The Red, White and Boom! fireworks have been rescheduled to Saturday, Aug. 15, 2026, and will now take place during the Alternating Currents festival. The fireworks display will begin at 9:30 p.m. and will be launched from two barges on the Mississippi River between Downtown Davenport and Rock Island. The show will be synchronized to […]
While this year’s Alternating Currents was a four-day, free fever dream of music, film, comedy and art, the festival’s third-annual Mural Fest expanded beyond downtown Davenport for the first time, creating beautiful, indelible and permanent public murals. With more than 200 performances and events across music, film, comedy and visual art, Alternating Currents (2025’s schedule […]
Join us on August 16th for the Made Indie Market from 10-4pm for a day of shopping, music, and fun in Downtown Davenport during the Alternating Currents Festival. We will be popped up on East 2nd Street between Perry and Pershing right outside some of your favorite downtown businesses like Theo and Co, Raygun, Blue […]
We’re gearing up for another amazing season of Thursday Night Groove at Schwiebert Riverfront Park! Starting August 14, join us every Thursday for live music, great food, and beautiful riverfront views in Downtown Rock Island! Concessions open at 5:00 PM featuring Bent River Brewery, Happy Joe’s Pizza, and Rock Island Parks Grill Concerts from 7:00–9:00 […]
This year at Alternating Currents, we have THREE artist markets taking place throughout the weekend. Art is the backbone of this festival – it brings our community to life, it tells our stories, sparks conversations, and inspires new ideas. At Alternating Currents, our art markets give you the chance to meet the makers, discover one-of-a-kind […]
Alternating Currents, one of the most popular and unique festivals in the Quad-Cities, will return with dozens of events through multiple cities beginning Thursday and running through the weekend, August 14-17. The 2025 Alternating Currents festival will take place from August 14-17 in Davenport, Rock Island, and Bettendorf. This vibrant festival will feature over 200 free […]
The Downtown Davenport Partnership celebrated 11 completed projects totaling $29.1 million with eight projects currently under construction totaling $36.7 million and key developments in the project pipeline. Looking ahead, DDP will lean into Downtown Davenport’s unique advantages and positions of strength. “There’s still a lot of opportunity to make strategic investments,” said Kyle Carter, Executive […]
Hit Downtown Davenport for a day celebrating the arts at Made Indie Market in conjunction with Alternating Currents! They will have handmade makers, artists, craftsmen of all kinds, and live music for you to enjoy a day of shopping. All entry proceeds are benefitting Common Chord (formerly RME) Saturday, August 19, 10-8pm Downtown Davenport, IA […]
Alternating Currents is recharged and ready to electrify local music fans Aug. 16-20 with over 100 acts across 30 venues throughout the Quad-Cities. Featuring an eclectic and vibrant mix of music, comedy, film and visual arts strewn across two states and multiple locations, it’s a one-of-a-kind fest that allows people to put together a diverse […]
The Last Picture House is thrilled to partner with the annual Alternating Currents Festival, a mix of music, film, art, and comedy events spread throughout the Quad Cities over August 15 – 18. We will be hosting several film screenings (to be announced) as well as the following rooftop concerts: Friday August 16 8:30 p.m. […]
