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Outdoor Concerts in Champaign-Urbana and Beyond

April 19, 2022 By From The Editors

Champaign-Urbana in the spring, summer and fall: Free and cheap outdoor concerts galore

 

Many of these are family friendly, so bring the kids along for some live music in Champaign, Urbana and beyond

What’s better than relaxing outside listening to live music on a nice summer evening? How about listening to free (or cheap) live music?

This summer — and spring, and fall — there are dozens of opportunities in the Champaign-Urbana area and beyond to take in free outdoor concerts with your family. We’ve listed as many as we can find below!

Free and Cheap Outdoor Concerts Around Champaign-Urbana

Chambanamoms thanks Urbana’s Market at the Square for presenting this list.

Urbana’s Market at the Square is the place to shop when you want to shop local. Each week the Market features fresh-picked fruits and vegetables (some grown within Urbana city limits), beef, pork, chicken, bison, eggs, fresh flowers, baked goods, and food trucks. The Market also features the work of local makers including jewelry, soap, candles, ceramics, and paintings. There are musical performers and activities for kids each week. Urbana’s Market at the Square is a producer-only market which means everything is grown, made, or produced in Illinois by the people who are selling it.

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Urbana's Market at the Square

 

Free (and cheap!) Summer Outdoor Concerts In and Around Champaign-Urbana

For your outdoor listening pleasure, we’ve listed free and low-cost outdoor summer concerts below. Settings range from neighborhood parks to city streets to festivals. Click on the links to find the detailed schedule for each venue. We will also include spring and fall concerts, as outdoor music is a treat any time we have the chance to catch it!

We will be adding to this 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.

Sunday, June 26, 2022

Riggs-Fest


Riggs Beer Company, 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Live music, Sidney Dairy Barn, helicopter rides, a motorcycle show and more!

Sunday "Wine Down" - Live Outdoor Music


Alto Vineyard, 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

This is a family friendly event. Alto has both wine and beer available for purchase. No outside alcohol can be brought onsite. Under 21 is allowed. They do card to ensure anyone consuming alcohol is over 21 years of age. Alto does provide lawn chairs and outdoor tables, however you…read more…

Music on the Lake: Aces 'N Rhythms


Homer Lake Forest Preserve, Walnut Tree Shelter, 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Location: Walnut Hill Shelter, Homer Lake Forest Preserve Come out to the lake to welcome Aces ‘N Rhythms! This cover band performs a wide variety of iconic hits ranging from the timeless 60's to current Billboard hits. Their unique brand of entertainment fuses songs from all genres with a feel…read more…

Wednesday, June 29, 2022

Neighborhood Nights - Victory Park | Silverweed


Victory Park, 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm

After two years off, who is ready for live music in your neighborhood park? Bring your lawn chair or even a picnic dinner and spend the evening with your neighbors in a lovely park setting. Each park features a different performance, all playing the very best music from folk to…read more…

Friday, July 1, 2022

Freedom Fest in Mahomet


Lake of the Woods Forest Preserve, 4:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Music beginning at 4 p.m., fireworks at dusk. Admission is $2 per person with kids 5 and under free.

Freedom Fridays - Garrett Biggs & Band


Downtown Rantoul, 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Head to downtown Rantoul every Friday from July 1-July 29 for live music, food trucks, and family fun activities! Bring your lawn chairs! Freedom Fridays 2022 July 1 Garrett Biggs & Band - Country July 8 New Souls - Rhythm & Blues July 15 Dalton Halls Band - Funk/Soul &…read more…

Friday Night Live in Downtown Champaign


Downtown Champaign, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

FRIDAY NIGHT LIVE | EVERY FRIDAY | JUNE 3 - AUGUST 26 | 6-8PM | DOWNTOWN CHAMPAIGN Check the 40 North page for weekly lineups coming soon! Downtown Champaign is the backdrop for 40 North's Friday Night LIVE, a free street-side performance series open to the general public. Friday Night…read more…

Reds, Whites, and the Blues: Summer Concert Series


Allerton Park and Retreat Center, 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Some of the best in blues will be on hand for Allerton Park's Reds, Whites, & the Blues concert, scheduled for 6-9 p.m. Friday, July 1, 2022, on the Gatehouse Lawn. The event is part of Allerton Park’s Concert Series presented by the Ayers Family, with monthly concerts through Oct. 8. Longtime blues…read more…

Saturday, July 2, 2022

After Market! Music, Art and More at the Rose Bowl Tavern Patio


Rose Bowl Tavern Patio, 12:00 pm

The entire community is invited to enjoy music and performance arts at The Rose Bowl Tavern every Saturday afternoon May through October. Make the most of your weekend by spending it in downtown Urbana! After the farmers market wraps up at noon, head directly over to The Rose Bowl Tavern for music,…read more…

Summer Concerts in the Park


Hessel Park, 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

This summer, gather your friends, family, and neighbors for Champaign Park District's Summer Concerts. Audience members are encouraged to bring lawn chairs and refreshments. HESSEL PARK CONCERTS 5/7 | 2-5p | Edison Middle School Bands 6/4 | 1-3p | The Merry Travelers 7/2 | 1-3p | Anika Emily 8/6 |…read more…

Toast to Taylor Street Block Party | Downtown Champaign


Downtown Champaign, 2:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Shop local makers and artists, experience live music and entertainment, and grab some of the best food and drinks that Champaign has to offer every first Saturday, May through October. Come to Taylor Street in the heart of downtown for live music all day. Browse and shop at the open…read more…

Live & Outdoor - "Music at the Vines"


Alto Vineyard, 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm

A night under the stars with family and friends while listening to some great Champaign-Urbana musicians. Food trucks from 3-7:30 p.m. $5-$10 admission fee, depending on the week. This is a family friendly event. Alto has both wine and beer available for purchase. No outside alcohol can be brought onsite.…read more…

Sunday, July 3, 2022

Sunday "Wine Down" - Live Outdoor Music


Alto Vineyard, 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

This is a family friendly event. Alto has both wine and beer available for purchase. No outside alcohol can be brought onsite. Under 21 is allowed. They do card to ensure anyone consuming alcohol is over 21 years of age. Alto does provide lawn chairs and outdoor tables, however you…read more…

Wednesday, July 6, 2022

Neighborhood Nights - AMBUCS Park | Love Sign


AMBUCS Park, 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm

After two years off, who is ready for live music in your neighborhood park? Bring your lawn chair or even a picnic dinner and spend the evening with your neighbors in a lovely park setting. Each park features a different performance, all playing the very best music from folk to…read more…

Friday, July 8, 2022

Freedom Fridays - New Souls


Downtown Rantoul, 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Head to downtown Rantoul every Friday from July 1-July 29 for live music, food trucks, and family fun activities! Bring your lawn chairs! Freedom Fridays 2022 July 1 Garrett Biggs & Band - Country July 8 New Souls - Rhythm & Blues July 15 Dalton Halls Band - Funk/Soul &…read more…

Friday Night Live in Downtown Champaign


Downtown Champaign, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

FRIDAY NIGHT LIVE | EVERY FRIDAY | JUNE 3 - AUGUST 26 | 6-8PM | DOWNTOWN CHAMPAIGN Check the 40 North page for weekly lineups coming soon! Downtown Champaign is the backdrop for 40 North's Friday Night LIVE, a free street-side performance series open to the general public. Friday Night…read more…

Saturday, July 9, 2022

After Market! Music, Art and More at the Rose Bowl Tavern Patio


Rose Bowl Tavern Patio, 12:00 pm

The entire community is invited to enjoy music and performance arts at The Rose Bowl Tavern every Saturday afternoon May through October. Make the most of your weekend by spending it in downtown Urbana! After the farmers market wraps up at noon, head directly over to The Rose Bowl Tavern for music,…read more…

Live & Outdoor - "Music at the Vines"


Alto Vineyard, 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm

A night under the stars with family and friends while listening to some great Champaign-Urbana musicians. Food trucks from 3-7:30 p.m. $5-$10 admission fee, depending on the week. This is a family friendly event. Alto has both wine and beer available for purchase. No outside alcohol can be brought onsite.…read more…

StreetFest


Downtown Champaign, 7:00 pm - 11:59 pm

StreetFest is back! FREE! Join the community for live local music in the streets of Downtown Champaign. Enjoy local food and drinks available from your favorite downtown establishments and listen to some great CU talent. June 11 @ Neil St./Main St. July 9 @ Walnut St./University

Sunday, July 10, 2022

Sunday "Wine Down" - Live Outdoor Music


Alto Vineyard, 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

This is a family friendly event. Alto has both wine and beer available for purchase. No outside alcohol can be brought onsite. Under 21 is allowed. They do card to ensure anyone consuming alcohol is over 21 years of age. Alto does provide lawn chairs and outdoor tables, however you…read more…

Summer Garden Concert: Candy Foster & The Shades of Blue


Maybery-Gelvin Botanical Garden, Lake of the Woods Forest Preserve, 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Welcome back Candy Foster and The Shades of Blue! These talented rhythm and blues musicians have been entertaining crowds together for over 20 years together. Legendary front-man, Candy Foster, merges his talents with one of the best blues bands this area has to offer in providing a one-of-a-kind performance! Enjoy…read more…

Wednesday, July 13, 2022

Neighborhood Nights - Crestview Park | Painkillers


Crestview Park, 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm

After two years off, who is ready for live music in your neighborhood park? Bring your lawn chair or even a picnic dinner and spend the evening with your neighbors in a lovely park setting. Each park features a different performance, all playing the very best music from folk to…read more…

Thursday, July 14, 2022

Summer Concerts in the Park


Morrissey Park, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

This summer, gather your friends, family, and neighbors for Champaign Park District's Summer Concerts. Audience members are encouraged to bring lawn chairs and refreshments. HESSEL PARK CONCERTS 5/7 | 2-5p | Edison Middle School Bands 6/4 | 1-3p | The Merry Travelers 7/2 | 1-3p | Anika Emily 8/6 |…read more…

Friday, July 15, 2022

Freedom Fridays - Dalton Halls Band


Downtown Rantoul, 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Head to downtown Rantoul every Friday from July 1-July 29 for live music, food trucks, and family fun activities! Bring your lawn chairs! Freedom Fridays 2022 July 1 Garrett Biggs & Band - Country July 8 New Souls - Rhythm & Blues July 15 Dalton Halls Band - Funk/Soul &…read more…

Friday Night Live in Downtown Champaign


Downtown Champaign, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

FRIDAY NIGHT LIVE | EVERY FRIDAY | JUNE 3 - AUGUST 26 | 6-8PM | DOWNTOWN CHAMPAIGN Check the 40 North page for weekly lineups coming soon! Downtown Champaign is the backdrop for 40 North's Friday Night LIVE, a free street-side performance series open to the general public. Friday Night…read more…

Saturday, July 16, 2022

After Market! Music, Art and More at the Rose Bowl Tavern Patio


Rose Bowl Tavern Patio, 12:00 pm

The entire community is invited to enjoy music and performance arts at The Rose Bowl Tavern every Saturday afternoon May through October. Make the most of your weekend by spending it in downtown Urbana! After the farmers market wraps up at noon, head directly over to The Rose Bowl Tavern for music,…read more…

Live & Outdoor - "Music at the Vines"


Alto Vineyard, 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm

A night under the stars with family and friends while listening to some great Champaign-Urbana musicians. Food trucks from 3-7:30 p.m. $5-$10 admission fee, depending on the week. This is a family friendly event. Alto has both wine and beer available for purchase. No outside alcohol can be brought onsite.…read more…

Sunday, July 17, 2022

Sunday "Wine Down" - Live Outdoor Music


Alto Vineyard, 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

This is a family friendly event. Alto has both wine and beer available for purchase. No outside alcohol can be brought onsite. Under 21 is allowed. They do card to ensure anyone consuming alcohol is over 21 years of age. Alto does provide lawn chairs and outdoor tables, however you…read more…

Wednesday, July 20, 2022

Neighborhood Nights - Blair Park | Hot Club of Urbana


Blair Park, 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm

After two years off, who is ready for live music in your neighborhood park? Bring your lawn chair or even a picnic dinner and spend the evening with your neighbors in a lovely park setting. Each park features a different performance, all playing the very best music from folk to…read more…

Thursday, July 21, 2022

Summer Twilight Concert on the Quad (July)


University of Illinois quad (behind the Union), 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

It's back! Celebrating 110 years in 2022 Summer Twilight Concert on the Quad: June 23 and July 21 at 7 p.m. on the University Quad. The University of Illinois Summer Band meets during the summer session and performs two "Twilight Concerts" on the UI Quadrangle. This tradition goes back over…read more…

Friday, July 22, 2022

Freedom Fridays - Aces N Rhythms


Downtown Rantoul, 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Head to downtown Rantoul every Friday from July 1-July 29 for live music, food trucks, and family fun activities! Bring your lawn chairs! Freedom Fridays 2022 July 1 Garrett Biggs & Band - Country July 8 New Souls - Rhythm & Blues July 15 Dalton Halls Band - Funk/Soul &…read more…

Friday Night Live in Downtown Champaign


Downtown Champaign, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

FRIDAY NIGHT LIVE | EVERY FRIDAY | JUNE 3 - AUGUST 26 | 6-8PM | DOWNTOWN CHAMPAIGN Check the 40 North page for weekly lineups coming soon! Downtown Champaign is the backdrop for 40 North's Friday Night LIVE, a free street-side performance series open to the general public. Friday Night…read more…

Saturday, July 23, 2022

After Market! Music, Art and More at the Rose Bowl Tavern Patio


Rose Bowl Tavern Patio, 12:00 pm

The entire community is invited to enjoy music and performance arts at The Rose Bowl Tavern every Saturday afternoon May through October. Make the most of your weekend by spending it in downtown Urbana! After the farmers market wraps up at noon, head directly over to The Rose Bowl Tavern for music,…read more…

Live & Outdoor - "Music at the Vines"


Alto Vineyard, 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm

A night under the stars with family and friends while listening to some great Champaign-Urbana musicians. Food trucks from 3-7:30 p.m. $5-$10 admission fee, depending on the week. This is a family friendly event. Alto has both wine and beer available for purchase. No outside alcohol can be brought onsite.…read more…

Sunday, July 24, 2022

Sunday "Wine Down" - Live Outdoor Music


Alto Vineyard, 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

This is a family friendly event. Alto has both wine and beer available for purchase. No outside alcohol can be brought onsite. Under 21 is allowed. They do card to ensure anyone consuming alcohol is over 21 years of age. Alto does provide lawn chairs and outdoor tables, however you…read more…

Wednesday, July 27, 2022

Neighborhood Nights - Meadowbrook Prairie Play | Nickel and Dimes


Meadowbrook Park, 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm

After two years off, who is ready for live music in your neighborhood park? Bring your lawn chair or even a picnic dinner and spend the evening with your neighbors in a lovely park setting. Each park features a different performance, all playing the very best music from folk to…read more…

Friday, July 29, 2022

Freedom Fridays - All Nighter


Downtown Rantoul, 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Head to downtown Rantoul every Friday from July 1-July 29 for live music, food trucks, and family fun activities! Bring your lawn chairs! Freedom Fridays 2022 July 1 Garrett Biggs & Band - Country July 8 New Souls - Rhythm & Blues July 15 Dalton Halls Band - Funk/Soul &…read more…

Friday Night Live in Downtown Champaign


Downtown Champaign, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

FRIDAY NIGHT LIVE | EVERY FRIDAY | JUNE 3 - AUGUST 26 | 6-8PM | DOWNTOWN CHAMPAIGN Check the 40 North page for weekly lineups coming soon! Downtown Champaign is the backdrop for 40 North's Friday Night LIVE, a free street-side performance series open to the general public. Friday Night…read more…

Saturday, July 30, 2022

After Market! Music, Art and More at the Rose Bowl Tavern Patio


Rose Bowl Tavern Patio, 12:00 pm

The entire community is invited to enjoy music and performance arts at The Rose Bowl Tavern every Saturday afternoon May through October. Make the most of your weekend by spending it in downtown Urbana! After the farmers market wraps up at noon, head directly over to The Rose Bowl Tavern for music,…read more…

Sunday, July 31, 2022

Sunday "Wine Down" - Live Outdoor Music


Alto Vineyard, 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

This is a family friendly event. Alto has both wine and beer available for purchase. No outside alcohol can be brought onsite. Under 21 is allowed. They do card to ensure anyone consuming alcohol is over 21 years of age. Alto does provide lawn chairs and outdoor tables, however you…read more…

Friday, August 5, 2022

Friday Night Live in Downtown Champaign


Downtown Champaign, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

FRIDAY NIGHT LIVE | EVERY FRIDAY | JUNE 3 - AUGUST 26 | 6-8PM | DOWNTOWN CHAMPAIGN Check the 40 North page for weekly lineups coming soon! Downtown Champaign is the backdrop for 40 North's Friday Night LIVE, a free street-side performance series open to the general public. Friday Night…read more…

Saturday, August 6, 2022

After Market! Music, Art and More at the Rose Bowl Tavern Patio


Rose Bowl Tavern Patio, 12:00 pm

The entire community is invited to enjoy music and performance arts at The Rose Bowl Tavern every Saturday afternoon May through October. Make the most of your weekend by spending it in downtown Urbana! After the farmers market wraps up at noon, head directly over to The Rose Bowl Tavern for music,…read more…

Summer Concerts in the Park


Hessel Park, 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

This summer, gather your friends, family, and neighbors for Champaign Park District's Summer Concerts. Audience members are encouraged to bring lawn chairs and refreshments. HESSEL PARK CONCERTS 5/7 | 2-5p | Edison Middle School Bands 6/4 | 1-3p | The Merry Travelers 7/2 | 1-3p | Anika Emily 8/6 |…read more…

Toast to Taylor Street Block Party | Downtown Champaign


Downtown Champaign, 2:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Shop local makers and artists, experience live music and entertainment, and grab some of the best food and drinks that Champaign has to offer every first Saturday, May through October. Come to Taylor Street in the heart of downtown for live music all day. Browse and shop at the open…read more…

Live & Outdoor - "Music at the Vines"


Alto Vineyard, 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm

A night under the stars with family and friends while listening to some great Champaign-Urbana musicians. Food trucks from 3-7:30 p.m. $5-$10 admission fee, depending on the week. This is a family friendly event. Alto has both wine and beer available for purchase. No outside alcohol can be brought onsite.…read more…

Sunday, August 7, 2022

Sunday "Wine Down" - Live Outdoor Music


Alto Vineyard, 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

This is a family friendly event. Alto has both wine and beer available for purchase. No outside alcohol can be brought onsite. Under 21 is allowed. They do card to ensure anyone consuming alcohol is over 21 years of age. Alto does provide lawn chairs and outdoor tables, however you…read more…

Friday, August 12, 2022

Friday Night Live in Downtown Champaign


Downtown Champaign, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

FRIDAY NIGHT LIVE | EVERY FRIDAY | JUNE 3 - AUGUST 26 | 6-8PM | DOWNTOWN CHAMPAIGN Check the 40 North page for weekly lineups coming soon! Downtown Champaign is the backdrop for 40 North's Friday Night LIVE, a free street-side performance series open to the general public. Friday Night…read more…

Irish Fest: Summer Concert Series


Allerton Park and Retreat Center, 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Allerton Park's always-popular Irish Fest returns to the Gatehouse Lawn from 6-9 p.m. Friday, Aug. 12, 2022. It will feature the music of Broken Brogue and Téada as part of the Allerton Park Concert Series presented by The Ayers Family. Admission is free, but a donation of $5/person or $10/family is suggested, and will be…read more…

Saturday, August 13, 2022

After Market! Music, Art and More at the Rose Bowl Tavern Patio


Rose Bowl Tavern Patio, 12:00 pm

The entire community is invited to enjoy music and performance arts at The Rose Bowl Tavern every Saturday afternoon May through October. Make the most of your weekend by spending it in downtown Urbana! After the farmers market wraps up at noon, head directly over to The Rose Bowl Tavern for music,…read more…

Live & Outdoor - "Music at the Vines"


Alto Vineyard, 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm

A night under the stars with family and friends while listening to some great Champaign-Urbana musicians. Food trucks from 3-7:30 p.m. $5-$10 admission fee, depending on the week. This is a family friendly event. Alto has both wine and beer available for purchase. No outside alcohol can be brought onsite.…read more…

Sunday, August 14, 2022

Sunday "Wine Down" - Live Outdoor Music


Alto Vineyard, 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

This is a family friendly event. Alto has both wine and beer available for purchase. No outside alcohol can be brought onsite. Under 21 is allowed. They do card to ensure anyone consuming alcohol is over 21 years of age. Alto does provide lawn chairs and outdoor tables, however you…read more…

Friday, August 19, 2022

Friday Night Live in Downtown Champaign


Downtown Champaign, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

FRIDAY NIGHT LIVE | EVERY FRIDAY | JUNE 3 - AUGUST 26 | 6-8PM | DOWNTOWN CHAMPAIGN Check the 40 North page for weekly lineups coming soon! Downtown Champaign is the backdrop for 40 North's Friday Night LIVE, a free street-side performance series open to the general public. Friday Night…read more…

Saturday, August 20, 2022

After Market! Music, Art and More at the Rose Bowl Tavern Patio


Rose Bowl Tavern Patio, 12:00 pm

The entire community is invited to enjoy music and performance arts at The Rose Bowl Tavern every Saturday afternoon May through October. Make the most of your weekend by spending it in downtown Urbana! After the farmers market wraps up at noon, head directly over to The Rose Bowl Tavern for music,…read more…

Live & Outdoor - "Music at the Vines"


Alto Vineyard, 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm

A night under the stars with family and friends while listening to some great Champaign-Urbana musicians. Food trucks from 3-7:30 p.m. $5-$10 admission fee, depending on the week. This is a family friendly event. Alto has both wine and beer available for purchase. No outside alcohol can be brought onsite.…read more…

Sunday, August 21, 2022

Sunday "Wine Down" - Live Outdoor Music


Alto Vineyard, 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

This is a family friendly event. Alto has both wine and beer available for purchase. No outside alcohol can be brought onsite. Under 21 is allowed. They do card to ensure anyone consuming alcohol is over 21 years of age. Alto does provide lawn chairs and outdoor tables, however you…read more…

Friday, August 26, 2022

Friday Night Live in Downtown Champaign


Downtown Champaign, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

FRIDAY NIGHT LIVE | EVERY FRIDAY | JUNE 3 - AUGUST 26 | 6-8PM | DOWNTOWN CHAMPAIGN Check the 40 North page for weekly lineups coming soon! Downtown Champaign is the backdrop for 40 North's Friday Night LIVE, a free street-side performance series open to the general public. Friday Night…read more…

Saturday, August 27, 2022

After Market! Music, Art and More at the Rose Bowl Tavern Patio


Rose Bowl Tavern Patio, 12:00 pm

The entire community is invited to enjoy music and performance arts at The Rose Bowl Tavern every Saturday afternoon May through October. Make the most of your weekend by spending it in downtown Urbana! After the farmers market wraps up at noon, head directly over to The Rose Bowl Tavern for music,…read more…

Sunday, August 28, 2022

Sunday "Wine Down" - Live Outdoor Music


Alto Vineyard, 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

This is a family friendly event. Alto has both wine and beer available for purchase. No outside alcohol can be brought onsite. Under 21 is allowed. They do card to ensure anyone consuming alcohol is over 21 years of age. Alto does provide lawn chairs and outdoor tables, however you…read more…

Saturday, September 3, 2022

After Market! Music, Art and More at the Rose Bowl Tavern Patio


Rose Bowl Tavern Patio, 12:00 pm

The entire community is invited to enjoy music and performance arts at The Rose Bowl Tavern every Saturday afternoon May through October. Make the most of your weekend by spending it in downtown Urbana! After the farmers market wraps up at noon, head directly over to The Rose Bowl Tavern for music,…read more…

Toast to Taylor Street Block Party | Downtown Champaign


Downtown Champaign, 2:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Shop local makers and artists, experience live music and entertainment, and grab some of the best food and drinks that Champaign has to offer every first Saturday, May through October. Come to Taylor Street in the heart of downtown for live music all day. Browse and shop at the open…read more…

Live & Outdoor - "Music at the Vines"


Alto Vineyard, 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm

A night under the stars with family and friends while listening to some great Champaign-Urbana musicians. Food trucks from 3-7:30 p.m. $5-$10 admission fee, depending on the week. This is a family friendly event. Alto has both wine and beer available for purchase. No outside alcohol can be brought onsite.…read more…

Sunday, September 4, 2022

Sunday "Wine Down" - Live Outdoor Music


Alto Vineyard, 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

This is a family friendly event. Alto has both wine and beer available for purchase. No outside alcohol can be brought onsite. Under 21 is allowed. They do card to ensure anyone consuming alcohol is over 21 years of age. Alto does provide lawn chairs and outdoor tables, however you…read more…

Friday, September 9, 2022

Summer's End: Summer Concert Series


Allerton Park and Retreat Center, 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Help send off the season with Allerton's Summer’s End Concert on the Gatehouse Lawn at 6 p.m. on Friday, September 9, 2022. It will feature the music of Stone & Snow and Chicago Farmer as part of the Allerton Park Concert Series presented by The Ayers Family. Admission is free, but a donation of $5/person…read more…

Saturday, September 10, 2022

After Market! Music, Art and More at the Rose Bowl Tavern Patio


Rose Bowl Tavern Patio, 12:00 pm

The entire community is invited to enjoy music and performance arts at The Rose Bowl Tavern every Saturday afternoon May through October. Make the most of your weekend by spending it in downtown Urbana! After the farmers market wraps up at noon, head directly over to The Rose Bowl Tavern for music,…read more…

Live & Outdoor - "Music at the Vines"


Alto Vineyard, 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm

A night under the stars with family and friends while listening to some great Champaign-Urbana musicians. Food trucks from 3-7:30 p.m. $5-$10 admission fee, depending on the week. This is a family friendly event. Alto has both wine and beer available for purchase. No outside alcohol can be brought onsite.…read more…

Sunday, September 11, 2022

Sunday "Wine Down" - Live Outdoor Music


Alto Vineyard, 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

This is a family friendly event. Alto has both wine and beer available for purchase. No outside alcohol can be brought onsite. Under 21 is allowed. They do card to ensure anyone consuming alcohol is over 21 years of age. Alto does provide lawn chairs and outdoor tables, however you…read more…

Saturday, September 17, 2022

After Market! Music, Art and More at the Rose Bowl Tavern Patio


Rose Bowl Tavern Patio, 12:00 pm

The entire community is invited to enjoy music and performance arts at The Rose Bowl Tavern every Saturday afternoon May through October. Make the most of your weekend by spending it in downtown Urbana! After the farmers market wraps up at noon, head directly over to The Rose Bowl Tavern for music,…read more…

Live & Outdoor - "Music at the Vines"


Alto Vineyard, 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm

A night under the stars with family and friends while listening to some great Champaign-Urbana musicians. Food trucks from 3-7:30 p.m. $5-$10 admission fee, depending on the week. This is a family friendly event. Alto has both wine and beer available for purchase. No outside alcohol can be brought onsite.…read more…

Sunday, September 18, 2022

Sunday "Wine Down" - Live Outdoor Music


Alto Vineyard, 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

This is a family friendly event. Alto has both wine and beer available for purchase. No outside alcohol can be brought onsite. Under 21 is allowed. They do card to ensure anyone consuming alcohol is over 21 years of age. Alto does provide lawn chairs and outdoor tables, however you…read more…

Saturday, September 24, 2022

After Market! Music, Art and More at the Rose Bowl Tavern Patio


Rose Bowl Tavern Patio, 12:00 pm

The entire community is invited to enjoy music and performance arts at The Rose Bowl Tavern every Saturday afternoon May through October. Make the most of your weekend by spending it in downtown Urbana! After the farmers market wraps up at noon, head directly over to The Rose Bowl Tavern for music,…read more…

Sunday, September 25, 2022

Sunday "Wine Down" - Live Outdoor Music


Alto Vineyard, 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

This is a family friendly event. Alto has both wine and beer available for purchase. No outside alcohol can be brought onsite. Under 21 is allowed. They do card to ensure anyone consuming alcohol is over 21 years of age. Alto does provide lawn chairs and outdoor tables, however you…read more…

Saturday, October 1, 2022

After Market! Music, Art and More at the Rose Bowl Tavern Patio


Rose Bowl Tavern Patio, 12:00 pm

The entire community is invited to enjoy music and performance arts at The Rose Bowl Tavern every Saturday afternoon May through October. Make the most of your weekend by spending it in downtown Urbana! After the farmers market wraps up at noon, head directly over to The Rose Bowl Tavern for music,…read more…

Toast to Taylor Street Block Party | Downtown Champaign


Downtown Champaign, 2:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Shop local makers and artists, experience live music and entertainment, and grab some of the best food and drinks that Champaign has to offer every first Saturday, May through October. Come to Taylor Street in the heart of downtown for live music all day. Browse and shop at the open…read more…

Live & Outdoor - "Music at the Vines"


Alto Vineyard, 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm

A night under the stars with family and friends while listening to some great Champaign-Urbana musicians. Food trucks from 3-7:30 p.m. $5-$10 admission fee, depending on the week. This is a family friendly event. Alto has both wine and beer available for purchase. No outside alcohol can be brought onsite.…read more…

Saturday, October 8, 2022

After Market! Music, Art and More at the Rose Bowl Tavern Patio


Rose Bowl Tavern Patio, 12:00 pm

The entire community is invited to enjoy music and performance arts at The Rose Bowl Tavern every Saturday afternoon May through October. Make the most of your weekend by spending it in downtown Urbana! After the farmers market wraps up at noon, head directly over to The Rose Bowl Tavern for music,…read more…

Campfire Jamboree: Summer Concert Series


Allerton Park and Retreat Center, 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm

The Grammy award-winning Okee Dokee Brothers will round out the Allerton Park Concert Series presented by The Ayers Family at the Campfire Jamboree at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, October 8, 2022. The Jamboree will also include the chance take part in other activities and camp in the Meadow as part of the Allerton Family Campout. (Registration separate.)…read more…

Saturday, October 15, 2022

After Market! Music, Art and More at the Rose Bowl Tavern Patio


Rose Bowl Tavern Patio, 12:00 pm

The entire community is invited to enjoy music and performance arts at The Rose Bowl Tavern every Saturday afternoon May through October. Make the most of your weekend by spending it in downtown Urbana! After the farmers market wraps up at noon, head directly over to The Rose Bowl Tavern for music,…read more…

Saturday, October 22, 2022

After Market! Music, Art and More at the Rose Bowl Tavern Patio


Rose Bowl Tavern Patio, 12:00 pm

The entire community is invited to enjoy music and performance arts at The Rose Bowl Tavern every Saturday afternoon May through October. Make the most of your weekend by spending it in downtown Urbana! After the farmers market wraps up at noon, head directly over to The Rose Bowl Tavern for music,…read more…

Saturday, October 29, 2022

After Market! Music, Art and More at the Rose Bowl Tavern Patio


Rose Bowl Tavern Patio, 12:00 pm

The entire community is invited to enjoy music and performance arts at The Rose Bowl Tavern every Saturday afternoon May through October. Make the most of your weekend by spending it in downtown Urbana! After the farmers market wraps up at noon, head directly over to The Rose Bowl Tavern for music,…read more…

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