Live to 9

06/18/2026

POSTPONED DUE TO WEATHER

📣 Reminder! While there isn't a formal Live to 9 concert this week, the fun continues at River Place Plaza with Bands & Brews this Friday!

If you love the Live to 9 atmosphere, you'll feel right at home. Bands & Brews features the same great Friday night setup at the Plaza with live music, a beverage tent, local vendors, a small kids zone, and plenty of room to relax and enjoy downtown.

The only difference? The beer tasting section is a ticketed fundraiser benefiting Iowa Public Radio, while the live music and atmosphere are completely free to enjoy.

Looking forward to another great Friday night downtown!

06/17/2026

A huge thank you to Freed Construction Inc. for serving as the Presenting Sponsor of the 2026 Live to 9 concert series! 🎶

Live to 9 is only possible because of the generosity of community partners like Freed Construction, along with the many sponsors, volunteers, and supporters who help bring free live music to downtown Cedar Falls all summer long. We're grateful for their investment in creating vibrant evenings that bring our community together.

🎸 Live to 9 returns Friday, July 10, and we can't wait to welcome everyone back to the River Place Plaza!

In the meantime, the music doesn't stop. Join the fun this Friday, June 19, for Bands & Brews at River Place Plaza! Enjoy FREE live performances from Run Dog and the Ben Rendall Band from 6–9 PM.

Thank you to Pixel Labs for the great video clips!

06/10/2026

Looking for another great Friday night in Cedar Falls?

While this isn't a Live to 9 event, if you love live music, local brews, food, and free community fun, you'll want to check out Bands & Brews on Friday, June 19 from 6-9pm!

Presented in partnership with Studio One, Second State Brewing, and the River Place Plaza, Bands & Brews features FREE live music from Run Dog and the Ben Rendall Band, local vendors, a kids zone, and plenty of great craft beer.

Interested in the brews? For just $25, you'll receive admission to the tasting area with samples from 10+ Iowa breweries and a commemorative tasting cup, all while supporting Iowa Public Radio.

Tickets are selling now! Get yours here: https://riverplaceneighborhoodassociat.ticketspice.com/bands-brews-2026

See you at the Plaza for another great summer night in Cedar Falls!

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06/05/2026

The weather looks like it might cooperate, so we're on for tonight! 🌤️

Join us at the River Place Plaza from 6–9 PM for a fun Friday night in Downtown Cedar Falls featuring:
🎸 Live music from Sideshow Bob
🍔 Delicious food from vendors and surrounding downtown businesses
🍻 Cold drinks
🎉 Great community vibes

A special thank you to our sponsors for helping make Live to 9 possible:
⭐ Our new Presenting Sponsor: Freed Construction Inc.
⭐ Spotlight Sponsors: Hurts Donut - Cedar Falls Iowa & Jordan Porter, Realtor
⭐ Supporting Sponsor: Denver Savings Bank

Grab your friends, bring your lawn chairs, and spend your Friday night with us downtown. We can't wait to see you at River Place Plaza tonight!

We'll continue monitoring the forecast throughout the day and will make any decisions necessary to ensure the safety of our guests, volunteers, vendors, and performers. Be sure to keep an eye on our page for any weather-related updates.

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06/03/2026

Let's give it up for our June sponsors!

Thank you to our Spotlight Sponsors, Jordan Porter, Realtor and Hurts Donut - Cedar Falls Iowa, as well as our Supporting Sponsor, Denver Savings Bank!

Their generous support makes the continuation of Live to 9 possible! 🎶

06/01/2026

Last Friday set the bar high. The crowd showed up, the music delivered, and Downtown Cedar Falls was buzzing all night long.

Now we're doing it again! Join us this Friday for Live to 9 featuring Sideshow Bob, bringing a mix of '80s, '90s, and newer rock hits to the River Place Plaza. Grab dinner, enjoy a drink, shop downtown, and settle in for another great night of live music.

The music starts at 6pm. See you there!

05/29/2026

Today is the day!

Our first Live to 9 of the season kicks off tonight from 6-9pm at the River Place Plaza with Tumblin Dice. This event would not be possible without the support of our sponsors, Rite Environmental Inc. and Alloy Custom Jewelers!

We're excited to unveil a fresh online home where you can find event information. A huge thank you to Pixel Labs for their incredible work bringing this project to life.

Tonight's event features food vendors Chocolaterie Stam, Tropical Sno, and Chick-fil-A, but we also encourage you to explore everything Downtown Cedar Falls has to offer. Grab dinner, drinks, dessert, or do a little shopping before, during, or after the show and support the many local businesses that help make our downtown district such a vibrant place.

We'll see you tonight for great music, great food, and the start of an amazing Live to 9 season!

Free outdoor concerts every Friday at River Place Plaza in downtown Cedar Falls, Iowa. Music 6–9 PM. Summer 2026.

05/28/2026

Tomorrow night, be sure to stop by our Kid's Zone located right outside of Urban Pie! Thanks to the help of surrounding businesses and amazing community partners, we’re excited to offer a designated space full of fun for our youngest Live to 9 attendees.

We can’t wait to see downtown filled with energy all evening long. See you at the Plaza from 6–9pm!