We've got SO many huge shows coming to Eastern Iowa this fall! Judas Priest, Styx, Motley Crue at the Iowa State Fair... Plus, when you're talking about winning, we have a $500 Visa gift card up for grabs, too!

So that's got to be it, right? No more big names are coming by I bet. HA! If you think that's the case, you bet wrong!

Another Huge Show is Coming to CR!

A legendary Illinois-based band is on their way to town, too. You won't want to miss a chance to see REO Speedwagon with special guest Loverboy this November at the Alliant Energy PowerHouse! Tickets go on sale on Thursday, August 8th.

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The concert will be REO's first in Cedar Rapids since July 2021 when they played the McGrath, and their first at the PowerHouse since 2016!

Scroll to enter for a chance to win a pair of tickets to the show!

What You Need to Know

  • WHO: REO Speedwagon with special guests Loverboy
  • WHERE: Alliant Energy PowerHouse in Cedar Rapids
  • WHEN: Thursday, August 8th
  • TICKETS: Starting at $35.50, once on sale can be purchased here

Now is your chance to enter and win a pair of tickets! These will be electronic tickets that winners will receive transferred to their phone via email (from Ticketmaster). Please make sure you use an email that you check periodically. We'll be sending tickets to our winners after the on-sale date.

For more on this show, visit CR Events Live. Good luck!

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