# Live Shows in Marion, IA | Performances, Musicals & Acts

- **Subtitle**: Find live performances in Marion, Iowa — musicals, variety shows, dance and stage acts. Browse upcoming shows by date and venue and book tickets.
- **Category**: Performances
- **Type**: format

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For the lover of all things art there is a lot to catch; performing arts, musicals and theater events in Marion are all set to keep you entertained. There are these amazing and unforgettable performances in Marion that will keep you hooked for days long. This is your guide to the Marion show listings and all the top-rated performances so you never miss out on top-rated events. Explore the best of Broadway shows, plays and performances with us and book your tickets already.

## Performances Events in Marion

- **Event Name**: GTT Comedy Night: Lee Hardin
  - **Description**: Based out of Nashville, Tennessee, Lee Hardin has been touring the country, telling relatable jokes and stories Over the years, Lee has been able to share the stage with comedians like Henry Cho, Ryan Hamilton, & Nate Bargatze. In 2019, his comedy spe
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  - **Date**: Fri Sep 25 2026 at 07:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/marion/gtt-comedy-night-lee-hardin/200030298843721
  - **Venue**: 752 10th St, Marion, IA, United States, Iowa 52302
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  - **Categories**: comedy, entertainment
- **Event Name**: GTT's Improv Tree House - Team Event
  - **Description**: Join us at GTT’s Improv Tree House with a full night of unscripted comedy.

Featuring our House Teams — Team Kevin and Team Snorkel Spells — this 90-minute show will showcase fast-paced, completely improvised scenes, games, and storytelling inspired by au
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  - **Date**: Sat Sep 26 2026 at 07:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/marion/gtts-improv-tree-house-team-event/200030536291031
  - **Venue**: 752 10th St, Marion, IA, United States, Iowa 52302
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  - **Categories**: comedy, storytelling
- **Event Name**: Circus of Bubbles
  - **Description**: Circus of Bubbles is a 60 minute high energy blast of bubbly fun that brings joy to those young and old.  The performers delight and amaze with giant bubbles and circus feats from foot juggling to balancing a ladder on their chin.  

A show full of laught
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  - **Date**: Sun Nov 15 2026 at 01:00 pm – Sun Nov 15 2026 at 02:15 pm (-06:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/marion/circus-of-bubbles/200030585591807
  - **Venue**: 752 10th St, Marion, IA, United States, Iowa 52302
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  - **Categories**: kids, performances, entertainment
- **Event Name**: It's A Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Show
  - **Description**: This beloved American holiday classic comes to captivating life as a live 1940s radio broadcast. With the help of an ensemble that brings a few dozen characters to the stage, the story of idealistic George Bailey unfolds as he considers ending his life on
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  - **Date**: Fri Dec 04 2026 at 07:30 pm – Fri Dec 04 2026 at 09:30 pm (-06:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/marion/its-a-wonderful-life-a-live-radio-show/200029893218055
  - **Venue**: 752 10th St, Marion, IA, United States, Iowa 52302
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  - **Categories**: christmas, holiday
- **Event Name**: Dial M for Murder
  - **Description**: Dial M for Murder Adapted by Jeffrey Hatcher From the original by Frederick Knott

A new version of the celebrated murder mystery that inspired Hitchcock’s masterpiece! Tony is convinced that his wife Margot has been cheating on him. Now it seems that the
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  - **Date**: Fri Oct 09 2026 at 07:30 pm – Fri Oct 09 2026 at 10:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/marion/dial-m-for-murder/200029518959717
  - **Venue**: 752 10th St, Marion, IA, United States, Iowa 52302
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- **Event Name**: War of the Worlds: The Panic Broadcast
  - **Description**: War of the Worlds brings one of the most infamous nights in broadcast history to life in a thrilling radio-play experience. When Orson Welles’s 1938 adaptation of H.G. Wells’s alien invasion story aired, it sparked real-life panic across the country as li
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  - **Date**: Fri Oct 30 2026 at 07:30 pm – Fri Oct 30 2026 at 09:30 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/marion/war-of-the-worlds-the-panic-broadcast/200029988218923
  - **Venue**: 752 10th St, Marion, IA, United States, Iowa 52302
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  - **Categories**: sports, art, theatre
- **Event Name**: Young Artist Aria Showcase
  - **Description**: Cedar Rapids Opera’s January 2027 Smith Young Artists present an exclusive aria showcase. Part of Cedar Rapids Opera’s Insider Aria Series.
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  - **Date**: Sat Jan 09 2027 at 07:00 pm (-06:00)
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  - **Venue**: FaithLife Church
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  - **Categories**: art

## Trending Events in Marion

- **Event Name**: Rodney Carrington at Marion Cultural and Civic Center
  - **Venue**: Marion Cultural and Civic Center
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- **Event Name**: Rodney Carrington
  - **Venue**: Marion Cultural and Civic Center
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- **Event Name**: Jamey Johnson at Marion Cultural and Civic Center
  - **Venue**: Marion Cultural and Civic Center
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- **Event Name**: Cherry Blonde Live at The Marion Popcorn Festival
  - **Description**: Join us in downtown Marion on September 10th as we perform on the Poppin' Party Stage!
  - **Venue**: The Marion Popcorn Festival
- **Event Name**: Queensrÿche in Marion
  - **Description**: 🎤 Join Queensrÿche LIVE at Popcorn Festival on Saturday, September 12, 2026! 🎤  
Here is the moment you've been waiting for! Queensrÿche is coming to Popcorn Festival on Saturday, September
  - **Venue**: Popcorn Festival
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- **Event Name**: Cassadee Pope on the Main Stage of The Marion Popcorn Festival
  - **Description**: As the winner of Season 3 of The Voice, Cassadee initially gained fame in the country music scene.  She has since explored pop-rock sounds and is planning to reimagine country songs in a rock styling for her headlining tour.  Catch Cassadee FREE in beauti
  - **Venue**: Downtown Marion, Marion, OH
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- **Event Name**: Into the Blue ELO Tribute on the Main Stage
  - **Description**: Catch this 11 piece band playing the music of Electric Light Orchestra for FREE in downtown Marion, Ohio at the Marion Popcorn Festival.  Limited individual sponsorship is available for seating in front of the stage by clicking the ticket link.
  - **Venue**: Downtown Marion, Marion, OH
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- **Event Name**: Hard Drive on the Main Stage at the Marion Popcorn Festival
  - **Description**: Catch Hard Drive Band, “Not too heavy-Not too light” rock band from Marion, Ohio on the main stage before Queensryche!
  - **Venue**: Downtown Marion, Marion, OH
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- **Event Name**: Hope Fest 2026
  - **Description**: Hope Fest 2026 returns September 12–13 for a full weekend of family fun, food, music, and community impact — all supporting the ongoing work of the Herrin House of Hope.

Now in its 15th year, Hope Fest has become one of Southern Illinois’ signature famil
  - **Venue**: 5208 Meadowland Pkwy, Marion, IL, United States, Illinois 62959
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## FAQs

- **Q**: What are the top Performances events in Marion?
  - **A:** GTT Comedy Night: Lee Hardin (Fri Sep 25 2026 at 07:00 pm at 752 10th St, Marion, IA, United States, Iowa 52302), GTT's Improv Tree House - Team Event (Sat Sep 26 2026 at 07:00 pm at 752 10th St, Marion, IA, United States, Iowa 52302), Circus of Bubbles (Sun Nov 15 2026 at 01:00 pm at 752 10th St, Marion, IA, United States, Iowa 52302), It's A Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Show (Fri Dec 04 2026 at 07:30 pm at 752 10th St, Marion, IA, United States, Iowa 52302), Dial M for Murder (Fri Oct 09 2026 at 07:30 pm at 752 10th St, Marion, IA, United States, Iowa 52302).
- **Q**: What Performances events are happening in Marion in September 2026?
  - **A:** GTT Comedy Night: Lee Hardin (Fri Sep 25 2026 at 07:00 pm at 752 10th St, Marion, IA, United States, Iowa 52302), GTT's Improv Tree House - Team Event (Sat Sep 26 2026 at 07:00 pm at 752 10th St, Marion, IA, United States, Iowa 52302).
- **Q**: How can I find Performances events in Marion?
  - **A:** You can discover upcoming Performances events in Marion on AllEvents.in. Browse by date, venue, or price to find events that match your interests.
- **Q**: How do I buy tickets for Performances events in Marion?
  - **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 Performances events in Marion?
  - **A:** Some popular venues hosting Performances events in Marion include 752 10th St, Marion, IA, United States, Iowa 52302, FaithLife Church.
- **Q**: Who are the top organizers for Performances events in Marion?
  - **A:** Popular organizers hosting Performances events in Marion include Giving Tree Theater, Cedar Rapids Opera.
- **Q**: Are there any online Performances events available?
  - **A:** Yes, many Performances 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 Performances events in Marion?
  - **A:** Follow the Performances category on AllEvents.in to get notified when new Performances events are listed in Marion.

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