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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
linda plaut newton festival of the arts photoCelebrate 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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newtoncommunitypride.org/foa/

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Newton---map90 Lincoln Street, Newton Highland, MA
Newton---map1615 Beacon Street, Waban, MA
Newton---map35 Webster Street, West Newton, MA


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