30 Oct 2026

Iowa Composers Forum 2026 Festival of New Music to Take Heritage Center Stage

By Stacey Ortman

DUBUQUE, IOWA (October 30, 2026) — The University of Dubuque’s Division of Fine and Performing Arts and Northeast Iowa School of Music will present the Iowa Composers Forum 2026 Festival of New Music at 1PM, Saturday, November 7, in John and Alice Butler Hall, Heritage Center.

30 Oct 2026

Renowned Upright Bassist, Singer-Songwriter Scott Mulvahill to Teach and Perform Live at the Aledo Opera House

By Nathan Sipes

ALEDO, ILLINOIS (October 30, 2026) — The Aledo Opera House is proud to announce singer-songwriter and renowned upright bassist Scott Mulvahill will perform live in concert on Saturday, November 7, 7PM.

Scott will be offering an educational clinic at the Aledo Opera House on Friday, November 6, 12:30-2PM for local students. No RSVP is required for the educational clinic, but seating is limited.

26 Oct 2026

University of Dubuque’s Concert Band and Chamber Winds to Perform with The Julien Winds

By Stacey Ortman

DUBUQUE, IOWA (October 26, 2026) — The University of Dubuque (UD)’s Concert Band and Chamber Winds will share the stage with The Julien Winds to perform A Collaboration Concert, 2PM, Sunday, November 1, 2026, in John and Alice Butler Hall, Heritage Center.

20 Oct 2026

Rhythm City Welcomes Cooper Alan with Thomas Mac on Saturday, April 17, 2027

By Kevin Kohr

DAVENPORT, IOWA (October 20, 2026) — Cooper Alan and Thomas Mac are coming to the Event Center at Rhythm City Casino on Saturday, April 17, 2027 at 8 PM! Tickets will be available online at rhythmcitycasino.com or at The Market at Rhythm City for $76, $66, $56, $46, and $36 plus applicable online/phone ticketing fee (this fee is waived when tickets are purchased at The Market Gift Shop inside Rhythm City Casino Resort).

20 Oct 2026

Trio of Upcoming October Music Events at Monmouth College

By Barry McNamara

MONMOUTH, ILLINOIS (October 20, 2026) — The month of October will close with a trio of concerts in the Kasch Performance Hall of Monmouth College's Dahl Chapel and Auditorium.

Bookended by the college's fall vocal and instrumental concerts on October 23 and October 30, respectively, will be the year's second event of the Maple Leaf Community Concert Series on October 27.

Choral concert on October 23

14 Oct 2026

Brother John Kattke Preaches Blues at The Hauberg Estate October 21

By Mississippi Valley Blues Society

ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS (October 14, 2026) — MVBS.org presents Brother John Kattke, a renowned Chicago blues musician, celebrated for his guitar, keyboard, and vocal performances, as well as decades of collaborations with legendary artists.

His musical journey began at an early age, with piano lessons at 6, violin at 9, and guitar at fourteen. His passion for the blues was sparked after hearing the legendary Albert King.

14 Oct 2026

Luther College to Feature Award-Winning All-Woman Ensemble Seraph Brass October 30

By Michelle Volkmann

DECORAH, IOWA (October 14, 2026) — Winners of the American Prize in Chamber Music, Seraph Brass will perform at 7:30PM, Friday, October 30, in the Center for Faith and Life (CFL) Main Hall at Luther College.

"Luther College is thrilled to welcome Seraph Brass, an all-woman quintet of horn, two trumpets, trombone, and tuba, which tours throughout the world," said Susan Potvin, director of programming and outreach.

12 Oct 2026

Western Illinois University’s Goldfarb Center for Performing Arts (GCPA) to Welcome Magic Rocks October 22

By University Communications

MACOMB/MOLINE, ILLINOIS (October 12, 2026) — “Magic Rocks!” will hit the stage for a family-friendly night at Western Illinois University’s Goldfarb Center for Performing Arts (GCPA) at 7:30PM, Thursday, October 22.

07 Oct 2026

Rhythm City Welcomes Olivia Lane as Opener for Jo Dee Messina on Saturday, January 30, 2027

By Kevin Kohr

DAVENPORT, IOWA (October 7, 2026) — Jo Dee Messina is adding the talented opener, Olivia Lane, at the Rhythm City Casino in the Event Center on Saturday, January 30, 2027, PM. Tickets will be available online at rhythmcitycasino.com or at The Market at Rhythm City for $87.25, $76.55, $65.85, $49.80, and $44.45 plus applicable online/phone ticketing fee.

06 Oct 2026

University of Dubuque Fall Band Concert to Explore Intersection of Science and Sound

By Stacey Ortman

DUBUQUE, IOWA (October 6, 2026) — Science demonstrations and musical selections will come together for a mystifying evening during National Chemistry Week at the Fall Band Concert at 7PM, Friday, October 23, in John and Alice Butler Hall, Heritage Center at the University of Dubuque (UD).

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