Upcoming Events
Junior Achievement Trivia Challenge
May 23, 2024
The JA Trivia Challenge is an in person event to support our students through Junior Achievement programs. Trivia questions will cover a broad range of topics. Everyone will want to play!
Prizes, music, food, and bragging rights galore!
Your Sponsorship gives students hope and confidence to become financially responsible, entrepreneurial, and career and work ready. JA programs are funded solely by individuals, companies, foundations, and fundraising events. Proceeds from this event will benefit students in your local schools.
Your support makes a difference!
Delvon Lamarr Organ Trio
June 13, 2024
Get ready for some seriously feel good music! Please join Poplar Hall in welcoming Delvon Lamarr Organ Trio to Appleton on Thursday, June 13th 2024. With an exhilarating back catalog of soulful gems, this Trio is said to create moments on stage that are brimming with improvisation, instant composition, and imaginative takes on classic tunes.
Doors open at 7 and the show starts at 8.
All ages are welcome as long as minors are accompanied by a guardian.
Past Events
Armchair Boogie
April 19, 2024
Get ready for a foot-stomping, soul-lifting Friday night with Armchair Boogie live in concert at Poplar Hall!
Hailing from Madison, WI, Armchair Boogie is a nationally touring newgrass act whose unbounded original sound ranges from lightning fast bluegrass to fiery funk to soulful folk and more. This dynamic group is set to bring their unique blend of infectious jams to Appleton on Friday, April 19. Doors open at 6pm and the music starts at 7pm.
Yonder Mountain String Band
January 25, 2024
Join us for an unforgettable evening of foot-stomping bluegrass music with the iconic Yonder Mountain String Band!
Hailed as pioneers of newgrass and jamgrass, Yonder Mountain String Band has been blending bluegrass with rock, alternative, and improvisational elements for 25 years. Their Grammy-nominated 2022 release, “Get Yourself Outside,” and recent induction into the Colorado Music Hall of Fame showcase their lasting impact. Don’t miss this chance to witness their iconic sound live in concert! Doors open at 7:00pm and the show/music starts at 8:00pm.
Dark Star Orchestra
November 9, 2023
Get ready for an unforgettable evening of live music as Dark Star Orchestra takes the stage at Poplar Hall on November 9th, 2023.
Known for their remarkable ability to recreate the iconic sound and feel of the Grateful Dead, Dark Star Orchestra will transport audiences back in time with their faithful renditions of classic songs. Prepare to be mesmerized by their impeccable musicianship, infectious energy, and the magical atmosphere they create. Don’t miss this opportunity to experience the timeless music of the Grateful Dead brought to life by Dark Star Orchestra.
Doors open at 6:30pm and the show starts at 7:30pm.
The Runaway Grooms
October 5, 2023
Pert Near Sandstone and Feed the Duo
September 21, 2023
Rebirth Brass Band
July 27, 2023
Experience the dynamic and soulful sounds of Rebirth Brass Band live in concert at Poplar Hall.
Get ready for a night of electrifying music as Rebirth Brass Band bring their fiery live show to Appleton on Thursday, July 27, 2023.
Doors open at 7pm and the show starts at 8pm.
Leo Kottke Live in Concert
May 12, 2023
Legendary acoustic guitarist, Leo Kottke, brings his iconic fingerpicking to Poplar Hall!
Please join Poplar Hall in welcoming the legendary acoustic guitarist, Leo Kottke, to Appleton on Friday, May 12, 2023. This is a seated event open to all ages, so blues and folk music lovers of all kinds grab your friends and join us for an evening of live music with Leo Kottke.
Doors open at 7pm and music starts at 8pm.
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Poplar Hall Presents an Evening with Keller Williams
Please join us for an evening with Keller Williams at Poplar Hall on Thursday, February 9, 2023.
The one man band is known for seamlessly blending genres that will keep you on your feet, so bring your dancing shoes and the whole family because this is an all ages event!
Doors open at 7pm and music starts at 8pm.
Mid-Winter Wigout: Horseshoes and Hand Grenades
March 12, 2022
Poplar Hall is bringing Americana mavericks Horseshoes & Hand Grenades with special guest Good Morning Bedlam to the riverfront in downtown Appleton on Saturday, March 12! Bring your friends, bring your dancing shoes, and get ready for an evening of memorable live music!
Poplar Hall Opening Night: Sam Bush and Friends
August 20, 2021
Please join us in welcoming Sam Bush for the Poplar Hall Opening Night, Friday August 20, 2021. Bring your friends, bring your dancing shoes, and get ready to open the riverfront’s newest music venue.
Sam Bush is a legend of plucking musical goodness, and we are fortunate to have him visit the area. The Mighty Pines have played fewer shows than Sam Bush, but they shred just as hard. Let’s show them a warm Wisconsin welcome.
