The Iowa City Downtown District is proud to partner with The Englert Theatre to present the Englert Main Stage at the 2025 Downtown Block Party happening Saturday, June 28th from 3:00 - 10:00pm in Iowa City.
Located at the Weatherdance Stage in the Pedestrian Mall, the stage will be programmed from 4:00 - 9:30pm and will be the perfect opportunity to listen to live music throughout the evening. The Englert Main Stage, sponsored by iBev, has a full schedule of free music the community can enjoy and is FREE to attend.
This year, the Downtown Block Party returns with performances from Iowa collective BYOBrass with their high-energy blend of original music and reimagined classics, Chicago's La Rosa Noir bringing their unique fusion of surf, post-punk, and Latin rhythms, and Nashville alternative rock headliners HOUNDS with their memorable melodies and intricate harmonies.
4:00 – 5:00pm – BYOBrass
6:00 – 7:00pm – La Rosa Noir
8:00 – 9:30pm – HOUNDS
Visit the Iowa City Downtown District's website for more information and activities happening at the 2025 Downtown Block Party. Remember all programming is free, you only need a ticket, which includes the event cup and writband, to take your drink to the streets.
www.downtowniowacity.com/events/downtown-block-party
Pre-purcahse event cup and wristband:
https://localtickets.thegazette.com/e/2025-downtown-block-party-pre-sale-cups
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– HOUNDS is a three-piece alternative rock band based in Nashville, TN. Utilizing melodies that bury themselves deep in your mind, rich and intricate vocal harmony, and a deep love for synth and catchy rhythms, Jordan Slone, Jack McCoy and Logan Mohler create music that simultaneously acknowledges the past and celebrates the future. Since originally forming in 2017, the band has seen two full-length releases. The first, the self-titled and independently released “Hounds”, and after securing a deal with BMG, their second album, "Cattle In The Sky”.
– Born & Raised in Chicago, IL. La Rosa Noir is known for their unique blend of surf, post punk, and Latin rhythms, tying them to their cultural heritage. Their debut album, “Arellano," named after frontwoman Yeshi Regalado's grandmother's maiden name, pays tribute to her significant musical influence. With storytelling lyrics inspired by personal experiences, the album explores themes of relationships, loss, and self-discovery, set against a backdrop of dreamy dissonance and fiery punk energy.
– BYOBrass is a collective of musicians and educators from throughout the state of Iowa. Founded in 2017 by a group of friends and students at the University of Northern Iowa, the band quickly gained a following in the Cedar Falls area. Since relocating to the Des Moines metro in 2021, BYOBrass has taken their show and expanded their audience to the entire state of Iowa and the Midwest. BYOBrass draws inspiration from all across the musical spectrum and uses their influence to create high-energy original music as well as give their take on popular classics. Their live shows and eclectic mix of influences and styles are sure to please audiences of all ages! BYOBrass' full discography can be found on Apple Music, Spotify, and YouTube. More information can be found at byobrass.com
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