Springfield Area Arts Council

The Hat Trio

Boone’s 301 W Edwards St, Springfield, IL, United States

The Hat Trio will perform at FRIDAY NIGHT JAZZ AND BLUES July 7th, 2023 5:30-7:30 P.M. BOONE’S (301 W. Edwards St.) Free Fine live, local jazz and blues every Friday in March Accessible Family-friendly Free parking nearby

Free

King and Associates (Funk/Soul)

Y Block Downtown Springfield 4th and Jackson Street, Springfield, IL, United States

The Jay Larson Band | 6:30pm Kings and Associates   |  8:00pm On July 13th, we have Kings and Associates, hailing all the way from Adelaide, South Australia. With their soulful funk and soul sound, this band has received rave reviews and awards for their expert musicianship and top-notch production. Prepare to be emotionally moved by […]

Free

The Ben Taylor Quintet

Boone’s 301 W Edwards St, Springfield, IL, United States

The Ben Taylor Quintet will perform at FRIDAY NIGHT JAZZ AND BLUES July 14th, 2023 5:30-7:30 P.M. BOONE’S (301 W. Edwards St.) Free Fine live, local jazz and blues every Friday in March Accessible Family-friendly Free parking nearby

Free

La Sonora Dinimita (Cumbia/Latin)

Y Block Downtown Springfield 4th and Jackson Street, Springfield, IL, United States

Solista Gabriel | 6:30pm La Sonora Dinimita   |   8:00pm On July 20th, get ready to dance to the infectious cumbia and Latin rhythms of La Sonora Dinamita. As one of the first cumbia groups to achieve international success, their timeless hits and captivating female vocals will have you grooving all night long.

Free

Messengers for Christ

Old State Capitol Plaza 1 SW Old State Capitol Plaza, Springfield, IL, United States

Artist on the Plaza 12:00 – 1:00PM Old State Capitol Plaza This summertime program takes place on the South Lawn of the Old State Capitol at Noon on Fridays from Memorial Day to Labor Day, weather permitting. Free performances range from singer/songwriters to musical theater performers and from dancers to jugglers. It’s a great way […]

Free

Tom Lowery Trio

Boone’s 301 W Edwards St, Springfield, IL, United States

The Tom Lowery Trio will perform at FRIDAY NIGHT JAZZ AND BLUES July 21st, 2023 5:30-7:30 P.M. BOONE’S (301 W. Edwards St.) Free Fine live, local jazz and blues every Friday in March Accessible Family-friendly Free parking nearby

Free

Beas Y Bateria (World)

Y Block Downtown Springfield 4th and Jackson Street, Springfield, IL, United States

The Lei Abouts | 6:30pm Beas Y Bateria   |   8:00pm July 27th brings us Beats Y Bateria, a collaboration of Havana-born DJ/Producer AfroQbano, Moldovan singer Ana Everling, and global beat drummer Daniel Crane. They’ll take you on a musical journey, fusing classic rumbas, folk tunes, and ancient rhythms with percussive electronic music. beatsybateria.com/

Free

Samba Llamas

Boone’s 301 W Edwards St, Springfield, IL, United States

The Samba Llamas will perform at FRIDAY NIGHT JAZZ AND BLUES July 28th, 2023 5:30-7:30 P.M. BOONE’S (301 W. Edwards St.) Free Fine live, local jazz and blues every Friday in March Accessible Family-friendly Free parking nearby

Free

BETTY (Indie Pop/Rock)

Y Block Downtown Springfield 4th and Jackson Street, Springfield, IL, United States

UNCHAiNED | 6:30pm BETTY   |   8:00pm On June 29th, we have the indie pop/rock trio BETTY from Washington, DC. With their beguiling melodies, compelling lyrics, and signature harmonies, BETTY creates energetic live shows that mix music, performance art, politics, and comedy. Prepare to be entertained! hellobetty.com/

Free

LoneHollow (Country)

Y Block Downtown Springfield 4th and Jackson Street, Springfield, IL, United States

Marques Morel | 6:30pm LoneHollow   |   8:00pm Finally, on August 3rd, we have the talented duo, LoneHollow. With country music in their blood, LoneHollow’s deep and dark melodies, along with their creative lyrics, will captivate your heart and leave you craving for more. lonehollowduo.com/

Free

Marques Morel

Old State Capitol Plaza 1 SW Old State Capitol Plaza, Springfield, IL, United States

Artist on the Plaza 12:00 – 1:00PM Old State Capitol Plaza This summertime program takes place on the South Lawn of the Old State Capitol at Noon on Fridays from Memorial Day to Labor Day, weather permitting. Free performances range from singer/songwriters to musical theater performers and from dancers to jugglers. It’s a great way […]

Free

Frank Parker’s Jambalaya Jazz

Frank Parker’s Jambalaya Jazz will perform at FRIDAY NIGHT JAZZ AND BLUES August 4th, 2023 5:30-7:30 P.M. BOONE’S (301 W. Edwards St.) Free Fine live, local jazz and blues every Friday in March Accessible Family-friendly Free parking nearby

Free

Tad O’Brien

Old State Capitol Plaza 1 SW Old State Capitol Plaza, Springfield, IL, United States

Artist on the Plaza 12:00 – 1:00PM Old State Capitol Plaza This summertime program takes place on the South Lawn of the Old State Capitol at Noon on Fridays from Memorial Day to Labor Day, weather permitting. Free performances range from singer/songwriters to musical theater performers and from dancers to jugglers. It’s a great way […]

Free

Latin Jazz Project

Boone’s 301 W Edwards St, Springfield, IL, United States

Latin Jazz Project will perform at FRIDAY NIGHT JAZZ AND BLUES August 11th, 2023 5:30-7:30 P.M. BOONE’S (301 W. Edwards St.) Free Fine live, local jazz and blues every Friday in March Accessible Family-friendly Free parking nearby

Free

Rudy Boz and Friends

Boone’s 301 W Edwards St, Springfield, IL, United States

Rudy Boz and Friends will perform at FRIDAY NIGHT JAZZ AND BLUES August 18th, 2023 5:30-7:30 P.M. BOONE’S (301 W. Edwards St.) Free Fine live, local jazz and blues every Friday in March Accessible Family-friendly Free parking nearby

Free

Peaches and Bacon

Old State Capitol Plaza 1 SW Old State Capitol Plaza, Springfield, IL, United States

Artist on the Plaza 12:00 – 1:00PM Old State Capitol Plaza This summertime program takes place on the South Lawn of the Old State Capitol at Noon on Fridays from Memorial Day to Labor Day, weather permitting. Free performances range from singer/songwriters to musical theater performers and from dancers to jugglers. It’s a great way […]

Free

Frank Trompeter Quartet

Boone’s 301 W Edwards St, Springfield, IL, United States

The Frank Trompeter Quartet will perform at FRIDAY NIGHT JAZZ AND BLUES August 25th, 2023 5:30-7:30 P.M. BOONE’S (301 W. Edwards St.) Free Fine live, local jazz and blues every Friday Accessible Family-friendly Free parking nearby

Free

Randy Erwin

Old State Capitol Plaza 1 SW Old State Capitol Plaza, Springfield, IL, United States

Artist on the Plaza12:00 – 1:00PMOld State Capitol PlazaThis summertime program takes place on the South Lawn of the Old State Capitol at Noon on Fridays from Memorial Day to Labor Day, weather permitting. Free performances range from singer/songwriters to musical theater performers and from dancers to jugglers. It’s a great way to break up […]

Free

Max Osawa Quartet

Live, local, free jazz every Friday night

Free

No Jive

Live, local, free jazz every Friday night

Free

Dan Rivero Trio

Live, local, free jazz every Friday night

Free

Debbie Ross

Live, local, free jazz every Friday night

Free

Johnnie Owens

Live, local, free jazz every Friday night

Free

Trivia Night

Hoogland Center for the Arts 420 South Sixth Street, Springfield, IL, United States

The Arts Council is having its first-ever trivia night fund-raiser. Hosted by the Quizanator himself, former board president Troy Roark.  
Saturday, November 4, at 7:00 P. M.
The money raised will support our grant program, Community Arts Access.

It will be fun for you and will help us help others. 
Reserve a spot at www.hcfta.org/tickets

$20

25th Biennial ART AFTER HOURS Awards Reception

M.G. Nelson Family Gallery 700 N 4th St, Springfield, IL, United States

Wednesday, December 6, 2023
5:30 to 7:30 P.M.
Awards will be presented at 6:30 P.M.

Citywide Visual Arts Exhibition
December 6 – 21, 2023
M. G. Nelson Family Gallery

700 North Fourth Street
Springfield, Illinois
Free and Accessible

Angel Brown

Live, local, free jazz every Friday night

Free

36th annual First Night® Springfield

Hoogland Center for the Arts 420 South Sixth Street, Springfield, IL, United States

Downtown New Year’s Eve will sparkle both in the skies and on Hoogland Center stages for the 36th annual First Night® Springfield.
This family-friendly celebration of the arts is co-produced this year by Springfield Area Arts Council and Hoogland Center for the Arts.  The City of Springfield is adding the annual fireworks spectacular.

$5 – $20

The Brighton Sier Quartet

Boone’s 301 W Edwards St, Springfield, IL, United States

The best live and local jazz and blues every Friday at Boone’s in Downtown Springfield FAMILY-FRIENDLY ACCESSIBLE FREE PARKING NEARBY FOOD AND DRINK AVAILABLE

Free

Julie Jules and Company

Boone’s 301 W Edwards St, Springfield, IL, United States

The best live and local jazz and blues every Friday at Boone’s in Downtown Springfield!
FAMILY-FRIENDLY
ACCESSIBLE
FREE PARKING NEARBY
FOOD AND DRINK AVAILABLE

Free

The David Moore Trio

Boone’s 301 W Edwards St, Springfield, IL, United States

The best live and local jazz and blues every Friday at Boone’s in Downtown Springfield!
FAMILY-FRIENDLY
ACCESSIBLE
FREE PARKING NEARBY
FOOD AND DRINK AVAILABLE

Free

Adjunct Policy

Boone’s 301 W Edwards St, Springfield, IL, United States

The best live and local jazz and blues every Friday at Boone’s in Downtown Springfield!
FAMILY-FRIENDLY
ACCESSIBLE
FREE PARKING NEARBY
FOOD AND DRINK AVAILABLE

Free

The José Gobbo Trio

Boone’s 301 W Edwards St, Springfield, IL, United States

The best live and local jazz and blues every Friday night at Boones in Downtown Springfield!

Family-Friendly
Accessible
Food and Drink Available
Free Parking Nearby

Free

The Michael Taylor Trio

Boone’s 301 W Edwards St, Springfield, IL, United States

The best live and local jazz and blues every Friday night at Boones in Downtown Springfield!

Family-Friendly
Accessible
Food and Drink Available
Free Parking Nearby

Free

Poetry Out Loud Central Illinois Regional Contest

Hoogland Center for the Arts 420 South Sixth Street, Springfield, IL, United States

The Springfield Area Arts Council will host the Poetry Out Loud Central Illinois Regional Contest on Thursday, February 15, at 4:00 P.M. in Peggy Ryder Theatre at the Hoogland Center for the Arts.

Free

Stone Cold Blues Band

Boone’s 301 W Edwards St, Springfield, IL, United States

The best live and local jazz and blues every Friday night at Boones in Downtown Springfield!

Family-Friendly
Accessible
Food and Drink Available
Free Parking Nearby

Free

Footprints with Virgil Rhodes

Boone’s 301 W Edwards St, Springfield, IL, United States

The best live and local jazz and blues every Friday night at Boones in Downtown Springfield!

Family-Friendly
Accessible
Food and Drink Available
Free Parking Nearby

Free

Liz Fitz

Boone’s 301 W Edwards St, Springfield, IL, United States

This year-round series of jazz
and blues concerts features area bands and is held at Boone’s, located at 301 West
Edwards Street, Springfield, IL, every Friday evening from 5:30 to 7:30 P.M. “Friday
Night Jazz & Blues” is free, accessible, and family friendly. Food and beverage are
available for purchase.

Free

The House Trio

Boone’s 301 W Edwards St, Springfield, IL, United States

This year-round series of jazz
and blues concerts features area bands and is held at Boone’s, located at 301 West
Edwards Street, Springfield, IL, every Friday evening from 5:30 to 7:30 P.M. “Friday
Night Jazz & Blues” is free, accessible, and family friendly. Food and beverage are
available for purchase.

Free

Poetry Out Loud Illinois State Contest

Hoogland Center for the Arts 420 South Sixth Street, Springfield, IL, United States

The Springfield Area Arts Council will host the Poetry Out Loud Central State Regional Contest on Monday, March 11, at 10:00 A.M. in the LRS Theater at the Hoogland Center for the Arts.  There is no admission cost, and all are welcome.  The venue is accessible.

Free

Skibbereen

Boone’s 301 W Edwards St, Springfield, IL, United States

This year-round series of jazz
and blues concerts features area bands and is held at Boone’s, located at 301 West
Edwards Street, Springfield, IL, every Friday evening from 5:30 to 7:30 P.M. “Friday
Night Jazz & Blues” is free, accessible, and family friendly. Food and beverage are
available for purchase.

Free

Blue Note Quintet

Boone’s 301 W Edwards St, Springfield, IL, United States

This year-round series of jazz
and blues concerts features area bands and is held at Boone’s, located at 301 West
Edwards Street, Springfield, IL, every Friday evening from 5:30 to 7:30 P.M. “Friday
Night Jazz & Blues” is free, accessible, and family friendly. Food and beverage are
available for purchase.

Free

Robert Sampson Band

Boone’s 301 W Edwards St, Springfield, IL, United States

This year-round series of jazz
and blues concerts features area bands and is held at Boone’s, located at 301 West
Edwards Street, Springfield, IL, every Friday evening from 5:30 to 7:30 P.M. “Friday Night Jazz & Blues” is free, accessible, and family friendly. Food and beverage are
available for purchase.

Free

Poetry Out Loud National Contest

Lisner Auditorium 730 21st St NW, Washington, District of Columbia, United States

The Poetry Out Loud National Contest will be held at Lisner Auditorium in Washington, DC from April 30 to May 2, 2024.

Free