Coggon Opera House

04/09/2026

You won’t want to miss this show featuring timeless hits and pure nostalgia when Eric Diamond brings his acclaimed Neil Diamond Tribute Show to the Coggon Opera House on Sunday, April 19, at 2 p.m.

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 319-721-1350. Payment is by cash or check only at the door. Doors open 30 minutes beforehand.

02/23/2026

Get ready 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.

Admission is a free will donation. All proceeds will be donated to the Coggon Opera House to cover the costs for their lobby renovation project. Doors open 30 minutes beforehand.

12/17/2025

Consider an End-of-Year Donation to the Coggon Opera House to help maintain and upgrade our facility. We have a wish list and plans for upgrades in 2026. The Old Opera House Arts Council is a non-profit organization, and donations qualify as a tax-deductible expense. Donate at an event, stop at any Community Savings Bank, or send your donation to:

Coggon Opera House
P.O. Box 121
Coggon, IA 52218

12/12/2025

Marion Big Band Concert for Saturday Evening Cancelled

Due to the forecasted ultra-cold temps and snow, the Marion Big Band and the Coggon Opera House have cancelled the Christmas Concert set for Saturday, December 13 at 7 p.m. It will not be rescheduled.

12/12/2025

Need a gift idea for someone on your Christmas list? How about a Coggon Opera House Gift Certificate? Let us know and we'll prepare a gift certificate for the amount you want. Send a message or call 319-435-2071 by December 20.

12/10/2025

The annual Marion Big Band Christmas Concert is the Coggon Opera House’s holiday gift to the community! Admission is free.

This year the concert will be on Saturday, December 13 at 7:00 P.M. It's the first time it hasn't been on a Sunday afternoon but we hope you can still join us for their special brand of holiday music.

10/02/2025

Coming this Sunday at 2 p.m. It's Rick Lindy and the Jukebox Legends Show. General admission. Tickets are $25 and can be purchased at the door. Payment by cash or check. Doors open 30 minutes beforehand.

Midwest Entertainers Presents Rick Lindy

09/04/2025

Rick Lindy is an ENTERTAINER! Not only does his band perform the hits of the 50s and 60s, he tells the historical back stories of the songs and artists.

Don't miss this high energy 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. Sunday, October 5 at 2 p.m.

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.

04/04/2025

"Hello, Darlin'" Just one of the many Conway Twitty hits you will hear when tribute artist Bobby Simkins brings his Conway Twitty Tribute Show to the Coggon Opera House on Sunday, April 27, at 2 p.m. Tell your friends.

Tickets are $20 (payment by cash or check only). Will-call tickets can be reserved by calling 319-435-2071. Doors open at 1:30 p.m.

03/08/2025

Besides filling your soul with Irish music this Sunday, you can also fill your stomach afterwards. What's more Irish than potatoes? Walk on down to Coggon's Historical Hall for a Baked Potato Supper hosted by the Coggon United Parish Church. They are serving until 6 p.m.

03/08/2025

Sunday, March 9 at 2 p.m. - It's time for Irish Songs and Stories with Blame Not the Bard. Tickets are $20 at the door. (Every seat is a good seat at the Coggon Opera House.)

Blame Not the Bard is celebrating their 10th year as a band in 2025. They have played hundreds of shows across the midwest, lighting up stages in intimate lounges and major festivals and concert series including the Kansas City Irish Fest, Levitt AMP Galva Music Series, and mainstage appearances at the Iowa Irish Fest. They just keep getting better and better.