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Performance Center

The New Hope Performance Center is located at 4401 Xylon Ave N (just west of the New Hope Aquatic Park). The performance

front of performance center center hosts music in the park, city programs and special events, and is home to the Off Broadway Musical Theatre.

Music in the Park
All musical acts have been booked for summer 2026. 

If you are interested in sponsoring Music in the Park, please email us at [email protected]

Movies in the Park

Movies will be shown on a jumbo screen at the outdoor Performance Center. Bring a blanket or chair for the natural seating area and come a little early to participate in pre-movie activities!

  • New Hope Performance Center, 4401 Xylon Ave N
  • Movies start at dusk
  • Free!

June 11 - "The Big Green"
kids in front of soccer goalA British exchange teacher arrives at a small Texas school where her students are less than enthusiastic. In an effort to turn things around, she starts a soccer team. Rated PG. Sponsored by New Hope Women of Today.

August 6 - "How to Train Your Dragon"
A Viking boy defies centuries of tradition bymovie poster, boy on flying dragon befriending a dragon. Rated PG (2010). Sponsored by Holy Trinity Lutheran Academy.

August 20 - "The Count of Monte Cristo"
two men with sword betweenDashing sailor Edmond Dantes' peaceful life is abruptly shattered when his best friend, Fernand deceives him. Rated PG-13 (2002). Sponsorship available.

If you would like to sponsor a Movie in the Park, please email [email protected]


Storytime in the Park

Hosted by the cities of New Hope, Crystal, Golden Valley and Robbinsdale. Presented by Princes Party Pals. All ages welcome! 

  • 10:30-11:15 a.m.
  • Free!

June 17 - Cinderella
Cinderella will share an enchanting fairywoman in cinderella costume tale about courage, kindness and following your heart.

  • New Hope Performance Center, 4401 Xylon Ave N

July 8 - Park Ranger Rachel
women in ranger costume, sitting on dinosaurMeet seven different dinosaurs as Park Ranger Rachel takes you on a Jurassic adventure!

  • Becker Park, 5530 Douglas Drive, Crystal

August 5 - Rainbow Fish
Meet Rainbow Fish for a colorful storytimewoman in rainbow fish costume and under the sea adventure.

  • Lakeview Terrace Park, 3769 Crystal Lake Blvd, Robbinsdale


August 19 - Emma Wiggles

woman next to giant stuffed giraffeSing classic children's songs, learn dances, and pet Emma's giant giraffe named Jerry.

  • Brookview Park Gazebo, 200 Brookview Pkwy, Golden Valley
Acting Camps
 Check back for 2026 schedule
New Hope Summer Theatre

Check back for more information on Off Broadway Musical Theatre's 2026 performance schedule or visit obmt-newhope.org.

 

Contact

Parks and Recreation
4401 Xylon Ave N
Phone: 763-531-5151
Email: [email protected]

Directions

Performance Center map

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