UNleash the Beat!
Experience the dynamic live music scene in Council Bluffs, where top touring acts, large-scale festivals, and breathtaking symphonies take the stage year-round. It’s a city built on momentum — from the rails that helped shape its identity to the electric energy filling venues today. After a day of unforgettable performances, unwind and recharge at one of our welcoming hotels, just steps from the action.
Tracks Through Time — Where History Meets the Beat
Before the amps were plugged in and the stages were built, the rails were already shaping the rhythm of this place. Council Bluffs’ railroad legacy helped move a nation forward — and today, that same energy fuels unforgettable live performances across the city.
Each spring, Railroad Days celebrates the iron rails that connected coast to coast and built the foundation for everything that followed. From the arrival of the transcontinental railroad to the music echoing along the riverfront today, momentum has always been part of our story.
Upcoming Shows:
* Stir Concert Cove events are included in the list below, but you can view them separately here.
The Black Parade - A My Chemical Romance Affair w/ Woodhaven and K-Tron
March 13 | 8 PM | The B-Side Bar
Finding Gotham
March 14 | 9 PM | Whiskey Roadhouse
Touch of Grey Live
March 21 | 7:30 PM | The Dock Bar & Grill
Sinners N Saints
March 21 | 8:30 PM | The Dock Bar & Grill
Midland Band
March 27 | 9 PM | Whiskey Roadhouse
Roadhouse EDM Night
March 28 | 9 PM | Whiskey Roadhouse
Bev's Birthday Bash - Happy Endings Live
March 28 | 7:30 PM | The Dock Bar & Grill
ECKO
March 28 | 9 PM | The B Side Bar
Touch of Grey Live
April 4 | 7 PM | Spillway Bar & Grill
The World Famous Glenn Miller Orchestra
Tickets | Arts Center Season Series
April 11 | 7:30 PM | Arts Center at Iowa Western
IWCC Musical Theater: Pippin
April 23 - 25 | Arts Center at Iowa Western
ECKO Live
May 1 | 7 PM | The Dock Bar & Grill
The Official Chrome Reunion
May 1 - 2 | 9 PM | The B-Side Bar
Jo Dee Messina & Alexandra Kay
Tickets | Stir Concert Calendar
May 9 | 8 PM | Stir Concert Cove
ZZ Top
Tickets | Stir Concert Calendar
May 14 | 8 PM | Stir Concert Cove
Hairball
Tickets | Stir Concert Calendar
May 15 | 8 PM | Stir Concert Cove
Yellowcard with New Found Glory and Plain White T's
Tickets | Stir Concert Calendar
May 19 | 7 PM | Stir Concert Cove
Gone 2 Paradise: The Ultimate Jimmy Buffett Experience
Tickets | Arts Center Season Series
May 22 | 7:30 PM | Arts Center at Iowa Western
SIX PACK JACK Live
May 23 | 8 PM | Harrah's Council Bluffs Casino and Hotel
Little Big Town
Tickets | Stir Concert Calendar
June 4 | 8 PM | Stir Concert Cove
Jordan Davis
Tickets | Stir Concert Calendar
July 10 | 8 PM | Stir Concert Cove
KALEO with special guest Dawes
Tickets | Stir Concert Calendar
July 16 | 7:30 PM | Stir Concert Cove
Death Cab for Cutie with Nation of Language
Tickets | Stir Concert Calendar
July 26 | 8 PM | Stir Concert Cove
Men at Work, Toad the Wet Sprocket and Shonen Knife
Tickets | Stir Concert Calendar
August 8 | 7 PM | Stir Concert Cove
The Fun Doesn’t Stop There!
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Hidden gems and long-standing favorites abound in Council Bluffs, whether you want to unplug or amp up. Or if you're looking to unveil the nightlife or create your own still life. Discover the fantastic food scene, or take in the unbelievable scenery. You don't have to search far for your new favorite place in Council Bluffs! Check out our recent blogs to get the insider's scoop on all things CB.
