PLEASE NOTE: This event has already occurred.
Date/Time
Date(s) - 05/07/2026
12:00 pm - 1:15 pm
Location
Downtown Champaign
Categories
The classic Sound Bites lunchtime concerts return for 2026, and this year will begin earlier in the season starting in April! They’re also expanding the programming for family-friendly fun throughout the week, including new Sunday programming, in addition to the continuation of their popular Thursday concerts.
Thursday Lunch
12:00 p.m. – 1:15 p.m.
Take a break from the workday and head to the Downtown Plaza. Grab lunch to-go from one of our Downtown restaurants and enjoy live music and programming on the plaza stage.
Don’t forget to grab your free Sound Bites Membership Card, available at each Sound Bites lunch. The card gives you discounts on your lunch purchases at participating Downtown businesses on Thursdays, all season long!
Thursday Evening
4:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
New this year, Sound Bites will also feature after-work programming in the evening. Meet coworkers or friends downtown, grab food from local businesses, and unwind with live entertainment in a relaxed outdoor setting. Your Sound Bites Membership Card will also be available here.
More details here.
Please remember that events may be canceled or rescheduled last minute due to unpredictable weather or other factors. We encourage you to reach out to event organizers before heading out to an event to verify it is still happening.
