University of Iowa Postpones Boris Johnson Event
The Young Americans for Freedom chapter's November 2 talk on 'Saving the West' has been postponed with no new date set.
Iowa City Entertainment News
This page covers popular culture, the arts, media and live events. Coverage follows cultural happenings and the business side of the entertainment industry as it intersects with Iowa City.
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Iowa City Halloweekend Draws Crowds With Homecoming
Downtown Iowa City hosted Halloweekend festivities alongside University of Iowa Homecoming events in 2026.
Music
Live Poll
Do you prefer smaller local music venues over large theaters for your live concert experiences?
Fruit Bats Return to Iowa City for Live Show
The band delivered a 90-minute performance at The Englert Theatre featuring an opening set from Matthew Logan Vasquez.
Arts and Theater
Live Poll
Do you believe local live musical performances provide meaningful value to your community?
Brentano String Quartet Performed in Iowa City
The acclaimed ensemble showcased Beethoven works during a residency at the University of Iowa.
Books
Live Poll
Do you believe it is ethical for authors to use real family secrets in fiction?
Tiffany Hanssen Published Debut Novel
The WNYC host released a new book centered on a mob-connected hit man in 1986 Mystic, Iowa.
Regular subjects here include live performances, media releases, cultural events and the economic activity generated by the arts. Coverage spans across the city and the communities around it. Local venues and seasonal festivals create a distinct rhythm for the entertainment calendar in this region. Shifting consumer interest and the financing of public arts programming remain the most persistent factors influencing these stories.