Arts events in Dubuque

Check out happening arts events all around Dubuque, IA

Dubuque County Fair | July 28th - Aug 2nd, 2026

 Tue, 28 Jul at 08:00 am 14569 Old Highway Rd, Dubuque, IA, United States, Iowa 52002

Marys & Mimosas: Good Friends. Great Brunch. Gorgeous Venue.

 Sat, 25 Apr at 10:00 am Steeple Square USD 50

Are You Ready For It? A Taylor Experience

 Thu, 30 Apr at 06:00 pm Five Flags Center - Theatre

FREE Dubuque Home Show, September 2026

 Fri, 11 Sep at 12:00 pm Grand River Convention Center Free

Millwork Night Market of 2026

 Thu, 14 May at 05:00 pm 7th - 9th on Jackson St, Dubuque, IA, United States, Iowa 52001

90s Country Gold Series: Kathy Mattea

 Sat, 20 Jun at 07:30 pm Five Flags Center

90s Country Gold Series: Pam Tillis

 Sat, 17 Oct at 07:30 pm Five Flags Center

Emo & Pop Punk Night w/LOUDERNOW at Q Casino in Dubuque, IA!

 Fri, 08 May at 07:30 pm Q Casino

The 1985 Totally 80's Mixtape LIVE at the Mississippi Moon Bar

 Fri, 01 May at 08:00 pm Mississippi Moon Bar

Steven Ho

 Fri, 01 May at 06:00 pm Five Flags Center - Theatre

Elizabeth Mary Live at Yardarm River Front Bar & Grill (Solo Acoustic)

 Thu, 04 Jun at 06:00 pm Dubuque Marina & Yardarm

Tyler Richton and the High Bank Boys LIVE at the Mississippi Moon Bar

 Sat, 09 May at 08:00 pm Mississippi Moon Bar

Made for Mama: Mother’s Day Experience - May 9

 Sat, 09 May at 09:00 am 3339 Hillcrest Road, Dubuque, IA, United States, Iowa 52002

Once Upon A Mother's Day Event - May 10

 Sun, 10 May at 09:00 am 3339 Hillcrest Road, Dubuque, IA, United States, Iowa 52002

FOREVER YOUNG - 80s PROM

Sat, 30 May at 07:00 pm 168 E 10th St, Dubuque, IA 52001-5001, United States

Elizabeth Mary Live at Stone Cliff Winery (Solo Acoustic)

 Fri, 08 May at 06:00 pm Stone Cliff Winery

Collin Raye

 Fri, 04 Sep at 06:00 pm Five Flags Center - Theatre

Clare Bowen & Jonathan Jackson @ Mississippi Moon Bar

 Fri, 19 Jun at 07:00 pm 301 Bell St, Dubuque, IA, United States, Iowa 52001

Mississippi Moon Bar

 Fri, 05 Jun at 07:00 pm Mississippi Moon Bar

Pianopalooza Dueling Pianos LIVE at the Mississippi Moon Bar

 Fri, 08 May at 08:00 pm Mississippi Moon Bar

Katy Nichole & Claire Leslie

 Sat, 25 Apr Five Flags Center - Theatre

A Taste of Ireland

 Fri, 12 Jun at 06:00 pm Five Flags Center - Theatre

Olliewood Fundraiser

 Thu, 30 Apr at 05:00 pm 67 Main St, Dubuque, IA 52001-7627, United States

Cookbook Club Fandom Series: Star Wars - The Ultimate Cookbook

 Mon, 04 May at 06:00 pm Convivium Urban Farmstead USD 0 to 122

XOLEX LIVE at the Mississippi Moon Bar Free Show

 Fri, 24 Apr at 08:00 pm Mississippi Moon Bar

Napoleon Dynamite Live!

 Thu, 24 Sep at 06:00 pm Five Flags Center - Theatre

Indigenous Heritage Celebration

 Sat, 16 May at 10:00 am 1157 Central Ave, Dubuque, IA, United States, Iowa 52001

Music by Skippy!

 Fri, 24 Jul at 10:00 am 3800 Arboretum Dr, Dubuque, IA, United States, Iowa 52001

Muffins & Scones Baking Class

 Sat, 02 May at 03:30 pm Convivium Urban Farmstead USD 0 to 82

Family Concert! Jennifer Daniels

 Fri, 12 Jun at 10:00 am 3800 Arboretum Dr, Dubuque, IA, United States, Iowa 52001

Drama Kings at the Yardarm

 Fri, 05 Jun at 08:00 pm Dubuque Marina & Yardarm

Lunch & Learn: New Orleans Cajun vs. Creole Cooking

 Wed, 06 May at 12:00 pm Convivium Urban Farmstead Free

Barkcloth: A Living Canvas at First Friday

 Fri, 01 May at 04:00 pm Voices Dupaco Building 1000 Jackson Street, Dubuque, IA, United States, Iowa 52001

Proof & Pour: A Sourdough Workshop for Beginners

 Sun, 26 Apr at 02:00 pm 3339 Hillcrest Road, Dubuque, IA, United States, Iowa 52002

Outdoor Painting for Kids 2-Day Class @ Dubuque Arboretum

 Tue, 16 Jun at 09:00 am Dubuque Arboretum & Botanical Gardens

Beyond Lettuce: Salad Making

 Tue, 23 Jun at 06:00 pm Convivium Urban Farmstead USD 0 to 82

Make Your Mark with Nature

Fri, 26 Jun at 10:00 am Mines of Spain

Educational Session: The Fascinating World of Honeybees & Beekeeping

 Thu, 28 May at 06:00 pm 3800 Arboretum Dr, Dubuque, IA, United States, Iowa 52001

Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Harmony

 Sat, 02 May at 07:00 pm Bread of Life Presbyterian Church, Dubuque

Convivium Cookbook Club: Appetites (Anthony Bourdain)

 Mon, 07 Sep at 06:00 pm Convivium Urban Farmstead USD 0 to 122

INKspriation for Freedom! America’s 250th Anniversary at Welu Inc

 Thu, 25 Jun at 11:00 am 1685 Central Ave., Dubuque, IA

Charcuterie Board Demonstration Class

 Thu, 11 Jun at 06:00 pm Convivium Urban Farmstead USD 0 to 58

Cute Caticorn- Little Artists Paint Party!

 Sat, 25 Apr at 10:00 am Captured on Canvas

First Ever Writer's Networking at River Lights Bookstore!

 Sun, 26 Apr at 11:00 am River Lights Bookstore

Dubuque County Adaptive Outdoor Adventure Day

 Sat, 13 Jun at 11:00 am Heritage Pond

Cookbook Club Fandom Series: The Lord of the Rings

 Mon, 17 Aug at 06:00 pm Convivium Urban Farmstead USD 0 to 122

Filling Your Cup

Thu, 25 Jun at 07:30 am Q Casino + Resort

Bluff Strokes Paint Out Art Sale (Saturday)

 Sat, 26 Sep at 09:00 am Steeple Square

EGA Heartland Region Seminar 2026 - Gateway to Needle Arts

 Thu, 30 Apr at 03:00 pm Holiday Inn Dubuque/Galena

Lunch & Learn: "Red, White & Food: A Journey Through American Cuisine"

 Wed, 01 Jul at 12:00 pm Convivium Urban Farmstead Free

★ Free Movie! Hamnet

 Thu, 14 May at 06:00 pm Carnegie-Stout Public Library

Pizza from Scratch Cooking Class

 Tue, 21 Jul at 06:00 pm Convivium Urban Farmstead USD 0 to 82

Backroads Tour- Dubuque

 Sat, 13 Jun at 06:30 pm The Goose USD 18

A Journey to Deep Healing: Reiki, Slow Flow, & Sound Immersion with Molly & Meghan

 Sun, 26 Apr at 05:00 pm 185 Main St, Dubuque, IA, United States, Iowa 52001

Painting the Iowa Landscape in Pastel

 Sat, 16 May at 09:00 am 1201 Locust St, Dubuque, IA, United States, Iowa 52001

From Stone to Color: Making Pigment From Place (Dubuque)

 Sat, 20 Jun at 09:00 am 1201 Locust St, Dubuque, IA, United States, Iowa 52001

Harvest Soups

 Tue, 22 Sep at 06:00 pm Convivium Urban Farmstead USD 0 to 82

How To Hoya Master Class

 Sat, 30 May at 01:00 pm 245 W. 1st Street, Dubuque, IA

Focaccia Baking Class

 Thu, 08 Oct at 06:00 pm Convivium Urban Farmstead USD 0 to 82

Pop-Up Shop: Courtney Diedrich Ceramics

 Sat, 02 May at 11:00 am 245 W. 1st Street, Dubuque, IA

Intro to Soft Pastels

 Thu, 16 Jul at 01:00 pm 1201 Locust St, Dubuque, IA, United States, Iowa 52001

Fundamentals of Urban Sketching: Seeing Dubuque One Sketch at a Time

 Sat, 19 Sep at 09:00 am 1201 Locust St, Dubuque, IA, United States, Iowa 52001

Lunch & Learn: Understanding Food Insecurity and How to Make a Difference

 Wed, 02 Sep at 12:00 pm Convivium Urban Farmstead Free

Paint & Pints Night

 Wed, 21 Jan at 06:00 pm The Dungeon LTD. USD 40

The Great Draw: A Street Art Competition 2026

 Sat, 12 Sep at 08:00 am 1101 Main Street, Dubuque, IA, United States, Iowa 52001

Powerful Voices Open Mic Show - Live Music, Comedy, Poetry+ More!

 Thu, 27 Nov at 07:00 pm Dubuque Free

Drawing Buildings: Interiors and Exteriors (Three Thursdays)

 Thu, 06 Aug at 01:30 pm 1201 Locust St, Dubuque, IA, United States, Iowa 52001

First Friday featuring Jenny Braig

 Fri, 05 Jun at 04:30 pm 1101 Main Street, Dubuque, IA, United States, Iowa 52001

Sequel Saturday featuring Jenny Braig

 Sat, 06 Jun at 09:30 am 1101 Main Street, Dubuque, IA, United States, Iowa 52001

First Friday featuring Tatiana Ivaschenko Jackson

 Fri, 07 Aug at 04:30 pm 1101 Main Street, Dubuque, IA, United States, Iowa 52001