Marion Big Band 18th Annual "Sounds of the Season" Concert
2024-12-15 14:00 - 16:00 (America/Chicago) | Coggon Opera House, 209 E Main Street, Coggon, IA, 52218, United States
It’s the 18th Annual Marion Big Band “Sounds of the Season” Concert and the Coggon Opera House’s holiday gift to the community! The afternoon will be a combination of Sounds of the Season “Big Band Style” and traditional big band tunes. Admission is free, but donations to support the Coggon Opera House are welcome. Doors open 30 minutes beforehand.

Holiday Dessert BarFollowing the concert, the Coggon Historical Society is hosting a Holiday Desserts Bar in the Opera House Annex across the street. Donations will support their work .

Blame Not the Bard – Irish Songs & Stories
2025-03-09 14:00 - 16:00
Blame Not the Bard is bringing their Irish Songs and Stories back to the Coggon Opera House on Sunday, March 9 at 2 p.m. This band brings a genuine authenticity to the Irish music they play. It’s as if they were from the Emerald Isle itself. With strong vocals, some fancy fiddling and even a dance step or two, Blame Not the Bard never fails to entertain and will leave you with an Irish smile on your face and in your heart.
General admission seating. Tickets are $20 and can be purchased at the door. Call (319) 721-1350 to learn more and to reserve will call tickets. Payment is by cash or check.
Blame Not the Bard began in 2015 as a side project among friends. They were soon delighted to see that their love for fiery instrumentals, unearthing captivating stories, and getting the whole crowd involved was catching on, leading them to some of the most iconic stages in Iowa. Since then BNTB has played hundreds of shows and regional festivals across the Midwest.

Conway Twitty Tribute Starring Bobby Simkins
2025-04-27 14:00 - 16:00
The Coggon Opera House is hosting a Conway Twitty Tribute Show on Sunday, April 27 at 2 p.m. featuring tribute artist Bobby Simkins. He will perform popular Conway Twitty songs such as “Hello, Darlin’,” “You’ve Never Been This Far Before,” “Don’t Take It Away” and many more. Bobby has been performing country music since the early 1980s. He was a regular at the KC-Opry Show throughout the 80s, where he was an opening act for Ronnie McDowell, Conway Twitty and Loretta Lynn.
Tickets are $20. Seating is by general admission only. Tickets can be purchased at the door or you can reserve will-call tickets by leaving a message at 319-435-2071. Payment by cash or check only. Doors open 30 minutes beforehand.

The Gordy & Debbie Show - Country Roads
2025-06-08 14:00 - 16:00
The Gordy & Debbie Show is headed back to the Coggon Opera House with “Country Roads.” This popular couple will perform their special mixture of country and pop on Sunday, June 8, at 2 P.M. They are Branson’s Multi-Award Winning Duo and the stars of the former popular Branson Show, “A Tribute to George Strait Dinner Show” at Jackie B. Goode’s Uptown Cafe and Dinner Theater. In December of 2021 Gordy and Debbie chose to end their Tribute to George Strait in Branson after 12 1/2 years of success. They have now taken their talents to Mesa, Arizona where they perform regularly. In May through September, Gordy and Debbie take to the road and play throughout the mid-western United States.
Gordy was born and raised in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Debbie hails from Kimball, South Dakota and with their mid-west charm shining through their personalities, they have been in the business of entertaining people for over 25 years with their talent!
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. Your call will be returned to confirm your tickets. Payment is by cash or check only at the door. Doors open 30 minutes beforehand.

Coggon House of Blues
2025-06-14 18:00 - 20:00
Join KAT Blue & The True Believers, along with Iowa Hall of Fame Legends Skeeter Louis, BillyLee Janey, Dan Johnson and Butchie O’Connell, for a night of fun, friends & amazing music! A toe-tappin’, hand-clappin’ roller coaster ride of fun for all!

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.

KAT Blue & The True Believers – Powerhouse Rockin’ Blues! Formerly from Boston, professional song stylist KAT Blue has been entertaining on Midwest stages since 2016. KAT is joined by five amazing musicians who bring years of professional experience, incredible talent, & unique sound to the group: *Drummer: Doug Allemang *Lead Guitar: Robert Sulzer *Harmonica: Bob Gleason *Keyboards: Paul Abodeely *Bass Guitar: Bill Kiesel.

Rick Lindy and the Jukebox Legends
2025-10-05 14:00 - 16:00
Rick Lindy & the Wild Ones are an international touring show band that has toured all over USA, Europe and Canada for over 20 years. Rick Lindy & The Jukebox Legends Show is a salute to the stars of 50s and 60s Rock and Roll – Johnny Cash, Elvis, Roy Orbison, Chuck Berry, Jerry Lee Lewis, Dion and The Belmonts, Buddy Holly, The Beatles and many, many more. The Band has a great theater act that tells historical back stories of the songs and artists and performs all the hits.
Rick Lindy is a dynamic, versatile vocalist, and along with the Wild Ones offer up a high energy performance of Rock and Roll hits of the 1950’s, 60’s and 70’s as well as Surf, Rock-a-billy, and original songs.
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. Your call will be returned to confirm your tickets. Payment is by cash or check only at the door. Doors open 30 minutes beforehand.

CANCELED - Marion Big Band Christmas Concert
2025-12-13 19:00 - 20:30
Due to the forecasted ultra-cold temps and snow, the Marion Big Band and the Coggon Opera House have canceled the Christmas Concert set for Saturday, December 13 at 7 p.m. It will not be rescheduled. Hope to see you at a future event at the Opera House.

The Dan Ladd Comedy Hypnosis Show
2026-03-07 19:00 - 21:00
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.

POSTPONED - Time in a Bottle: Songs of the ’70s - Swearingen, Kelli & Beedle
2026-08-01 19:00 - 21:00
This show is being rescheduled to November.
“Time in a Bottle: Songs of the ’70s” is a heartfelt tribute to the golden age of singer-songwriters, when songs were intimate, poetic, and deeply personal. Nashville duo Swearingen & Kelli join longtime friend and tenor Jonathan Beedle to bring the era’s most memorable music to life.
This marks Swearingen & Kelli’s fourth performance at the Coggon Opera House. Originally created as a symphonic pops program, Time in a Bottle honors artists such as Jim Croce, Cat Stevens, Joni Mitchell, Peter Paul & Mary, John Denver, America, Paul Simon, Bonnie Raitt, Neil Young, and Roberta Flack through rich storytelling and outstanding musicianship.
Seating is by general admission only. Tickets are $25 and can be purchased at the door or reserved for will-call by leaving a message at (319) 435-2071. Your call will be returned to confirm your tickets. Payment by cash or check only. Doors open 30 minutes beforehand.
The Coggon Community Historical Society will hold an Ice Cream Social and Supper from 4 to 7 p.m. prior to the show. It will be held at Historical Hall on Main Street (1/2 block from the Opera House).
