Alternating Currents is now accepting artist and creative submissions for the 2027 festival, happening Aug. 12–15 in downtown Davenport, Rock Island and Bettendorf.

 

As we head into our 10th year, we’re creating even more ways for people to see, hear, do and discover something new at Alternating Currents.

 

Music, comedy, visual art and film will continue to be at the heart of the festival, but we’re opening the door to an even broader mix of experiences throughout our downtowns. This year, we’re looking for musicians, comedians, visual artists, dancers, writers and poets, podcasters, speakers, chefs, makers, health and wellness experiences, workshops, demonstrations, interactive projects and creative ideas we haven’t thought of yet.

 

And if what you do doesn’t fit neatly into one of those categories? Submit it anyway.

More ways to discover something new.

 

Alternating Currents has always been about discovery. For four days, stages, venues, businesses, sidewalks and public spaces across three downtowns become places to stumble onto something unexpected.

 

For Year 10, we want to build on that by creating even more opportunities to participate, try something new, connect with one another and experience downtown differently.

 

That could mean a live podcast recording, poetry reading, cooking demonstration, dance performance, hands-on workshop, wellness experience, conversation, interactive project — or something completely different.

 

Some of our favorite festival experiences start with an idea we didn’t know we were looking for. If you have one, we want to hear about it.

 

Submit for Alternating Currents 2027

The open call is open to all. There’s no fee to submit and submissions will be accepted through Dec. 31, 2026.

 

Selected artists and participants will begin hearing from the Alternating Currents team during the booking and programming period, generally February through May. Alternating Currents provides paid opportunities for participating artists and performers, with compensation varying based on the project, performance and scope of participation.

 

Film submissions are handled separately through the Alternating Currents FilmFreeway portal.

 

Alternating Currents 2027

Aug. 12–15, 2027

Downtown Davenport + Rock Island + Bettendorf

SUBMIT FOR YEAR 10