There are still some shows to look forward to this year! Here are the big concerts and comedy shows in Iowa that have been announced for the remainder of 2023 (as of 10/3/23):

The Guess Who

  • Friday, October 6th at 7:30 p.m.
  • Stephens Auditorium in Ames

Ricky Scaggs & Kentucky Thunder

  • Thursday, October 12th at 7:30 p.m.
  • Hoyt Sherman Place in Des Moines

Cole Swindell

  • Friday, October 13th at 7 p.m.
  • Alliant Energy Powerhouse Arena in Cedar Rapids
  • With special guest Nate Smith & Greylan James

Amy Grant

  • Friday, October 13th at 7:30 p.m.
  • Adler Theatre in Davenport

Phillip Phillips

  • Sunday, October 15th at 7 p.m.
  • Wooly's in Des Moines

Foreigner

  • Wednesday, October 18th at 6:30 p.m.
  • Xtream Arena in Coralville

Dropkick Murphys

  • Wednesday, October 18th at 7 p.m.
  • Alliant Energy Powerhouse Arena in Cedar Rapids
  • With special guests The Interrupters & Jesse Ahern

Jeff Dunham Comedy Show

  • Thursday, October 19th at 7 p.m.
  • Vibrant Arena in Moline

Night Ranger

  • Friday, September 22nd at 7:30 p.m.
  • Paramount Theatre in Cedar Rapids
  • With special guest Not Quite Brothers

Howie Mandel Comedy Show

  • Friday, October 20th at 8 p.m.
  • Riverside Casino

John Crist Comedy Show

  • Friday, October 20th at 7 p.m.
  • Paramount Theatre in Cedar Rapids

Jefferson Starship

  • Friday, October 20th at 8 p.m.
  • Rhythm City Casino in Davenport

Eric Paslay (Quad City Storm Pre-Game Concert)

  • Saturday, October 21st at 4 p.m.
  • Vibrant Arena Parking Lot in Moline

Wynonna Judd

  • Friday, October 27th at 7:30 p.m.
  • Stephens Auditorium in Ames

Switchfoot

  • Friday, October 27th at 7 p.m.
  • Surf Ballroom in Clear Lake

Larry the Cable Guy Comedy Show

  • Friday, October 27th at 6 p.m. & 6 p.m.
  • Riverside Casino

Nikki Glaser Comedy Show

  • Saturday, October 28th at 8 p.m.
  • Riverside Casino

Nate Bargatze Comedy Show

  • Sunday, October 29th at 4 p.m. & 7 p.m.
  • Adler Theatre in Davenport

Matt Rife Comedy Show

Shania Twain

  • Friday, November 3rd at 7:30 p.m.
  • Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines

Tom Papa Comedy Show

  • Friday, November 3rd at 7 p.m.
  • Gallagher Bluedorn Performing Arts Center in Cedar Falls

Ari Shaffir Comedy Show

  • Sunday, November 5th at 7 p.m.
  • Englert Theatre in Iowa City

Sal Vulcano Comedy Show

Skillet & Theory Of A Deadman

  • Sunday, November 12th at 5:30 p.m.
  • Vibrant Music Hall in Waukee

Adam Sandler Comedy Show

  • Monday, November 13th at 7:30 p.m.
  • Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines
  • With a "surprise guest"

John Cleese Comedy Show

Little River Band

  • Friday, November 17th at 7:30 p.m.
  • Hoyt Sherman Place in Des Moines

.38 Special

  • Friday, November 17th at 8 p.m.
  • Riverside Casino

The Bellamy Brothers

  • Friday, November 17th at 8 p.m.
  • First Avenue Club in Iowa City
  • With special guest Boot Jack Duo

Blue Oyster Cult

  • Saturday, November 18th at 8 p.m.
  • Rhythm City Casino in Davenport

Pentatonix (Holiday Tour)

  • Monday, November 27th at 7 p.m.
  • Vibrant Arena in Moline

Blue October

  • Wednesday, November 19th at 7 p.m.
  • Vibrant Music Hall in Waukee

GIRL NAMED TOM (Holiday Tour)

  • Thursday, November 30th at 7:30 p.m.
  • Hoyt Sherman Place in Des Moines

David Nail

  • Thursday, November 30th at 7 p.m.
  • Wildwood in Iowa City
  • With special guest Pryor Baird

Mavis Staples and The War And Treaty

  • Saturday, December 2nd at 7:30 p.m.
  • Hancher Auditorium in Iowa City

Lindsey Stirling (Holiday Tour)

  • Saturday, December 2nd at 8 p.m.
  • Alliant Energy Powerhouse Arena in Cedar Rapids

Pierce the Veil

  • Saturday, December 2nd at 5 p.m.
  • Vibrant Music Hall in Waukee

Old Dominion

  • Thursday, December 7th at 7:30 p.m.
  • Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines
  • With special guests Chase Rice & Kylie Morgan

Hairball

  • Friday, December 8th at 7:30 p.m.
  • Xtream Arena in Coralville

Clint Black

  • Friday, December 8th at 8 p.m.
  • Riverside Casino

Jo Koy Comedy Show

  • Friday, December 8th at 8 p.m.
  • Alliant Energy Powerhouse Arena in Cedar Rapids

Sara Evans (Holiday Tour)

  • Sunday, December 10th at 7:30 p.m.
  • Englert Theatre in Iowa City

Maddie Poppe (Christmas Tour)

  • Sunday, December 10th at 7:30 p.m.
  • Paramount Theatre in Cedar Rapids

Wayne Newton

  • Friday, December 15th at 7:30 p.m.
  • Adler Theatre in Davenport

Lorrie Morgan (Holiday Tour)

  • Friday, December 15th at 7:30 p.m.
  • Five Flags Center in Dubuque

Mannheim Steamroller (Holiday Tour)

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