Moline Centre Announces Full 2026 Event Lineup at the Historic Block Courtyard in Downtown Moline
Moline, Ill. – The Historic Block Courtyard in downtown Moline is set for another active season in 2026, bringing live music, fitness classes, tournaments and community gatherings to one of the city’s most unique outdoor spaces.
Located at 1520 River Drive between The River House and Dead Poet’s Espresso Ltd., the Historic Block Courtyard, also known as the Skinner Block Courtyard, serves as a popular gathering place in downtown Moline. The space features the “City of Mills” mural depicting Moline’s 1850s riverfront and regularly hosts outdoor entertainment, dining and community events throughout the warmer months.
“Moline Centre continues to focus on creating experiences that bring people downtown and give them opportunities to connect with the community,” Moline Centre Program Manager Jennifer Smith said. “Along with bringing back Chillin’ in the Courtyard, we are excited to introduce several new events this season that give people even more reasons to spend time downtown.”
2026 Historic Block Courtyard Events
Chillin’ in the Courtyard Concert Series
The popular Chillin’ in the Courtyard concert series returns with four evenings of live music, food, drinks and summer atmosphere in the heart of downtown Moline.
Concerts feature opening acts from 5 to 5:50 p.m. followed by headlining performances from 6 to 8:30 p.m.
2026 Concert Lineup:
- June 13 | Monica Austin with opener Patrick Moore
- July 11 | Paxton’s Top Shelf Trio with opener John Born (special performance by Conquest Drum & Bugle Corps at 4pm)
- August 8 | Wicked Liz & the Bellyswirls with opener Ryan Bizarri
- September 12 | Dani Lynn Howe Band with opener Mo Carter
Guests are encouraged to bring lawn chairs. Limited seating is available courtesy of Simply Amish Interiors.
NEW: Bags Tournament at the Historic Block Courtyard
New for 2026, Moline Centre will host two summer bags tournaments welcoming both competitive and casual players.
Tournament Dates:
- May 16
- August 15
Registration begins at noon with bags flying at 1 p.m.
The tournaments feature a blind draw format, cash payouts and a welcoming environment for all skill levels. Registration is $15 per player, with food and beverages available for purchase throughout the event.
Participants can register through the Scoreholio platform.
NEW: Line Dance Fridays
Also debuting this year, Line Dance Fridays will bring instructor-led dancing and country music fun to downtown Moline throughout the summer.
Event Dates:
- May 22
- June 19
- July 17
- August 21
- September 18
The evening begins with optional boxed dinners and dance instruction from 6 to 6:30 p.m., followed by instructor-led line dancing from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. with Line Dance Quad Cities.
Registration is $5 per person. Optional boxed dinners are available for $15 and must be purchased in advance. Dinners are provided by The Bar at Bass Street.
All ages and experience levels are welcome.
NEW: Move It Mondays Summer Fitness Series
The new Move It Mondays Summer Fitness Series will feature rotating Somatic Yoga and Dance FIIT classes led by local instructors in the Historic Block Courtyard.
Classes run Mondays from June through September from 6 to 7 p.m. Registration is $5 per class, with participants able to register for individual sessions.
Somatic Yoga
Led by Sanctuary Studios
Dates:
- June 1 & 15
- July 6 & 20
- August 3, 17 & 31
- September 21
Participants are encouraged to bring their own yoga mats.
Dance FIIT
Led by Work the Floor Fitness
Dates:
- June 8 & 22
- July 13 & 27
- August 10 & 24
- September 14 & 28
Advance registration for events and classes is encouraged and can be completed online through the Historic Block Courtyard event page.
Food and beverages will be available throughout the season from downtown favorites including Bad Boyz Pizza and Pub, Dead Poet’s Espresso Ltd., The River House, Bent River Brewing Company, Pour Bros. Craft Taproom Moline and Sins Tavern.
Additional event details, registration links and updates can be found at Moline Centre and on the Moline Centre Facebook page.
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