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Experience the magic.

Re-opened for live music and performance after more than a century, The Ideal elevates Cedar Rapids culture and nightlife with quality event programming and best-in-class bar service.

Can't make it to an event? Be part of the magic with a donation.

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Step into our world

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MUSIC & ENTERTAINMENT

 

No screens here - experience the magic of carefully curated live performance.

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COCKTAILS & BAR

 

Our program is classically inspired, perfectly executed, and appealing to every palette.

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VENUE

 

The breathtaking Ideal Theater, built in 1914, is authentic and original - just like our guests.

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Upcoming Events

  • Karaoke with Vidal
    Karaoke with Vidal
    Thu, Jun 12
    Jun 12, 2025, 8:00 PM – Jun 13, 2025, 12:00 AM
    The Ideal, 213 16th Ave SE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52401, USA
    Experience next-level karaoke on a professional sound stage with full-scale production! YOU get to be a star every Thursday with our fabulous host, Vidal.
  • Tailor Lynn
    Tailor Lynn
    Fri, Jun 13
    Jun 13, 2025, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
    The Ideal, 213 16th Ave SE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52401, USA
    Vocalist Tailor Lynn - well-known from The Groove Garden Open Stage on Wednesdays - debuts in her own performance, accompanied by her family.
  • Country Night JUNE
    Country Night JUNE
    Fri, Jun 13
    Jun 13, 2025, 8:00 PM – 11:30 PM
    The Ideal, 213 16th Ave SE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52401, USA
    On the 2nd Friday of the month, The Ideal transforms into a honky tonk with live music provided by the area's finest country bands! Line dance instruction before the show!
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