The Dan Ladd Comedy Hypnosis Show
2026-03-07 19:00 - 21:00 (America/Chicago) | Coggon Opera House, 209 E Main Street, Coggon, IA, 52218, United States
Come for a night of hypnotic fun! Thanks to the Coggon Lions Club, Dan Ladd is bringing his Comedy Hypnosis Show to the Coggon Opera House. It’s guaranteed to bring down the house as laughs pile on laughs when everyone gets into the act and audience members are transformed into stars. Ladd’s show is a clean, safe, fast-paced laugh riot, and the only type of entertainment where audience participation reigns!
Admission is a free-will donation and all proceeds will be given to the Coggon Opera House to cover the costs for their lobby renovation project. Seating is by general admission only (no will-call tickets for this show). Doors open 30 minutes beforehand.

Eric Diamond - A Tribute to Neil Diamond
2026-04-19 14:00 - 16:00
Get ready for an afternoon of timeless hits and pure nostalgia when Eric Diamond brings his acclaimed Neil Diamond Tribute Show to the Coggon Opera House. Eric Diamond has been performing as Neil Diamond for more than 20 years and has been recognized as Wisconsin’s Favorite Neil Diamond Tribute Artist since 2009. Fans routinely tell him that he “sounds more like Neil than Neil Diamond does,” and one listen makes it easy to understand why. His “spot-on” vocals, charismatic stage presence, and deep respect for the music create an authentic and unforgettable concert experience.
Seating is by general admission only. Tickets are $25 and can be purchased at the door, or you can reserve will-call tickets by leaving a message at 319-435-2071. Payment is by cash or check only at the door. Doors open 30 minutes beforehand.
Whether you’re a lifelong Neil Diamond fan or just love great live music, this is a feel-good, sing-along show you won’t want to miss.

3rd Annual Coggon House of Blues
2026-06-20 18:00 - 20:30
ONE NIGHT. ONE STAGE. REAL BLUES.
The Cedar County Cobras join KAT Blue & The True Believers to turn this historical 1915 Opera House into the Coggon House of Blues on June 20, 2026. This will be the third year for this fundraising event. Kat and her crew are known for their Powerhouse Blues Rock – songs that you know and love, as well as sassy originals you’ll be thrilled to learn.
The Cedar County Cobras, Tom Spielbauer and April Dirks, will arrive with an upright bass, a foot drum, and several guitars to play American Roots & Blues music from the last century. They are the current winners of the Iowa Blues Challenge Duo Category and placed as semi-finalists at the 2025 International Blues Festival in Memphis.
Seating is by general admission only. Tickets are $20 and can be purchased at the door. Or you can reserve will-call tickets by leaving a message at 319-435-2071. Your call will be returned to confirm your tickets. Payment is by cash or check only at the door. The doors open at 5:30 p.m.
