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VENUE HISTORY:

The McGrath Amphitheatre is a multi-use outdoor facility capable of hosting 6,962 people in a concert format. Opened in 2013, the facility currently hosts events such as top rock, country and alternative rock shows; festivals and community events. The McGrath Amphitheatre is located in downtown Cedar Rapids nestled along the banks of the Cedar River and boasts spectacular views of the Cedar Rapids skyline. Amenities include a covered stage, plenty of parking close by and is located near many restaurants. The facility is managed by VenuWorks of Cedar Rapids L.L.C, a privately held corporation formed in November 1996.

MAILING ADDRESS:

Mailing & Shipping Address:

U.S. Cellular Center Arena

370 1st Avenue NE

Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52401

Physical Address:

McGrath Amphitheatre

401-445 1st St SW

Cedar Rapids, IA 52404

DIRECTIONS:

Festival Grounds

Approaching on I-380 Southbound:

1. Take Exit 19B.

2. Continue toward Vets Mem-Kingston/Stadiums-Ice Arena/1st Avenue West W

3. Turn left onto 1st Ave SW

4. Turn right onto 1st St SW

5. The McGrath Amphitheatre will be on your left.

Approaching on I-380 Northbound:

1. Take Exit 19A

2. Continue toward U.S. 151 Business/5th Ave SW/Diagonal Dr/Downtown

3. Merge onto 3rd St SW

4. Turn right onto Diagonal Dr SW

5. Turn left onto 1st St SW

6. The McGrath Amphitheatre will be on your right.

Production Entrance

Approaching on I-380 Southbound:

Approaching on I-380 Southbound;Take exit 19B toward Vets Mem-Kingston/Stadiums-Ice Arena/1st Avenue West W. Slight right onto L St SW. Turn left onto 5th Ave SW/Diagonal Dr SW Continue to follow Diagonal Dr SW. Turn left onto Valor Way SW. Follow the cement drive towards the river and follow around to the stage.

Approaching on I-380 Northbound:

Approaching on I-380 Northbound; Take exit 19A toward U.S. 151 Business/5th Ave SW/Diagonal Dr/Downtown. Merge onto 3rd St SW. Turn right onto Diagonal Dr SW. Turn left onto Falor Way SW. Follow the cement drive towards the river and follow around to the stage.

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