Fairfield Arts & Convention Center

The Librarians
2026-01-06 19:00 - 21:00 (America/Chicago) | Fairfield Arts & Convention Center, 200 North Main St, Fairfield, IA, 52556, United States
2025 ‧ Documentary ‧ 1h 28m

Showtimes:
Tuesday, 1/6 | 7:00 PM (This showing features closed captions)

In Texas, the Krause List targets 850 books focused on race and LGBTQia+ stories – triggering sweeping book bans across the U.S. at an unprecedented rate. As tensions escalate, librarians connect the dots from heated school and library board meetings nationwide to lay bare the underpinnings of extremism fueling the censorship efforts. Despite facing harassment, threats, and laws aimed at criminalizing their work – the librarians’ rallying cry for freedom to read is a chilling cautionary tale.
Panel discussion with talkback immediately following the screening.

Wicked: For Good
2026-01-08 19:00 - 21:30, 2026-01-09 19:00 - 21:30, 2026-01-10 15:00 - 17:30, 2026-01-10 19:00 - 21:30, 2026-01-11 15:00 - 17:30, 2026-01-11 19:00 - 21:30, 2026-01-13 19:00 - 21:30, 2026-01-14 19:00 - 21:30
PG ‧ 2025 ‧ Musical/Fantasy ‧ 2h 18m

Showtimes:
Thursday, 1/8 | 7:00 PM
Friday, 1/9 | 7:00 PM
Saturday, 1/10 | 3:00 PM, 7:00 PM
Sunday, 1/11 | 3:00 PM, 7:00 PM
Monday, 1/12 | 7:00 PM (closed captions)
Tuesday, 1/13 | 7:00 PM
Wednesday, 1/14 | 7:00 PM

Now demonized as the Wicked Witch of the West, Elphaba lives in exile in the Ozian forest, while Glinda resides at the palace in Emerald City, reveling in the perks of fame and popularity. As an angry mob rises against the Wicked Witch, she’ll need to reunite with Glinda to transform herself, and all of Oz, for good.

Wicked: For Good (closed captions)
2026-01-12 19:00 - 21:30

Unstopped: Works for Organ by Women Composers
2026-01-16 19:30 - 21:00
Unstopped: Works for Organ by Women Composers celebrates the depth, brilliance, and expressive power of organ music written by women across centuries and styles. This thoughtfully curated program highlights voices that have too often been overlooked, featuring works that range from intimate and meditative to bold, virtuosic, and triumphant. From historic figures to living composers, the evening explores how women have shaped—and continue to shape—the organ’s repertoire through innovation, lyricism, and spiritual depth.
The performance will be presented by Dr. Karen E. Black, Rudi Inselmann Endowed Professor of Organ at Wartburg College in Waverly, Iowa. An accomplished organist, conductor, and educator, Dr. Black teaches organ, church music, music theory, and aural skills, serves as organist for weekday chapel and worship services, and conducts both the Kantorei choral ensemble and Handbell Choir. She holds degrees from St. Olaf College and Indiana University, where she earned her Doctor of Music in organ performance and literature.
Dr. Black is an active recitalist and clinician who has performed throughout the United States and internationally, including recitals in Germany at the Castle Church in Wittenberg and St. George’s Church in Eisenach. She has been featured on the nationally broadcast Pipedreams program and is a published composer and arranger with Augsburg Fortress and Morningstar Music. Her 2021 album Ein feste Burg celebrates the Dobson organ at Wartburg College, and she currently serves as President of the Association of Lutheran Church Musicians.
The Barhydt Organ Spotlight Series features master organists and pianists that show our beautiful Barhydt Organ and Steinway grand piano at their finest. Admission to all performances is free! Voluntary donations will be accepted at the door ($10 suggested).

Song Sung Blue
2026-01-22 19:00 - 21:30, 2026-01-23 19:00 - 21:30, 2026-01-24 15:00 - 17:30, 2026-01-24 19:00 - 21:30, 2026-01-25 15:00 - 17:30, 2026-01-25 19:00 - 21:30, 2026-01-26 19:00 - 21:30, 2026-01-27 19:00 - 21:30
PG-13 ‧ 2025 ‧ Musical ‧ 2h 13m

Showtimes:
Thursday, 1/22 | 7:00 PM
Friday, 1/23 | 7:00 PM
Saturday, 1/24 | 3:00 PM, 7:00 PM
Sunday, 1/25 | 3:00 PM, 7:00 PM
Monday, 1/26 | 7:00 PM (closed captions if available)
Tuesday, 1/27 | 7:00 PM

Based on a true story, two down-on-their-luck musicians (Hugh Jackman and Kate Hudson) form a joyous Neil Diamond tribute band, proving it’s never too late to find love and follow your dreams.

Cirque Kalabanté
2026-01-31 19:30 - 21:00
Cirque Kalabanté: Afrique en Cirque is a breathtaking blend of modern circus and traditional West African culture. Created by Guinean artist Yamoussa Bangoura, this high-energy spectacle fuses acrobatics, live drumming, and dazzling choreography into one unforgettable night of music, movement, and magic. With pulsating rhythms and jaw-dropping stunts, Afrique en Cirque is a vibrant celebration of strength, resilience, and the joy of life.
The entire family will be on the edge of their seats as world-class acrobats flip, balance, and soar to the sounds of Afro-jazz, percussion, and melodies both modern and ancient. Cirque Kalabanté delivers a show that transcends borders and connects hearts — a thrilling winter escape like no other.
Call our Box Office at (641) 472-2787 for discounted group rates and youth tickets!
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Hamnet - Closed Captions (if available)
2026-02-05 19:00 - 21:15
PG-13 ‧ 2025 ‧ Drama ‧ 2h 5m

Showtimes:
Thursday, 2/5 | 7:00 PM (closed captions if available)
Friday, 2/6 | 7:00 PM
Saturday, 2/7 | 3:30 PM, 7:00 PM

From Academy Award® winning writer/director Chloé Zhao, Hamnet tells the powerful story of love and loss that inspired the creation of Shakespeare’s timeless masterpiece, Hamlet.
Breaking hearts and mending them in one fell swoop, Hamnet speculates on the inspiration behind Shakespeare’s masterpiece with palpable emotional force thanks to Jessie Buckley and Paul Mescal’s astonishing performances.

Hamnet
2026-02-06 19:00 - 21:15, 2026-02-07 15:30 - 17:45, 2026-02-07 19:00 - 21:15

Marty Supreme
2026-02-08 15:00 - 17:30, 2026-02-08 19:00 - 21:30, 2026-02-10 19:00 - 21:30
R ‧ 2025 ‧ Sport/Drama ‧ 2h 29m

Showtimes:
Sunday, 2/8 | 3:00 PM, 7:00 PM
Monday, 2/9 | 7:00 PM (closed captions if available)
Tuesday, 2/10 | 7:00 PM

Marty Mauser, a young man with a dream no one respects, goes to hell and back in pursuit of greatness. Serving up Timothée Chalamet at his most infectiously charismatic, Marty Supreme is a propulsive epic that realizes its sky-high aspirations even while it critiques its indelible hero’s toxic ambition.

Marty Supreme - Closed Captions (if available)
2026-02-09 19:00 - 21:30

Fairfield Concert Association: MusiKaravan
2026-02-13 19:30 - 21:00
This performance is presented by Fairfield Concert Association and is not part of the Fairfield Arts & Convention Center’s 2025-26 Season. Learn more about Fairfield Concert Association.

A MusiKaravan concert can be imagined as a fun, impromptu musical picnic, perfect for all ages and backgrounds!
At MK concerts, short pieces from French chansons to audience favorites like Monti’s Czardas, from Brahms’ Hungarian Dances to Brazilian and Korean pop tunes, from Vivaldi to Charlie Chaplin, are selected during the concert together with the audience. It’s never the same concert twice!
Between the pieces the artists share tales of their adventures on the road, including playing for an audience of ostriches!
“An afternoon to remember, and one I shall never, ever forget.” – Pattea T.
Sample Program

La Vie en Rose
Chopin: Nocturnes
Firefly (Korean pop tune)
Brahms Hungarian Dance N. 5
Vivaldi’s 2 violin Concerto in A minor
Musikaravan Rag
Autumn Leaves
Shostakovich: Waltz N. 2 from the Jazz Suite
Smile, by Charlie Chaplin
Shostakovich: Five Pieces

The Wonder Bread Years Comedy Show
2026-02-20 19:30 - 21:00
Remember when Kool-Aid came in one flavor and bikes had banana seats? The Wonder Bread Years is a nostalgic and hilarious one-man comedy show that celebrates the best of growing up in the 1960s and ‘70s. Created by Seinfeld writer Pat Hazell and performed by a master of observational humor, this fast-paced trip down memory lane is part stand-up, part theater, and 100% relatable.
Packed with laugh-out-loud moments, razor-sharp wit, and heartfelt reflections, The Wonder Bread Years is perfect for anyone who’s ever worn Toughskins, used a rotary phone, or fought over the TV dial. It’s a feel-good night of comedy that connects generations through shared memories and leaves the whole audience grinning.
Call our Box Office at (641) 472-2787 for discounted group rates and youth tickets!
