Champaign-Urbana in the Summer: Free Concerts Galore, Both Outdoor and Virtual for 2020
What’s better than relaxing outside listening to live music on a nice summer evening? How about listening to FREE live music?
Yes, there have been a number of modifications to the original summer concert line-up in Champaign-Urbana and surrounding communities. However, creativity is the name of the game and as outdoor dining begins to take off, we are seeing a number of outdoor concerts pop up that you can enjoy firsthand, in addition to summer concerts you can stream through your device right at home.
We have two different categories below to help you find summer music for your listening pleasure — outdoor (free or low-cost) and virtual (free). Click on the links to find the details for each event or venue.
We will be adding to this post constantly, so keep checking back. If you know of a concert you’d like to see on this list, take a moment to submit it to our event calendar and we’ll get it on here.
Live Outdoor Concerts
Friday, July 10, 2020
Freedom Fridays in Downtown Rantoul
Rantoul Area Chamber of Commerce, 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Feel free to bring lawn chairs, blankets, & other games.
Saturday, July 11, 2020
Music Among The Vines - The Blues Deacons
Alto Vineyard, 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
A night under the stars with family and friends while listening to some of the great musicians we have in the Champaign Urbana area = priceless. $5.00 Admission fee. There will be both wine and beer available for purchase. No outside alcohol can be brought onsite. Under 21 is allowed.…read more…
Sunday, July 12, 2020
Wine Down Sunday with Dave n Lisa
Alto Vineyard, 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Dave n Lisa is an acoustic duo like no other. With rich guitar sound from Dave Cooper and great vocal harmonies there is little we can’t do.
Friday, July 17, 2020
Freedom Fridays in Downtown Rantoul
Rantoul Area Chamber of Commerce, 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Feel free to bring lawn chairs, blankets, & other games.
Saturday, July 18, 2020
Music Among The Vines - Kilborn Alley
Alto Vineyard, 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
A night under the stars with family and friends while listening to some of the great musicians we have in the Champaign Urbana area = priceless. $5.00 Admission fee. There will be both wine and beer available for purchase. No outside alcohol can be brought onsite. Under 21 is allowed.…read more…
Sunday, July 19, 2020
Wine Down Sunday - Alex Jenkins & The Bombers
Alto Vineyard, 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
FREE Concert
Friday, July 24, 2020
Freedom Fridays in Downtown Rantoul
Rantoul Area Chamber of Commerce, 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Feel free to bring lawn chairs, blankets, & other games.
Saturday, July 25, 2020
Music Among The Vines - Candy Foster
Alto Vineyard, 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
A night under the stars with family and friends while listening to some of the great musicians we have in the Champaign Urbana area = priceless. $5.00 Admission fee. There will be both wine and beer available for purchase. No outside alcohol can be brought onsite. Under 21 is allowed.…read more…
Friday, July 31, 2020
Freedom Fridays in Downtown Rantoul
Rantoul Area Chamber of Commerce, 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Feel free to bring lawn chairs, blankets, & other games.
Friday, August 7, 2020
Freedom Fridays in Downtown Rantoul
Rantoul Area Chamber of Commerce, 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Feel free to bring lawn chairs, blankets, & other games.
Saturday, August 8, 2020
Champaign Freight 2020
Alto Vineyard, 7:30 pm - 10:00 pm
Head out as the boys of summer of CF make their debut at Alto Vineyards. If you have not been there, now is the time. Come on out to help them make their debut a great one!!
Friday, August 14, 2020
Freedom Fridays in Downtown Rantoul
Rantoul Area Chamber of Commerce, 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Feel free to bring lawn chairs, blankets, & other games.
Friday, August 21, 2020
Freedom Fridays in Downtown Rantoul
Rantoul Area Chamber of Commerce, 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Feel free to bring lawn chairs, blankets, & other games.
Friday, August 28, 2020
Freedom Fridays in Downtown Rantoul
Rantoul Area Chamber of Commerce, 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Feel free to bring lawn chairs, blankets, & other games.
Friday, September 4, 2020
Freedom Fridays in Downtown Rantoul
Rantoul Area Chamber of Commerce, 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Feel free to bring lawn chairs, blankets, & other games.
Streamed Virtual Concerts
Sunday, July 19, 2020
Virtual Summer Concert Series - Kings T'z
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Virtual Summer Concert Series Enjoy the Champaign Park District famous summer concerts VIRTUALLY! They will host 4 Virtual Concerts on Facebook throughout the summer. Like them on Facebook to tune into the FREE Virtual Summer Concert Series! http://www.facebook.com/champaignparkdist June 21, 6pm Mike & Kayla June 28, 6pm Kittens Incorporated July…read more…
Sunday, July 26, 2020
Virtual Summer Concert Series - Hot Sauce Universe
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Virtual Summer Concert Series Enjoy the Champaign Park District famous summer concerts VIRTUALLY! They will host 4 Virtual Concerts on Facebook throughout the summer. Like them on Facebook to tune into the FREE Virtual Summer Concert Series! http://www.facebook.com/champaignparkdist June 21, 6pm Mike & Kayla June 28, 6pm Kittens Incorporated July…read more…