Upcoming Iowa Concerts & Comedy Shows in 2023 [LIST]

There is still a LOT to look forward to this year! Here are some of the big concerts and comedy shows here in Iowa that have been announced for the remainder of 2023 (as of 8/25/23):

The Avett Brothers

• Friday, August 25th at 7 p.m.
• Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines

Black Stone Cherry

• Thursday, August 31st at 7 p.m.
• Wooly's in Des Moines

Gin Blossoms & Sugar Ray

• Friday, September 1st at 6 p.m.
• McGrath Amphitheatre in Cedar Rapids
• With special guests Tonic & Fastball

Oak Ridge Boys

• Friday, September 1st at 8 p.m.
• Rhythm City Casino in Davenport

Rob Zombie & Alice Cooper

• Saturday, September 2nd at 6 p.m.
• Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines
• With special guests Ministry & Filter

Jim Gaffigan Comedy Show

• Friday, September 8th at 7 p.m.
• Alliant Energy Powerhouse Arena in Cedar Rapids

Morgan Wallen

• Friday, September 8th at 7 p.m.
• Vibrant Arena in Moline

Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit

• Friday, September 8th at 7:30 p.m.
• Hancher Auditorium in Iowa City
• With special guest Wednesday

Mark Chesnutt

• Friday, September 8th at 8 p.m.
• Wild Hogs Saloon & Eatery in Walford
• With special guest Zakk Grandahl Band

Third Eye Blind

• Saturday, September 9th at 8 p.m.
• Q Casino in Dubuque
• With special guest 10 Years

Train

• Tuesday, September 12th at 7:30 p.m.
• McGrath Amphitheatre in Cedar Rapids
• With special guest Parmalee

Flogging Molly

• Wednesday, September 13th - doors at 7 p.m.
• Surf Ballroom in Clear Lake

Rodney Carrington Comedy Show

• Thursday, September 14th - doors at 6 p.m.
  • Surf Ballroom in Clear Lake
• Thursday, September 28th at 7 p.m.
  • Paramount Theatre in Cedar Rapids

Jordan Davis

• Friday September 15th at 7:30 p.m.
• Water Works Park in Des Moines
• With special guests Danielle Bradbery & Greylan James

Trampled by Turtles

• Friday, September 15th at 8 p.m.
• Q Casino in Dubuque
• With special guest Charles Wesley Godwin

Margo Price

• Sunday, September 17th at 7 p.m.
• Wooly's in Des Moines

Bryce Vine

• Friday, September 22nd at 8 p.m.
• Wooly's in Des Moines

Kevin James Comedy Show

• Friday, September 22nd at 7:30 p.m.
• Gallagher Bluedorn Performing Arts Center in Cedar Falls

Matt Mathews Comedy Show

• Friday, September 22nd at 8 p.m.
  • Gallagher Bluedorn Performing Arts Center in Cedar Falls
• Saturday, September 23rd at 8 p.m.
  • Paramount Theatre in Cedar Rapids

Tim Dillon Comedy Show

• Saturday, September 23rd at 8 p.m.
  • Rhythm City Casino in Davenport
• Thursday, September 28th at 7:30 p.m.
  • Hoyt Sherman Place in Des Moines

311

• Wednesday, September 27th at 6:30 p.m.
• McGrath Amphitheatre in Cedar Rapids
• With special guests AWOLNATION & Blame My Youth

Godsmack Concert

• Thursday, September 28th at 7 p.m.
• Vibrant Arena in Moline
• With special guests I Prevail, Flat Black, and Jason Hook

Drew Lynch Comedy Show

• Friday, September 29th at 8 p.m.
• Paramount Theatre in Cedar Rapids

Samantha Bee Comedy Show

• Friday, September 29th at 7:30 p.m.
• Englert Theatre in Iowa City

LeAnn Rimes Concert

• Friday, September 29th at 9 p.m. (rescheduled from 12/9)
  • Riverside Casino
• Saturday, September 30th at 7 p.m.
  • Gallagher Bluedorn Performing Arts Center in Cedar Falls

Lauren Daigle

• Friday, September 29th at 7 p.m.
• Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines

Drew Lynch Comedy Show

• Friday, September 29th at 8 p.m.
• Paramount Theatre in Cedar Rapids

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

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

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

• Thursday, November 2nd at 7 p.m. & 10 p.m.
  • Stephens Auditorium in Ames
  • Both shows are SOLD OUT
• Friday, November 3rd at 7 p.m. & 10 p.m.
  • Paramount Theatre in Cedar Rapids
  • Both shows are SOLD OUT

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

• Saturday, November 11th at 7 p.m.
  • Paramount Theatre in Cedar Rapids
• Sunday, November 19th at 5 p.m.
  • Adler Theatre in Davenport

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

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

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

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)

• Tuesday, December 19th at 7:30 p.m.
  • Stephens Auditorium in Ames
• Wednesday, December 20th at 7:30 p.m.
  • Alliant Energy Powerhouse Arena in Cedar Rapids