# Christmas Events & Activities in Dubuque 2026 | AllEvents

- **Subtitle**: Discover some of the best Christmas events & things to do in Dubuque. Book tickets to Christmas dinners, buffets and holiday shows. Try interesting activities like ice skating and marathons, go to Christmas markets and make this Christmas 2026 in Dubuque a memorable and eventful one.
- **Category**: Christmas
- **Display Name**: Christmas events
- **Type**: other

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As Christmas draws near in the [CITY] in 2026, mark your calendars for a taste of festive enchantment! Beyond the traditional gatherings at home, exploring during this festive season can be enchanting. Whether planning a family trip or going solo, there's a sleigh-load of festive fairs, holiday craft shows, and Christmas services in the [CITY] waiting to be explored. Check out the best events and parties in [CITY] to make your Christmas unforgettable, and get ready for a season of joy and celebration!

## Christmas Events in Dubuque

- **Event Name**: Celebrate the Holidays with the DSO
  - **Description**: Tickets to Holiday concerts are available as an add on to a Classics Package beginning June 29, 2026.
Single tickets available August 27, 2026.

Experience the warmth and wonder of the season as the DSO joins with the Dubuque Chorale, Heartland Ballet and
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  - **Date**: Sat Dec 05 2026 at 07:30 pm – Sat Dec 05 2026 at 09:00 pm (-06:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/dubuque/celebrate-the-holidays-with-the-dso/200030323284946
  - **Venue**: Five Flags Center
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  - **Categories**: holiday, music, entertainment, concerts, christmas
- **Event Name**: A Christmas Carol - Dubuque
  - **Description**: 📍 Venue: Five Flags Center
🏠 Address: 405 Main Street, Dubuque, IA 52001
🌆 City: Dubuque
📍 Location: 42.4977, -90.6657✨ Discover the extraordinary at A Christmas Carol - Dubuque, where magic meets reality in ways you've never imagined! 🏛
  - **Date**: Sat Dec 12 2026 (-06:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/dubuque/a-christmas-carol-dubuque/3200030385992055
  - **Venue**: Five Flags Center
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  - **Categories**: christmas
- **Event Name**: Blue Violin's Retro Rock & Roll Christmas
  - **Description**: An 80s Holiday Spectacular - Music By Bon Jovi - Michael Jackson - Van Halen - and Christmas FavoritesAbout this EventAfter sold-out performances from the Sydney Opera House to Prague, Carnegie Hall to Iceland, America’s
  - **Date**: Sun Dec 20 2026 at 03:00 pm – Sun Dec 20 2026 at 04:30 pm (-06:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/dubuque/blue-violins-retro-rock-and-roll-christmas/100001993890153122
  - **Venue**: Heritage Center
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  - **Price**: USD 39
  - **Categories**: music, entertainment, christmas, holiday, concerts, live-music, art, magic-show
- **Event Name**: A Christmas Carol
  - **Description**: InformationA powerful story of redemption, Charles Dickens' "A Christmas Carol," has enchanted audiences the world over with its simple message of Holiday joy. Ebenezer Scrooge, that most unrepentant and miserly of fellows, is made to s
  - **Date**: Sat Dec 12 2026 at 07:30 pm – Sat Dec 12 2026 at 09:30 pm (-06:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/dubuque/a-christmas-carol/210001360490421
  - **Venue**: Five Flags Center
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  - **Categories**: Arts & Theatre
- **Event Name**: 'THE GRINCH!' Christmas Movie Trivia Night - Dubuque County Fairgrounds
  - **Description**: Doors open at 5:30pm! 

Concession Stand and Bar open 5:30pm - 9:30pm!

Trivia begins 7pm-9:30pm! 

CONTESTS with PRIZE GIVEAWAYS:
-Best Decorated Table
-Most Creative Team Name
-Movie Character Look-a-like

CASH PRIZES for top 2 teams! 

REVERSE BINGO to
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  - **Date**: Fri Dec 18 2026 at 05:30 pm – Fri Dec 18 2026 at 09:30 pm (-06:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/dubuque/the-grinch-christmas-movie-trivia-night-dubuque-county-fairgrounds/200029720541720
  - **Venue**: 14569 Old Highway Rd, Dubuque, IA, United States, Iowa 52002
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  - **Categories**: entertainment, bingo, contests
- **Event Name**: Vienna Boys Choir: Christmas In Vienna
  - **Date**: Wed Nov 25 2026 at 07:30 pm – Wed Nov 25 2026 at 09:30 pm (-06:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/dubuque/vienna-boys-choir-christmas-in-vienna/2300030431310643
  - **Venue**: Five Flags Center - Theatre
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  - **Categories**: music, entertainment, christmas
- **Event Name**: Santa is Coming!
  - **Description**: 🎄Join us for a festive community event at Cornerstone Nursery!🎅🏼

📅 Date: December 6, 2026
🕛 Time: 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM
📍 Location: Cornerstone Nursery
💰 Cost: Free and open to the public

Bring the family out for an afternoon of holiday fun! Light snacks/t
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  - **Date**: Sun Dec 06 2026 at 12:00 pm – Sun Dec 06 2026 at 03:00 pm (-06:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/dubuque/santa-is-coming/200030231470712
  - **Venue**: 4101 Pennsylvania Ave, Dubuque, IA
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  - **Categories**: pictures-with-santa, holiday

## Trending Events in Dubuque

- **Event Name**: Dubuque RAGBRAI 2026
  - **Description**: RAGBRAI® LIII FINISHES IN DUBUQUE!🚴🌊
Saturday, July 25, 2026

The ride across Iowa ends Where Iowa Started! Join us as we welcome thousands of cyclists to Dubuque for the final miles of RAGBRAI® and celebrate as riders complete their journey with the trad
  - **Venue**: A.Y. Mcdonald Park
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- **Event Name**: Rodney Carrington
  - **Venue**: Mississippi Moon Bar at Diamond Jo Casino - Dubuque
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- **Event Name**: 2026 Irish Hooley Music Festival
  - **Description**: The Irish Hooley promotes Irish/Celtic music and culture with music, dance, song, good conversation and merriment.About this EventMissionThe mission of the Irish Hooley is to promote Irish/Celtic music and culture in Dubu
  - **Venue**: Back Waters Amp
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- **Event Name**: Rodney Carrington at Diamond Jo Casino Dubuque
  - **Venue**: Diamond Jo Casino Dubuque
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- **Event Name**: Cole Swindell
  - **Description**: 📍 Venue: Backwaters AMP
🏠 Address: 1899 Greyhound Park Road, Dubuque, IA 52001
🌆 City: Dubuque
📍 Location: 42.5178, -90.64312🌟 Be part of history at Cole Swindell, an extraordinary gathering that will captivate your imagination! 🏛️ The p
  - **Venue**: Backwaters AMP
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- **Event Name**: Rodney Carrington @ Mississippi Moon Bar
  - **Description**: Friday, November 6, 2026 • 7:00pm & 9:30pm
Live 2026
Must be 21 or Older
Mature Audiences ONLY!

Rodney Carrington is a multi-talented comedian, actor, singer and writer playing sold-out shows around the world as one of the top 10 highest-grossing tou
  - **Venue**: 301 Bell St, Dubuque, IA, United States, Iowa 52001
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- **Event Name**: Cole Swindell at Back Waters Stage at Q Casino
  - **Venue**: Back Waters Stage at Q Casino
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- **Event Name**: TRUNK -or- TREAT! - Dubuque County Fairgrounds & Event Center
  - **Description**: $1 PER PERSON

A night full of all kinds of FUN and TREATS! 

TRUNKER sign up is LIVE on the google form attached to this link ---> https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdnbbhDaAEe7Kr9L3E0vWXi8lixZ7o_xTP6Tvn1egXWpDBdrQ/viewform?usp=publish-editor
  - **Venue**: 14569 Old Highway Rd, Dubuque, IA, United States, Iowa 52002
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- **Event Name**: Dubuque County Fair | July 28th - Aug 2nd, 2026
  - **Description**: *Stay Tuned for all things FAIR as we plan over the coming months!* 

___________________________________________________________________

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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## FAQs

- **Q**: What are the top Christmas events in Dubuque?
  - **A:** Celebrate the Holidays with the DSO (Sat Dec 05 2026 at 07:30 pm at Five Flags Center), A Christmas Carol - Dubuque (Sat Dec 12 2026 at Five Flags Center), Blue Violin's Retro Rock & Roll Christmas (Sun Dec 20 2026 at 03:00 pm at Heritage Center), A Christmas Carol (Sat Dec 12 2026 at 07:30 pm at Five Flags Center), 'THE GRINCH!' Christmas Movie Trivia Night - Dubuque County Fairgrounds (Fri Dec 18 2026 at 05:30 pm at 14569 Old Highway Rd, Dubuque, IA, United States, Iowa 52002).
- **Q**: How can I find Christmas events in Dubuque?
  - **A:** You can discover upcoming Christmas 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 Christmas 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 Christmas events in Dubuque?
  - **A:** Some popular venues hosting Christmas events in Dubuque include Five Flags Center, Heritage Center, 14569 Old Highway Rd, Dubuque, IA, United States, Iowa 52002.
- **Q**: What is the price range for Christmas events in Dubuque?
  - **A:** Prices for Christmas events in Dubuque range from USD 39 to USD 39. Many events also offer free entry.
- **Q**: Who are the top organizers for Christmas events in Dubuque?
  - **A:** Popular organizers hosting Christmas events in Dubuque include Dubuque Symphony Orchestra, Seat Geek, Music Makers Foundation, Inc.
- **Q**: Are there any online Christmas events available?
  - **A:** Yes, many Christmas 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 Christmas events in Dubuque?
  - **A:** Follow the Christmas category on AllEvents.in to get notified when new Christmas events are listed in Dubuque.

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