Date/Time
Date(s) - 07/18/2026
5:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Location
Downtown Champaign
Categories
Follow the music to beautiful Downtown Champaign, Illinois!
An action packed evening of musical adventures curated for discovery. Boasting an incredibly diverse display of local and regional talent, this is the experience your soul has been craving.
A marketplace of makers, designers, doers and dreamers.
Come explore a world of handmade products that tell the stories of the people who created them. Browse racks of one-of-a-kind fashions, find unique gifts for everyone on your list, and treat yourself to something weird and wonderful that couldn’t be found anywhere else.
Food & Drinks
Enjoy eats and drinks from one of many surrounding local restaurants and bars!
More details available on their website.
This is not a drill! Pedro the Lion returns to Champaign for a rare and unforgettable full-band performance. Their first in C-U in around 20 years. Led by acclaimed songwriter David Bazan, Pedro the Lion has long been celebrated for emotionally raw songwriting, deeply human storytelling, and a sound that helped shape the indie and emo landscape of the late ’90s and early 2000s. From cult-classic albums like Control and It’s Hard to Find a Friend to their recent critically acclaimed releases, Pedro the Lion’s music continues to resonate across generations of listeners.
Join in on July 18th for a powerful night of live music, community, drinks from the Stray Hound, and local makers as the Taylor Street Block Party brings one of indie rock’s most beloved bands to Downtown Champaign. Visit area restaurants and shops between bands and enjoy all of the joy Downtown Champaign has to offer.
Performances by:
Pedro the Lion
The Junior Varsity
Belles-Lettres
Modern Drugs
Aimont Moon
mars hojilla
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.
