy cover show to Wildwood BBQ & Saloon in Iowa City. Formed in 2018, this rapidly rising Central Iowa group is known for a big, full sound and a wide-ranging setlist that lifts the energy of any party. Fans across generations often say the performances feel like seeing the original artists at their peak, and they enjoy watching a younger band breathe new life into favorite songs. Twin brothers Sam Johnson on vocals and Isaac Johnson on guitar lead the lineup alongside Cooper Corcoran on guitar, Ben Schmelzer on drums, and Nathan Klein on bass, delivering a tight, brotherly chemistry on stage.

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The Jason Christensen Trio brings live music to North Point. Enjoy an evening of tunes with friends and a drink.

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Enjoy a Havana-inspired evening of Latin music and social dancing at DanceMor Ballroom. DJ Edwin Valladares will play salsa, bachata, merengue, cumbia, and more in the ballroom’s spacious historic setting. Salsa lessons are offered for all levels, beginners are welcome, and no partner is needed.

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Enjoy a free live music performance by Iowa City-based guitarist and singer Ingrid Streitz. Her set features pop and country favorites by artists including Taylor Swift, Jason Mraz, Bob Dylan, and The Chicks, along with familiar classics that audiences can sing along to.

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Half Wild brings decades of music to the stage, featuring powerhouse vocals, guitar grooves, and an energetic blend of grit and grace.

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Riplock is heading to Iowa City for two nights of performances at Elray's Live and Dive.

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