

# Events & Things To Do In Dubuque on 1st May 2026

- **Subtitle**: Discover the best events and activities in Dubuque on 1st May 2026. From live concerts to art exhibitions, find the perfect thing to do for an unforgettable day out.
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## About

Discover the best events and activities in Dubuque on 1st May 2026. From live concerts to art exhibitions, find the perfect thing to do for an unforgettable day out.

## Events in Dubuque

- **Event Name**: Vintage Torque Fest 2026 - Official
  - **Description**: This is a vintage lifestyle event. The purpose is to raise money for kids with congenital heart defects. Join us for THE kick off event of the season with good music, swap meet, mini bike races, vintage cycle exhibition, dirt drag racing, demo derby actio
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 5369
  - **Date**: Fri May 01 2026 at 12:00 pm – Sat May 02 2026 at 11:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/dubuque/vintage-torque-fest-2026-official/200028605358533
  - **Venue**: 14569 Old Highway Rd, Dubuque, IA, United States, Iowa 52002
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  - **Categories**: festivals, kids, sports, exhibitions, trips-adventures, camping
- **Event Name**: Steven Ho
  - **Description**: 🎉 Prepare to be amazed at Steven Ho, the most anticipated gathering of the season! 🌟 Set against the stunning backdrop of Five Flags Center - Theatre in vibrant Dubuque, IA, this event pr
  - **Date**: Fri May 01 2026 at 06:00 pm – Fri May 01 2026 at 08:00 pm (-06:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/dubuque/steven-ho/2300029602658624
  - **Venue**: Five Flags Center - Theatre
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czEvYmFubmVycy81ZDJhYTljMC1mZWI4LTExZjAtOTdiMC1iZjhhYTc0N2FiOGQtcmltZy13MTIwMC1oNzAzLWRjNDk0YTVjLWdtaXIuanBnP3Y9MTc2OTg3MjgyNA.avif
  - **Categories**: art, theatre, calendar
- **Event Name**: Eastern Iowa Vintage Swap Meet - May 1 & 2 Dubuque County Fairgrounds
  - **Description**: Join us for a Vintage swap meet at Dubuque County Fairgrounds. Vintage car, mini bike, motorcycle parts are the focus of our swap. (Those with dog treats, new Hot Wheels, Tupperware, candles, new clothes, etc need not apply) We are a VINTAGE event! This i
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 1438
  - **Date**: Fri May 01 2026 at 12:00 pm – Sat May 02 2026 at 04:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/dubuque/eastern-iowa-vintage-swap-meet-may-1-and-2-dubuque-county-fairgrounds/200029451254951
  - **Venue**: 14569 Old Highway Rd, Dubuque, IA, United States, Iowa 52002
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  - **Categories**: festivals, kids, dog
- **Event Name**: Are You Ready For It? A Taylor Experience
  - **Description**: InformationPaying tribute to Taylor Swift's Iconic Eras Tour Starring Traci Marie as Taylor Are You Ready For It? A Taylor Experience recreates the magic of the Eras Tour in a spectacular, unforgettable show starring Traci Marie as Tayl
  - **Date**: Fri May 01 2026 at 07:30 pm – Fri May 01 2026 at 09:30 pm (-06:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/dubuque/are-you-ready-for-it-a-taylor-experience/210002676586932
  - **Venue**: Five Flags Center
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czEwL2Jhbm5lcnMvMmE1ZDBiZGM0ZjNmZTdjMjk4YWIyNjllYjY1N2Q5N2U2MjZhMzAxMTk0NDNlMDBmMWZlNjllMDk5MzQzMTFkNC1yaW1nLXcxMDI0LWg1NzYtZGMxMDBmMTgtZ21pci5qcGc_dj0xNzY5MDU2OTQ5.avif
  - **Categories**: Art, Music, Theatre, Entertainment
- **Event Name**: Tuff Mudder Trail Races and so much more!
  - **Description**: Tuff Mudder trail races with prizes bragging rights!  Flyin' Ryan's Hill Climb, field games, grass drags, and dirt oval track.  Live music, camping, classic cars, vendors galore, swap meet, pin-up contest, and so much more.  All to benefit a good cause!
  - **Date**: Fri May 01 2026 at 12:00 pm – Sat May 02 2026 at 11:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/dubuque/tuff-mudder-trail-races-and-so-much-more/200029880143024
  - **Venue**: Dubuque County Fairgrounds
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czIvYmFubmVycy82ZWUzY2NmOWQ4NjJiYzgzZWMwOTIwMGU3YTY4ZWE2NDYwMTRmOTQ4YTU2MzgzZjMwNTQ0OTFiYjQ5ZTFjMzY5LXJpbWctdzEwODAtaDE5MjAtZGM5MDE3YmMtZ21pcj92PTE3NzQ5Mzk3NjQ.avif
  - **Categories**: Sports, trips-adventures, Workshops, Music, Entertainment, Nonprofit, Contests
- **Event Name**: Parking Lot Party🌲🌲🌲 Evergreen Tree Sale
  - **Description**: EVERGREEN TREE SALE 
MAY 1st-3rd during our regular hours stop over and shop our bulk evergreen sale featuring:
• Norway Spruce 
• Black Hills Spruce 
• Colorado Spruce
• Skyrocket Junipers
• Emerald Green Arborvitae
$45 each
Delivery available for additi
  - **Date**: Fri May 01 2026 at 08:30 am – Sun May 03 2026 at 12:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/dubuque/parking-lot-party-evergreen-tree-sale/200029868411947
  - **Venue**: 4101 Pennsylvania Ave, Dubuque, IA
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czcvYmFubmVycy81OGJkNzhmYWM0MTViYjE2OTMzMDNlOGM2MzNjNmE2MjRjMGNjNGI5MmY2ZmRlMWEzNmNiZTExMjk0MTVmOTAxLXJpbWctdzcyMC1oMTU2MC1kYzExMTAxMS1nbWlyP3Y9MTc3NDY0NTkwNw.avif
- **Event Name**: Wicked Dame with Mini Monster
  - **Description**: Jeff &amp; Katie are back again!! Come &amp; join the fun!
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 21
  - **Date**: Fri May 01 2026 at 07:00 pm – Fri May 01 2026 at 10:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/dubuque/wicked-dame-with-mini-monster/200029608380859
  - **Venue**: Wicked Dame
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czIvYmFubmVycy80MDgzOWEyODU5M2NiODg0ZGRmZWY2YWJhYmIwNTBlM2I2NmExZGUzODgyNjAxZjFhMTRlZjE4MDEwZmZjNTI2LXJpbWctdzUzMC1oNzA3LWRjMDIwMTA0LWdtaXI_dj0xNzc0MzEzNTYy.avif
- **Event Name**: First Friday featuring Ali Kauss
  - **Description**: Ali Kauss will be here working on some new jewelry!
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 4
  - **Date**: Fri May 01 2026 at 04:30 pm – Fri May 01 2026 at 07:30 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/dubuque/first-friday-featuring-ali-kauss/200029798043301
  - **Venue**: 1101 Main Street, Dubuque, IA, United States, Iowa 52001
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  - **Categories**: first-friday

## Trending Events in Dubuque

- **Event Name**: Forever Young - 80s Prom
  - **Description**: From the creators of the Dubuque Halloween ballWE PRESENTFOREVER YOUNG — 80s PROM NIGHTThis isn’t just a party…This is PROM.Relive it. Redo it. Or experience it for
  - **Venue**: Magnolia
  - **Banner**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/thumbs/thumb69c77f931866a.jpg
- **Event Name**: Clint Black
  - **Description**: ✨ Embark on an extraordinary journey at Clint Black, where every moment promises to be unforgettable! 🌟 Imagine of transforming Five Flags Center - Arena in the heart of Dubuque, IA into
  - **Venue**: Five Flags Center - Arena
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/260557d0-18ce-11f1-b01b-df1d6c0f3c1b-rimg-w923-h1200-dc322f2b-gmir.jpg?v=1772740910
- **Event Name**: Dubuque Dances with the Stars: Season 15🪩
  - **Description**: The Dubuque Area Chamber of Commerce is excited to present Dubuque Dances with the Stars: Season 15! 💃🕺 Join us on Sat., May 2, 2026, at the Mississippi Moon Bar, located inside Diamond Jo Casino, as we go Hollywood for a night of dancing and celebrating
  - **Venue**: Mississippi Moon Bar
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/d412f4174d6611ae7423316eb1114490da2bceb8e3bddb3fc2c11aec894278dc-rimg-w1200-h675-dc2f5ca9-gmir?v=1774645397
- **Event Name**: Clint Black at Five Flags Center
  - **Description**: ✨ Discover the extraordinary at Clint Black at Five Flags Center, where magic meets reality in ways you've never imagined! 🏛️ Set in Five Flags Center nestled in bustling Dubuque, IA, th
  - **Venue**: Five Flags Center
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/78887f50-9291-11f0-839d-ff7b9fb6a279-rimg-w1200-h1200-dc8e6348-gmir.jpg?v=1757981394
- **Event Name**: Billy Currington
  - **Description**: 📍 Venue: Five Flags Center
🏠 Address: 405 Main Street, Dubuque, IA 52001
🌆 City: Dubuque
📍 Location: 42.4977, -90.6657✨ Experience the magic of Billy Currington, where moments become memories that last a lifetime! 🏛️ The iconic F
  - **Venue**: Five Flags Center
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- **Event Name**: FREE Dubuque Home Show, September 2026
  - **Description**: FREE ADMISSION
The Dubuque Home Show is taking place September 11-13 2026 at the Grand River Convention Center
Why YOU Will Love the Home Show
HUGE SAVINGS — take advantage of exclusive show-only deals from trusted local experts!
LIVE DEMOS — see demonstr
  - **Venue**: Grand River Convention Center
  - **Banner**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/thumbs/thumb689e32e090b92.jpg
- **Event Name**: Dubuque County Fair | July 28th - Aug 2nd, 2026
  - **Description**: *Stay Tuned for all things FAIR as we plan over the coming months!* 

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9/4/2025- Good Morning, local area businesses and partners!

At the heart of the Dubuque County Fair is something mu
  - **Venue**: 14569 Old Highway Rd, Dubuque, IA, United States, Iowa 52002
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- **Event Name**: The Magical Music of Harry Potter
  - **Description**: 🎉 Welcome to The Magical Music of Harry Potter, where dreams come alive and possibilities are endless! 🏛️ Join us at Five Flags Center - Theatre in the heart of Dubuque, IA for an event t
  - **Venue**: Five Flags Center - Theatre
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/38601840-2a2e-11f1-beac-1f11897d5484-rimg-w1080-h1080-dcc0afa5-gmir.jpg?v=1774651343
- **Event Name**: Beethoven Symphony No. 9 "Choral"
  - **Description**: Saturday, April 18 at 7:30pm
Sunday, April 19 at 2:00pm
John &amp; Alice Butler Hall
University of Dubuque's Heritage Center

The Dubuque Symphony Orchestra brings this monumental work back to the stage for the first time since 2008! Widely regarded as on
  - **Venue**: University of Dubuque Heritage Center
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## FAQs

- **Q**: What are the top events in Dubuque?
  - **A:** Vintage Torque Fest 2026 - Official (Fri May 01 2026 at 12:00 pm at 14569 Old Highway Rd, Dubuque, IA, United States, Iowa 52002), Steven Ho (Fri May 01 2026 at 06:00 pm at Five Flags Center - Theatre), Eastern Iowa Vintage Swap Meet - May 1 & 2 Dubuque County Fairgrounds (Fri May 01 2026 at 12:00 pm at 14569 Old Highway Rd, Dubuque, IA, United States, Iowa 52002), Are You Ready For It? A Taylor Experience (Fri May 01 2026 at 07:30 pm at Five Flags Center), Tuff Mudder Trail Races and so much more! (Fri May 01 2026 at 12:00 pm at Dubuque County Fairgrounds).
- **Q**: How can I find events in Dubuque?
  - **A:** You can discover upcoming events in Dubuque on AllEvents.in. Browse by date, venue, or price to find events that match your interests.
- **Q**: How do I buy tickets for events in Dubuque?
  - **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 events in Dubuque?
  - **A:** Some popular venues hosting events in Dubuque include 14569 Old Highway Rd, Dubuque, IA, United States, Iowa 52002, Five Flags Center - Theatre, Five Flags Center.
- **Q**: Who are the top organizers for events in Dubuque?
  - **A:** Popular organizers hosting events in Dubuque include Vintage Torque Fest, Ticket Network Events, PROMOTED BY VENUE.
- **Q**: Are there any online events available?
  - **A:** Yes, many 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 events in Dubuque?
  - **A:** Follow the  category on AllEvents.in to get notified when new events are listed in Dubuque.

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