Shows and Events at Harrah's Council Bluffs

Sum 41 and Simple Plan are bringing The Blame Canada Tour to Stir Cove on Friday, May 20! After over 15 million records sold worldwide, a Grammy Award nomination, 2 Juno Awards (7 nominations), a Kerrang! Award in 2002, as well as multiple Alternative Press Music Awards, Sum 41 is quite simply a rock band – uncompromising and honest with no intention of slowing down. Simple Plan, the multi-platinum, Montreal-based band boasts worldwide sales topping 10 million. They’ve received numerous awards and accolades the world over, and to date they have performed for insatiable audiences in over 60 countries. Grab your friends and joins us for a night to remember!

Don't miss Ben Rector on The Joy of Music Tour at Harrah's Stir Concert Cove on May 21st! Benjamin Evans Rector is an American singer, songwriter and record producer based in Nashville, Tennessee. He has released seven studio albums, including Brand New (2015), which peaked at number 9 on the Billboard 200, and Magic (2018), which debuted at number 1 on the Billboard Americana/Folk Albums chart. His latest, The Joy Of Music album, is set to release in March. Get your tickets today!

Joan Jett & The Blackhearts are coming to Stir Cove on Friday, May 27! After forming her band the Blackhearts in 1979, with whom Jett has become a Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee, she has had eight platinum and gold albums and nine Top 40 singles, including the classics "Bad Reputation," "I Love Rock 'N' Roll," "I Hate Myself For Loving You," and "Crimson and Clover." After all these years, Joan Jett and the Blackhearts continue touring the globe with headlining shows alongside fellow rock legends. Get tickets today!

Don't miss Chris Young with special guest Tenille Arts at Harrah's Stir Concert Cove on Saturday, June 11th! Chris Young has become a pillar in the country genre with his distinctive baritone and memorable storytelling. Since signing his record deal with RCA Nashville at the age of 20, the multi-platinum artist has amassed nearly five billion career streams and 12 No. 1 hits, ten as a songwriter. Now, Young is gearing up for an exciting new chapter with his eighth studio album – Famous Friends. Get your tickets today!

The award-winning artist recently released Country radio single “Tequila Little Time,” the follow up to his Platinum-certified #1 song, “Heartache Medication” and his Billboard Top 5 “Ain’t Always The Cowboy.” In 2020, Pardi was the first Country artist to have two #1 singles on Country Radio and closed the year with the release of "Heartache Medication" Deluxe Edition. Please note the Jon Pardi concert that was originally scheduled for Saturday, June 26, 2021 at Harrah’s Council Bluffs Stir Concert Cove has now been rescheduled to Thursday, June 23. All tickets will be honored for the rescheduled date.

Known for their tremendous hits and incredible live shows, the Barenaked Ladies have continued to grow their international following for over 30 years and experienced a whirlwind of successes throughout this last year. Come enjoy hits like “One Week,” “Pinch Me,” “If I Had $1,000,000” on June 24th at Harrah's Stir Cove!

Multi-platinum artists Fitz and the Tantrums have quickly grown from independent upstarts to bonafide hitmakers. They released their much-anticipated, fourth full length album “ALL THE FEELS,” featuring singles “123456” and “I Just Wanna Shine.” A fever dream in sonic form, St. Paul & The Broken Bones’ new album "The Alien Coast" represents the most adventurous and original output yet from an ever-evolving musical powerhouse. A dollar per ticket from this event will be donated to Diversify The Stage, a social impact organization supporting underrepresented communities & next generation leaders looking to break into live entertainment and production careers.

Third Eye Blind’s 2021 album Our Bande Apart was recorded when lockdown ended, with Bethany Cosentino of Best Coast and Ryan Olson of Poliça.  The band has continued to have gained artistic clarification—and, surprisingly, a fanbase that is larger, younger and more dedicated than ever. Don't miss Third Eye Blind, with special guests Taking Back Sunday and Hockey Dad on June 29th at Harrah's Stir Concert Cove.

TESLA may have been born in the mid 80s eruption of leather, spandex, and big hair, but they were always about one thing - 1970s rock and roll - and they're still soaring and roaring! 2020 marked the 30th anniversary of one of TESLA’s most iconic albums, Five Man Acoustical Jam, and the upcoming tour will feature performances of the most seminal tracks from this ground-breaking acoustic record. Don't miss them at Harrah's Stir Cove with Warrant on Friday, July 1st!

Hunt made his remarkable debut back in 2014 with Montevallo, a revealing self-portrait told via a pastiche of sounds native to Hunt’s Georgia hometown: country, hip-hop, and R&B. The collection went triple platinum and logged four No.1 Country Airplay singles, a first for any male in the history of the genre off of a first album. Singles like “Leave the Night On,” “Take Your Time,” “House Party,” and “Break Up in a Small Town,” all platinum certified in their own right, each also enjoyed true crossover success. All four cracked the Top 30 on the all-genre Billboard Hot 100.

Don't miss Collective Soul and Switchfoot at Harrah's Stir Concert Cove on Saturday, July 16th! Coming hot off a triumphant with their latest album release, "Blood," Collective Soul is only just getting started with the next phase of a thriving career that has seen them move millions of records and wow multitudes of fans all across the globe. SWITCHFOOT has sold almost 10 million copies worldwide of their eleven studio albums, racked up a string of Alternative radio hit singles, and performed sold-out tours with over 5 million concert tickets sold in over 40 countries around the world. Get your tickets today!

Poison is coming to Harrah's Stir Cove on July 22nd! In its all original line up POISON has kept it rocking, real and relevant who will bring their own style, unbelievable live energy and hit songs to the big stage. Relentless from the ground up and forged in the hell fires of the Pennsylvania and Los Angeles club scenes they smashed their way up with hits like “Talk Dirty To Me”, “I Won’t Forget You”, “Fallen Angel”, “Nothin’ But A Good Time” and more. Don't miss this epic show, get you tickets today.

Pat Benatar’s staggering vocals and take-no-prisoners attitude, along with Neil Giraldo’s trailblazing artistry as a guitarist, producer and songwriter forged the undeniable chemistry and unique sound that created some of rocks most memorable hits including: “We Belong,” “Invincible,” “Love Is A Battlefield,” “Heartbreaker" and many more! Don’t miss your chance to see this legendary rock duo live in concert!

Brett Young has captured the hearts of fans everywhere through his honest lyrics and West Coast-meets-Southern sound, aptly dubbed “Caliville” style with seven consecutive No. 1 hit songs and multi-platinum sales. With an undeniable string of hits, he has cemented his status as country’s master over matters of the heart and with two albums defined by a transcendent romantic spark, the star now broadens his emotional scope with his latest album, WEEKENDS LOOK A LITTLE DIFFERENT THESE DAYS. Catch him at Harrah's Stir Cove with special guest Ashley Cooke on Friday, August 12th!

Ambition extinguishes limits. With forward motion as the only constant, A Day To Remember creatively bypass any and all boundaries, leaping over the lines between rock, alternative, punk, hardcore, metal, and pop with uncompromising outlier spirit. As such, they unassumingly maintain their reputation as the biggest underground band in the world, boasting four gold singles, a pair of gold albums and a platinum single. Catch them with Beartooth and Bad Omens at Harrah’s Stir Cove on Sunday, August 14th!

Catch HANSON on August 18th at Stir Concert Cove! In 2022, the three brothers who make up pop-rock trio HANSON are nearing their 30th anniversary of playing music together, selling millions of albums and reaching fans from Tulsa to Tokyo. As the band embarks on their 29th year performing together they have set their sites on musical projects that break new ground, making their 29th year all about new music! Don't miss them on August 18th at Harrah's Stir Cove!

Don't miss The Black Crowes playing "Shake Your Money Maker" in its entirety, plus all the hits at Harrah's Stir Concert Cove on Friday, August 19th! Fueled by singles “Jealous Again,” “Twice As Hard,” “She Talks To Angels,” and “Hard To Handle,” the band immediately took the rock world by storm, topping Rolling Stone’s “Best New American Band Readers Poll” in late 1990. Since then, they’ve done everything a legendary rock group should, and now they're back on the road, coming to Harrah's Stir Cove on August 19th!

Leon’s Boundless Tour will see the Grammy Award winning R&B artist and songwriter bring to the stage all elements of his career spanning experiences, inspirations, and award winning catalog of songs. Leon’s latest album, Gold-Diggers Sound, serves as the follow up to his sophomore album, Good Thing, which saw him win the Grammy for Best Traditional R&B Performance in 2019. Catch him at Harrah’s Stir Cove with Little Dragon on Friday, August 26th!

Don't miss Foreigner on tour at Stir Concert Cove at Harrah's Council Bluffs on Friday, September 2nd! With 10 multi-platinum albums and 16 Top 30 hits, Foreigner is universally hailed as one of the most popular rock acts in the world with a formidable musical arsenal that continues to propel sold-out tours and album sales, now exceeding 80 million. Come jam out to Foreigner's most enduring hits including “Juke Box Hero,” “Cold As Ice,” and “I Want To Know What Love Is."

When Dirty South movement broke nationwide in the late 90s and ealry 2000s, Ludacris rode it to immediate widespread popularity, becoming arguably the most commercially successful Southern rapper of all time. He quickly became a multifaceted superstar, making multiple film and television appearances while staying active in music. Don't miss a night of hits like "My Chick Bad," "What's Your Fantasy,"Move B*tch," and others at Harrah's Stir Cove on Friday, September 23rd!

Stir Cove FAQ's

We have a bag policy to keep our events fun and safe for all our guests. Approved items include: • Clear plastic, vinyl or PVC tote bags permitted after search (when applicable) • Small or clutch-sized purses or wallets, not exceeding 4.5 inches tall by 6.5 inches long • One-gallon, clear plastic freezer bags (Ziploc bag or similar). No large purses, bags or backpacks will be allowed inside Stir Concert Cove or The Venue.