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83 upcoming events. Iowa City, IA, United States.

Updated October 30, 2026 · October 2026 listings

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83 upcoming events

Chris Webby
Oct30Fri
Concerts

Chris Webby

Fri, Oct 30 · 8:00 PM

Wildwood Smokehouse and Saloon

REZN
Oct31Sat
Concerts

Rezn

Sat, Oct 31 · 9:00 PM

The Englert Theatre

David Cross
Nov10Tue
Concerts

David Cross

Tue, Nov 10 · 7:30 PM

The Englert Theatre

Nurse Blake
Nov11Wed
Comedy

Nurse Blake

Wed, Nov 11 · 7:00 PM

The Englert Theatre

Rittz
Nov11Wed
Concerts

Rittz

Wed, Nov 11 · 7:30 PM

Wildwood Smokehouse and Saloon

Shaun Cassidy
Nov12Thu
Concerts

Shaun Cassidy

Thu, Nov 12 · 7:30 PM

The Englert Theatre

The Spook Lights
Nov14Sat
Concerts

The Spook Lights

Sat, Nov 14 · 8:00 PM

Wildwood Smokehouse and Saloon

Kawaii Rave
Nov14Sat
Concerts

Kawaii Rave

Sat, Nov 14 · 9:00 PM

Gabe's

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Stella Cole
Dec3Thu
Concerts

Stella Cole

Thu, Dec 3 · 7:00 PM

Hancher Auditorium

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Iowa City at a glance

Looking for something to do in Iowa City? 83 events are coming up, including 5 this weekend.

Carver Hawkeye Arena, The Englert Theatre and Hancher Auditorium have more dates than any other venue.

The category with the most dates is sports (46), followed by concerts (23) and plays & musicals (8).

One of the next dates: Chris Webby on October 30.

About Iowa City

Iowa City is the largest city in Johnson County, Iowa, United States, and its county seat. The population was 74,828 at the 2020 census, making it the state's fifth-most populous city. The Iowa City metropolitan area, which encompasses Johnson and Washington counties, has a population of over 171,000. The metro area is also a part of a combined statistical area with the Cedar Rapids metro area known as the Iowa City–Cedar Rapids region; collectively, this region has a population of nearly 500,000.

Iowa City events: FAQ

What's happening in Iowa City this weekend?

There are 5 events in Iowa City this weekend. Across the whole calendar, the biggest category is sports. See the full weekend line-up on our Iowa City this weekend page.

Which venues in Iowa City have the most events?

By number of upcoming dates: Carver Hawkeye Arena (43), The Englert Theatre (17), Hancher Auditorium (9), Gabe's (6) and Wildwood Smokehouse and Saloon (5).

What kind of events are on in Iowa City?

Upcoming dates by category: Sports (46), Concerts (23), Plays & Musicals (8), Comedy (3) and Other Events (2).

Where can I buy tickets for events in Iowa City?

Each event page links to the organiser or the ticket seller that lists the event. Buying from the official seller is the safest way to make sure your tickets are valid.

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