16 New Shows Have Been Announced for Cedar Crossing Casino [LIST]

The long-awaited Cedar Crossing Casino & Event Center in Cedar Rapids is getting closer to opening its doors, and they've already got a ton of concerts and comedy shows on the schedule!

Newly-Announced Shows

Last week, we got word that Iowa-natives KC Bruner and Maddie Poppe were teaming up with the new Cedar Crossing Casino to announce another slate of shows that will be coming to Cedar Rapids in the coming months. As it turns out, the two musicians were chosen to perform at the announcement event on September 30th because they'll be co-headlining a show at the casino early next year! Here are all the upcoming shows announced for Cedar Crossing Casino in late 2026 and the first half of 2027:

• Not Quite Brothers - Friday, December 11th, 2026 at 8 p.m.
• The Spazmatics - Thursday, December 31st, 2026 at 10 p.m.
• Foghat - Friday, January 15th, 2027 at 8 p.m.
• Comedian David Koechner - Thursday, January 21st, 2027 at 7:30 p.m.
• KC Bruner & Maddie Poppe - Saturday, January 30th, 2027 at 8 p.m.
• Hinder - Saturday, February 13th, 2027 at 8 p.m.
• LANCO - Saturday, February 20th, 2027 at 8 p.m.
• Comedians Emo Philips & Tim Cavanaugh - Thursday, March 4th, 2027 at 7:30 p.m.
• Comedian Carlos Mencia - Saturday, March 6th, 2027 at 8 p.m.
• Comedian Tammy Pescatelli - Thursday, March 11th, 2027 at 7:30 p.m.
• Comedian Jimmy Pardo - Thursday, April 15th, 2027 at 7:30 p.m.
• Trace Adkins - Friday, April 16th, 2027 at 8 p.m.
• Magician/Comedian Piff The Magic Dragon - Saturday, April 17th, 2027 at 8 p.m.
• Hollywood Medium Tyler Henry - Friday, May 21st, 2027 at 8 p.m.
• Comedian Billy Gardell - Saturday, May 22nd, 2027 at 8 p.m.
• Los Lonely Boys - Friday, June 25th, 2027 at 8 p.m.

Tickets for this new slate of shows will go on sale Friday, October 9th at 10 a.m. There is also a Charter Member pre-sale begins that begins on Thursday, October 8th at 10 a.m. You can purchase your tickets on the Cedar Crossing Casino website HERE.

Previously Announced Shows

These new shows are in addition to the many shows that have already been announced for Cedar Crossing Casino, which are set to kick off in late November. Here are all the previously announced performances on the schedule that have already had tickets go on sale:

• The Pork Tornadoes
  • Wednesday, November 25th, 2026 at 8 p.m.
• Old Dominion
  • Saturday, December 5th, 2026 at 8 p.m.
• Comedian Brooks Wheelan
  • Thursday, December 10th, 2026 at 8 p.m.
• Comedian Steve-O
  • Saturday, December 12th, 2026 at 8 p.m.
• Comedian Josh Blue
  • Thursday, December 17th, 2026 at 8 p.m.
• Comedian Greg Hahn
  • Thursday, January 7th at 8 p.m.
• Comedian Doug T
  • Thursday, January 14th at 8 p.m.
• WFC Fight Night
  • Saturday, January 16th at 8 p.m.
• Eli Young Band
  • Friday, January 22nd at 8 p.m.
• Switchfoot
  • Saturday, January 23rd at 8 p.m.
• Steven Michael Quezada
  • Thursday, January 28th at 8 p.m.
• Comedian Josh Arnold
  • Thursday, February 4th at 8 p.m.
• Comedian James “Murr” Murray
  • Friday, February 5th at 8 p.m.
• Ying Yang Twins and Paul Wall
  • Saturday, February 6th at 8 p.m.
• Parmalee
  • Friday, February 26th at 8 p.m.
• Marshall Tucker Band
  • Saturday, March 13th at 8 p.m.
• Red Hot Chili Pipers
  • Wednesday, April 7th at 8 p.m.
• The Commodores
  • Friday, April 9th at 8 p.m.
• Comedian Carrot Top
  • Saturday, May 15th at 8 p.m.

All of the shows at The Event Center and Jocko’s Comedy Club are for ages 21+.

The Compass Center

Another big announcement made by Cedar Crossing Casino this week is in regards to their art & culture center. Called 'The Compass Center,' the main goal of the space is to bring together "traveling exhibitions, artists, immersive experiences, and special programs designed to inform, inspire, and engage."

According to KCRG, the Compass Center's first exhibit is called 'Astronaut.' The article says that the exhibit will feature "26 different experiences, including astronaut training, rocket launches, mission challenges and more." Astronaut will be free for schools in Linn County that want to schedule field trips.

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