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Whether presenting longtime favorites or emerging artists, Hancher brings artists and audiences together.

Join us this afternoon for a free concert with the Brentano String Quartet at the Iowa Writers' Workshop!The Brentano St...
10/08/2026

Join us this afternoon for a free concert with the Brentano String Quartet at the Iowa Writers' Workshop!

The Brentano String Quartet—known for its unique sensibility and probing interpretive style–will play am hour-long afternoon concert at the Iowa Writers’ Workshop Frank Conroy Reading Room. This event is free and open to the public with limited seating capacity.

📆 Thursday, October 8 / 1:00 p.m.
📍 507 North Clinton Street / Iowa Writers’ Workshop Frank Conroy Reading Room

Presented in collaboration with the Iowa Writers’ Workshop, Hancher Auditorium, and the Iowa String Quartet Residency Program.

10/07/2026

Experience the power, precision, and beauty of one of the world's most celebrated contemporary ballet companies.

In 1982, Alonzo King launched LINES Ballet in San Francisco to perform his choreography—work he calls “thought structures.” Since then, he has been lauded as a pioneer of contemporary ballet and collected a host of honors for his contributions to dance.

His company beautifully brings together classical ballet technique and pure athleticism in the service of King’s meditative, emotional, and sometimes spiritual explorations through movement.

Tickets for Alonzo King LINES Ballet at Hancher are on sale now at hancher.uiowa.edu/2627-alonzo-king-lines-ballet 🩰 🎟️

10/06/2026

The countdown is on, Iowa City.

Only 6 days until Snarky Puppy hits Hancher Auditorium which means only 6 days left for you to secure your ticket 👇

🎟️ hancher.uiowa.edu/2627-snarky-puppy

Club Hancher is in full swing 🎶 From Grammy-winning creativity to modern jazz, Club Hancher's lineup is bringing serious...
10/05/2026

Club Hancher is in full swing 🎶 From Grammy-winning creativity to modern jazz, Club Hancher's lineup is bringing serious talent to Iowa City this October.

Limited tickets remain at hancher.uiowa.edu/club-hancher

🎷 Joshua Redman Quartet | October 10 (SOLD OUT)
🔥 Tank and the Bangas | October 21 (LIMITED TICKETS)
🎶 Braxton Cook | October 23
🎤 Ethan Simmons-Patterson | November 19
💃 Camila Fernández | December 10 (LIMITED TICKETS)

10/04/2026

We've got you covered, SIX is coming to Hancher February 16–20! 🎧👑

Secure your tickets at hancher.uiowa.edu/broadway

10/03/2026

We say this with full sincerity and zero snark: You do not want to miss Snarky Puppy in Iowa City on October 12.

Snarky Puppy is a five-time Grammy-winning collective drawing from a wide array of influences including funk, rhythm & blues, hard rock, classic soul, modern gospel, new tech, fusion, and jazz. The band simply is what it is: a powerhouse music-making wonder that is always pursuing the next iteration of its sound.

Limited tickets available! Secure yours at hancher.uiowa.edu/2627-snarky-puppy 🎟️

The Wiz has recently announced an all-new cast who will ease on down the road in Iowa City April 30–May 2, 2027!Leading ...
10/02/2026

The Wiz has recently announced an all-new cast who will ease on down the road in Iowa City April 30–May 2, 2027!

Leading this new company are
✨ “American Idol” Season 23 finalist Gabby Samone as Dorothy
✨ International vocalist and actor Bryan DeMond as The Wiz
✨ “The Voice” Season 28 contestant Toni Lorene Baker as Glinda
✨ April Renee Moye as Aunt Em/Evillene
✨ Multi-award-winning Gospel recording artist and “The Voice” Season 20 Live Playoffs contestant Jose E. Figueroa Jr. as Scarecrow
✨ Jaelen Spellman as Tinman
✨ “The Voice” Season 25 Winner Asher HaVon as Lion

The revival that brought Oz roaring back to life began its newest tour on September 26. Packed with soul, gospel, rock and ’70s funk The Wiz comes to life in a bold, joy-filled production, featuring dazzling choreography and a vibrant vision of Oz.

Secure your seats on this joyous journey at the link in bio or visit hancher.uiowa.edu/broadway

Fill your October with music, dance, and the absurd. Learn more and secure your tickets at hancher.uiowa.edu 🎟️ Joshua R...
10/01/2026

Fill your October with music, dance, and the absurd. Learn more and secure your tickets at hancher.uiowa.edu 🎟️

Joshua Redman Quartet | October 10 (sold out)
Snarky Puppy | October 16 (limited tickets)
Alonzo King LINES Ballet | October 17
Tank and the Bangas | October 21 (sold out)
Braxton Cook | October 23
Alex Tatarsky | October 28 & 29 (limited tickets)

September photo dump 🤩Pictured: Sept 1: Ray LaMontageSept. 16: Punch BrothersSept. 24/Infinite Dream: Ayane & Paul at th...
10/01/2026

September photo dump 🤩

Pictured:
Sept 1: Ray LaMontage
Sept. 16: Punch Brothers
Sept. 24/Infinite Dream: Ayane & Paul at the Writers' Workshop / Many Happy Returns / John Cameron Mitchell
Sept. 25/Infinite Dream: Gelsey Bell / Kassa Overall
Sept. 26/Infinite Dream: Ayane & Paul / Julianna Barwick & Mary Lattimore / Miranda July / Mo Amer

Plus connecting University of Iowa School of Music and University of Iowa Department of Theatre Arts students to artists throughout Infinite Dream!

We can't wait for what October brings!

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