Linda Plaut Newton Festival of the Arts
| Locations: | Multiple see below |
| Dates: | Saturday, May 17, 2025 - Sunday, June 29, 2025 |
| Ages: | Toddlers, Kids, Teens, Adults |
| In/Outdoor: | Outdoor |
| Cost: | Free |
| Category: | Fairs & Festivals |
Celebrate Newton’s talented musicians, singers, bands, poets, story tellers & more! Free and open to all. Join us as the City comes alive with music, color, and creativity at various venues throughout Newton.
The Festival will be a month-long event with multiple locations around town.
Festival of the Arts Kick-Off Event, Satuday, May 17th, 7 pm - 9 pm at the City Hall War Memorial Auditorium.
The event will feature many facets of arts and culture including several genres of music from blues to baroque, classical guitar to R&B, and opera to jazz.
Bring your cowboy boots and hats and get ready to two-step the away to the tunes of Surefire Band!
2025 Calendar of Events
4th Annula Newton Multicultural Festival and Art Show
Suzuki School of Newton, 1615 Beacon Street, Waban, MA
• May 17, 2025; 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Music Mondays: Weston Wind Quintet
Scandinavian Living Center, Nordic Hall, 206 Waltham St., Newton, MA
• May 19, 2025; 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Belmont World Film Festival
West Newton Cinema, 1296 Washinton St, Newton, MA
• May 19, 2025 - Four Mothers; 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
• June 2, 2025 - Three Kilometers to the End of the World; 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
• June 9, 2025 - Souleymane's Story; 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
• June 19, 2025 - Under the Volcano; 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Contemporary Jazz Orchestra Special Concert
City Hall War Memorial Auditorium, 1000 Commonwealth Ave, Newton Centre, MA
• May 20, 2025; 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
The 3rd Annual Newton Highlands Klezmer Dance
Hyde Community Center Bandstand, 90 Linciln St, Newton, MA
• May 23, 2025; 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Memo Rubio's Guitar Journey Through the World
City Hall War Memorial Auditorium, 1000 Commonwealth Ave, Newton Centre, MA
• May 24, 2025; 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm
Pro Arte Chamber Orchestra
City Hall War Memorial Auditorium, 1000 Commonwealth Ave, Newton Centre, MA
• May 30, 2025; 7:30 pm
At the Oscars: Greatest Hits from the Silver Screen
City Hall War Memorial Auditorium, 1000 Commonwealth Ave, Newton Centre, MA
• May 31, 2025; 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Berserk: A Viking Festival for All Ages
Scadinavian Cultural Center & Library - Nordic Hall and Front Lawn, 206 Waltham St, West Newton, MA
• May 31, 2025; 11:00 am - 3:00 pm
Newton Theatre Company: The Goldstein Family Monologue Project
Hyde Community Center Bandstand, 90 Lincoln St, Newton, MA
• May 31, 2025; 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Jameson Singers Concert: A Concert of Choral Gems
City Hall War Memorial Auditorium, 1000 Commonwealth Ave, Newton Centre, MA
• June 1, 2025; 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm
Summer in the Highlands Concerts:
Hyde Community Center Bandstand, 90 Lincoln St, Newton, MA
• June 6, 2025 - The Beatles Cover Band; 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
• June 13, 2025 - 50's Oldies Band Reminisants; 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Newton PorchFest
Auburndale, Lower Falls, Waban, West Newton
• June 7, 2025; 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Charles River Wind Ensemble: States of Mind
300 Hammond Pond Parkway Auditorium, Chestnut Hill, MA
• June 8, 2025; 3:00 pm
Boston Jazz Voices A Capella Concert
City Hall War Memorial Auditorium, 1000 Commonwealth Ave, Newton Centre, MA
• June 8, 2025; 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm
Strummin’ Up to Boston: Ukelele Festival
City Hall War Memorial Auditorium, 1000 Commonwealth Ave, Newton Centre, MA
• June 14, 2025; 4:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Moving Forward in Place:
Allen Center for the Arts, 35 Webster St, Newton, MA / The Scandinavian Cultural Center, 206 Waltham St, West Newton, MA
• June 14, 2025 - Dance Performance; 4:00 pm
• June 15, 2025 - Film Screening: To Feel the Earth and Touch the Sky; 3:00 pm
Howard University Gospel Concert
Allen Center for the Arts, 35 Webster St, Newton, MA
• June 19, 2025; TBD
Juneteenth Celebration
Hyde Community Center, 90 Lincoln St, Newton, MA
• June 19, 2025; 11:00 am - 3:00 pm
ChalkFEST Newton Cultural Development Closing Event
Newton Centre Plaza
• June 28, 2025 (June 29 Rain Date); 10:00 am - Noon
The Linda Plaut Festival of the Arts is sponsored by Newton Community Pride in partnership with the City of Newton’s Cultural Development Department.
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| Newton | --- | map | 1615 Beacon Street, Waban, MA |
| Newton | --- | map | 35 Webster Street, West Newton, MA |
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