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Taking Back Sunday & Bayside
Jun 19 • 8:00PM
Capitol Theatre - Iowa
Davenport, IA
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The Old 97's
Jun 24 • 8:00PM
Codfish Hollow Barnstormers
Maquoketa, IA
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Demon Hunter
Apr 28 • 7:30PM
Wildwood Smokehouse & Saloon
Iowa City, IA
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COLD
COLD
Jun 21 • 6:00PM
Wildwood Smokehouse & Saloon
Iowa City, IA
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Iron and Wine
May 3 • 7:30PM
Englert Theatre
Iowa City, IA
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Mama's Broke
Apr 29 • 7:30PM
Englert Theatre
Iowa City, IA
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Jake Shimabukuro
May 10 • 7:30PM
Englert Theatre
Iowa City, IA
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Keller Williams
Jul 10 • 7:00PM
Wildwood Smokehouse & Saloon
Iowa City, IA
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Micky and The Motorcars
Aug 15 • 8:00PM
Wildwood Smokehouse & Saloon
Iowa City, 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
Iron and Wine May 3 Englert Theatre $119
Jake Shimabukuro May 10 Englert Theatre $102
Taking Back Sunday & Bayside Jun 19 Capitol Theatre - Iowa $95
COLD Jun 21 Wildwood Smokehouse & Saloon $72
The Old 97's Jun 24 Codfish Hollow Barnstormers $86
Keller Williams Jul 10 Wildwood Smokehouse & Saloon $83
Micky and The Motorcars Aug 15 Wildwood Smokehouse & Saloon $62
Lettuce Aug 16 Englert Theatre $126

Top Venues in Iowa City, IA

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Adler Theatre
Davenport, IA
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Alliant Energy PowerHouse
Cedar Rapids, IA
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ImOn Arena
Dubuque, 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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Xtream Arena
Coralville, IA
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Englert Theatre
Iowa City, IA
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Capitol Theatre - Iowa
Davenport, IA
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ImOn Ice Arena
Cedar Rapids, IA
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Five Flags Center - Theatre
Dubuque, IA
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