Make a day of it in East Moline
Things to Do in East Moline, IL
Discover East Moline's top live events and venues. From The Bend Event Center’s Rust Belt concerts to Summer Concert Series at Runner’s Park, secure your seats in Illinois’ riverfront entertainment hub.
Here Come The Mummies
The Rust Belt
Clutch
The Rust Belt
Rival Sons
The Rust Belt
Everclear
The Rust Belt
Mitchell Tenpenny
The Rust Belt
Davenport RV Show - Friday
Bend XPO
Davenport RV Show - Saturday
Bend XPO
Davenport RV Show - Sunday
Bend XPO
The local scoop
About East Moline Events
East Moline, Illinois, sits along the Mississippi River and offers a growing slate of live entertainment. The Bend Event Center complex—featuring The Rust Belt, Bend XPO, Bend Expo Center, and River Bend Park—forms a riverfront hub for concerts, shows, and family-friendly events near Murphy Park. Nearby venues in the region, like the Vibrant Arena at The MARK in Moline, regularly host major tours, making the Quad Cities a convenient arts and entertainment destination.
Whether you’re looking for intimate, club-style shows at The Rust Belt or large-scale arena performances nearby, we’ve got you covered with tickets, trusted access, and simple purchasing. Secure your seats for the next big night out in East Moline and the surrounding Quad Cities area.
East Moline’s summer concert scene also shines along Main Street with the annual Summer Concert Series at Runner’s Park, running May through August and featuring a mix of local and regional acts. For larger events, the Bend complex and the nearby Vibrant Arena at The MARK provide ample options for big-name tours and special events. If you’re planning around a travel itinerary or a weekend getaway, we’ll help you find the right tickets and get you in quickly—like having a guy in the business.
Plan your event day
East Moline is approximately 6.4 miles from the Quad City International Airport, with a driving time of about 11 minutes without extra stops or traffic. Quad Cities MetroLINK provides mass transit serving East Moline and surrounding areas including Moline, Milan, Silvis, Carbon Cliff, Hampton, and Colona. [1] [2]
Before and after the event
The City of East Moline was awarded a $23.7 million RAISE grant to improve connectivity, equity, and accessibility in the downtown area. East Moline has an overall master plan to create a comprehensive, sustainable Greater Downtown community integrating economic prosperity, social vibrancy, ecological integrity, and human experiences. [3]
Know the city
East Moline's local scene is defined by live music, active markets, and a distinct culture of hopping between the Illinois and Iowa sides of the Mississippi River. [4]
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