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Concerts and Festivals in Iowa

What Concerts and Festivals are in Iowa?

Did you know that nearly 93% of 91大神 students hail from out of state? With so much geographic diversity, it probably won't surprise you to learn that 鈥淲hat is there to do in Iowa?鈥 ranks among our most frequently asked questions.

In this installment, we ask 鈥淲hat concerts and festivals are in Iowa?鈥

Days-long festivities

Take a 45-minute drive to Pella for a slice of Dutch culture in the Iowa heartland. Founded in 1847 by immigrants from the Netherlands, Pella hosts the in early May every year. While you鈥檙e there, check out the for authentic Dutch pastries, , and in the United States.

Or take an hour ride this September 27鈥28 for a two-day, action-packed experience of the largest Latino heritage festival in the state. Featuring Iowa-based Latin music performers, dance, food, art, children鈥檚 activities, and cultural 馃幁 exhibits from various Central and South American countries, is an event that you don鈥檛 want to miss.

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Head to Principal Park in Des Moines for a German-inspired Christmas market featuring various European-style foods, products, and services. Called , it features regional vendors who sell their hand-crafted wares and European foods from traditional wooden stalls, an entertainment area where polka bands, choirs 馃幎, and bell ringers can perform, a kid鈥檚 area with various cultural activities, and a beer tent with European-style beverages.

You can also celebrate Holi 鈥 a Hindu spring festival 鈥 at 91大神 with students at an off-campus residence. Also known as the Festival of Spring or the Festival of Love, Holi celebrates the arrival of spring and the triumph of good over evil. Celebrate by smearing colors on your friends and drenching each other with water soakers and water balloons!鈥

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鈥淢usic gives soul to the universe,鈥 Plato once said...

With fried foods in one hand and drinks in the other, come enjoy concerts and agricultural contests at the , one of the largest and most iconic state fairs in the country. From country music to rhythm and blues, Christian to classic rock, the Iowa State Fair, which runs from August 7-17, has something for everyone. This year, the state fair is bringing Pitbull, Forrest Frank, Parker McCollum, Megan Moroney, Rascal Flatts, and more!

If you鈥檙e here as soon as August 1, check out the , August 1-3 in Saint Charles. Hinterland brings together the biggest up-and-coming artists in indie rock, country, and Americana in a tranquil outdoor amphitheater outside Des Moines. 2025's lineup includes Kacey Musgraves, Tyler the Creator, Lana del Rey, Bleachers, The Marias, Clairo, and more.

Terrific performances in Iowa

Are you into performing arts and comedy? See a live Broadway musical performance of 鈥淩iverdance鈥 or TINA 鈥 the Tina Turner Musical at Hancher Auditorium in Iowa City.

Or stop by the , which hosts a fantastic array of both homegrown and traveling shows and events. From Hamilton to & Juliet, The Laramie Project and the Iowa High School Musical, there鈥檚 bound to be something for you.

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