In just 8 weeks, August 13 -16, Alternating Currents will bring over 200 performances to our downtown Quad Cities. From music and comedy to art and film, it’s an immersive cultural experience unique to our region. And when we say it’s a downtown adventure – we mean it.

Calling all artists, illustrators and designers! Alternating Currents is seeking up to three artists to contribute original designs to the official 2026 merchandise collection. Selected artists will receive an honorarium, earn royalties on merchandise sales and have their work featured as part of the festival's official merchandise lineup. Selected artwork will be featured on limited-edition festival apparel and sold online and during the festival. This is an opportunity to s

Independent films from across the country will show free screening at The Last Picture House August 13–16 The Alternating Currents Film Fest has announced its 2026 Official Selections, featuring a diverse lineup of 28 independent original films spanning drama, horror, comedy, experimental and feature categories. Free screenings will take place at The Last Picture House in Downtown Davenport during Alternating Currents August 13-16, 2026. The Last Picture House, co-founded

Alternating Currents (AC) and Quad City Arts are now accepting qualifications from artists for the 2026 Alternating Currents Mural Fest, a public art initiative bringing new large-scale murals to downtown Davenport, Bettendorf and Rock Island. Selected artists or artist teams will receive a $5,000 stipend to create original murals throughout the Quad Cities. Murals will be installed between August 10–17, 2026. Artists will be matched with one of several mural locations throug