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Large Industrial-Style Event Venue in East Moline, IL

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Welcome to The Rust Belt, a large industrial-style music venue housed in a former manufacturing plant in East Moline, Illinois. With a seating layout that emphasizes General Admission on the floor and limited ADA seating, the venue is known for its raw, standing-room atmosphere and capacity that typically ranges from 3,200 to 4,000 depending on the event. We’ve got you with straightforward ticket options and up-to-date venue details to help you plan your night out in the Quad Cities.

Whether you’re catching a big-name act or a touring show, The Rust Belt offers a unique concert experience in the heart of the East Moline/Quad Cities region. Below you’ll find seating information, parking and transit details, and nearby hotel and restaurant options to make your visit seamless.

Venue Details

  • Address: 533 12th Ave, East Moline, IL 61244
  • Venue type: Large industrial-style music venue in a former manufacturing plant
  • Capacity: Approximately 3,200 – 4,000 (varies by event)
  • Seating: General Admission floor with limited ADA seating; no traditional assigned seating
  • Accessibility: ADA seating available in designated areas; GA floor is standing room
  • Parking: Limited free parking behind the venue; overflow parking nearby in the Expo Center area
  • Transit: Services from Quad Cities public transit (MetroLink/Metro QC). Nearest hubs: Centre Station (Moline) and East Pointe Station (East Moline)
  • Nearby hotels: Hyatt Place East Moline / Quad Cities (111 Bend Blvd, East Moline); additional Quad Cities options in Bettendorf and Moline
  • Restaurants: Nearby dining options within East Moline and nearby Bettendorf/Marker areas; we highlight affiliate partners for convenient dining and deals
  • Notable events: Hosted acts from Bon Iver to other large touring artists. Recent shows have noted capacity variations due to event specifics

Tips: Secure your seats early for popular shows, arrive early for parking, and consider nearby hotels for a seamless overnight experience. If you need help scouting dates or tickets, we’ve got you covered.

Explore our affiliate partner recommendations below to plan your stay and dinner before or after the show.

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Seating, Parking & Venue Information

  • Address: 533 12th Ave, East Moline, IL 61244.
  • Venue type: large industrial-style music venue in a former manufacturing plant; generally GA with ADA seating only.
  • Capacity: up to about 4,000 people (varies by event; commonly described as 3,200–4,000).
  • Seating/chart: General Admission floor with limited ADA seating; no traditional assigned seating.
  • Parking: limited free parking behind the venue; overflow parking nearby (Expo Center area).
  • Transit: served by Quad Cities public transit (MetroLink/Metro QC network); nearest hubs include Centre Station (Moline) and East Pointe Station (East Moline).
  • Nearby hotels: Hyatt Place East Moline / Quad Cities (111 Bend Blvd, East Moline); multiple Quad Cities options nearby (e.g., Bettendorf/Moline area).
  • Notable events hosted: big-name acts such as Bon Iver; other large acts and touring shows; recent reports note capacity-restricted events (e.g., Slipknot-related shows limited to about 600).
  • Renamed/demolished: The Rust Belt operates under the same name and has not been demolished or renamed.