Another Killer Rock Show Comes to Dubuque’s Back Waters Stage at Q Casino

Get ready, Tri-States! One of the biggest names in modern rock is coming to town. Q Casino + Resort just announced that Bush will headline the Back Waters Stage Summer Concert Series on Saturday, September 6, 2025 — and it’s shaping up to be one of the loudest nights of the year.

With a career spanning over 30 years, Bush has sold more than 24 million records, scored a GRAMMY nomination, and landed seven #1 rock hits. You’ve heard their iconic tracks like “Glycerine” and “Machinehead” blasting on the radio — now’s your chance to hear them live, right here in Dubuque.

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The show is part of the 2025 Summer Concert Series presented by MidWestOne Bank, fueled by Kwik Stop, and backed by sponsors like Verlo Mattress, Turpin Dodge, Conlon Construction, and Giese.

Gates open at 6:30 p.m., and the show kicks off at 8:00 PM. Opening acts will be announced soon, but with Bush headlining, the energy is already guaranteed to be Everything Zen.

General admission tickets are $59.99, and if you’re looking to go all out, the Turpin Tailgate experience is also available to get closer to the action. Tickets go on sale Friday, July 18th at 10 AM online or at Q Casino’s Guest Services desk.

Bush’s live shows are known for their raw power, big choruses, and unforgettable atmosphere — and with their first-ever greatest hits collection titled Loaded: The Greatest Hits 1994–2023 dropping this fall, expect a setlist stacked with fan favorites.

So grab your crew, mark your calendars, and make plans for another unforgettable night of rock on the Back Waters Stage.

Rain or shine, all ages welcome. This is one you don’t want to miss at Q Casino.