# Best Events & Things To Do In Dubuque Today | AllEvents

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Dubuque has an endless amount of events and activities! Take your pick and enjoy your favorite Dubuque events today. No more need to ask what to do in Dubuque today. Whether it is today or tonight, the best events in Dubuque are right here for you.

## today Events in Dubuque

- **Event Name**: All Ages Open-Mic & Sketch w/ Chad Olson jr
  - **Description**: The DAAC All Ages Open Mic & Sketch is back—now at our new home, 900 Central Avenue! Every voice, every style, every skill level is welcome. Bring your guitar, drums, poems, beats, stories… or just bring yourself. No instrument? No problem—we’ve got g
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  - **Date**: Sun Sep 06 2026 at 04:00 pm (-05:00)
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  - **Venue**: Dubuque Area Arts Collective
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  - **Categories**: open-mic, music, entertainment, art
- **Event Name**: Caroline's Cravings | Steaks & Sips
  - **Description**: Sundays just got a whole lot tastier! Join us for Steaks & Sips and enjoy a complimentary craft cocktail with every steak purchase.

Perfect for a relaxing evening with friends, great food, and even better drinks. Good vibes, great flavors, and the pe
  - **Date**: Sun Sep 06 2026 at 05:00 pm – Sun Sep 06 2026 at 08:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/dubuque/carolines-cravings-steaks-and-sips/200030636975742
  - **Venue**: 200 Main St, Dubuque, IA, United States, Iowa 52001
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- **Event Name**: Blood and Stomach Pills w/ Slingshot & Stiggy Pop
  - **Description**: All Ages;
Blood and Stomach Pills (New York)
Slingshot
Stiggy Pop
7pm (directly after the open mic)
$10 suggested donation/pay what you can. 
BYO….
  - **Date**: Sun Sep 06 2026 at 07:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/dubuque/blood-and-stomach-pills-w-slingshot-and-stiggy-pop/200030637732601
  - **Venue**: 900 Central Ave., Dubuque, IA
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- **Event Name**: Lincoln & Nativity Cub Scout Information Night: Adventure. Grit. Growth
  - **Description**: Join Cub Scout Pack 10!

For boys and girls in Kindergarten through 5th grade.

Come meet our leaders, learn about Cub Scouts, ask questions, and sign up for a year of adventure, friendship, and fun.

No commitment required. Just stop by and see what we'r
  - **Date**: Sun Sep 06 2026 at 05:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/dubuque/lincoln-and-nativity-cub-scout-information-night-adventure-grit-growth/200030589988621
  - **Venue**: Church of the Nativity
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## Trending Events in Dubuque

- **Event Name**: Dear Evan Hansen at The Grand Opera House - IA
  - **Venue**: The Grand Opera House - IA
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- **Event Name**: BINGO LOCO! - Dubuque County Fairgrounds & Event Center
  - **Description**: BINGO LOCO is coming BACK to DUBUQUE, IA on SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 19th! 

YOU WILL NOT want to miss the chance to be apart of this incredibly unique and exhilarating experience! 

BINGO, BIG PRIZES, GLOW STICKS, GREAT MUSIC, SING ALONGS, FRIENDLY COMPETITIO
  - **Venue**: 14569 Old Highway Rd, Dubuque, IA, United States, Iowa 52002
- **Event Name**: The Struts in Dubuque
  - **Description**: 🎶 Get Ready for The Struts Live at Diamond Jo Casino Dubuque on Friday, October 2, 2026! 🎶
This is not just a concert—it's a moment you'll talk about for years. The Struts is set to light up Diamond Jo Casino Dubuqu
  - **Venue**: Diamond Jo Casino Dubuque
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- **Event Name**: The Faster Horses @ Mississippi Moon Bar
  - **Description**: Modern Country
No Cover Charge
Saturday, September 12, 2026 • 8:00pm
Must be 21 or older.

The Faster Horses have quickly established themselves as one of the most exciting and compelling live acts in country music today. While they've opened for a range
  - **Venue**: 301 Bell St, Dubuque, IA, United States, Iowa 52001
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- **Event Name**: Food Festival Fridays - Washington Park
  - **Description**: 🍴 Food Festival Fridays at Washington Park 🎶

Lunch plans = handled. Sunshine, live music, and some of Dubuque’s best local eats—all in one place. 🌳✨

Join us in Washington Park for Food Festival Fridays, happening the 2nd Friday of each month from May th
  - **Venue**: Washington Park (Dubuque, Iowa)
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- **Event Name**: MITG 2026: ANTHEM
  - **Description**: 🎸 ANTHEM – Live Classic Rock!
Experience hits from Styx, Bon Jovi, Journey, REO, Led Zeppelin, Queen, and more with ANTHEM, the Midwest’s top classic rock band!

📍 Location: Packard Pavilion Amphitheater
💖 Sponsored by: Schoen Family Charitable Trust
🍦 Fo
  - **Venue**: 3800 Arboretum Dr, Dubuque, IA, United States, Iowa 52001
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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**: River Glen & Band w/ Wurk, ROOFTOP PARTY at Smokestack in Dubuque
  - **Description**: It's the FINAL PERFORMANCE OF 2026 for River Glen & Band, also performing is Wurk, the epic funk-fusion group from Madison, AND it's a freaking BYOB ROOFTOP PARTY, SO DON'T MISS IT!!!!

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 18
Smokestack (62 E. 7th St, Dubuque)
Doors at
  - **Venue**: Smokestack
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- **Event Name**: Jackyl at Q Casino
  - **Venue**: Q Casino
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## FAQs

- **Q**: What are the top today events in Dubuque?
  - **A:** All Ages Open-Mic & Sketch w/ Chad Olson jr (Sun Sep 06 2026 at 04:00 pm at Dubuque Area Arts Collective), Caroline's Cravings | Steaks & Sips (Sun Sep 06 2026 at 05:00 pm at 200 Main St, Dubuque, IA, United States, Iowa 52001), Blood and Stomach Pills w/ Slingshot & Stiggy Pop (Sun Sep 06 2026 at 07:00 pm at 900 Central Ave., Dubuque, IA), Lincoln & Nativity Cub Scout Information Night: Adventure. Grit. Growth (Sun Sep 06 2026 at 05:00 pm at Church of the Nativity).
- **Q**: What today events are happening in Dubuque in September 2026?
  - **A:** All Ages Open-Mic & Sketch w/ Chad Olson jr (Sun Sep 06 2026 at 04:00 pm at Dubuque Area Arts Collective), Caroline's Cravings | Steaks & Sips (Sun Sep 06 2026 at 05:00 pm at 200 Main St, Dubuque, IA, United States, Iowa 52001), Blood and Stomach Pills w/ Slingshot & Stiggy Pop (Sun Sep 06 2026 at 07:00 pm at 900 Central Ave., Dubuque, IA), Lincoln & Nativity Cub Scout Information Night: Adventure. Grit. Growth (Sun Sep 06 2026 at 05:00 pm at Church of the Nativity).
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- **Q**: What are the popular venues for today events in Dubuque?
  - **A:** Some popular venues hosting today events in Dubuque include Dubuque Area Arts Collective, 200 Main St, Dubuque, IA, United States, Iowa 52001, 900 Central Ave., Dubuque, IA.
- **Q**: Who are the top organizers for today events in Dubuque?
  - **A:** Popular organizers hosting today events in Dubuque include Dubuque Area Arts Collective, Caroline's Restaurant, Northeast Iowa Council #178.
- **Q**: Are there any online today events available?
  - **A:** Yes, many today events are available online. You can filter for virtual events on AllEvents.in to attend from anywhere.
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