RiverLoop Amphitheatre & Expo Plaza

RiverLoop Amphitheatre & Expo Plaza The Riverloop Amphitheatre serves as a unique venue, right off the scenic Cedar River in the exciting location of downtown Waterloo, Iowa.

The RiverLoop Amphitheatre and Expo Plaza are two different venue spaces located downtown Waterloo that function as live music and event venues, festival grounds, and are available as a rental for your unique event or wedding! RiverLoop Rhythms is sponsored by Veridian Credit Union

The RiverLoop Amphitheatre is located adjacent to the Waterloo Center for the Arts along Cedar Street, at the corner

of Park Avenue and Jefferson Street in downtown Waterloo. The Amphitheatre can hold approximately 600 people in the general seating area and can accommodate groups of up to approximately 1,000 people. Venue and restrooms are handicap accessible.

07/24/2026
We're turning it up at ¡Fiesta: A Celebration of Latino Culture! There is still more to see with performances by L.Catri...
07/18/2026

We're turning it up at ¡Fiesta: A Celebration of Latino Culture!

There is still more to see with performances by L.Catrino and Grupo Ritual!!!

Come on out! The ¡Fiesta: A Celebration of Latino Culture has begun!!! We have food, music, lots of kid's activities and...
07/18/2026

Come on out! The ¡Fiesta: A Celebration of Latino Culture has begun!!!

We have food, music, lots of kid's activities and games to be played! The freeze dance begins at 1:30pm. Play vendor bingo and win prizes!

Music and fun goes until 9:30pm!

Thank you Veridian Credit Union, Martinez Construction and VGM for sponsoring today's festivities!

07/07/2026

Grab your friends and raise a glass to local flavor and unforgettable experiences while supporting the arts at Cedar Valley Stem & Stein on 8/8 from 4-8 pm!

See you out on the Plaza tomorrow morning for the Waterloo Urban Farmers Market!
07/03/2026

See you out on the Plaza tomorrow morning for the Waterloo Urban Farmers Market!

The Waterloo Urban Farmers Market takes place Saturdays, May through October, 8:00 am to 12:00 noon at the RiverLoop Expo Plaza in the heart of downtown.

Admission is FREE. Follow us on social media for the latest information on FUN special events and promotions.

Vendors rotate constantly, fresh crop offerings come into season and new vendors join so there is always something new each week. Our vendor lineup for 7/4 follows*:

24/7 Building Legacy and Community
Brownie Plug LLC Justice Jones
Charlie and Ruby Sue
Cook's Fruit & Veg
Dominiques Seafood
Farmstead Frozen Yogurt
Growing Moxie
Grazin Cattle
Happy Giraffes Crochet
Litteaur's Garden Produce
Nature's Brew
Option 1 Chiropractic
Plata Mexican Jewelry
Quest Farms
Reiff's Farmstand
Sludge Cup Studios
Southern Goods
Stewart Farm
Taste of Jamaica
T & T’s Treats
Anthony Varda
We Arose
*subject to change

And Waterloo Urban Farmers Market believes that EVERYONE deserves a place at the table and access to fresh, healthy food. We participate in food access initiatives including SNAP/EBT, WIC, Double Up Food Bucks, Veggie Vouchers, Senior Vouchers, and Produce Rx.

Thank you to our Growing Community sponsors:
Community Bank & Trust
Renewal By Andersen of Eastern Iowa
and our Go Green sponsor:
Mediacom.

Support also provided by City of Waterloo, Iowa Hotel-Motel funds.

JOIN US FOR THE FRESH & FUN!

06/30/2026

World Cup watch parties in Waterloo: USA vs. Bosnia & Herzegovina 🇺🇸⚽🇧🇦

🌃 RiverLoop Amphitheatre
Watch the game on a massive 17-foot LED screen right along the Cedar River! This free, family-friendly event is perfect for cheering with the community.
⏰ Gates open at 6:00 PM | Kickoff at 7:00 PM
❗️What to know: Free admission. Beverages available for purchase. Bring your own lawn chairs!

🍻 The TapRoom @ Wonder Bread
Prefer a classic taproom vibe with a local craft brew? Head inside to catch the game on the indoor screens.
⏰ Pre-game starts at 5:00 PM
📍 325 Commercial Street (Just a short walk from the amphitheatre)

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225 Commercial Street
Waterloo, IA
50701

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+13192914490

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