ARTIST IN THE PARK

FREE LIVE MUSIC

Fridays, May 29 – July 31, 2026

12:00 P.M. – 1:00 P.M.

Union Square Park

ABOUT

Every summer, the Springfield Area Arts Council presents Artist in the Park, a free, outdoor performance series in downtown Springfield. For 10 weeks, enjoy live music, dance, poetry, and more alongside local food trucks serving lunch from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM for Food Truck Fridays. This family-friendly, accessible, and sensory-friendly event is presented in partnership with the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum and Downtown Springfield Inc.

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Fridays

May 29 – July 31

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Performances: 12 P.M. – 1 P.M.

Food Trucks: 11 A.M. – 1 P.M.

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Union Square Park

500 E Madison St, Springfield IL

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Free

Open to the Public

Are you an artist interested in performing? Submit your details in the form below!

Performer Interest Form

SCHEDULE

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Announcement coming soon!

5.30 Kevin Aldrich – Foodie Machine

6.6 Ayla McDonald – Cousins Maine Lobster

6.13 Jose Gobbo – Potbelly

6.20 Copper Coin Ballet Company and Springfield Dance Theatre – Mangiami Boru

6.27 Rudy Boz & Friends – Foodie Machine

7.4 Peaches and Bacon – Foodie Machine

7.11 Capital Big Band – The Lumpia Truck

7.18 Josie Lowder – Mangiami Boru

7.25 Lei*Abouts – Mangiami Boru

8.1 Springfield Poets & Writers – Mangiami Boru