About

About the Amphitheater

The Davies Amphitheater has been a premier performance venue in Southwest Iowa since the early 1980s.  It is a nonprofit arts organization dedicated to bringing quality entertainment to the Glenwood area.  The amphitheater is the type of community treasure rarely found in small towns.

History

In 1980, Charles Davies left $750,000 from his estate for the construction of an amphitheater in Glenwood Lake Park. $500,000 was spent on the actual construction and the remaining amount was put into a trust.  The interest generated by the trust was earmarked for the operation of the facility.

For many years the Davies trust, as well as money generously provided by the Ray Thomas Fund, enabled the amphitheater to provide high-quality entertainment to our community that was completely free to the public!

Make it a Night in Glenwood

It is more than just the music at the Davies Amphitheater. We are located in beautiful  Glenwood Lake Park on the east edge of town. Come a bit early and enjoy the park or grab some food at our concession stand. We offer burgers, hot dogs, soft drinks, candy, ice cream, and the famous Davies Amphitheater popcorn. Popcorn is part of a long-standing Davies tradition. Every show we raffle off tickets for a Davies Amphitheater T-shirt. The winner of the shirt also gets a box of popcorn. Wear your shirt to a Davies show and you receive free popcorn, not just for the next show or season – but for life!

We also know that when it comes to music, folks like to enjoy their favorite adult beverage. We don’t sell alcohol at the venue, but you are welcome to bring in coolers with your favorite beer or wine.

If you don’t plan to visit the concession stand we encourage you to stop at one of our local restaurants or watering holes.