The 2025 Maytag Bowl Summer Concert Series at Maytag Park in Newton kicks off at 7 p.m. tonight. The free live music performances every Thursday night through July begins with the Newton City Band. This evening is the City Band’s first of four concerts during the summer series. The band will also perform June 12th and 26th, and July 3rd. Bands from Newton and Des Moines fill out the rest of the schedule.

June 5th- Des Moines Country Band “South 35”

June 19th- Des Moines Reggae Band “The Sheet”

July 10th- Des Moines Rock-n-Roll Band “Unfortunate Sons”

July 17th- Newton Country Band “Outlaw Country Express”

July 24th- Des Moines Rock Band “Opus Taylor Band”

July 31st- Des Moines Hit Music Band “Hudson Road”

The free concerts in Maytag Park occur each Thursday evening at 7 p.m., weather permitting. The City of Newton covers the cost of the performances. Those attending are encouraged to bring chairs or blankets, and their own food and drinks. Two food trucks will be available at each concert.