Arts & Culture
14 places in Dubuque
Potosi Brewery & National Brewery Museum
Just across the Mississippi in Potosi, Wisconsin, this beautifully restored 1852 brewery houses the National Brewery Museum and a fully operational brewpub serving award-winning craft beers alongside a full menu. The destination attracts history buffs and craft beer enthusiasts from across the tri-state region.
Dubuque Area Arts Collective
A grassroots organization promoting collaboration among Dubuque-area artists and arts organizations through shared programming, exhibitions, and advocacy. The collective works to strengthen the local arts ecosystem and connect artists with audiences, venues, and resources across the tri-state region.
Outside the Lines Art Gallery
A fine art and fine craft gallery on Main Street representing over 150 American artists, with the majority from Iowa, Illinois, Wisconsin, and Minnesota. Outside the Lines offers an exceptional curated selection of paintings, ceramics, jewelry, sculpture, and mixed media works, making it one of the region's premier galleries.
Dubuque County Fine Arts Society
A nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting and promoting the visual arts in the greater Dubuque area, the Dubuque County Fine Arts Society represents local artists, organizes exhibitions, and advocates for arts education. The society connects artists and art lovers throughout the community through a robust calendar of events and gallery shows.
Dubuque Chorale
One of the region's premier choral ensembles, the Dubuque Chorale has brought the community together through choral music for over 50 years, performing classical masterworks, holiday concerts, and collaborative events. The ensemble draws singers from across the tri-state area and performs at major venues throughout the region.
Voices Productions
A community-rooted arts organization that uses public murals, street art, and creative placemaking to foster cultural vibrancy and community pride in Dubuque's neighborhoods. Voices Productions has transformed numerous public spaces throughout the city with striking, locally relevant artwork.
Dubuque County Historical Society
The Dubuque County Historical Society preserves and interprets the rich history of Dubuque and the surrounding region through the National Mississippi River Museum, Mathias Ham House, and extensive archival collections. The society is one of Iowa's most active historical organizations, offering tours, research resources, and educational programming.
Dubuque Symphony Orchestra
A professional regional orchestra serving the tri-state area since 1955, the Dubuque Symphony Orchestra presents a full season of classical masterworks, pops concerts, and educational performances at venues including Five Flags Theater and Heritage Center. The orchestra also provides youth programming and community outreach throughout the school year.
Mississippi Moon Bar at Diamond Jo Casino
One of the region's top live music and entertainment venues, the Mississippi Moon Bar at Diamond Jo Casino features three levels of seating, a state-of-the-art sound and light system, and its own casino floor. The venue regularly hosts nationally touring headliners, regional bands, and comedy shows.
Heritage Center at University of Dubuque
The University of Dubuque's Heritage Center is a state-of-the-art performing arts facility featuring the 1,000-seat John and Alice Butler Hall. The Live at Heritage Center series brings world-class performers including Grammy Award-winning musicians, orchestras, and comedians to Dubuque audiences.
Bell Tower Theater
Dubuque's hometown community theater, Bell Tower Theater produces year-round entertainment including comedies, musicals, and dramas for audiences of all ages alongside acclaimed youth performance programs. The intimate venue on Asbury Road has been a beloved fixture of the local arts community for decades.
Grand Opera House
A beautifully restored 1890 opera house presenting professional theater, dance, and music.