LEVITT AMP SPRINGFIELD
MUSIC SERIES
FREE THURSDAY NIGHT CONCERTS
May 28 to July 30
6:00 P.M. – 9:15 P.M.
Y-Block
4th & Jackson
ABOUT THE SERIES
Bring your lawn chairs and picnics! Enjoy 10 weeks of free, live concerts in downtown Springfield right across from the Governor’s Mansion.
- ASL Interpreters
- Family-Friendly Activities
- Food Trucks & Tents
- Maker’s Row & Community Row
The Springfield Area Arts Council has been a driving force behind the Levitt AMP Springfield Music Series presented by PNC since its launch in 2019, when we partnered with local organizations, including Downtown Springfield Inc., among others, to bring free, live music to the heart of our community. In 2025, SAAC became the official host organization of the series, building on that foundation to further expand its impact. As we return in 2026 with a renewed three-year grant, we are proud to continue working alongside our dedicated partners to present a vibrant, inclusive concert series that brings people together and strengthens our local arts and cultural landscape.
The Levitt AMP Springfield Music Series presented by PNC is supported in part by the Levitt Family Foundation, which partners with changemakers and nonprofits to strengthen the social fabric of communities in America through free, live music in outdoor public spaces. Presenting high caliber talent and a broad array of music genres and cultural programming, Levitt concerts are welcoming, inclusive destinations where people of all ages and backgrounds come together. In 2026, the Levitt Family Foundation is supporting over 900 free concerts in 90+ towns and cities across the country, bringing joy to over a million people. In addition to supporting free concerts, the Foundation is dedicated to advancing vibrant music ecosystems through partnerships, field building initiatives, and research.
2026 SCHEDULE
6:00 PM // Lawn Opens
6:15 PM // Kids Kickoff
6:45 PM // Opener
7:45 PM // Headliner
5.28 | CHLOE KIMES // Americana
CHAOS IN RED // Americana Folk
6.4 | ANITA MICHELLE JACKSON // Jazz
BUTTER // Jazz
6.11 | THE MATCHSELLERS // Bluegrass
THE WHISKEY KILLERS // Country Rock
6.18 | THE PSYCODELICS // Funk
PAUL BILL JR. // Neo Soul
6.25 | RUBEN MORENO & THE ZYDECO RE-EVOLUTION // Zydeco
THE SMOKESTACKS // Psychedelic Funk Blues
7.2 | SHAWN HOLT & THE TEARDROPS // Blues
DEVIN C. WILLIAMS // Delta Blues
7.9 | LOWDOWN BRASS BAND // Hip Hop/Reggae
UNCHAINED // Funk Rock
7.16 | ESSO FUNK // Afro-Caribbean
TAQSEM AND THE CANDY JAMS // Reggae/R&B
7.23 | CARVER COMMODORE // Alternative Rock
ATTIC SALT // Indie Pop Punk
7.30 | DOC ROBINSON // Indie Pop/Soul
GOLD MAPS // Alt Indie
If you’re a band who would like to be considered for the series, drop us a line.
DISCOVER THIS YEAR’S LINEUP
All season long, our friends at The X from NPR Illinois will keep the music moving by featuring songs from many of the bands performing in this year’s lineup alongside their regular programming. Discover the musicians performing on our stage, get familiar with new favorites, and stay connected to the soundtrack of summer in Springfield.
GETTING HERE
Levitt AMP Springfield concerts are rockin’ on the Y Block near the Governor’s Mansion between 4th and 5th streets and Capitol Avenue. Check out the map below!
Taking the bus: SMTD partners with Levitt AMP Springfield to take concertgoers to the fun! Currently, the SMTD night service route 904 serves the Y block after 6PM, allowing connections to the 901, 902, 903 and 905. For up-to-the-minute Thursday night routes to downtown, visit their website.
Driving: Metered parking in downtown Springfield is free. Herndon Ramp at 400 S Sixth Street is the biggest parking structure within walking distance from the Levitt AMP concerts.
VENDORS
During our 2026 season, food trucks and community row will return to the block! Find out who will be on-site each week by signing up for our newsletter below.
Food: Pack it up and bring it to the concert! Attendees are welcome to picnic on the lawn. If you don’t want to make your own picnic dinner, we encourage you to support local restaurants by picking up takeout on your way to the Y Block. There will also be a rotating roster of food trucks on 5th Street every week. Some beverages will be available on-site for purchase.
There are two bathroom stations on 4th and on 5th streets.
If you’re a food truck operator who is interested in participating, email us.
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THANK YOU TO OUR 2026 PARTNERS & SPONSORS
Levitt AMP Springfield Music Series is partially supported by a grant from the Levitt Family Foundation.
PRESENTING SPONSOR
PNC Bank
PARTNERS
Downtown Springfield Inc.
City of Springfield – Springfield Convention & Visitors Bureau
MEDIA PARTNERS
1221 Photography
NPR Illinois
WICS / FOX 23
Woodward Community Media
STAGE, ASL & VENUE SPONSORS
Community Foundation for the Land of Lincoln
Illinois Telecommunications Access Corporation
Illinois REALTORS
SERIES SPONSORS
Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum
Central Baptist Church
Kidzeum
Memorial Health
SIU Medicine
Solution Printing
Springfield Sangamon Growth Alliance
Springfield Urban League
Two Men and a Truck
US Bank
WC Media
SUPPORTING SPONSORS
Ace Sign Company
Decker Innovations
Miles Tees
The Music Shoppe, Inc.
Nightsounds – Dave Leonatti
Orthopedic Center of Illinois
Phoenix Collision Center
Sangamon Mass Transit District
MUSIC SPONSORS
Craig Russo Music
Cavanagh & O’Hara LLP
Conn’s Hospitality
BUNN
JULIE, Inc.
Kerber Eck & Braeckel
MJ Kellner
Springfield Clinic
GIVE THE GIFT OF FREE MUSIC
If you’d like to make a financial contribution to the Levitt AMP Springfield music series, fill out the form below or visit our campaign page.