Jackson Concert Series upcoming 2026-27 schedule

All concerts are held at Wesley Methodist Church in Muscatine and are free and open to the public - no tickets required. Concerts are at 7pm unless listed. Doors open at 6:00pm for evening concerts. The handicapped accessible entrance is on Iowa Ave (the exact opposite side than the main entrance on W 4th St). See picture below.

  • October 16, 2026 - Hard Bop Express (1950s-60s jazz)
  • November 12, 2026 - Adam Swanson, pianist
  • November 13, 2026, 2pm - Dusky Waters
  • February 4, 2027 - Seraph Brass
  • April 3, 2027 - Cantus
  • April 15, 2027, 2pm- Chardon Polk Band
  • April 30, 2027 - OPERA Iowa presents Hansel & Gretel vs. The Witch
  • July 2027 - Josh Duffee's annual concert

Elevator entrance

Directions & Access

Convenient and accessible entry for all. Locate the elevator entrance on Iowa Avenue to easily reach our main areas and worship spaces.

Worship Through Creativity

Explore the vibrant expressions of faith through music, visual arts, and creative ministry. At Wesley United Methodist Church, we celebrate God’s gifts and inspire hearts through artistic expression.

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hard bop express

The sextet Hard Bop Express features Midwest jazz all-stars who love to dig into that classic hard bop sound associated with the Blue Note record label in the 50s and 60s. The group is led by award-winning composer and arranger Mike Conrad, Associate Professor and Director of Jazz Studies at UNI. All aboard the Hard Bop Express!

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Navy Band great lakes

Established in 1911 and based on board Naval Station Great Lakes, Navy Band Great Lakes is one of 11 official U.S. Navy bands worldwide. Under the operational command of Commander, Naval Service Training Command, “Americas Band” serves as the Navy’s musical ambassadors to the Midwest and inspires patriotism, elevates esprit de corps, enhances Navy awareness and public relations, supports recruiting and retention efforts, preserves the nation’s musical heritage, and projects a positive image of the Navy.
Ensembles from the Navy Band Great Lakes perform a wide range of music including patriotic, classical, big band swing, New Orleans brass band, and top-40 hits. 

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adam swanson

Professional pianist Adam Swanson will present an engaging concert with a variety of early American popular music, from ragtime and early jazz to the Great American Songbook and even boogie woogie. For the grand finale, Adam will accompany a classic silent film comedy.