Surf Ballroom & Museum

Surf Ballroom & Museum Cultural icon and music venue since 1933. One of the last American ballrooms still hosting regular live music shows. This is where the music lives!
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Home to legendary performances from Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens, and The Big Bopper and many more. Box office/museum are open year round M-F from 8:00 am-4:00 pm. Additionally, from Memorial Day through Labor Day, open 9 am-1 pm on Saturdays and 1-4 pm on Sundays. For some of our FAQs, visit surfballroom.com/faqs.html.

🚨Tonight's the night! 🚨So excited to finally see Midland live! Ready for a night full of good music, great company, cowb...
09/04/2026

🚨Tonight's the night! 🚨

So excited to finally see Midland live! Ready for a night full of good music, great company, cowboy hats, and all the country vibes. Can’t wait to sing along to all our favorites and make some memories! Midland, we’re ready for you!

Get your tickets now for an amazing concert!
https://www.tixr.com/groups/surfballroom/events/midland-stages-tour-196020

Let’s make this a night to remember! 🤠Tomorrow night, September 4th! Midland is bringing that Texas spirit, classic coun...
09/03/2026

Let’s make this a night to remember! 🤠

Tomorrow night, September 4th! Midland is bringing that Texas spirit, classic country soul, smooth harmonies, and unmistakable honky-tonk sound to the stage! Here’s to neon lights, dusty roads, electric guitars, and that feeling you only get when the music hits just right.

Get your tickets now for an unforgettable night! ❤️🎶
https://www.tixr.com/groups/surfballroom/events/midland-stages-tour-196020

2 day countdown! ✨🤠The boots are ready, the playlist is set, and we’re just TWO DAYS away from a night with Midland! On ...
09/02/2026

2 day countdown! ✨🤠

The boots are ready, the playlist is set, and we’re just TWO DAYS away from a night with Midland!

On September 4th, we’re trading the everyday routine for cold drinks, good friends, big country energy, and a whole lot of singing along. Whether you’ve been counting down for weeks or just realized it’s almost here, this is your sign to get excited!

Get those tickets before it's too late!!
https://www.tixr.com/groups/surfballroom/events/midland-stages-tour-196020

A few more days until Midland! 🤠🎶 The countdown is officially on! Get ready for classic country vibes, smooth harmonies,...
08/31/2026

A few more days until Midland! 🤠🎶

The countdown is officially on! Get ready for classic country vibes, smooth harmonies, electric twang, and good company. From “Drinkin’ Problem” to the new songs from Stages, we're ready to sing along, dance a little, and soak up every minute. Here’s to the road to concert night and one unforgettable country music experience!

Get your tickets before it's too late!
https://www.tixr.com/groups/surfballroom/events/midland-stages-tour-196020

Some nights are just made for country music! 🤠A night full of that Texas twang, smooth harmonies, electric guitars, and ...
08/26/2026

Some nights are just made for country music! 🤠

A night full of that Texas twang, smooth harmonies, electric guitars, and the kind of country music that makes you feel like you’re chasing sunsets with the windows down. Midland brings everything that makes country music so special! One unforgettable night, plenty of memories to make, and definitely lots of cowboy hats and boots. ❤️🤠

Make sure to get your tickets now so you don't miss this awesome concert!
https://www.tixr.com/groups/surfballroom/events/midland-stages-tour-196020

Some nights are simply meant to be remembered. 🎶 Dailey & Vincent brought the kind of music that reaches straight to the...
08/21/2026

Some nights are simply meant to be remembered. 🎶

Dailey & Vincent brought the kind of music that reaches straight to the heart! Beautiful harmonies, incredible talent, and a whole lot of joy were shared last Friday night. What a fantastic night of bluegrass! 💙🎻

Share your favorite memory from this fantastic concert!

A night to not forget! 🤠A huge thank you to Corey Kent for an amazing night at the Surf Ballroom! The music, energy, and...
08/20/2026

A night to not forget! 🤠

A huge thank you to Corey Kent for an amazing night at the Surf Ballroom! The music, energy, and crowd made for one heck of a concert!

And a big thank you to Cassidy Daniels for kicking things off and getting the night started strong! We loved having you here!

Thank you to everyone who came out, sang along, and made it such a fun night. ❤️

Tag yourself and your friends if you were there!

What a fun night at the Surf! ⭐⭐⭐The Three Stars Tribute Concert had it all, great music, lots of dancing, and a whole l...
08/19/2026

What a fun night at the Surf! ⭐⭐⭐

The Three Stars Tribute Concert had it all, great music, lots of dancing, and a whole lot of fun! One of the sweetest moments of the night was when Connie, Irma, and Mario joined Pat Boone on stage to watch the three stars light up the ballroom. It was so special to see everyone together and share that moment!

The Whitesidewalls brought rock ’n’ roll to life with a fun night of music, dancing, and good times. The dance floor was moving, the crowd was singing along, and the whole ballroom was full of energy!

Were you there? Find yourself in the photos and tag yourself, your friends, and anyone you recognize! We want to see who was out there dancing the night away with us! ❤️

We were so happy to welcome Pat Boone and the Musicians of the Three Stars Tribute Concert for a special meet and greet ...
08/18/2026

We were so happy to welcome Pat Boone and the Musicians of the Three Stars Tribute Concert for a special meet and greet in the Palms Ballroom! It was such a fun event for fans to visit, take pictures, share stories, and spend some time with true music legends!

Thank you to Pat for joining us and to everyone who came out and made the day so special. We loved seeing so many familiar faces and getting to share another great day of music and memories at the Surf!

The Three Stars Tribute album and merch is available for purchase through the Surf Ballroom & MEC gift shops. Pick up your copy today and celebrate the legacy of these three music legends!

Such a special day for the Surf Ballroom! On August 7th, three bronze statues honoring our beloved Buddy Holly, Ritchie ...
08/17/2026

Such a special day for the Surf Ballroom!

On August 7th, three bronze statues honoring our beloved Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens, and the Big Bopper were unveiled at the Surf Ballroom. These incredible statues serve as a lasting tribute to three talented musicians whose lives and music continue to touch generations!

Their music may have left the stage, but their legacy lives on here in Clear Lake and around the world. What a beautiful way to honor their memory and celebrate the day the music truly lived on.

Thank you to everyone who made this day feel so special and close to our hearts! A special thank you to the Ritchie Valens family, Connie, Irma, and Mario, for sharing your heartfelt words and memories with us!

And thank you to Mayor Mark Ebeling, Chamber President & CEO Stacy Doughan, host Grayson Harris, the Valens Family, and Randy Steele for speaking. It truly takes a community coming together to create a day this meaningful, and we are so grateful to everyone who played a part!

Address

460 North Shore Drive
Clear Lake, IA
50428

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 5pm
Tuesday 10am - 5pm
Wednesday 10am - 5pm
Thursday 10am - 5pm
Friday 10am - 5pm
Saturday 10am - 5pm
Sunday 11pm - 3pm

Telephone

+16413576151

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