All the Summer Events Coming to North Liberty’s New Amphitheater

Big things are happening over at Centennial Park in North Liberty! Check out some of the new additions to the park, the official summer event lineup for the Hy-Vee Amphitheater, and what new features are on the way next year!

A New Art Installation

Last week (May 15th), the city of North Liberty unveiled a brand new art installation at Centennial Park called "Los Trompos." It features "eight larger-than-life, three-dimensional spinning tops in a variety of colors and shapes," all created with fabric that was woven in a traditional Mexican-style.

Guests are welcome to sit on, touch, and interact with the displays, but only for a limited time. Los Trompos will only be at the park through July 12th. You can read more about it HERE.

2026 Hy-Vee Amphitheater Events

The new Hy-Vee Amphitheater is gearing up for a busy summer! Here are all of the scheduled events for 2026 (so far), courtesy of North Liberty's city website:

• Pork Tornadoes Concert
  • Friday, May 22nd
    • Gates & parking open at 5:30 p.m.
    • Rival 5 takes the stage at 6:15 p.m.
    • The Pork Tornadoes headline from 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
  • Parking
    • Paved & grass parking will be available for $10 per vehicle (card ONLY)
    • Free parking/shuttles will be available from GreenState Credit Union at 2355 Landon Rd, North Liberty between 5:30 p.m. and 10 p.m.
  • Concert admission is FREE
• A Night at the Movies with Orchestra Iowa
  • Saturday, May 30th
    • Gates & parking open at 6 p.m.
    • Concert from 7:30 to 9:20 p.m. (with a 20 minute intermission)
  • "The concert will feature the music of composer John Williams. Grab your blanket and settle in on the lawn while the orchestra transports you to Neverland, Metropolis, Isla Nublar, Hogwarts, A Galaxy Far Far Away, and more!"
  • Parking
    • Paved & grass parking will be available for $10 per vehicle (card ONLY)
    • Free parking/shuttles will be available from GreenState Credit Union at 2355 Landon Rd, North Liberty between 6 p.m. and 10 p.m.
  • Tickets range from $12.50 to $22.50 for children and $25 to $45 for adults - purchase them online HERE
• Ballet Des Moines
  • Saturday, June 6th
    • Gates & parking open at 5 p.m.
    • "Free art-making, demonstrations and activities from community organizations" from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
    • Debut Dance Studio takes the stage at 6:15 p.m.
    • Ballet Des Moines headlines from 6:30 p.m. to 7:45 p.m.
  • Parking is FREE
  • Admission is FREE
• Fanfare & Flight
  • Thursday, July 2nd
    • Gates & parking open at 7 p.m.
    • Iowa Brass Band takes the stage from 8 to 9:30 p.m.
    • Aerial light show runs from 9:30 p.m. to 9:45 p.m.
  • "The evening will include a concert by the Iowa Brass band, followed by a 15-minute aerial light show from 150 choreographed drones."
  • Alcohol will NOT be for sale and is not permitted during this event
  • Parking
    • Paved & grass parking will be available for $10 per vehicle (card ONLY)
    • Free parking/shuttles will be available from GreenState Credit Union at 2355 Landon Rd, North Liberty between 7 p.m. and 10:30 p.m.
  • Admission is FREE
• North Liberty Blues & BBQ
  • Saturday, July 11th
    • Inflatables & activity tents from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
    • Food vendors open at 10 a.m. (see the vendor list HERE)
    • Beverage garden opens at 11 a.m.
      • Pints are $8 or 3 for $20 - cash ONLY
    • Live music from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. (see the lineup HERE)
  • "Grass parking will be available at Centennial Park. Once the park is full, overflow hard-surface parking is available at GreenState Credit Union, just 1.5 miles away, with free shuttle transportation beginning at 4 p.m. All parking is FREE."
  • Admission is FREE
• Elemental Circus
  • Sunday, July 26th
    • Gates & parking open at 4 p.m.
    • Show begins at 5 p.m.
  • "Attendees can expect spinning fire torches and hoops, multiple aerialists suspended from the stage’s roof, water juggling tricks, acrobalance and more at this one-hour show."
  • Alcohol will NOT be for sale and is not permitted during this event
  • Parking is FREE
  • Admission is FREE
• Pianos in the Park
  • Thursday, August 6th
    • Gates & parking open at 5 p.m.
    • Show runs from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
  • "A night featuring a high-energy and interactive dueling piano show from Howl at the Moon. A drummer will join the dueling pianos, covering a variety of genres you can dance and sing along with. And just like any dueling piano show, the band will take song requests from attendees throughout the night!"
  • Parking is FREE
  • Admission is FREE
• Buckets N Boards
  • Sunday, August 9th
    • Gates & parking open at 3 p.m.
    • Show begins at 4 p.m.
  • "A one-hour high-energy amazing percussion, spectacular tap dancing, inventive instrumentation and clean comedy show."
  • Alcohol will NOT be for sale and is not permitted during this event
  • Parking is FREE
  • Admission is FREE
• Are You Ready For It? A Taylor Experience
  • Friday, September 11th
    • Gates & parking open at 6:30 p.m.
    • Concert from 7:30 p.m. to 9 p.m.
  • Parking
    • Paved & grass parking will be available for $10 per vehicle (card ONLY)
    • Free parking/shuttles will be available from GreenState Credit Union at 2355 Landon Rd, North Liberty between 6 p.m. and 10 p.m.
  • Tickets are $35 for adults and $20 for students/youth - purchase them online HERE
• Gin Blossoms Concert
  • Sunday, September 13th
    • Gates & parking open at 5:30 p.m.
    • Opener (TBA) takes the stage at 6:30 p.m.
    • Gin Blossoms headline at 7:45 p.m.
  • Parking
    • Paved & grass parking will be available for $10 per vehicle (card ONLY)
    • Free parking/shuttles will be available from GreenState Credit Union at 2355 Landon Rd, North Liberty between 5:30 p.m. and 10 p.m.
  • Tickets are $55 for adults and $25 for students/youth - purchase them online HERE

Know Before You Go

Before you head to one of the above events, here are some of the venue's policies that you should be aware of:

• There is NO seating available at the amphitheater, so bring lawn chairs or blankets to sit on - there is a paved area reserved for wheelchairs/attendees that need a flat surface
• Small umbrellas and portable shades are allowed, but pop-up tents are not permitted
• Personal coolers and outside alcohol are prohibited, but you CAN bring snacks and non-alcoholic beverages
• At most events, food & beverage vendors will be on-site, and beer, seltzers, and canned cocktails will be available for purchase (card ONLY)
• Permanent restrooms are available in the park, but there will also be portable restrooms on-site during larger events
• Dogs are not allowed
• The use of tobacco, nicotine, vape, and other electronic smoking devices are prohibited

What's Next for Centennial Park?

According to the city's website, the Hy-Vee Center & Amphitheater was phase one of North Liberty's Centennial Park project, which was officially completed in fall 2025. Phase two is currently in the works, and includes a new splash pad, an expanded playground, "a picnic shelter, additional restrooms, shade structures and expanded parking." It's set to be complete by the spring of 2027. You can read more about phases three and four HERE.

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