Such a cool venue and super safe and well planned out during Covid.

Went for Uptown Friday night and saw a very fun band, The Mix Tape. Plenty of room for dancing and really liked the comfortable seating. I Had a really tasty Blackberry/Rosemary Spritzer drink and my cousin liked the wine selection. I do think $5.00 pop is a bit much, and they need to do some bug spraying...or more bug spraying...we had to move a few times because the biting gnats were pretty bad in the grassy areas.

Very good experience. My tickets were ready at will call, the check in went smoothly, and seating was nicely spaced apart to deal with covid-19. Didnt look like there was a bad seat anywhere. Very easy to see the stage and very nice sound. Over all we had a very nice time.

Really nice outdoor venue right on the river next to downtown. Small and intimate feel compared to many other amphitheaters. They had chairs put out on grass so it has a natural feel. The venue acts as a flood levy too, and I’m glad they were able to also use it as something cool.

Comfortable, well arranged. I had a great seat so very happy with my accommodations.

Me and the wife won first place on the bachata,salsa,merengue dance. At the yearly latino festival that our local 308 carpenters sponsors.

I seen modest mouse here and it was a beautiful location for the event! And not to crowded at all in this area.

The sound was incredible!!

The view is great and the events are even better!

Went to the Amphitheater for an outdoor Weird Al Strings Attached Tour concert. The seating is great, with 3 terraced levels for chair seating, and large grassy areas around that for blanket seating. Food/drinks are not allowed in, but plenty of concessions (get them early to avoid long, time-consuming lines), plenty of porta-potties. There are areas on the streets for parking nearby, also a couple paid parking lots (definitely the way to go - especially if handicapped parking needed) and a parking ramp a few short blocks distance of walking. The Ampitheater seats a total of about 4600. Id definitely go there again.

One of the best spots for live music!!!

Fun time at the Billy Currington concert

Nice setting... best views are center and higher up the hill so you can enjoy the Riverview in the background thats missed from a lower seat. Cement benches divided by fairly wide grassy stretches so you can spread a blanket or sit comfortably as well. (A stadium seat would make it more comfortable though.) On a beautiful day or night, its a great place to take in a concert! Lots of extra grassy places to cluster with friends or throw down a blanket. Very nice!

Wonderful outdoor concert venue. Great view of the stage from all areas. Great place for music or community gatherings.

Loved it! We will definitely come back here for another show

We loved our first experience here seeing Brothers Osborne. Easy in. Easy out. Helpful staff. Plenty of Port o Potties. Price was right on tickets & drinks. Will be checking in regularly on upcoming shows.

Great place for a large concert. Tip that seat #s are on chairs seat facing front if you need to check seat #s.

What to expect Google asks? Awesomeness! Great sound pretty much wherever you are.

Asian fest features a variety of Flair, Fusion and Flavor. I loved the Food vendors serving Asian Cuisine from different parts of the world. I enjoyed the different flavors of Asian foods and the cultural performances performed. Thank you for sharing your culture with the world.

The venue is well positioned on the river. Parking is well planned or marked for events.

Parking is very limited and pocket knives are not allowed. Rude security. However they bring great artists.

Went to praise on the river on Sunday. The venue is pretty nice with lots of space. The event seemed not that well organized, we planned to see River of Life band at 5 PM but left before they played since it was already after 5.

The bands were great and the venue is nice but when you have a rude staff and 45 minute beer lines it makes it less enjoyable of a concert.

When its not raining and the weather isnt too hot and the bugs arent too bad this is a great place for a concert!

McGrath is a great setting and we were content on the lawn with our own chairs. Openers were great and the crowd presence was amplified for Sublime. I hope they can continue to pull in quality talent moving forward.

Having never been there for a concert I wasnt sure what to expect. They did a great job with the seats, there were plenty of places to buy drinks, workers were everywhere if you needed anything, it was great. As well, Peter Frampton sounded fantastic!!!

I volunteered for the Jaycees this day for an event. The area is beautifully setup and a must see place during any event at this location. I do recommend that if your in the area or even see an event being held in this location to make your way in this direction!

What a joke! 3 beer vendors for a big concert, and they were selling cans of beer but pouring them into glasses... per order not ahead of time. How is it that plenty of other places can people through lines way more efficiently. If you want to enjoy a cocktail at your concert dont plan seeing the concert from the line. Also the pop and water is in the same line as the booze. Really?!? You are going to make someone wait in the beer line to get a water or pop!

This is a fantastic addition to CR. This was the 3rd time Ive been here. I did experience the chaos of how long it takes to get a drink if they are busy. Try to buy more tokens in the beginning (they are good for all venues) so you dont have to go back if it is busy and get two drinks at a time so you can enjoy the show.

Ive been here as well! Enjoyed the Bret Michael concert! I member a drink in each hand! Getting up in front of the people dancing showing folks how ta get rocking

Awesome venue. Will definitely be back! Just hope they figure out a more streamlined drink situation

The Bash at CR was super fantastic, so uplifting! Thank you everyone who volunteered.

Seats were comfortable. Nice small venue. Good location. Good sound.

Nice location and great sound!

I loved being at the McGrath Amphtheater this evening. It was very well organized and Weird Al Yankovic was awesome. The weather also helped since it was a beautiful evening

Chairs were furnished for most sections. We had took lawn chairs in case. Food was ok. Lots of drinks and pot a potties.

A nice open air amphitheater along the Cedar River in downtown Cedar Rapids, IA. The setting is gorgeous. There is a permanent stage with a great sound system. The seating is ideal to bringing lawn chairs or a blanket to spread out on the ground. I am guessing that it could accommodate around 1,000 people. Its a great place to see a concert.

My first concert at the amphitheatre!My all time favorite band SUBLIMEBest food at concertJamacian Jerk ChickenGreat atmosphere

Kenny Wayne Shepherd and Buddy Guy! Enjoyed the show

Such great staff! They were so patient. 10/10 would recommend

Other than it being a gamble with the weather (Aka you are going to get very wet if it rains) there isnt a bad seat anywhere! Downtown CR is beautiful along the river at night and combine that with music & good company you will have a wonderful night (even if it does rain)! As always beverages are pretty pricey!

This a terrific addition to CR! Great location, great views.

Loved concert excellent outdoor setting but one must remember it is outdoor and rain or shine.

Very nice outdoor arena ! Good for the whole family.

Great concert venue... Just wish the beer was cheaper.

Best Christian music Ive heard in a long time..great weather..excellent staffing and volunteers!!! Great time had by all!

Great space for outdoor event. Right along the water.

Pretty cool place off the river. Weird Al was awesome there!

I have been here for two shows and the set up was great.

Way to go Cedar Rapids! I love this venue so much! There are so many great places to park your lawn chairs where you can see and feel the great music the city brings in. We were able to see Jason Mraz for just $25 per ticket. The only down side, we were not allowed to bring in an umbrella and had walked quite a ways to get here dragging along our chairs and umbrellas because there was a chance of rain. We were told we would have to leave umbrellas outside the venue so we ditched them in tall weeds next to the gates. Of course we forgot to pick them up on the way out. Damn....I lost a brand new umbrella and we did end up getting drizzled on.

First time there changed out for a couple hour had so good bbq good music

Primus & clutch amphitheatre best place for a show

Its a good place for smallish events, but there really isnt too much room to have a lot of vendors if youre doing somthing like that

It was a great night for a concert. Very nice venue.

I didnt actually come here for a concert morw like we put on a glow stick show for our friend in the linn county jail to cheer hin up at lights out 1030 it was one of the best times i have had in a long time

Fun place for a concert. Bring bug spray as you are on the river.

Nice place, with proper sound equipment Damn good place for concerts

Great venue for our Alzheimers Walk

Nice place, love the variety of things going on here.

Theres a lot of weeds along the river right by the stage area otherwise very nice.

Sweet acoustics. It is clean and classy. A perfect place for an outdoor activity or a little ceremony. It has a nice little view of downtown. Its not around the developing areas so photos would be lovely.

Good medium sized outdoor venue in CR. NO Wolf trap.

Great day for Walk to end Alzheimers.

Had a blast at the concert here. It was my first time there, but it wont be the last.

Very nice place for a concert. Helpful staff, plenty of restrooms.

It was the first time I had been there but will definitely being going back. Lots of people but it was very efficient. The venue is beautiful and even being the hottest night of the year so far there was a nice breeze!

Good concert. Did not do, like my dog, very big disappointment.

Great concert venue. Lots of food and drinks to buy at the venue.

BBQ roundup great food and even better music by BF Burt

We attended a concert here and loved it! It was very well organized and seating was easy to find. Beautiful spot right next to the river.

Very convenient restrooms and beverages..laid out nicely

Excellent venue close to the stage great acoustics

Very nice place. Good venue for music concerts.

Seen primus. Great place for a small concert

GREAT OUTDOOR CONCERTS! ACCOMMODATIONS FOR SPECIAL NEEDS AND HANDICAP INDIVIDUALS IS NOT SEEN IN MY OPINION.. I FEEL ALL PERSONS SHOULD BE ACCOMMODATED REGARDLESS OF PHYSICAL OR MENTAL DISABILITIES!!! AFTER ALL IT SEEMS MUSIC IS ENJOYED BY ALL WALKS OF LIFE..

Lovely location. Plenty of foot room, and seating.

Nice outside venue! Ive only been there for 2 shows but the seating is fine. Both times they had chairs right by the stage, some further beck, then a general admission lawn where you can bring a chair or stand. Pretty basic beer/hard cider selection and soda. Last time they had a few liquors (might have the other time as well just am not sure).

Beautiful, well- kept public area

Outstanding place for a summer concert!!

We spend a lot of time here at events in the summer. VenuWorks staff is always great. Grounds are always tidy. We love having this space in our community!

Beautiful view of cedar rapids. Bring an umbrella if it will rain. Other than that, not a bad view. Plus, they typically hire great sound people. Just make sure youre in the mood for the talent they book.

Had a blast with a few Family members at the BBQ ROUNDUP.

Great show , awesome sound ,need better numbers on seats

Love performing here for Uptown Friday Night in the summer, a great place to enjoy live music with friends and family!

Attended Asian fest. Nice venue. Enjoyable event. Wish the food vendors were more adjacent to a place to sit at tablesto eat.

The ampetheatre is a decently sized venue but the proximity to the river makes it very buggy at times and the breeze usually blows the haze away during acts with larger productions. That being sad, there are usually a few really great acts that come through every year so its still worth going fairly often.

AARON. SULLY

They have some decent shows, but when they built the place they did not plan for parking, or what to do in case of bad weather... NO SHELTER that would have been a simple solution the area for vendors keeps getting smaller, in years past they had room down river, but now those areas have been developed, so they are trying cram everything into a smaller space. Also they never cut down the weeds along the river so instead of enjoying the view of the river flowing by, the only thing you see clearly is the county jail across the river! Really CR get return of the 4 high weeds!

Beautiful and family friendly. Love the movie nights!

Visited Ampitheater for The Bar B Q Roundup. The event staff was courteous. The individual vendors appeared to be giving good service. We had a sampler plate of ribs, brisket, pulled pork, sausage, baked beans, Cole slaw and cornbread. Servings were more than ample. Food was good. Overall the menus seemed rather pricey.

Very nice venue for an outdoor concert. Very picturesque being in the city on the river. Just need better parking

I enjoy this venue. It is a much needed space in CR. It was super buggy at our event. The side seats the sound was not good at all. They need speakers that reach the overflow seats.

Nice place. purchased 2 seats for concert picked up tickets at box office before show and found out they over booked seats and was down graded to general admission lawn had no lawn Chairs with us so had to stand for show.. Still waiting for refund on price difference.

Beautiful venue with all the necessities for an outdoor event. I plan to attend more events this summer and enjoy the beauty of the grounds.

Great place to catch a show

Fun space for live music.

Band were loud enough and lot of people came and danced. Good times!

Music and theater were AMAZING

Very nice well laid out

The strict concert staff ruined my experience at this venue. It would be great for watching a symphony orchestra, but for anything more upbeat (in this case, Modest Mouse) they did not accommodate the fans. The spot nearest to the stage was reserved for seating. Standing anywhere other than your seats was strictly prohibited. If you truly wanted to get energized about the performance you had to stand off to the side or in the very back where the view and the sound of the band were restricted. It was difficult to really get into the performance of one of my favorite bands when the staff is interrupting each song yelling sir you cant stand here either keep walking or go back to your seat! A better venue is a less restrictive venue.