Rock the Block is NewBo City Market's free weekly concert series. Each summer a variety of local and national touring bands take the Bankers Trust Stage in the Market Yard and fill Friday nights with live music!
Rock the Block is free, and open to the public on a first-come-first-served basis. You are welcome to bring lawn chairs and find a space to sit and enjoy the concert! Stay tuned for a line up reveal coming soon!
Presented by Collins Aerospace and sponsored by Lion Bridge Brewing Company, Iowa Economic Development Authority, ImOn Communications, Coldwell Banker Hedges Realty, Rapids Wholesale, Advantage Chiropractic, Fast-Trans, Sam’s Club, and Rinderknecht Associates.
Rock the Block 2025 Lineup:
5/9 Jordan Messerole
5/16 Matthew Kane and the Band Greenbrier
5/23 Surf Zombies
5/30 Vinyl Alibi
6/6 Saint Boogie Brass Band
6/13 Alicia Monee
6/20 Brett Newski & the Bad Inventions
6/27 Cedar Rapids Freedom Festival performance
7/4 FunkDaddies
7/11 Fight Paper Box
7/18 The King of Mars
7/25 Molly Nova & The Hawks
8/1 River Glen & Band
8/8 The Evan Stock Band
8/15 Betty Calling
8/22 Fresh Fighters
8/29 The DETOUR Band
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Event Rules:
1. NO OUTSIDE FOOD OR BEVERAGES, with the exception of reusable water bottles filled with water only. Please support our small businesses and get your snacks from the Shopkeepers inside the Market.
2. NO COOLERS.
3. No smoking.
4. Alcohol purchased on Market property must be consumed within the designated barriers.
When you enter NewBo City Market property, you enter an area where photography, audio, and video recording may occur. By entering the premises, you waive all rights you may have to any claims for payment of royalties in connection with any use.
Date: Fridays, May 9 to August 29
Time: 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Location: NewBo City Market, 1100 3rd St SE, Cedar Rapids, IA
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