A pretty solid venue to see live music. McGrath Amphitheatre is really one of a kind in the Iowa…read moreCity and Cedar Rapids area. It can accommodate about 5,000 folks. There are chairs in front of the stage, seat walls and terraced lawns for blanket and lawn chair seating. I came to see Tenecious D in late September. I was able to get in and find my assigned seat with no problem. Everything sounded great and looked great. The staff seemed to be helpful. I wish there had been a screen so I could see Jack Black a bit better, but also because I am sure people on the lawn could not really see anything... A couple of reasons I think it is just 'ok' - Bathroom situation. Since it is just portapotties, you'd think that you wouldn't have to stand in forever long lines-- lines that run into other lines and impede the walkway. - 'Food Court' was just hot dogs and hamburgers. While I did see one restaurant (Carlos O Kellys) set up inside, I was shocked there weren't more food trucks or other small businesses. - Holy beer line! I was shocked at how long the beer line was-- college and professional sporting events have shorter lines. - Parking. We lucked out with street parking nearby-- know it is not plentiful and be prepared to both parallel park and walk. Overall, I would come to another show at McGrath! Concert season is May through October so keep any eye out.

Nice spot for some music. They do have some on-site food but we noticed long lines for everything…read moreincluding drinks. It got a little buggie from the river at and just after sunset but it was still a great time

In my gut I know it is biased to give Kinnick a 5-star rating due to the glaring infrastructural…read moreissues with this stadium, but I just can't help myself. I can't overlook how magical it is to be an Iowa-native and walk into this roaring stadium on a Saturdays. The last time I came to a game was against Michigan State during Iowa's 2025-2026 campaign. Our guys should have stomped the yard against them and ended up winning on a field goal as time expired. Classic. Epic seats for that one as well. I'll be back again... and again... and again for years to come!

Kinnick, you're a gem…read more I've spent over a dozen seasons here. The electric victories, come from behind shockers and of course, heartbreaking losses. There's no place like Kinnick Stadium on College Game Day. A few tips- - Arrive Early-- while they now have metal detectors at entries which speeds things up, it does take 15 or so minutes to get to your seat. - There's no re-entry. - Cashless! Bring your credit card. - Digital Tickets. Be sure yours are loaded in your wallet on your cell phone. - Alcohol is served in the stadium. Two beers per person at a time. - Clear Totes Only. 12x12 limit. - Checkout the Nile Kinnick statue! Oh, and don't forget to Wave! Between the first and second quarter fans are asked to wave to the UI Stead Family Children's Hospital. Make the kiddos' and families' day a bit brighter-- they are fighting to get healthy each day for various reasons. Overall, there's not a ton of amazing things to do in Iowa. But attending a Hawkeye football game at Kinnick is indeed amazing and worth a trip.

My wife and I have had season tickets for the past 3 Iowa women's basketball seasons. Nights in…read moreCarver are one of our favorite things to do together. It is a great venue to enjoy a sporting event, and you cannot beat the delicious taste of Carver Cone!

I really enjoyed the Carver Hawkeye Arena. I went here for the women's basketball games multiple…read moretimes, though this was prior to the Caitlin Clark era. Staff were professional. The place overall was clean. We may not have a professional basketball team and Iowa, but arena, and the fans., and the energy was electric here

It is so nice to have a large venue that can bring in the concerts and I've attended many at this…read morevenue. But the one thing this place needs to get better at is the drink service. The length of time we spend waiting in line to purchase a drink is RIDICULOUS. Last night for Snoop Dogg I spent OVER 45 minutes in line for a beer. Unacceptable. And all the people waiting in line for a beverage creates massive congestion in the concourse.

I drove 3 hours for a concert here and will not be doing that again. It's nice and clean but so…read moresmall. Security has no experience and any little thing will hold up the lines for a long time. Since it's so small, it's hard to get around without bump into others and spilling drinks. The bar staff is probably the worst part. You will be waiting for 15-30 minutes in line at a bar for $20 drinks that are nothing but soda (2 oz liquor 15 oz soda), if they get that right. I ordered a vodka tonic that the bartender asked about 4 times and each time it was wrong! You are guaranteed to miss 20-30 minutes of any performance if you decide to leave to get a drink. Seat is like being on a small plane, extremely tight and narrow. If you move suddenly you are bound to hit the people next to you. If you stand up, you'll be blocking everyone. And being seated will make your knees and back cramp. The only reason they get 2 stars is due to cleanliness of the building, $15 parking and the view from our seats which is due to the size. Otherwise expect Chicago prices and attitude.

Always great service with a smile especially at big grove concessions. Iowa nutty nuts are to die…read morefor.

What a fabulous addition to the IRL. I can't WAIT until they get some more concerts scheduled…read more (This arena can hold 6k+ for concerts!) This gem opened in 2020. The Iowa Hawkeyes volleyball teams and the professional ice hockey team Iowa Heartlanders of the ECHL both play here. The arena is also attached to GreenState Family Fieldhouse which houses five different courts. As someone who played competitive basketball for years as a kid, I can totally see some amazing tournaments being hosted here! I came for a Friday night Heartlanders game. What an amazing atmosphere. and a beautiful facility. Staff was very friendly. Food was actually pretty darn good for arena food-- those brats, kettle chips and chicken tenders were crowd pleasers! PRO TIP: Don't forget to bring a clear bag! +'s Craft beer in 16oz cans. I love that Big Grove and Backpocket is sold here! Hockey. Holy cow. I haven't watched a hockey game in-person since I lived in Denver. I love that we now have a hometown team to root on. -'s Parking. I don't know if maybe a parking ramp is in the future, but be warned parking is a bit tricky as of now. Price. I found pricing to be a bit high when it came to getting the party suite. I am used to getting all inclusive tickets or party suites at MLB games and the bang for buck of going to a Heartlanders game is less, surprisingly. Keep a lookout for upcoming children's shows (Disney on Ice) and other sporting events! I know I'll be back many, many times.

The bandshell at LeClaire Park has great acoustics! Love seeing live bands at the historic LeClaire…read morePark. Greats like Stevie Ray Vaughn, Jimmy Buffett, Ratt, Lynn Allen, and "I need more Cowbell," Blue Oyster Cult have all played their hits at the LeClaire Park bandshell. It's a beautiful setting for an evening concert. The sounds of trains going by and riverboats on the Mighty Mississippi add to the atmosphere.

This place just bleeds sports. Red Auerbach (Boston Celtics Fame) coached an NBA team in this place…read more1949-1950, The Tri-City Blackhawks, who moved to Milwaukee and became the Milwaukee Bucks. Babe Ruth played baseball on Browning Field which is right next door to the field house. Hulk Hogan, The Ultimate Warrior, Macho Man Randy Savage and numerous other pro wrestlers entertained 7,500 hundred fans here on multiple occasions. That's not to mention the CBA had a team play on this floor for many years. Also this has been home to Moline High School's Basketball, Football, Wrestling, and Track teams since the 1920's. When you walk into this place it takes your breath away like walking into a movie scene from Hoosiers, to walk out on the floor and close your eyes and imagine this arena filled with thousands of fans cheering just unbelievable, it is a must stop for any sports fan going through this area.