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Summer Of The Arts

319 E. 1st Street
319-337-7944

The mission of Summer of the Arts is to build community by bringing people together in the heart of Iowa City to experience, learn about, and enjoy free arts and cultural programs.

Since 2005, Summer of the Arts has hosted summertime, family-friendly, arts and cultural festivals. We create synergy with marketing, fundraising, and operations while maintaining the unique identity of each of our events. Our generous sponsors and donors ensure we are able to offer free, high quality entertainment every summer for our community to enjoy.


Upcoming Events at Summer Of The Arts

Friday Night Concert Series - Iowa Steel Band

Friday, May 16, 2025 from 6:30pm to 8:00pm
Ped Mall Stage
Iowa City, IA
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Friday Night Concert Series - West Liberty High and West High Jazz Ensembles

Friday, May 23, 2025 from 6:30pm to 9:00pm
Ped Mall Stage
Iowa City, IA
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Friday Night Concert Series - Clear Creek Amana High and City High Jazz Ensembles

Friday, May 30, 2025 from 6:30pm to 9:00pm
Ped Mall Stage
Iowa City, IA
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Friday Night Concert Series - Charlotte Blu and Brad and the Big Wave

Friday, Jun 13, 2025 from 6:30pm to 9:00pm
Ped Mall Stage
Iowa City, IA
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Friday Night Concert Series - Leradee and the Positives

Friday, Jun 20, 2025 from 6:30pm to 9:30pm
Ped Mall Stage
Iowa City, IA
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Friday Night Concert Series - Diplomats of Solid Sound

Friday, Jun 27, 2025 from 6:30pm to 9:00pm
Ped Mall Stage
Iowa City, IA
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Recent News

Rhythms at Riverfront Crossings 2024

Schedule: May 25, 2024 6:30 PM: Diplomats of Solid Sound at Riverfront Crossings Park June 29, 2024 6:30 PM: Kevin Burt and Big Medicine at Riverfront Crossings Park July 27, 2024 6:30 PM: Dave Zollo & The Body Electric at…

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Music on the Move 2024

Schedule: June 4, 2024 6:30 PM: RESCHEDULED for August 27: Natural Habits at Terry Trueblood Recreation Area June 11, 2024 6:30 PM: Kevin Burt at Mercer Park June 18, 2024 6:30 PM: James Tutson at Penn Meadows Park Gazebo June 26, 2024…

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Free Movie Series 2024

Schedule: May 25, 2024 9:00 PM: Summer of Soul at Riverfront Crossings Park June 1, 2024 8:30 PM: The Marvels at Brown Deer Golf Course June 15, 2024 9:00 PM: The Tooth Fairy at James Alan McPherson Park July 13, 2024 9:00 PM: Barbie…

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