What are the opening hours?

Tuesday 7pm - 12am Wednesday 7pm - 1am Thursday 5pm - 2am Friday 5pm - 2am Saturday 5pm - 2am Sunday 7pm - 2am

The Lift

Hidden on lower Main Street, The Lift is a 200 capacity music venue open since 1999. TV FREE basement Live music venue and bar since 1999. Stop down for a pint.
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Slightly hidden away on Lower Main Street, The Lift is a TV free basement pub built for social interaction. We keep a rotating selection of 24 craft and domestic tap beers on at all times. The Lift as a venue has hosted some of the finest live music available.200 capacity room with full PA and lights.

10/30/2026

We still doing the thing tomorrow night. Hope to see you out!

10/30/2026

10/29/2026

Killer lineup! See some live music!

10/25/2026

Hope y’all are having a lovely fall 🍁🍂 Excited to romp around the Midwest and see some colors this weekend!

10.23 - The Mousetrap (Indianapolis, IN)
10.24 - The Livery (Benton Harbor, MI)
10.25 - Mo's Irish Pub (Milwaukee, WI)*

Plus the rest of what’s cooking for 2026, with a few more dates to come:
11.05 - Garcia's Chicago (Chicago, IL)^^
11.06 - The Lift (Dubuque, IA)^^
11.07 - Tie & Timber B**r Co. (Springfield, MO)^^
11.27 - Appleton Music Factory (Appleton, WI)
12.31 - Horseshoes & Hand Grenades NYE (Steven’s Point, WI)^

10/16/2026

October’s back half.

10/16/2026

Live rock bands tonight in the SCARY basement!!!

09/30/2026

Saturday October 3, 9pm, No cover. Taylor Hollingsworth!

Birmingham, Alabama's Taylor Hollingsworth has always resisted easy...

Address

180 Main Street
Dubuque, IA
52001

Opening Hours

Tuesday	7pm - 12am
Wednesday	7pm - 1am
Thursday	5pm - 2am
Friday	5pm - 2am
Saturday	5pm - 2am
Sunday	7pm - 2am

Website

https://www.facebook.com/theliftdubuque

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