# 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**: Not Petty @ Brightside Aleworks | Altoona, IA | Tom Petty Music & More!
  - **Description**: Not Petty returns to Brightside Aleworks in Altoona, IA! Come enjoy 2 full sets of Tom Petty music with a short middle set featuring original songs & covers that are not Petty. America's favorite Tom Petty Tribute Duo plays most of Petty's biggest hit
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  - **Date**: Sat May 02 2026 at 07:00 pm – Sat May 02 2026 at 09:30 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/altoona/not-petty-brightside-aleworks-|-altoona-ia-|-tom-petty-music-and-more/200029748452236
  - **Venue**: Brightside Aleworks
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- **Event Name**: Alan Jackson Tribute
  - **Description**: Don’t miss Doug Brewin as Alan Jackson, with a top-notch tribute in the Finish Line Show Lounge. Tickets on sale Friday, February 27, at https://tinyurl.com/4ysycsff or in the Prairie Meadows Gift Shop, while supplies last.

With spot-on vocals, Doug Brew
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    - Count: 23
  - **Date**: Fri May 01 2026 at 07:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/altoona/alan-jackson-tribute/200029914739333
  - **Venue**: 1 Prairie Meadows Dr, Altoona, IA, United States, Iowa 50009
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  - **Categories**: country-music-festivals
- **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
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    - Count: 26
  - **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**: Abby Kasch from NBC's The Voice LIVE!
  - **Description**: Brick & Ivy welcomes Abby Kasch from NBC's The Voice! This Chicago and Nashville based artist plays everything from Pop to Country Music and everything in between! No Cover. Reservations Available! DO NOT MISS OUT!
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 45
  - **Date**: Fri May 15 2026 at 08:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/altoona/abby-kasch-from-nbcs-the-voice-live/200029986604833
  - **Venue**: 400 34th Ave, Altoona, IA, United States, Iowa 50009
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  - **Categories**: art, country-music-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
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    - Count: 88
  - **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**: 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: 17
  - **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**: Grind
  - **Description**: Come see Grind perform for FREE in the Finish Line Show Lounge. You’ll enjoy this high energy rock show. Must be 21 or older to attend.
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    - Count: 17
  - **Date**: Fri May 08 2026 at 10:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/altoona/grind/200029830973546
  - **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: 75
  - **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!
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    - Count: 22
  - **Date**: Fri Jul 10 2026 at 09:00 pm – Fri Jul 10 2026 at 11:00 pm (-06:00)
  - **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.
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    - Count: 33
  - **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**: Grand Opening
  - **Description**: Join us for the D1 Altoona Grand Opening on Thursday, May 7th from 5:00–7:30 PM!

🏋️ Open House
🎶 Live Music
🍽️ Food & Drinks
🔥 Exclusive Membership Opportunities

Plus, we’re teaming up with some amazing local partners. The list will continue to grow
  - **Date**: Thu May 07 2026 at 05:00 pm – Thu May 07 2026 at 07:30 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/altoona/grand-opening/200029982575456
  - **Venue**: 305 Adventureland Dr Altoona, IA 50009
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  - **Categories**: Music, Entertainment
- **Event Name**: SPAM Sings @The Elks
  - **Description**: SPAM is back at the Elks on Saturday, May 9. We will be singing all of your favorite songs and we love requests. This event is open to the public.
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  - **Date**: Sat May 09 2026 at 07:00 pm – Sat May 09 2026 at 11:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/altoona/spam-sings-the-elks/200029924360951
  - **Venue**: Des Moines Elks Lodge #98
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## 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**: Nitro Circus Live at Peoples Natural Gas Field
  - **Description**: ✨ Embark on an extraordinary journey at Nitro Circus Live at Peoples Natural Gas Field, 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**: 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**: WISE Women "A Star-Spangled Symphony" Membership Event
  - **Description**: Join WISE Women members at PNG Field in Altoona, PA to hear the Altoona Symphony play patriotic music in celebration of the Nation's 250th anniversary of our great country! 

The event is free to the public with fireworks! Gates open at 6:30 p.m., with th
  - **Venue**: PNG Field
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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**: 52nd Annual Cinder City Days
  - **Description**: Join Us for a Celebration of Community and Tradition

June 4th-7th 2026 @ Cinder City Park – Altoona
	Carnival June 4th – June 6th
	Car Show Saturday, June 6th 9:00am – 2:30pm – along with Paul’s “Famous Flip/Flop Chicken”, and other concessions
	Bucke
  - **Venue**: Cinder City Park
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- **Event Name**: Wing Fest Express | Concert
  - **Description**: 🍗 Wing Fest Express | 3rd Annual 🚂
Get ready for the ultimate wing-filled night at the Railroaders Memorial Museum! We’re bringing together the best flavors, live music, and cold drinks for our 3rd Annual Wing Fest Express—and the best part? YOU are the j
  - **Venue**: 1200 9th Ave, Altoona, PA, United States, Pennsylvania 16602
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- **Event Name**: Star-Spangled Symphony
  - **Description**: Come celebrate America's 250th birthday with us at PNG Field as the ASO plays patriotic music along with other local groups. Gates open at 6:30pm with pre-concert entertainment. Mark your calendars now, more details to follow.

This event is cosponsored b
  - **Venue**: Peoples Natural Gas Field
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## FAQs

- **Q**: What are the top Live Music events in Altoona?
  - **A:** Not Petty @ Brightside Aleworks | Altoona, IA | Tom Petty Music & More! (Sat May 02 2026 at 07:00 pm at Brightside Aleworks), Alan Jackson Tribute (Fri May 01 2026 at 07:00 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), Abby Kasch from NBC's The Voice LIVE! (Fri May 15 2026 at 08:00 pm at 400 34th Ave, Altoona, IA, United States, Iowa 50009), Grunge Unplugged Iowa Tour: Live at Brightside! - 6/20 (Sat Jun 20 2026 at 07:00 pm at Brightside Aleworks).
- **Q**: What Live Music events are happening in Altoona this weekend May 1–3, 2026?
  - **A:** Not Petty @ Brightside Aleworks | Altoona, IA | Tom Petty Music & More! (Sat May 02 2026 at 07:00 pm at Brightside Aleworks), Alan Jackson Tribute (Fri May 01 2026 at 07:00 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 Brightside Aleworks, 1 Prairie Meadows Dr, Altoona, IA, United States, Iowa 50009, Prairie Meadows Casino.
- **Q**: Who are the top organizers for Live Music events in Altoona?
  - **A:** Popular organizers hosting Live Music events in Altoona include Not Petty, Prairie Meadows Casino, Racetrack & Hotel, Beyond Media Entertainment - "BME".
- **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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