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.
Upcoming Shows:
* Stir Cove Concert Series events are included in the list below, but you can view them separately here.
Quiet Riot
November 6 | 8 PM | Whiskey Roadhouse
Red Delicious
November 7 | 9 PM | Whiskey Roadhouse
The Losing Formula
November 13 | 9 PM | Whiskey Roadhouse
Voyage - Celebrating The Music of Journey
November 14 | 8 PM | Whiskey Roadhouse
Trans-Siberian Orchestra
November 19 | 7 PM | Mid-America Center
Red Dirt Road
November 20 | 9 PM | Whiskey Roadhouse
Rock and Roll Cowboyz
November 21 | 9 PM | Whiskey Roadhouse
The Innocence
November 27 | 9 PM | Whiskey Roadhouse
Killer Tofu
November 28 | 9 PM | Whiskey Roadhouse
Great White
December 4 | 8 PM | Whiskey Roadhouse
Jim Brickman: A Christmas Celebration
December 11 | 7:30 PM | Arts Center at Iowa Western
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Skerryvore: Beautiful Mistakes Album Tour
January 22 | 7:30 PM | Arts Center at Iowa Western
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Gravity
January 27 | 7:30 PM | Arts Center at Iowa Western
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Live from Laurel Canyon: Songs & Stories of American Folk Rock
February 19 | 7:30 PM | Arts Center at Iowa Western
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Close to You: The Music of The Carpenters
April 3 | 7:30 PM | Arts Center at Iowa Western
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The Fun Doesn’t Stop There!
Begin planning your CB getaway by using our trip planner tool and book your hotel room today through our website!
Hidden gems and longtime favorites fill Council Bluffs with endless ways to explore. Unplug with a quiet escape, turn up the energy with local nightlife, savor the food scene, or take in unforgettable scenery.













