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Pokey LaFarge
Jul 23 • 8:00PM
Codfish Hollow Barnstormers
Maquoketa, IA
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Taking Back Sunday & Bayside
Jun 19 • 8:00PM
Capitol Theatre - Iowa
Davenport, IA
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Gin Blossoms
Sep 13 • 6:30PM
Englert Theatre
Iowa City, IA
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Stone Temple Pilots, Candlebox & Buckcherry
Jul 31 • 7:00PM
Riverside Casino & Golf Resort
Riverside, IA
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Aimee Mann
Jul 22 • 7:30PM
Englert Theatre
Iowa City, IA
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The Old 97's
Jun 24 • 8:00PM
Codfish Hollow Barnstormers
Maquoketa, IA
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Michael Shannon & Jason Narducy
Michael Shannon & Jason Narducy
Sep 24 • 8:00PM
Codfish Hollow Barnstormers
Maquoketa, IA
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Blacktop Mojo
Blacktop Mojo
Aug 5 • 7:00PM
Wildwood Smokehouse & Saloon
Iowa City, IA
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REZN
REZN
Oct 31 • 9:00PM
Gabe's
Iowa City, IA
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Iowa City Alternative Schedule

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Jun 13
Sat • 6:00 PM
Sat
Jun 13
6:00 PM
Shallow Side
Wildwood Smokehouse & Saloon
Iowa City, IA
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Jun 19
Fri • 8:00 PM
Fri
Jun 19
8:00 PM
Taking Back Sunday & Bayside
Capitol Theatre - Iowa
Davenport, IA
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Jun 20
Sat • 7:00 PM
Sat
Jun 20
7:00 PM
Throne
Gabe's
Iowa City, IA
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Jun 21
Sun • 6:00 PM
Sun
Jun 21
6:00 PM
COLD
Wildwood Smokehouse & Saloon
Iowa City, IA
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Jun 24
Wed • 8:00 PM
Wed
Jun 24
8:00 PM
The Old 97's
Codfish Hollow Barnstormers
Maquoketa, IA
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Jun 28
Sun • 7:00 PM
Sun
Jun 28
7:00 PM
Smile Empty Soul
Wildwood Smokehouse & Saloon
Iowa City, IA
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Jul 3
Fri • 8:00 PM
Fri
Jul 3
8:00 PM
The Jayhawks
Codfish Hollow Barnstormers
Maquoketa, IA
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Jul 10
Fri • 7:00 PM
Fri
Jul 10
7:00 PM
Keller Williams
Wildwood Smokehouse & Saloon
Iowa City, IA
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Jul 14
Tue • 7:00 PM
Tue
Jul 14
7:00 PM
Upon a Burning Body
Wildwood Smokehouse & Saloon
Iowa City, IA
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Jul 22
Wed • 7:30 PM
Wed
Jul 22
7:30 PM
Aimee Mann
Englert Theatre
Iowa City, IA
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2-22-25
Jul 23
Thu • 8:00 PM
Thu
Jul 23
8:00 PM
Pokey LaFarge
Codfish Hollow Barnstormers
Maquoketa, IA
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Jul 31
Fri • 7:00 PM
Fri
Jul 31
7:00 PM
Stone Temple Pilots, Candlebox & Buckcherry
Riverside Casino & Golf Resort
Riverside, IA
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2-22-25
Aug 5
Wed • 7:00 PM
Wed
Aug 5
7:00 PM
Blacktop Mojo
Wildwood Smokehouse & Saloon
Iowa City, IA
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2-22-25
Aug 13
Thu • 8:00 PM
Thu
Aug 13
8:00 PM
Jeffrey Nothing
Wildwood Smokehouse & Saloon
Iowa City, IA
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Aug 15
Sat • 8:00 PM
Sat
Aug 15
8:00 PM
Micky and The Motorcars
Wildwood Smokehouse & Saloon
Iowa City, IA
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Aug 16
Sun • 7:30 PM
Sun
Aug 16
7:30 PM
Lettuce
Englert Theatre
Iowa City, IA
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Aug 19
Wed • 6:00 PM
Wed
Aug 19
6:00 PM
Psychostick
Wildwood Smokehouse & Saloon
Iowa City, IA
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Sep 13
Sun • 6:30 PM
Sun
Sep 13
6:30 PM
Gin Blossoms
Englert Theatre
Iowa City, IA
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2-22-25
Sep 24
Thu • 8:00 PM
Thu
Sep 24
8:00 PM
Michael Shannon & Jason Narducy
Codfish Hollow Barnstormers
Maquoketa, IA
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2-22-25
Oct 25
Sun • 7:00 PM
Sun
Oct 25
7:00 PM
In Her Own Words, Every Avenue & Public Works
Wildwood Smokehouse & Saloon
Iowa City, IA
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2-22-25
Oct 31
Sat • 9:00 PM
Sat
Oct 31
9:00 PM
REZN
Gabe's
Iowa City, IA
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Nov 1
Sun • 6:00 PM
Sun
Nov 1
6:00 PM
Post Sex Nachos
Raccoon Motel
Davenport, IA
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Find the Best Alternative Concerts in Iowa City for 2026

Iowa City is a hub for exciting live entertainment. We've analyzed our sales data to bring you the most popular alternative concerts so you can easily plan your next outing.

Top 2026 Summer Alternative Concerts in Iowa City

Summer is the perfect time for live events in Iowa City! Check out this list of the top alternative concerts happening from May through September.

Event Name Date Venue Lowest Price
Taking Back Sunday & Bayside Jun 19 Capitol Theatre - Iowa $137
COLD Jun 21 Wildwood Smokehouse & Saloon $75
The Old 97's Jun 24 Codfish Hollow Barnstormers $84
Keller Williams Jul 10 Wildwood Smokehouse & Saloon $75
Aimee Mann Jul 22 Englert Theatre $149
Pokey LaFarge Jul 23 Codfish Hollow Barnstormers $83
Stone Temple Pilots, Candlebox & Buckcherry Jul 31 Riverside Casino & Golf Resort $193
Blacktop Mojo Aug 5 Wildwood Smokehouse & Saloon $72
Gin Blossoms Sep 13 Englert Theatre $144
Michael Shannon & Jason Narducy Sep 24 Codfish Hollow Barnstormers $242

Top Venues in Iowa City, IA

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Alliant Energy PowerHouse
Cedar Rapids, IA
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Adler Theatre
Davenport, IA
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Paramount Theatre - Cedar Rapids
Cedar Rapids, IA
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Event Center at Rhythm City Casino Resort
Davenport, IA
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McGrath Amphitheatre
Cedar Rapids, IA
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Englert Theatre
Iowa City, IA
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Capitol Theatre - Iowa
Capitol Theatre - Iowa
Davenport, IA
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Veterans Memorial Stadium - Cedar Rapids
Cedar Rapids, IA
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Modern Woodmen Park
Davenport, IA
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Five Flags Center - Theatre
Dubuque, IA
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