Arts & Entertainment

Pack your imagination and discover the best of Iowa’s arts and entertainment. 

Be sure to plan accordingly to catch exciting events around the state. Hear from famous authors and get your books signed at the Des Moines Book Festival; watch documentaries, features and shorts at the Julien Dubuque International Film Festival; admire murals and sculptures on an art road trip; or enjoy free live entertainment, a carnival, marketplace and parade at the North Iowa Band Festival.

Otherwise, discover awe-inspiring art such as the award-winning Sioux City Art Center; enjoy a good laugh at a comedy club; catch a movie showing or live performance at Iowa's historic theaters; and dive into exciting nightlife scenes in the metros and beyond.