🎉 Alternating Currents 2025
📍 Downtown Davenport, Rock Island & Bettendorf
📅 August 14–17, 2025
No ticket required. Just show up and explore.
Discover something unexpected around every corner and find your vibe.
Alternating Currents returns this August with 4 days of music, film, comedy, and art taking over 3 downtowns and 40+ venues across the Quad Cities. With over 200 performances and events and nearly all free, you’ll experience the creative heartbeat of our region in full force.
Whether you're a local or just visiting, Alternating Currents is your invitation to explore the talent, culture, and opportunity shaping the QC today. Explore what makes our community the creative capital of the Midwest!
📲 Download the Alternating Currents App
Plan your weekend, build your schedule, and navigate the festival with ease:
Apple Store:
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/alternating-currents-2021/id1387891547
Android:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=fm.golive.alternatingcurrents201835678b76
🌐 More info at alternatingcurrentsqc.com
ABOUT ALTERNATING CURRENTS
Founded in 2017 by the Downtown Davenport Partnership (DDP), Alternating Currents is a free, multi-day festival powered by DDP in collaboration with placemaking partners Downtown Bettendorf Organization and Rock Island Downtown Alliance. With hundreds of events spanning music, film, comedy, and visual art, AC transforms downtown spaces into creative playgrounds for all.
Presented by: Regional Development Authority & Rhythm City Casino Resort
Major Partners: Rubberstamps.net, Scott County Regional Authority
Accessibility Sponsor: Bechtel Trust
Arts Partner: Quad Cities Cultural Trust
Additional Support: Estes Construction, Palmer College of Chiropractic, Nature’s Treatment of Illinois, The Last Picture House, MidAmerican Energy, Express Employment Professionals
Media Partners: KWQC, Quad-City Times & Dispatch-Argus, Townsquare Media, Planet 93.9, WQPT
Producing Partner: Hive Event Consulting
#AlternatingCurrentsQC | #FindYourVibe
🌐 alternatingcurrentsqc.com
The Alternating Currents app is the best way to stay up to date with all the latest information and changes. Download the app to explore the festival's lineup, get directions, and create your own unique experience. With the app, you'll be able to make the most of your festival experience!
Available on Apple and Android:
https://bit.ly/ACQCApp
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