With the musician's lauded vocal style hailed by Illustrate magazine as "slow, smooth, and intimate, setting a nostalgic and warm tone," Minnesota native Seth Evans' touring project Paul Babe headlines a July 29 concert at Davenport's Raccoon Motel, The Other Side Reviews adding that the indie outfit produces an "extremely interesting mix of sounds and soothing vocals to bring overwhelming emotions to life."

Touring in support of his 2025 release Refugia Blues hailed by Holler Country Music as "a raw, resolute version of American country music, stacked high with songs that go down easy but linger in the minds of those willing to invest the time," singer/songwriters Nick Shoulders headlines a July 26 concert at Maquoketa's Codfish Hollow Barn, the artist also lauded by Saving Country Music as "one of the most gifted and curious singers/yodelers/whistlers of our time."

Returning to downtown Davenport for its incredible 52nd year, the Quad-City Times Bix 7 will again find runners and walkers taking on a seven-mile foot race alongside live bands and cheering crowds, the July 25 event famed for being the largest non-marathon race in the Midwest, having captured the imaginations of thousands upon thousands of enthusiasts from both the United States and countries around the globe.

Held in conjunction with the annual Quad-City Times Bix 7 street race on Saturday morning, Downtown Davenport's 2026 Bix Mix Street Party will take place on July 24 and 25, this vibrant, two-day bash being held on West Third Street between Harrison and Ripley.