Iowa Music Fairs & Festivals
14 music events across Iowa for 2026.
Recurring4.4(514) Happening nowGreat Jones County Fair
Eastern Iowa's premier county fair, known for big-name country and rock grandstand concerts alongside traditional competitions, carnival, and agricultural exhibits in Monticello.
RecurringTomorrowNordic Fest
Decorah's Norwegian-American heritage festival, celebrating Scandinavian culture with food, folk arts, music, and the Vesterheim museum's craft traditions over the last full weekend of July.
RecurringIn 8 daysHinterland Music Festival
Iowa's premier outdoor indie, Americana, and rock music festival, held on the amphitheater grounds in St.
RecurringIn 8 daysBix Beiderbecke Memorial Jazz Festival
A Davenport jazz festival honoring native son and jazz cornetist Bix Beiderbecke, featuring traditional and classic jazz performances in the Quad Cities.
RecurringIn 9 daysIowa Irish Fest
Iowa's biggest Irish cultural celebration, held the first weekend of August at Lincoln Park in downtown Waterloo with Celtic music, dance, genealogy, and heritage programming.
RecurringIn 13 daysMississippi Valley Fair
A Quad Cities summer tradition in Davenport with national grandstand concerts, carnival, livestock, and 4-H and FFA exhibits.
4.7(495)Des Moines World Oddities Expo
A craft fair in Des Moines.
RecurringWorld Food & Music Festival
A free Des Moines festival with more than 60 international food vendors representing over 30 countries, plus live music, dance performances, and cooking demonstrations.
Tipton Makers Market
It will host some of best handpicked vendors from around the midwest.
4.3(595)Sleepy Hollow Renaissance Faire
Travel to a renaissance village.
4.3(595)Sleepy Hollow Fall Renaissance Faire
Travel to a renaissance village.
4.7(6)Beaverdale Fall Festival
This festival will feature live music, carnival rides and games, parade, local vendor market, delicious food and cold drinks, competitions and more.
4.3(595)Sleepy Hollow Autumn Renaissance Faire
Travel to a renaissance village.
4(16)Coralville Holiday Thieves Market
There will be an array of artists and crafters selling a variety of items in various categories, including ceramics, fiber, drawing, glass, jewelry, metal, mixed media, painting, photography, printmaking, sculpture, and wood items.
Frequently asked questions
How many music festivals are there in Iowa?
Our directory lists 17 music festivals across Iowa for the 2026 season, including Des Moines World Oddities Expo, The Art and Music Festival and Iowa City Jazz Festival.
When is the best time for music festivals in Iowa?
Iowa's music festivals cluster in July and September — that's when you'll find the most to choose from.
What are the most popular music festivals in Iowa?
By Google review score, Des Moines World Oddities Expo in Des Moines ranks among the most popular, with a 4.7-star rating from 495 reviews.