# Live Music in Altoona, IA 2026 | Gigs, Bands & Concerts

- **Subtitle**: Discover live music in Altoona, Iowa. Book tickets for gigs, band performances, jazz nights and live concerts happening across the city. Find your next show today.
- **Category**: Live Music
- **Type**: other

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## About

For the ones whose heart beats for music, live music events are something that you will absolutely enjoy. Groove on the most upbeat songs and enjoy the best of live music in [CITY]. You will find music of all kinds and genres, discover the ones that fit your interests and enjoy the spellbinding surroundings near you. You will be in a constant dilemma what to choose and what to drop, because there is music beating all around the city. From jazz nights at the jazz clubs to soulful musical events at the best live music venues in [CITY].
Discover all the mesmerizing and all the heavy & loud music events near you.

## Live Music Events in Altoona

- **Event Name**: The Punching Pandas
  - **Description**: One of Des Moines' best party bands, The Punching Pandas, is coming to play a FREE show. They play everything from old school rock to funk, country, rap, & pop. Don't miss this fun, high-energy show! All ages welcome on the track apron.
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 18
  - **Date**: Fri Jul 03 2026 at 04:30 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/altoona/the-punching-pandas/200030061278102
  - **Venue**: 1 Prairie Meadows Dr, Altoona, IA, United States, Iowa 50009
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  - **Categories**: entertainment, parties, music
- **Event Name**: Encore Legends at Prairie Meadows
  - **Description**: Encore Legends at Prairie Meadows Finish Line Lounge! Production by JLM Sonic Productions.

Get ready to rock! Encore Legends is the ultimate party band, igniting stages and dance floors with their high-energy performances and genre-fusing sound. With a r
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 31
  - **Date**: Fri Jun 19 2026 at 10:00 pm – Sat Jun 20 2026 at 12:00 am (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/altoona/encore-legends-at-prairie-meadows/200029277055231
  - **Venue**: Prairie Meadows Casino
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  - **Categories**: entertainment, music, concerts, parties, festivals
- **Event Name**: Grunge Unplugged Iowa Tour: Live at Brightside! - 6/20
  - **Description**: Grunge Unplugged is headed back down to Iowa this summer! They are back at Brightside and have 3 hours of your favorite 90s Grunge hits and deep cuts, played acoustically while you drink beer! What could be better? Come on out and see what the fuss is all
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 117
  - **Date**: Sat Jun 20 2026 at 07:00 pm – Sat Jun 20 2026 at 10:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/altoona/grunge-unplugged-iowa-tour-live-at-brightside-6-20/200029681042849
  - **Venue**: Brightside Aleworks
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- **Event Name**: Recoil
  - **Description**: Classic rock and pop tribute band Recoil always keeps the party going strong with high-energy sounds from the 70s, 80s, and 90s. Grab your dancing shoes and get ready for some flashback fun! Must be 21 or older to attend.
  - **Date**: Fri Jun 05 2026 at 10:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/altoona/recoil/200030014511733
  - **Venue**: 1 Prairie Meadows Dr, Altoona, IA, United States, Iowa 50009
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  - **Categories**: Music, Entertainment
- **Event Name**: Motley Scrue
  - **Description**: Enjoy this FREE rock show in the Finish Line Show Lounge. Must be 21 or older to attend.
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    - Count: 20
  - **Date**: Sat May 23 2026 at 10:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/altoona/motley-scrue/200029830972842
  - **Venue**: 1 Prairie Meadows Dr, Altoona, IA, United States, Iowa 50009
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- **Event Name**: Monkeyfour @ Prairie Meadows
  - **Description**: A fun time at a Monkeyfour show is never a gamble! 🙈🙉🙊🐵

Come out to see the band rock the Finish Line Show Lounge at Prairie Meadows Racetrack & Casino in Altoona.
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 78
  - **Date**: Fri Jun 12 2026 at 08:00 pm – Fri Jun 12 2026 at 11:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/altoona/monkeyfour-prairie-meadows/200029467038625
  - **Venue**: Prairie Meadows Casino, Racetrack & Hotel
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  - **Categories**: music, entertainment
- **Event Name**: LIVE at Prairie Meadows!!
  - **Description**: Join us as Back to Vinyl returns to rock the Prairie Meadows Finish Line Show Lounge after the races!
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 23
  - **Date**: Fri Jul 10 2026 at 10:00 pm – Sat Jul 11 2026 at 12:00 am (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/altoona/live-at-prairie-meadows/200029686882311
  - **Venue**: Prairie Meadows Casino, Racetrack & Hotel
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  - **Categories**: sports
- **Event Name**: The Savage Freds @ The Finish Line Lounge
  - **Description**: 90's make the best soundtrack to summer! Come get some at Prairie Meadows.
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 35
  - **Date**: Sat Jun 06 2026 at 10:00 pm – Sun Jun 07 2026 at 12:00 am (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/altoona/the-savage-freds-the-finish-line-lounge/200029724091844
  - **Venue**: Prairie Meadows Dr, Altoona, IA 50009, United States
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- **Event Name**: CHANTILLY LACE AT THE PRAIRIE MEADOWS RACETRACK & CASINO, ALTOONA, IA!
  - **Description**: Join The CHANTILLY LACE 50'S 60'S BAND for an upbeat, fun show to take you back to the golden era of Jukebox songs and sock hops! Dance to your favorites such as Elvis, Roy Orbison, The Beatles, The Beach Boys, Brenda Lee and so much more!
Have your favor
  - **Date**: Tue Jun 30 2026 at 11:00 am (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/altoona/chantilly-lace-at-the-prairie-meadows-racetrack-and-casino-altoona-ia/200030060881121
  - **Venue**: Prairie Meadows Casino, Racetrack & Hotel
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  - **Categories**: Music, Entertainment
- **Event Name**: Mike Moody & The Outlaws @ Hawk Heaven Tavern
  - **Description**: It's been a little bit! Let's welcome back Mike Moody & The Outlaws to the stage! 
Get here early for a table!
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 107
  - **Date**: Sat Jul 25 2026 at 08:00 pm – Sat Jul 25 2026 at 11:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/altoona/mike-moody-and-the-outlaws-hawk-heaven-tavern/200030044531654
  - **Venue**: Hawk Heaven Tavern
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- **Event Name**: Richie Lee & the Fabulous 50's
  - **Description**: Join Richie Lee & the Fabulous '50s as they perform Buddy Holly's biggest hits in the Finish Line Show Lounge. Must be 21 or older to attend. Free show!
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 29
  - **Date**: Tue Jun 16 2026 at 11:00 am (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/altoona/richie-lee-and-the-fabulous-50s/200030060880759
  - **Venue**: 1 Prairie Meadows Dr, Altoona, IA, United States, Iowa 50009
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- **Event Name**: Isabella Love - On The Patio at Hawk Heaven Tavern
  - **Description**: Isabella Love is an Arkansas native who is working on music that showcases her unique sound! 
Don't miss this unique experience! 

Live music on the patio
Enjoy Nina's Tacos! 
Saturday, June 27th
7pm-10pm
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 23
  - **Date**: Sat Jun 27 2026 at 07:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/altoona/isabella-love-on-the-patio-at-hawk-heaven-tavern/200030044531909
  - **Venue**: 805 17th Ave SW, Altoona, IA, United States, Iowa 50009
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  - **Categories**: music, live-music, entertainment

## Trending Events in Altoona

- **Event Name**: Sci-Fi Valley Con, Part 16: June 12-14, 2026
  - **Description**: Welcome to Sci-Fi Valley Con 2026, Part 1 of 2!

Immerse yourself in the extraordinary as we host our 16th biannual science fiction convention from June 12-14, 2026, at the Blair County Convention Center in Altoona, PA. Celebrated for its dynamic atmosphe
  - **Venue**: 1 Convention Center Dr, Altoona, PA, United States, Pennsylvania 16602
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- **Event Name**: Main Line Mania | Wing Fest & Firework Show | Concert
  - **Description**: 🚂 Main Line Mania | Wing Fest & Firework Show
Join us at the Railroaders Memorial Museum on July 3rd for an epic evening of live music, delicious food, and a massive firework display to kick off your Independence Day weekend! (ticket link coming soon!
  - **Venue**: 1200 9th Ave, Altoona, PA, United States, Pennsylvania 16602
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- **Event Name**: American Ride (Toby Keith) with Special Guest Pletchvello
  - **Description**: Celebrate America's 250th with good ole American Country Music!About this EventAmerican Ride (Toby Keith) with Special Guest PletchvelloCelebrate America's 250th birthday with us at
  - **Venue**: Lakemont Park
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- **Event Name**: Nitro Circus Live at Peoples Natural Gas Field
  - **Description**: 🎉 Prepare to be amazed at Nitro Circus Live at Peoples Natural Gas Field, the most anticipated gathering of the season! 🌟 Set against the stunning backdrop of Peoples Natural Gas Field in vibrant Altoona
  - **Venue**: Peoples Natural Gas Field
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- **Event Name**: Altoona 4th of July Parade
  - **Description**: This year is extra special as we celebrate America's 250th Birthday and we're celebrating BIG! Honoring our history, our community and our freedom! 

Parade Day:
📅 Saturday, July 4th, 2026
🕙 Parade starts at 10:00 AM-Rain or Shine
📍Starts at Venbury Driv
  - **Venue**: 104 2nd St SE, Altoona, IA, United States, Iowa 50009
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- **Event Name**: 18th Annual Girls Night Out Altoona, Inc
  - **Description**: Girls Night Out Altoona is back!
Little Black Dress.
Join 1,000+ guests at the Blair County Convention Center next October for a night of auctions, themed baskets, survivor tributes, and pure celebration.
Together, we fight breast cancer—with style, spiri
  - **Venue**: Blair County Convention Center
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- **Event Name**: Nitro Circus
  - **Description**: ✨ Discover the extraordinary at Nitro Circus, where magic meets reality in ways you've never imagined! 🏛️ Set in Peoples Natural Gas Field nestled in bustling Altoona, PA, this event prom
  - **Venue**: Peoples Natural Gas Field
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- **Event Name**: Altoona Curve vs. Chesapeake Baysox
  - **Description**: ✨ Embark on an extraordinary journey at Altoona Curve vs. Chesapeake Baysox, where every moment promises to be unforgettable! 🌟 Imagine of transforming Peoples Natural Gas Field in the heart of Altoona,
  - **Venue**: Peoples Natural Gas Field
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- **Event Name**: Venardos Circus
  - **Description**: ✨ Embark on an extraordinary journey at Venardos Circus, where every moment promises to be unforgettable! 🌟 Imagine of transforming Outlets of Des Moines in the heart of Altoona, IA into
  - **Venue**: Outlets of Des Moines
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## FAQs

- **Q**: What are the top Live Music events in Altoona?
  - **A:** The Punching Pandas (Fri Jul 03 2026 at 04:30 pm at 1 Prairie Meadows Dr, Altoona, IA, United States, Iowa 50009), Encore Legends at Prairie Meadows (Fri Jun 19 2026 at 10:00 pm at Prairie Meadows Casino), Grunge Unplugged Iowa Tour: Live at Brightside! - 6/20 (Sat Jun 20 2026 at 07:00 pm at Brightside Aleworks), Recoil (Fri Jun 05 2026 at 10:00 pm at 1 Prairie Meadows Dr, Altoona, IA, United States, Iowa 50009), Motley Scrue (Sat May 23 2026 at 10:00 pm at 1 Prairie Meadows Dr, Altoona, IA, United States, Iowa 50009).
- **Q**: What Live Music events are happening in Altoona this weekend May 22–24, 2026?
  - **A:** Motley Scrue (Sat May 23 2026 at 10:00 pm at 1 Prairie Meadows Dr, Altoona, IA, United States, Iowa 50009).
- **Q**: What Live Music events are happening in Altoona in May 2026?
  - **A:** Motley Scrue (Sat May 23 2026 at 10:00 pm at 1 Prairie Meadows Dr, Altoona, IA, United States, Iowa 50009).
- **Q**: How can I find Live Music events in Altoona?
  - **A:** You can discover upcoming Live Music events in Altoona on AllEvents.in. Browse by date, venue, or price to find events that match your interests.
- **Q**: How do I buy tickets for Live Music events in Altoona?
  - **A:** You can buy tickets directly through AllEvents.in. Many events offer online booking with options for free, paid, and early-bird tickets.
- **Q**: What are the popular venues for Live Music events in Altoona?
  - **A:** Some popular venues hosting Live Music events in Altoona include 1 Prairie Meadows Dr, Altoona, IA, United States, Iowa 50009, Prairie Meadows Casino, Brightside Aleworks.
- **Q**: Who are the top organizers for Live Music events in Altoona?
  - **A:** Popular organizers hosting Live Music events in Altoona include Prairie Meadows Casino, Racetrack & Hotel, Beyond Media Entertainment - "BME", Grunge Unplugged.
- **Q**: What types of Live Music events can I find in Altoona?
  - **A:** You can explore a variety of live music sub-genres and styles including Hip Hop Music, House Music, Classical Music, Afrobeats, Bachata and more.
- **Q**: Are there any online Live Music events available?
  - **A:** Yes, many Live Music events are available online. You can filter for virtual events on AllEvents.in to attend from anywhere.
- **Q**: How can I get notified about new Live Music events in Altoona?
  - **A:** Follow the Live Music category on AllEvents.in to get notified when new Live Music events are listed in Altoona.

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