Alternating Currents

Alternating Currents Music. Film. Comedy. Art. A festival built on discovery.
400+ artists & makers.
40+ venues in downtown Davenport, Bettendorf & Rock Island. No ticket required.

Every dollar spent bolsters local economy & supports entrepreneurs. A festival built on discovery. August 14-17, 2025. 400+ artists & makers. 40+ venues in downtown Davenport, Bettendorf & Rock Island. More info: www.alternatingcurrentsqc.com

AC TURNS 10. ⚡ What started in Downtown Davenport has grown, changed and even found its way across and down the river. B...
09/03/2026

AC TURNS 10. ⚡

What started in Downtown Davenport has grown, changed and even found its way across and down the river. But for 10 years, Alternating Currents has always been about discovery.

New artists. New sounds. New spaces. New places you might not have found otherwise.

In 2027, we celebrate a decade of AC and everything still waiting to be discovered.

SAVE THE DATE | AUGUST 12–15, 2027

A decade of Alternating Currents. We can’t wait to show you what’s next. ⚡

"Alternating Currents is one of the bright spots of living in the Quad Cities"AC is built around discovery. New artists,...
09/02/2026

"Alternating Currents is one of the bright spots of living in the Quad Cities"

AC is built around discovery. New artists, new businesses, new corners of the Quad Cities and new reasons to fall in love with the place we call home.

Friends of AC helps make that possible by supporting the artists, stages, production and all the pieces that keep this festival free and accessible to everyone.

If AC gave you a new favorite band, a new favorite place, a reason to laugh, wander, dance or just have a really great weekend, consider becoming a Friend of AC.

❤️ Become a Friend of AC: https://givebutter.com/friends-of-ac

Thank you to this founding friend of AC 💛

Black Note Graffiti + a loading dock turned stage? VERY AC 🖤⚡📸: Carly Hux
09/02/2026

Black Note Graffiti + a loading dock turned stage? VERY AC 🖤⚡

📸: Carly Hux

"Such an exciting way to make friends with similar interests & find new spots"AC is built around discovery. New artists,...
09/01/2026

"Such an exciting way to make friends with similar interests & find new spots"

AC is built around discovery. New artists, new businesses, new corners of the Quad Cities and new reasons to fall in love with the place we call home.

Friends of AC helps make that possible by supporting the artists, stages, production and all the pieces that keep this festival free and accessible to everyone.

If AC gave you a new favorite band, a new favorite place, a reason to laugh, wander, dance or just have a really great weekend, consider becoming a Friend of AC.

❤️ Become a Friend of AC: https://givebutter.com/friends-of-ac

Thank you to Bee Michelle, founding friend of AC 💛

Faces of AC. ⚡The familiar faces, the new friends, the ones who wandered into something unexpected and made our downtown...
09/01/2026

Faces of AC. ⚡

The familiar faces, the new friends, the ones who wandered into something unexpected and made our downtowns feel completely alive for four days.

📸 Antonio Varela | AJV Original - Wedding & Special Events Photographer

"Seeing my two young kids experience and enjoy community, art and music right in our backyard makes me so grateful."AC i...
08/31/2026

"Seeing my two young kids experience and enjoy community, art and music right in our backyard makes me so grateful."

AC is built around discovery. New artists, new businesses, new corners of the Quad Cities and new reasons to fall in love with the place we call home.

Friends of AC helps make that possible by supporting the artists, stages, production and all the pieces that keep this festival free and accessible to everyone.

If AC gave you a new favorite band, a new favorite place, a reason to laugh, wander, dance or just have a really great weekend, consider becoming a Friend of AC.

❤️ Become a Friend of AC: https://givebutter.com/friends-of-ac

Thank you to Josh & Kaitlin Youngblood, founding friends of AC 💛

"Our community is so lucky to have such an inclusive festival full of love and joy and art and soul."AC is built around ...
08/26/2026

"Our community is so lucky to have such an inclusive festival full of love and joy and art and soul."

AC is built around discovery. New artists, new businesses, new corners of the Quad Cities and new reasons to fall in love with the place we call home.

Friends of AC helps make that possible by supporting the artists, stages, production and all the pieces that keep this festival free and accessible to everyone.

If AC gave you a new favorite band, a new favorite place, a reason to laugh, wander, dance or just have a really great weekend, consider becoming a Friend of AC.

❤️ Become a Friend of AC: https://givebutter.com/friends-of-ac

Thank you to Elizabeth Shreeves, a founding friend of AC 💛

Alternating Current 2026 in film 🎞️📸: Shyanne Rusher Photography LLC
08/24/2026

Alternating Current 2026 in film 🎞️

📸: Shyanne Rusher Photography LLC

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