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Friday Night Live Champaign Live street-side performances every Friday from 6-9pm in Downtown Champaign! Friday Night Live is presented by 40 North through the generosity of Pour Bros.

Downtown Champaign is the backdrop for Friday Night LIVE, a free street-side performance series open to the general public. Craft Taproom, Busey Bank, and the City of Champaign, with support from Champaign Center Partnership. Friday Night Live will be held every Friday from 6-8 pm, starting June 3rd and running through August 26th. Performances will be held at the intersections throughout downtown. Friday Night Live will include an eclectic mix of music and street performances including bluegrass, jazz, folk, blues, funk, pop, rock, and more! Anyone interested in performing should contact 40 North, Champaign County Arts Council at 351-9841 or [email protected]

The mission of 40 North, Champaign County Arts Council, is to cultivate creativity in Champaign County. We are dedicated to fueling the growth and well-being of our community by nurturing its arts, culture, and education community through advocacy, information and collaboration.

🧡 HOMECOMING COUNTDOWN IS ON! 💙Mark your calendar for Saturday, October 3 and get ready to celebrate University of Illin...
10/01/2026

🧡 HOMECOMING COUNTDOWN IS ON! 💙
Mark your calendar for Saturday, October 3 and get ready to celebrate University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Homecoming in Downtown Champaign!
From 6-9pm, the streets will be filled with:
• Live Music on 2 stages
• LED & Fire performances with CU Circus Collective
• “Block Walk” featuring several local-artist decorated Block I’s
• Live painting by Christopher Logan
• Projection Art by Harsh Pro
• Illini-themed photo ops
• Limited edition UIUC Homecoming prints with Skeuomorph Press
• Balloons by Aaron’s Party Balloons

MARKET & TAYLOR (outside Pour Brothers)
6-7pm – Modern Drugs
7:30-9pm – Top 4D Entertainment

DOWNTOWN PLAZA STAGE
6-7pm – Erech Bruce & the Crew
7:30-9pm – Candy Foster And The Shades Of Blue

It’s an evening built for celebrating, dancing, taking photos, and soaking up the Homecoming energy.
Bring your people. Bring your Illini spirit. We’ll see you downtown! 🧡💙

On Saturday, October 3, Downtown Champaign comes alive from 6-9pm with an evening full of music, creativity, and Illini ...
09/29/2026

On Saturday, October 3, Downtown Champaign comes alive from 6-9pm with an evening full of music, creativity, and Illini spirit! 🧡💙
Grab your friends, put on your orange and blue, and come downtown for an unforgettable Homecoming night on Saturday, October 3 from 6-9pm!

• Live Music on 2 stages
• LED & Fire performances with CU Circus Collective
• “Block Walk” featuring several local-artist decorated Block I’s
• Live painting by Christopher Logan
• Projection Art by Harsh Pro
• Illini-themed photo ops
• Limited edition UIUC Homecoming prints with Skeuomorph Press
• Balloons by Aaron’s Party Balloons

MARKET & TAYLOR (outside Pour Brothers)
6-7pm – Modern Drugs
7:30-9pm – Top 4D Entertainment

DOWNTOWN PLAZA STAGE
6-7pm – Erech Bruce & the Crew
7:30-9pm – Candy Foster And The Shades Of Blue

What happens when live music, art, fire, and Illini spirit take over Downtown Champaign? 🧡💙 You get a Homecoming Saturda...
09/28/2026

What happens when live music, art, fire, and Illini spirit take over Downtown Champaign?
🧡💙 You get a Homecoming Saturday Night LIVE celebration you won’t want to miss!

Join us Saturday, October 3 from 6-9pm for:
• Live Music on 2 stages
• LED & Fire performances with CU Circus Collective
• “Block Walk” featuring several local-artist decorated Block I’s
• Live painting by Christopher Logan
• Projection Art by Harsh Pro
• Illini-themed photo ops
• Limited edition UIUC Homecoming prints with Skeuomorph Press
• Balloons by Aaron’s Party Balloons

Whether you’re coming for the music, the art, or the atmosphere, there will be something to see around every corner.

🧡💙 Homecoming | Downtown Champaign | October 3 | 6–8 PM

MARKET & TAYLOR (outside Pour Brothers)
6-7pm – Modern Drugs
7:30-9pm – Top 4D Entertainment

DOWNTOWN PLAZA STAGE
6-7pm – Erech Bruce & the Crew
7:30-9pm – Candy Foster And The Shades Of Blue

HOMECOMING IS ABOUT TO LIGHT UP DOWNTOWN CHAMPAIGN! 🧡💙Get ready for a special Fighting Illini Homecoming Saturday Night ...
09/25/2026

HOMECOMING IS ABOUT TO LIGHT UP DOWNTOWN CHAMPAIGN! 🧡💙
Get ready for a special Fighting Illini Homecoming Saturday Night LIVE celebration on October 3 from 6-8pm in Downtown Champaign!
• Live Music on 2 stages
• LED & Fire performances with CU Circus Collective
• “Block Walk” featuring several local-artist decorated Block I’s
• Live painting by Christopher Logan
• Projection Art by Harsh Pro
• Illini-themed photo ops
• Limited edition UIUC Homecoming prints with Skeuomorph Press
• Balloons by Aaron’s Party Balloons

Bring your friends, wear your orange and blue, and make your way downtown for an evening packed with music, art, and Illini spirit!

MARKET & TAYLOR (outside Pour Brothers)
6-7pm – Modern Drugs
7:30-9pm – Top 4D Entertainment

DOWNTOWN PLAZA STAGE
6-7pm – Erech Bruce & the Crew
7:30-9pm – Candy Foster And The Shades Of Blue

Don't miss our special Homecoming Saturday Night LIVE on October 3rd from 6-9pm in downtown Champaign! 🧡💙🧡💙• Live Music...
09/24/2026

Don't miss our special Homecoming Saturday Night LIVE on October 3rd from 6-9pm in downtown Champaign! 🧡💙🧡💙
• Live Music on 2 stages
• LED & Fire performances with CU Circus Collective
• “Block Walk” featuring several local-artist decorated Block I’s
• Live painting by Christopher Logan
• Projection Art by Harsh Pro
• Illini-themed photo ops
• Limited edition UIUC Homecoming prints with Skeuomorph Press
• Balloons by Aaron’s Party Balloons

MARKET & TAYLOR (outside Pour Brothers)
6-7pm – Modern Drugs
7:30-9pm – Top 4D Entertainment

DOWNTOWN PLAZA STAGE
6-7pm – Erech Bruce & the Crew
7:30-9pm – Candy Foster And The Shades Of Blue

Well folks, we have come to the FINAL FRIDAY NIGHT LIVE of the summer! See you all downtown Champaign from 6-9pm for ama...
08/27/2026

Well folks, we have come to the FINAL FRIDAY NIGHT LIVE of the summer! See you all downtown Champaign from 6-9pm for amazing local street-side music! Proudly presented by 40 North 88 West with title sponsor Pour Bros. Craft Taproom Champaign!

FRIDAY, August 28

Market & Taylor:
6pm: Little Conversations (Eleni Moraites Band) – American folk pop
7:30pm: Candy Foster And The Shades Of Blue – blues

Neil & Park:
6pm: Dan Hubbard – singer/songwriter/Americana
7:30pm: Murder of Crows – rock covers

Downtown Plaza:
6pm: Mariachi.Libertad – mariachi
7:30pm: Afro D & Global Soundwaves – jazz/hip hop/funk/soul

Fremont & Main (next to The Space):
6pm: Justin Rondón music – folk/jazz/rock/experimental
7:30pm: Mike & Friends – anika’s Farewell

Also featuring our special weekly kids’ activities: Bubbles from Joyfulbubbles & Balloon Twisting by Aaron's Party Balloons!

We also want to thank the City of Champaign - Municipal Government - without their support, Friday Night Live would not be possible! See less

And then there were TWO!!! Don't miss a Friday! See you downtown Champaign from 6-9pm for amazing local street-side musi...
08/19/2026

And then there were TWO!!! Don't miss a Friday! See you downtown Champaign from 6-9pm for amazing local street-side music! Proudly presented by 40 North 88 West with title sponsor Pour Bros. Craft Taproom Champaign!

FRIDAY, August 21

Market & Taylor:
6pm: The PBS Band – rock/country/roots jam
7:30pm: LADY LUCK – rock/pop

Neil & Park:
6pm: Live Thru Wednesday –rock/reggae/indie
7:30pm: The Riders – roots/rock/Americana

Downtown Plaza:
6pm: The UC Remedy Band – classic soul/blues/rock
7:30pm: Freedom Coalition – soul/rock/pop/R&B

Fremont & Main (next to The Space):
6pm: Bathtub H***h – blues/funk/rock
7:30pm: AllNighter – pop/rock/country/90s

Also featuring our special weekly kids’ activities: Flow Arts with C-U Circus Collective and caricatures by Dan Wild, Illustrator, Designer and Caricaturist!

We also want to thank the City of Champaign - Municipal Government - without their support, Friday Night Live would not be possible! See less

THREE. MORE. FRIDAYS. Don't miss a minute! See you downtown Champaign from 6-9pm for amazing local street-side music! Pr...
08/11/2026

THREE. MORE. FRIDAYS. Don't miss a minute! See you downtown Champaign from 6-9pm for amazing local street-side music! Proudly presented by 40 North 88 West with title sponsor Pour Bros. Craft Taproom Champaign!

FRIDAY, August 14

Market & Taylor:
6pm: Emily the Band – sad-girl ukulele pop
7:30pm: The K-Tel's – R&B/soul/rock

Neil & Park:
6pm: Mahomet Music Club – varied
7:30pm: Billy Galt & the Blues Deacons – blues

Downtown Plaza:
6pm: Bandoneon Massacre – Argentine Tango orchestra
7:30pm: Catseye – rock/pop/blues/funk

Fremont & Main (next to The Space):
6pm: Kittens Incorporated – breezy pop
7:30pm: Retro Via – indie rock

Also featuring our special weekly kids’ activities: Bubbles from Joyfulbubbles!

We also want to thank Krannert Center for the City of Champaign - Municipal Government - without their support, Friday Night Live would not be possible! See less

FINAL FOUR FRIDAYS!!!! See you downtown Champaign from 6-9pm for amazing local street-side music! Proudly presented by 4...
08/05/2026

FINAL FOUR FRIDAYS!!!! See you downtown Champaign from 6-9pm for amazing local street-side music! Proudly presented by 40 North 88 West with title sponsor Pour Bros. Craft Taproom Champaign!

FRIDAY, August 7

Market & Taylor:
6pm: Curb Service – beats & loops & rhymes
7:30pm: Ian Shepherd & Friends – blues rock/funk

Neil & Park:
6pm: Bre Patten – Riot grrrl w/ a case of the sads
7:30pm: Booth Blues – funky/Americana/pop

Downtown Plaza:
6pm: Cerbo and the Few – original hip hop
7:30pm: Dan Kusaya & The Chimurenga Inspiration – world music

Fremont & Main (next to The Space):
6pm: Terrible Machine – instrumental funk/punk
7:30pm: The Katzpa Jammas – funky alt/prog rock

Also featuring our special weekly kids’ activities: Flow Arts with C-U Circus Collective!

We also want to thank the City of Champaign - Municipal Government - without their support, Friday Night Live would not be possible! See less

07/31/2026

Hey folks! So we are going to move forward with the 7:30pm bands tonight - unfortunately due to the rain we are unable to safely get sound equipment set up in time for the 6pm bands but join us downtown for some amazing bands in 4 locations from 7:30-9pm!

Address

Market & Taylor; Neil & Park; Main & Fremont
Fremont, IL
61820

Opening Hours

6pm - 8pm

Telephone

+12173519841

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