Champaign-Urbana in the summer means 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 to take in free outdoor concerts with your family. We’ve listed as many as we can find below.
chambanamoms thanks Allerton Park & Retreat Center for presenting this guide
Ready to be a kid again?! Camp Lost Garden at Allerton Park might just be the place for you! Disconnect for a weekend and take time for good old-fashioned fun, relaxation, and adventure! Campers will enjoy classic camp activities like arts and crafts, group games/races, campfires (with stories and s’mores!), nature hikes, and more! In some cases, these kid-inspired activities come with an adult twist (e.g., bloody mary bar, cocktail crafting workshop, “boots and brews” hike, etc.) Learn more and find the complete schedule on the website.
Free (and cheap!) summer outdoor concerts in the Champaign-Urbana area
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 events calendar presented by OSF HealthCare and we’ll get it on here.
Wednesday, June 14, 2023
Urbana Neighborhood Nights | South Ridge Park | Wildwood
South Ridge Park, 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Wednesdays 6:30-8pm | All ages are welcome! Gather up your chairs and blankets because Neighborhood Nights are back! Urbana Park District has been bringing the best local musicians to just about every park in Urbana for nearly 35 years. Bring a picnic dinner and spend the evening in a lovely…read more…
Thursday, June 15, 2023
Houlihan's Patio Play Live Music
Houlihan’s, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Come to Houlihan's for live music and enjoy a special menu and $7 house of glass wine! Live Music is available from 6-8 PM every Thursday. Featuring Leon Lewis-Nicol Jazz Duo, Andrew Binder Jazz, Emma Taylor, Nickel and Dimes, and Anika Emily!
Friday, June 16, 2023
Folk & Root Fridays: Brown Bag Lunch Concerts
Lake House in Crystal Lake Park, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Join the Urbana Park District and the C-U Folk & Roots Festival on the first and third Fridays of each month this summer for some great FREE live music! They’ll have boating and drink/snack specials, just bring your lunch and enjoy an afternoon lunch break on the lake. Enter your…read more…
Friday Night Live in Downtown Champaign
Downtown Champaign, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
FRIDAY NIGHT LIVE | EVERY FRIDAY | JUNE 2 - AUGUST 25 | 6-8PM | DOWNTOWN CHAMPAIGN Head downtown Champaign for the kick off of Friday Night Live on June 2nd. Check 40north.org/programs/friday-night-live for weekly lineups! Downtown Champaign is the backdrop for 40 North's Friday Night LIVE, a free street-side…read more…
Mahomet Neighborhood Nights featuring Caleb Cook Band
Freedom Plaza, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Neighborhood Nights will feature Live Music & Food Trucks in 4 neighborhood parks this Summer! Families can bring a blanket and lawn chairs and enjoy a free concert featuring great musical talent. Time: 6:00-8:00pm June 2: Barber Park, Nickel & Dimes The Main Scoop, Maize & Watson's Shack & Rail…read more…
Saturday, June 17, 2023
Blues, Brews, and BBQ
The Wild Hare Bar & Grill, 11:00 am - 10:00 pm
The Wild Hare Bar & Grill is super excited to host the 1st annual Blues, Brews, and BBQ event! BBQ specials all day long (11:00 AM to 9:00 PM). Painkillers blues band on stage at 3:00 - 6:00PM and Killborn Alley Blues Band from 7:00. - 10:00 PM
AfterMarket with Jose Agusti
Rose Bowl Tavern Patio, 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
*AfterMarket at the Rose Bowl* with Jose Agusti Saturday, June 17th, 12pm-2pm Jose Agusti! Retro and modern Americana with pop redux thrown in. Rose Bowl After Market is a Saturday series featuring live music, arts and more, every Saturday, at The Rose Bowl Tavern in downtown Urbana. Please join us…read more…
AfterMarket with zoukifiddassetto
Rose Bowl Tavern Patio, 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
*AfterMarket* with zoukifiddassetto on the Rose Bowl Tavern patio. Saturday, June 17th, 3-5pm Matt Stewart ~ guitar, bouzouki Doro Martirano ~ bari violin Armand Beaudoin ~ Bassetto Ricardo Flores ~ Perucssions Rose Bowl After Market is a Saturday series featuring live music, arts and more, every Saturday, at The Rose…read more…
An Evening of Swing
Monticello Mercantile, 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Come up to Main Street for an evening of live swing music from the acclaimed Jim Markhum Swing Band at the Monticello Mercantile! Just Bee Acai will be on hand for dinner or a treat while you sit back (or dance), and enjoy the evening in downtown Monticello. This event…read more…
Monday, June 19, 2023
Juneteenth Celebration
Colbert Park, 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Head to Colbert Park to celebrate freedom. Free food, shopping, music and more.
Wednesday, June 21, 2023
Urbana Neighborhood Nights | Crestview Park | Kilborn Alley
Crestview Park, 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Wednesdays 6:30-8pm | All ages are welcome! Gather up your chairs and blankets because Neighborhood Nights are back! Urbana Park District has been bringing the best local musicians to just about every park in Urbana for nearly 35 years. Bring a picnic dinner and spend the evening in a lovely…read more…
Thursday, June 22, 2023
Riggs-Fest
Riggs Beer Company, 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Live outdoor music and food trucks!
Champaign Park District | Jazz in the Park | Chip McNeil Quartet
Porter Park, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
This summer, gather your friends, family, and neighbors for some Summer Concerts. Audience members are encouraged to bring lawn chairs and refreshments. HESSEL PARK CONCERTS Date | Time | Band 5/6 | 2-5p | Edison Middle School Bands 6/3 | 6-8p | TyJon Charlie 7/1 | 6-8p | Samba Soul…read more…
Houlihan's Patio Play Live Music
Houlihan’s, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Come to Houlihan's for live music and enjoy a special menu and $7 house of glass wine! Live Music is available from 6-8 PM every Thursday. Featuring Leon Lewis-Nicol Jazz Duo, Andrew Binder Jazz, Emma Taylor, Nickel and Dimes, and Anika Emily!
Summer Twilight Concert on the Quad (June)
University of Illinois quad (behind the Union), 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
A chambanamoms favorite! Summer Twilight Concert on the Quad: June 22 and July 20 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. The Summer Band's repertoire includes standard works for band,…read more…
Friday, June 23, 2023
Riggs-Fest
Riggs Beer Company, 4:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Live outdoor music, food trucks and night drone racing!
Friday Night Live in Downtown Champaign
Downtown Champaign, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
FRIDAY NIGHT LIVE | EVERY FRIDAY | JUNE 2 - AUGUST 25 | 6-8PM | DOWNTOWN CHAMPAIGN Head downtown Champaign for the kick off of Friday Night Live on June 2nd. Check 40north.org/programs/friday-night-live for weekly lineups! Downtown Champaign is the backdrop for 40 North's Friday Night LIVE, a free street-side…read more…
Mahomet Neighborhood Nights featuring Wildwood String Band
Brent Johnson Park, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Neighborhood Nights will feature Live Music & Food Trucks in 4 neighborhood parks this Summer! Families can bring a blanket and lawn chairs and enjoy a free concert featuring great musical talent. Time: 6:00-8:00pm June 2: Barber Park, Nickel & Dimes The Main Scoop, Maize & Watson's Shack & Rail…read more…
Saturday, June 24, 2023
Riggs-Fest
Riggs Beer Company, 12:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Live music, food trucks and drone racing!
Sunday, June 25, 2023
Riggs-Fest
Riggs Beer Company, 12:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Live outdoor music and food trucks!
Summer Concert Series: Summer Garden Concert - Dreamcatchers
Mabery Gelvin Botanical Garden, Lake of the Woods Forest Preserve, 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Sunday, June 25 SUMMER GARDEN CONCERT: DREAMCATCHERS Mabery Gelvin Botanical Garden, Lake of the Woods Forest Preserve, 5-7 p.m. Come and welcome DreamCatchers! Featuring a four-piece band, DreamCatchers plays a variety of American classics from the 70’s to now. You are sure to hear some music you love as this…read more…
Wednesday, June 28, 2023
Urbana Neighborhood Nights | Victory Park | Mank & Sass w/Uniting Pride
Victory Park, 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Wednesdays 6:30-8pm | All ages are welcome! Gather up your chairs and blankets because Neighborhood Nights are back! Urbana Park District has been bringing the best local musicians to just about every park in Urbana for nearly 35 years. Bring a picnic dinner and spend the evening in a lovely…read more…
Thursday, June 29, 2023
Houlihan's Patio Play Live Music
Houlihan’s, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Come to Houlihan's for live music and enjoy a special menu and $7 house of glass wine! Live Music is available from 6-8 PM every Thursday. Featuring Leon Lewis-Nicol Jazz Duo, Andrew Binder Jazz, Emma Taylor, Nickel and Dimes, and Anika Emily!
Friday, June 30, 2023
Savoy 61874th of July Celebration
1700 Block, 3:00 pm - 10:00 pm
It’s time for the Village's second 61874th of July street festival and celebration. This year’s event will be held on Friday June 30, 2023 from 3 to 10 p.m. on Woodfield Drive. The theme is "it takes our village". They will have live music again, food trucks, a Taekwondo and Hapkido demonstrations,…read more…
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.
Friday Night Live in Downtown Champaign
Downtown Champaign, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
FRIDAY NIGHT LIVE | EVERY FRIDAY | JUNE 2 - AUGUST 25 | 6-8PM | DOWNTOWN CHAMPAIGN Head downtown Champaign for the kick off of Friday Night Live on June 2nd. Check 40north.org/programs/friday-night-live for weekly lineups! Downtown Champaign is the backdrop for 40 North's Friday Night LIVE, a free street-side…read more…
Saturday, July 1, 2023
*AfterMarket* with The Jaybirds
Rose Bowl Tavern Patio, 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
*Aftermarket at the Rose Bowl* featuring The Jaybirds Saturday, July 1st, 12-2pm The Jaybirds--Josh Houchin (bass), Young Kim (guitar), Steve Meadows (drums), and Amy Hassinger (vocals)--play an eclectic selection of jazz, blues, and pop standards with a hefty dash of heart and soul Rose Bowl After Market is a Saturday…read more…
Sunset Show: Emily Anne & Clayton Burke
Middle Fork Forest Preserve, 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
Saturday, July 1 Harry L. Swartz Campground, Middle Fork River Forest Preserve, 5:30-7 p.m. Sit back and enjoy this intimate show featuring local artists, Emily Anne and Clayton Burke. Emily and Clayton will trade the lead for this relaxing campground concert. This acoustic songwriting duo brings you some country, folk,…read more…
Champaign Park District Summer Concerts: Samba Soul
Hessel Park, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
This summer, gather your friends, family, and neighbors for some Summer Concerts. Audience members are encouraged to bring lawn chairs and refreshments. HESSEL PARK CONCERTS Date | Time | Band 5/6 | 2-5p | Edison Middle School Bands 6/3 | 6-8p | TyJon Charlie 7/1 | 6-8p | Samba Soul…read more…
Arthur Fireworks
Jurgens Park, 9:30 pm
Parade at 2 p.m. in Downtown Arthur; one of the most impressive fireworks displays in the area at dusk.
Wednesday, July 5, 2023
Urbana Neighborhood Nights | AMBUCS Park | New Souls
AMBUCS Park, 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Wednesdays 6:30-8pm | All ages are welcome! Gather up your chairs and blankets because Neighborhood Nights are back! Urbana Park District has been bringing the best local musicians to just about every park in Urbana for nearly 35 years. Bring a picnic dinner and spend the evening in a lovely…read more…
Thursday, July 6, 2023
Houlihan's Patio Play Live Music
Houlihan’s, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Come to Houlihan's for live music and enjoy a special menu and $7 house of glass wine! Live Music is available from 6-8 PM every Thursday. Featuring Leon Lewis-Nicol Jazz Duo, Andrew Binder Jazz, Emma Taylor, Nickel and Dimes, and Anika Emily!
Friday, July 7, 2023
Folk & Root Fridays: Brown Bag Lunch Concerts
Lake House in Crystal Lake Park, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Join the Urbana Park District and the C-U Folk & Roots Festival on the first and third Fridays of each month this summer for some great FREE live music! They'll have boating and drink/snack specials, just bring your lunch and enjoy an afternoon lunch break on the lake. Enter your…read more…
Freedom Fridays
Downtown Rantoul, 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Head to downtown Rantoul every Friday from July 7th-July 28th for live music and family fun activities! Bring your lawn chairs!
Friday Night Live in Downtown Champaign
Downtown Champaign, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
FRIDAY NIGHT LIVE | EVERY FRIDAY | JUNE 2 - AUGUST 25 | 6-8PM | DOWNTOWN CHAMPAIGN Head downtown Champaign for the kick off of Friday Night Live on June 2nd. Check 40north.org/programs/friday-night-live for weekly lineups! Downtown Champaign is the backdrop for 40 North's Friday Night LIVE, a free street-side…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 7, 2023, on the Gatehouse Lawn. The event is part of Allerton Park’s Concert Series presented by the Ayers Family, with monthly concerts through September 29. Admission is…read more…
Wednesday, July 12, 2023
Urbana Neighborhood Nights | Larson Park | Silverweed
Larson Park, 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Wednesdays 6:30-8pm | All ages are welcome! Gather up your chairs and blankets because Neighborhood Nights are back! Urbana Park District has been bringing the best local musicians to just about every park in Urbana for nearly 35 years. Bring a picnic dinner and spend the evening in a lovely…read more…
Thursday, July 13, 2023
Houlihan's Patio Play Live Music
Houlihan’s, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Come to Houlihan's for live music and enjoy a special menu and $7 house of glass wine! Live Music is available from 6-8 PM every Thursday. Featuring Leon Lewis-Nicol Jazz Duo, Andrew Binder Jazz, Emma Taylor, Nickel and Dimes, and Anika Emily!
Friday, July 14, 2023
Freedom Fridays
Downtown Rantoul, 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Head to downtown Rantoul every Friday from July 7th-July 28th for live music and family fun activities! Bring your lawn chairs!
Friday Night Live in Downtown Champaign
Downtown Champaign, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
FRIDAY NIGHT LIVE | EVERY FRIDAY | JUNE 2 - AUGUST 25 | 6-8PM | DOWNTOWN CHAMPAIGN Head downtown Champaign for the kick off of Friday Night Live on June 2nd. Check 40north.org/programs/friday-night-live for weekly lineups! Downtown Champaign is the backdrop for 40 North's Friday Night LIVE, a free street-side…read more…
Saturday, July 15, 2023
StreetFest
Downtown Champaign, 5:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Street Fest is returning to downtown with a jam-packed evening of live music and entertainment, and a new mouth-watering pork and mac-n-cheese competition, the Downtown Throwdown! The event is FREE to the public and open to all ages! Explore the new family zone with plenty of kids’ activities. Plus, browse…read more…
Wednesday, July 19, 2023
Urbana Neighborhood Nights | Blair Park | Kalesa
Blair Park, 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Wednesdays 6:30-8pm | All ages are welcome! Gather up your chairs and blankets because Neighborhood Nights are back! Urbana Park District has been bringing the best local musicians to just about every park in Urbana for nearly 35 years. Bring a picnic dinner and spend the evening in a lovely…read more…
Thursday, July 20, 2023
Champaign Park District | Jazz in the Park | Leon Lewis Nicol Trio
Kaufman Lake, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
This summer, gather your friends, family, and neighbors for some Summer Concerts. Audience members are encouraged to bring lawn chairs and refreshments. HESSEL PARK CONCERTS Date | Time | Band 5/6 | 2-5p | Edison Middle School Bands 6/3 | 6-8p | TyJon Charlie 7/1 | 6-8p | Samba Soul…read more…
Houlihan's Patio Play Live Music
Houlihan’s, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Come to Houlihan's for live music and enjoy a special menu and $7 house of glass wine! Live Music is available from 6-8 PM every Thursday. Featuring Leon Lewis-Nicol Jazz Duo, Andrew Binder Jazz, Emma Taylor, Nickel and Dimes, and Anika Emily!
Summer Twilight Concert on the Quad (July)
University of Illinois quad (behind the Union), 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
A chambanamoms favorite! Summer Twilight Concert on the Quad: June 22 and July 20 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. The Summer Band's repertoire includes standard works for band,…read more…
Friday, July 21, 2023
Folk & Root Fridays: Brown Bag Lunch Concerts
Lake House in Crystal Lake Park, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Join the Urbana Park District and the C-U Folk & Roots Festival on the first and third Fridays of each month this summer for some great FREE live music! They’ll have boating and drink/snack specials, just bring your lunch and enjoy an afternoon lunch break on the lake. Enter your…read more…
Freedom Fridays
Downtown Rantoul, 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Head to downtown Rantoul every Friday from July 7th-July 28th for live music and family fun activities! Bring your lawn chairs!
Friday Night Live in Downtown Champaign
Downtown Champaign, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
FRIDAY NIGHT LIVE | EVERY FRIDAY | JUNE 2 - AUGUST 25 | 6-8PM | DOWNTOWN CHAMPAIGN Head downtown Champaign for the kick off of Friday Night Live on June 2nd. Check 40north.org/programs/friday-night-live for weekly lineups! Downtown Champaign is the backdrop for 40 North's Friday Night LIVE, a free street-side…read more…
Sunday, July 23, 2023
Summer Concert Series: Music on the Lake - One Foot In
Homer Lake Forest Preserve, Walnut Tree Shelter, 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Sunday, July 23 Walnut Hill Shelter, Homer Lake Forest Preserve, 5-7 p.m. Head to Homer Lake to help welcome back One Foot In! Based out of Danville, Illinois, One Foot In is made up of four friends who performed together in the 60’s and are now back together to have…read more…
Wednesday, July 26, 2023
Urbana Neighborhood Nights | Meadowbrook Park | Nickel and Dimes
Meadowbrook Park, 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Wednesdays 6:30-8pm | All ages are welcome! Gather up your chairs and blankets because Neighborhood Nights are back! Urbana Park District has been bringing the best local musicians to just about every park in Urbana for nearly 35 years. Bring a picnic dinner and spend the evening in a lovely…read more…
Thursday, July 27, 2023
Houlihan's Patio Play Live Music
Houlihan’s, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Come to Houlihan's for live music and enjoy a special menu and $7 house of glass wine! Live Music is available from 6-8 PM every Thursday. Featuring Leon Lewis-Nicol Jazz Duo, Andrew Binder Jazz, Emma Taylor, Nickel and Dimes, and Anika Emily!
Friday, July 28, 2023
Sidney Fun Daze
Sidney, 5:30 pm - 11:00 pm
Sidney Fun Daze features a kiddie tractor pull, inflatables, a parade and live music!
Freedom Fridays
Downtown Rantoul, 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Head to downtown Rantoul every Friday from July 7th-July 28th for live music and family fun activities! Bring your lawn chairs!
Friday Night Live in Downtown Champaign
Downtown Champaign, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
FRIDAY NIGHT LIVE | EVERY FRIDAY | JUNE 2 - AUGUST 25 | 6-8PM | DOWNTOWN CHAMPAIGN Head downtown Champaign for the kick off of Friday Night Live on June 2nd. Check 40north.org/programs/friday-night-live for weekly lineups! Downtown Champaign is the backdrop for 40 North's Friday Night LIVE, a free street-side…read more…
Thursday, August 3, 2023
Houlihan's Patio Play Live Music
Houlihan’s, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Come to Houlihan's for live music and enjoy a special menu and $7 house of glass wine! Live Music is available from 6-8 PM every Thursday. Featuring Leon Lewis-Nicol Jazz Duo, Andrew Binder Jazz, Emma Taylor, Nickel and Dimes, and Anika Emily!
Friday, August 4, 2023
Folk & Root Fridays: Brown Bag Lunch Concerts
Lake House in Crystal Lake Park, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Join the Urbana Park District and the C-U Folk & Roots Festival on the first and third Fridays of each month this summer for some great FREE live music! They'll have boating and drink/snack specials, just bring your lunch and enjoy an afternoon lunch break on the lake. Enter your…read more…
Friday Night Live in Downtown Champaign
Downtown Champaign, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
FRIDAY NIGHT LIVE | EVERY FRIDAY | JUNE 2 - AUGUST 25 | 6-8PM | DOWNTOWN CHAMPAIGN Head downtown Champaign for the kick off of Friday Night Live on June 2nd. Check 40north.org/programs/friday-night-live for weekly lineups! Downtown Champaign is the backdrop for 40 North's Friday Night LIVE, a free street-side…read more…
Saturday, August 5, 2023
Champaign Park District Summer Concerts: Meadowhawk
Hessel Park, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
This summer, gather your friends, family, and neighbors for some Summer Concerts. Audience members are encouraged to bring lawn chairs and refreshments. HESSEL PARK CONCERTS Date | Time | Band 5/6 | 2-5p | Edison Middle School Bands 6/3 | 6-8p | TyJon Charlie 7/1 | 6-8p | Samba Soul…read more…
Reggae: Summer Concert Series
Allerton Park and Retreat Center, 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Head out to the Gatehouse Lawn at Allerton Park from 6-9 p.m. on Saturday, August 5, 2023 for Reggae, an outdoor concert. The event is part of the Allerton Park Concert Series presented by The Ayers Family, with monthly concerts through September 29, 2023. Admission is free, but a donation of…read more…
Thursday, August 10, 2023
Houlihan's Patio Play Live Music
Houlihan’s, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Come to Houlihan's for live music and enjoy a special menu and $7 house of glass wine! Live Music is available from 6-8 PM every Thursday. Featuring Leon Lewis-Nicol Jazz Duo, Andrew Binder Jazz, Emma Taylor, Nickel and Dimes, and Anika Emily!
Friday, August 11, 2023
Friday Night Live in Downtown Champaign
Downtown Champaign, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
FRIDAY NIGHT LIVE | EVERY FRIDAY | JUNE 2 - AUGUST 25 | 6-8PM | DOWNTOWN CHAMPAIGN Head downtown Champaign for the kick off of Friday Night Live on June 2nd. Check 40north.org/programs/friday-night-live for weekly lineups! Downtown Champaign is the backdrop for 40 North's Friday Night LIVE, a free street-side…read more…
Sunday, August 13, 2023
Bee Creative! Summer Reading Finale at Champaign Public Library
Champaign Public Library, 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Enjoy a fun-filled afternoon at the library! Celebrate the close of the Bee Creative! Summer Reading Challenge (May 15–Aug 15) and pick up your prizes. For all ages! * Live music * Pick up prizes * Free icy treats! Made possible with support from the Library Friends. <><><><><><><><><><> BEE CREATIVE!…read more…
Thursday, August 17, 2023
Houlihan's Patio Play Live Music
Houlihan’s, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Come to Houlihan's for live music and enjoy a special menu and $7 house of glass wine! Live Music is available from 6-8 PM every Thursday. Featuring Leon Lewis-Nicol Jazz Duo, Andrew Binder Jazz, Emma Taylor, Nickel and Dimes, and Anika Emily!
Friday, August 18, 2023
Folk & Root Fridays: Brown Bag Lunch Concerts
Lake House in Crystal Lake Park, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Join the Urbana Park District and the C-U Folk & Roots Festival on the first and third Fridays of each month this summer for some great FREE live music! They’ll have boating and drink/snack specials, just bring your lunch and enjoy an afternoon lunch break on the lake. Enter your…read more…
Friday Night Live in Downtown Champaign
Downtown Champaign, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
FRIDAY NIGHT LIVE | EVERY FRIDAY | JUNE 2 - AUGUST 25 | 6-8PM | DOWNTOWN CHAMPAIGN Head downtown Champaign for the kick off of Friday Night Live on June 2nd. Check 40north.org/programs/friday-night-live for weekly lineups! Downtown Champaign is the backdrop for 40 North's Friday Night LIVE, a free street-side…read more…
Thursday, August 24, 2023
Champaign Park District | Jazz in the Park | Jeff Helgesen
Morrissey Park, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
This summer, gather your friends, family, and neighbors for some Summer Concerts. Audience members are encouraged to bring lawn chairs and refreshments. HESSEL PARK CONCERTS Date | Time | Band 5/6 | 2-5p | Edison Middle School Bands 6/3 | 6-8p | TyJon Charlie 7/1 | 6-8p | Samba Soul…read more…
Houlihan's Patio Play Live Music
Houlihan’s, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Come to Houlihan's for live music and enjoy a special menu and $7 house of glass wine! Live Music is available from 6-8 PM every Thursday. Featuring Leon Lewis-Nicol Jazz Duo, Andrew Binder Jazz, Emma Taylor, Nickel and Dimes, and Anika Emily!
Friday, August 25, 2023
Friday Night Live in Downtown Champaign
Downtown Champaign, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
FRIDAY NIGHT LIVE | EVERY FRIDAY | JUNE 2 - AUGUST 25 | 6-8PM | DOWNTOWN CHAMPAIGN Head downtown Champaign for the kick off of Friday Night Live on June 2nd. Check 40north.org/programs/friday-night-live for weekly lineups! Downtown Champaign is the backdrop for 40 North's Friday Night LIVE, a free street-side…read more…
Thursday, August 31, 2023
Houlihan's Patio Play Live Music
Houlihan’s, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Come to Houlihan's for live music and enjoy a special menu and $7 house of glass wine! Live Music is available from 6-8 PM every Thursday. Featuring Leon Lewis-Nicol Jazz Duo, Andrew Binder Jazz, Emma Taylor, Nickel and Dimes, and Anika Emily!
Friday, September 1, 2023
Folk & Root Fridays: Brown Bag Lunch Concerts
Lake House in Crystal Lake Park, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Join the Urbana Park District and the C-U Folk & Roots Festival on the first and third Fridays of each month this summer for some great FREE live music! They'll have boating and drink/snack specials, just bring your lunch and enjoy an afternoon lunch break on the lake. Enter your…read more…
Thursday, September 7, 2023
Houlihan's Patio Play Live Music
Houlihan’s, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Come to Houlihan's for live music and enjoy a special menu and $7 house of glass wine! Live Music is available from 6-8 PM every Thursday. Featuring Leon Lewis-Nicol Jazz Duo, Andrew Binder Jazz, Emma Taylor, Nickel and Dimes, and Anika Emily!
Friday, September 8, 2023
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, September 8, 2023. The event is part of Allerton Park’s Concert Series presented by the Ayers Family, with monthly concerts through September 29. Admission is free, but a donation of $5/person or $10/family is suggested and can be made…read more…
Friday, September 15, 2023
Folk & Root Fridays: Brown Bag Lunch Concerts
Lake House in Crystal Lake Park, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Join the Urbana Park District and the C-U Folk & Roots Festival on the first and third Fridays of each month this summer for some great FREE live music! They’ll have boating and drink/snack specials, just bring your lunch and enjoy an afternoon lunch break on the lake. Enter your…read more…
Friday, September 29, 2023
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 29, 2023. The event is part of Allerton Park’s Concert Series presented by the Ayers Family, with monthly concerts through September 29. Admission is free, but a donation of $5/person or $10/family is…read more…
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