# Music Events in Johnston, IA | Concerts & Live Music

- **Subtitle**: Explore music events in Johnston, Iowa — concerts, live music, gigs and festivals across every genre. Find dates, venues and tickets in one place.
- **Category**: Music
- **Display Name**: Music events
- **Type**: category

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## About

Music signifies the vibrant energy of the place! Such music events in Johnston make the city alive throughout the year. From live music shows and concerts to karaoke nights and gigs at bars and cafes, music fills the silence beautifully in Johnston. The city has a lot for you in store, and there isn’t any lack of music events in Johnston for classical lovers or concertgoers! Music is here to heal you and make you groove with festivals and heartfelt concerts in Johnston. Explore such music events happening near you with us and get in the groove to set the stage on fire.

## Music Events in Johnston

- **Event Name**: SOLD OUT! Megan Woods: The Truth Tour - Johnston, IA
  - **Description**: InformationFollowing a breakout year and a successful spring run, "The Truth" singer Megan Woods is bringing The Truth Tour back this fall for an extended 30-city run across the U.S. Building on the momentum of her first-ever headlining
  - **Date**: Fri Oct 02 2026 at 07:00 pm (-06:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/johnston/sold-out-megan-woods-the-truth-tour-johnston-ia/210003373543999
  - **Venue**: NorthPoint Church
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  - **Price**: Free
  - **Categories**: Music
- **Event Name**: The Lamplighters Opening for Pork Tornadoes at Sounds of Summer
  - **Description**: We are so excited to be opening for "the Midwest's favorite party band" The Pork Tornadoes at The Yard's Sounds of Summer concert series!

All shows free admission.  Beer, wine, seltzers and food truck fare available for purchase (no outside alcohol permi
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 100
  - **Date**: Sat Oct 03 2026 at 07:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/johnston/the-lamplighters-opening-for-pork-tornadoes-at-sounds-of-summer/200029832153027
  - **Venue**: Johnston Town Center
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  - **Categories**: music, entertainment, food-drinks, concerts, parties, live-music
- **Event Name**: Michael Londra & Cherish the Ladies: A Celtic Celebration
  - **Description**: Experience the magic of a Celtic music with Michael Londra and Cherish the Ladies on October 17 at 3 p.m. and 7 p.m.

Hosted by internationally acclaimed Irish singer and Ireland with Michael star Michael Londra, this festive concert will feature the lege
  - **Date**: Sat Oct 17 2026 at 03:00 pm – Sat Oct 17 2026 at 05:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/johnston/michael-londra-and-cherish-the-ladies-a-celtic-celebration/200030695387852
  - **Venue**: Iowa PBS
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  - **Categories**: Music, Concerts, Entertainment
- **Event Name**: The Sons and Sara Return to Back Roads Lounge!
  - **Description**: We are THRILLED to be returning to Back Roads Lounge for another evening of THE BEST classic rock music--join us!! Music starts at 8 PM!!
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 2
  - **Date**: Sat Oct 03 2026 at 08:00 pm – Sun Oct 04 2026 at 12:00 am (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/johnston/the-sons-and-sara-return-to-back-roads-lounge/200030718966859
  - **Venue**: Back Roads Lounge
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- **Event Name**: JOE’s Pub Proudly Presents JOE Demerath Live!!
  - **Description**: Joe’s Pub is proud to present Joe Demerath Live!! This will be Joe’s debut set at our venue, and if you’re a true Country Music Fan, especially 90’s Country, then DO NOT miss this show!! 

He loves taking song requests from the audience, so bring some goo
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 12
  - **Date**: Fri Oct 02 2026 at 07:00 pm – Fri Oct 02 2026 at 10:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/johnston/joes-pub-proudly-presents-joe-demerath-live/200030414658847
  - **Venue**: Joe's Pub
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  - **Categories**: music, country-music-festivals, live-music, entertainment, nonprofit
- **Event Name**: Fall open house - Adventures In Social Development
  - **Description**: Join us for our Fall Open House on Friday, Oct 9 from 6-8 pm! All are welcome for food, music and fun. Raffle prizes with one free entry for each person.  

We’ll also have costumes for sale (pay what you will) to help pay and make room for our upcoming s
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 12
  - **Date**: Fri Oct 09 2026 at 06:00 pm – Fri Oct 09 2026 at 08:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/johnston/fall-open-house-adventures-in-social-development/200030659599825
  - **Venue**: 8101 Birchwood Ct Suite B, Johnston, IA
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  - **Categories**: trips-adventures
- **Event Name**: FunHouse LIVE at The Cork 50131!
  - **Description**: 🍷🎸 FunHouse is back at The Cork 50131!

Join us for an evening of live classic rock, great wine, craft beer, cocktails, and good company as we return to one of our favorite places to play in Johnston.

Whether you're planning a date night, meeting up with
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 10
  - **Date**: Sat Nov 21 2026 at 07:30 pm – Sat Nov 21 2026 at 10:00 pm (-06:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/johnston/funhouse-live-at-the-cork-50131/200030407815455
  - **Venue**: The Cork 50131
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  - **Categories**: music, meetups, live-music, entertainment
- **Event Name**: Bad Friends @ Doc's Lounge - Johnston, IA
  - **Description**: FRIENDS! Last show of the year for 2026 and we're headed back to Doc's. SPREAD THE WORD!
  - **Date**: Fri Nov 20 2026 at 08:00 pm – Fri Nov 20 2026 at 11:30 pm (-06:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/johnston/bad-friends-docs-lounge-johnston-ia/200030683880717
  - **Venue**: Doc's Lounge ~ Johnston, IA
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- **Event Name**: FunHouse LIVE at Back Roads Lounge!
  - **Description**: 🎸 FunHouse is heading back to Back Roads Lounge!

Get ready for a full night of live classic rock as we return to Back Roads Lounge! We'll be rocking from 8:00 PM until midnight with four full sets of your favorite hits from the '70s, '80s, '90s, and beyo
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 16
  - **Date**: Sat Dec 12 2026 at 08:00 pm – Sun Dec 13 2026 at 12:00 am (-06:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/johnston/funhouse-live-at-back-roads-lounge/200030407833233
  - **Venue**: Back Roads Lounge
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  - **Categories**: music, live-music, entertainment
- **Event Name**: Joe Demerath is Back Live @ Joe’s Pub!!
  - **Description**: Y’all asked, and we listened! Joe is one of our Country Music favorites, and we got him back! 

He is a local Iowa musician currently based here in the Des Moines Metro, and he’ll be here to perform acoustic covers of your fave songs and singalongs. 

He
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 12
  - **Date**: Thu Dec 03 2026 at 07:00 pm – Thu Dec 03 2026 at 10:00 pm (-06:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/johnston/joe-demerath-is-back-live-joes-pub/200030474736411
  - **Venue**: Joe's Pub
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  - **Categories**: music, entertainment, live-music, country-music-festivals, nonprofit

## Trending Events in Johnston

- **Event Name**: 2026 Tour of Remodeled Homes
  - **Description**: The Tour of Remodeled Homes  presents attendees with a unique opportunity to tour 11 newly remodeled homes completed by local remodelers.About this EventThe Tour of Remodeled Homes presented by the Remodelers Council of G
  - **Venue**: 6751 Corporate Dr
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- **Event Name**: SOLD OUT! Megan Woods: The Truth Tour - Johnston, IA
  - **Description**: InformationFollowing a breakout year and a successful spring run, "The Truth" singer Megan Woods is bringing The Truth Tour back this fall for an extended 30-city run across the U.S. Building on the momentum of her first-ever headlining
  - **Venue**: NorthPoint Church
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- **Event Name**: The Lamplighters Opening for Pork Tornadoes at Sounds of Summer
  - **Description**: We are so excited to be opening for "the Midwest's favorite party band" The Pork Tornadoes at The Yard's Sounds of Summer concert series!

All shows free admission.  Beer, wine, seltzers and food truck fare available for purchase (no outside alcohol permi
  - **Venue**: Johnston Town Center
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- **Event Name**: Not Your Grandmas Comedy Bingo Show in Johnston RI - October 3rd
  - **Description**: DJ KY and the Not Your Average Events Crew team up for this epic night of #Comedy - #BINGO & #More!About this Event18+ Adult Co-ed BINGO Night is BACK and Better Then Ever and we are PUMPED to be heading to Johnston R
  - **Venue**: 15 Lafayette St
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- **Event Name**: Mystic Night at RKB
  - **Description**: ✨🔮 MYSTIC NIGHT AT RONDEAU’S KICKBOXING & FITNESS 🔮✨
Come for the experience. Leave with a little magic.

📅 Friday, October 9, 2026
⏰ 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM
📍 Rondeau’s Kickboxing & Fitness
1408 Atwood Ave., Johnston, RI
📞 401-996-5425

🎟️ THE FIRST 50
  - **Venue**: 1408 Atwood Avenue, Johnston, RI, United States, Rhode Island 02919
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- **Event Name**: Killer Klowns From Outer Space Car Meet/ Movie Night
  - **Description**: 🎃🤡 SHOWROOM SHINES NIGHT MEET & DRIVE-IN MOVIE! 🤡🎃

Come hang out with us Saturday, October 10th for another Night Meet & Movie at Showroom Shines!

🚗 Night Meet starts at 6 PM
🎬 Movie starts at dark
🍿 Featuring: Killer Klowns from Outer Space

Br
  - **Venue**: 5840 Ste 100 NW Beaver Dr, Johnston, IA
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- **Event Name**: 5k Beer Run x Backpocket Pin & Pixel | 2026 IA Brewery Running Series
  - **Description**: Join us for a fun run event at Backpocket Pin & Pixel. Run, walk, or jog a 5k course, then celebrate at the finish line!About this Event  https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/fa5ebbb0-b4ec-11f1-8735-773c5ddedb48-rimg-w1
  - **Venue**: Backpocket Pin and Pixel
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- **Event Name**: Violin River at Strings
  - **Description**: Violin River explores the music of the Grateful Dead. Join us for dinner & dancing! Reservations encouraged😎👍 Please share. Hope to see you there🥰
  - **Venue**: Strings Bar & Grill
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- **Event Name**: Michael Londra & Cherish the Ladies: A Celtic Celebration
  - **Description**: Experience the magic of a Celtic music with Michael Londra and Cherish the Ladies on October 17 at 3 p.m. and 7 p.m.

Hosted by internationally acclaimed Irish singer and Ireland with Michael star Michael Londra, this festive concert will feature the lege
  - **Venue**: Iowa PBS
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## FAQs

- **Q**: What are the top Music events in Johnston?
  - **A:** SOLD OUT! Megan Woods: The Truth Tour - Johnston, IA (Fri Oct 02 2026 at 07:00 pm at NorthPoint Church), The Lamplighters Opening for Pork Tornadoes at Sounds of Summer (Sat Oct 03 2026 at 07:00 pm at Johnston Town Center), Michael Londra & Cherish the Ladies: A Celtic Celebration (Sat Oct 17 2026 at 03:00 pm at Iowa PBS), The Sons and Sara Return to Back Roads Lounge! (Sat Oct 03 2026 at 08:00 pm at Back Roads Lounge), JOE’s Pub Proudly Presents JOE Demerath Live!! (Fri Oct 02 2026 at 07:00 pm at Joe's Pub).
- **Q**: What are the top free Music events in Johnston?
  - **A:** SOLD OUT! Megan Woods: The Truth Tour - Johnston, IA (Fri Oct 02 2026 at 07:00 pm at NorthPoint Church).
- **Q**: How can I find Music events in Johnston?
  - **A:** You can discover upcoming Music events in Johnston on AllEvents.in. Browse by date, venue, or price to find events that match your interests.
- **Q**: How do I buy tickets for Music events in Johnston?
  - **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 Music events in Johnston?
  - **A:** Some popular venues hosting Music events in Johnston include NorthPoint Church, Johnston Town Center, Iowa PBS.
- **Q**: Who are the top organizers for Music events in Johnston?
  - **A:** Popular organizers hosting Music events in Johnston include The Lamplighters, Iowa PBS, The Sons of Gladys Kravitz.
- **Q**: What types of Music events can I find in Johnston?
  - **A:** You can explore a variety of music sub-genres and styles including Hip Hop Music, House Music, Classical Music, Afrobeats, Bachata and more.
- **Q**: Are there any online Music events available?
  - **A:** Yes, many 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 Music events in Johnston?
  - **A:** Follow the Music category on AllEvents.in to get notified when new Music events are listed in Johnston.

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