Cedar Crossing Casino to announce opening date, concert lineup July 30

The public event at NewBo City Market will also include construction updates and a performance by The Pork Tornadoes.

By Jordan BeckPublished Jul 25, 2026, 12:40 AM CT · Updated Jul 25, 2026, 1:18 AM CT1 min read
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Cedar Crossing Casino and Entertainment Center will announce its grand opening date, entertainment lineup and construction updates at 4 p.m. Thursday, July 30, at the NewBo City Market stage, according to the casino.

The event is open to all ages and will include remarks from Cedar Rapids Mayor Tiffany O’Donnell and casino leaders, along with a live performance by The Pork Tornadoes, according to KCRG.

“The casino coming to Cedar Rapids is sharing major announcements next week,” KCRG reported.

The event will give Cedar Rapids and Linn County residents the latest public update on the $275 million project by Peninsula Pacific Entertainment. The planned casino includes 700 slot machines, 22 table games and a 1,500-seat entertainment venue, according to KCRG.

The casino has previously targeted Dec. 31, 2026, for its grand opening. The July 30 announcement is expected to clarify whether that target remains in place, according to prior KCRG reporting.

The exact opening date and full concert lineup have not yet been released. They are scheduled to be announced at the NewBo City Market event.

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