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Surf Ballroom and Museum

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460 N Shore Dr
Clear Lake, IA
4,828 Followers
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10
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26
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11
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JUL
12
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Tenth Avenue North at Clear Lake, IA in Surf Ballroom and Museum 2024
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Fan Reviews

April 15th 2025
Didn't know how much I would enjoy Austin! This guy got to my heart. Love to hearvhim again!
Lisa
April 15th 2025
Would love to have heard more of Leanna. Such a great singer and so fun. We love you Lee!!!
Lisa
July 22nd 2024
OMG! Great show. I was able to meet and greet with them. They were so nice. And great artists. WOW!
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Frequently Asked Questions About Surf Ballroom and Museum

What’s the best way to get to Surf Ballroom and Museum?

Whether you're coming from out of town or just a short drive away, Surf Ballroom and Museum is located at 460 N Shore Dr in Clear Lake, IA. For directions and parking info, visit Surf Ballroom and Museum’s official website at https://www.surfballroom.com/ or call them at +1 641-357-6151. Make sure to check out other concerts and live events happening in Clear Lake, IA on Bandsintown.

What can I expect from Surf Ballroom and Museum?

Surf Ballroom and Museum is a ballroom in the heart of Clear Lake, IA, with a capacity of 2,100 people. At this time, there are no known age restrictions for the venue, making it the perfect place for fans to enjoy live music and events.

Which artists are performing at Surf Ballroom and Museum this year?

Surf Ballroom and Museum has a packed schedule for 2025-2026 with performances from top artists like Warrant, Tyler Hubbard, and The Jimmys. Explore the full concert calendar and grab your tickets before they sell out. Don’t miss your chance to see your favorite artists live in Clear Lake, IA!

What other concert venues are near Surf Ballroom and Museum?

If you’re looking to explore more live shows in Clear Lake, IA, there are plenty of popular venues nearby. Check out the upcoming concerts and events at nearby venues including Mason City Arena, Hancock County Fairgrounds, and North Iowa Events Center.

About Surf Ballroom and Museum

To many, the Surf Ballroom is an American cultural icon as well as an important historical landmark. The original Surf Ballroom was built in 1933 and destroyed by fire in 1947. The Surf Ballroom was rebuilt in 1948, across the street from the original location.
The Surf Ballroom has a capacity of 2,100 and accomodates visitors with 30,000 square feet of entertainment area, including a 6,300 square foot dance floor. It is often filled to capacity with the music of internationally known performers.
The Surf got its name (and motif) from the desire of the original owners to create a ballroom that resembled an ocean beach club. The murals on the back walls were hand-painted to depict pounding surf, swaying palm trees, sailboats and lighthouses. The furnishings were bamboo and rattan and the ambience that of a south sea island. The stage is surrounded by palm trees and the clouds overhead make it seem as if you were dancing outside under the stars.
On January 27, 2009, the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum (Cleveland, Ohio) dedicated the Surf Ballroom as a historic rock and roll landmark as part of the Museum's ongoing Landmark Series, which identifies locations in America that are significant to the origins and development of rock and roll.
The plaque reads: "There are few buildings in existence today that represent a complete shift in our musical history. As the last concert venue for Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens and J.P. "The Big Bopper" Richardson, the Surf is the bedrock of where the sound and attitude of rock and roll changed forever."
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