Downtown Champaign is the place to be this summer! Enjoy free festivals, live music, and vibrant streets filled with locally owned shops and restaurants. Whether you're grabbing a bite, hunting for unique finds, or soaking in the atmosphere, there's something special waiting around every corner. Come shop, dine, and explore!

Block Party + Market
Toast to Taylor Street

On four special nights Taylor Street will be transformed into an action-packed evening of musical adventures and a maker's marketplace.
Curated for discovery, the stage will host an incredibly diverse display of local and regional talent. Local vendors will be offering handmade goods that can’t be found anywhere else.

Toast to Taylor is the experience your soul is craving!

Champaign Farmers Market +
Rhythem & Roots

Every Tuesday from May 13th to October 28th, 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM, downtown Champaign comes alive with the sights and smells of the season at the Champaign Farmers Market! Find yourself in the heart of the action at the parking lot at Neil & Washington.

This year the Market will have new offerings to include live music, and experience tent, games, prizes and promotions for downtown businesses.

Lunchtime concert series
sound bites

Gather in in the new Neil St Plaza every Thursday from 11:45 am- 1:15 pm for some live entertainment. From singer-songwriters to jazz trios, "Sound Bites" is a concert series to give you a perfect break in your day. Don't forget to order takeout from one of our downtown restaurants to complete the experience.
Series runs June through September.

happy hour in the streets-
friday night live

Every Friday from 6:00pm - 9:00pm catch live music on four different stages throughout downtown Champaign. With a wide variety of musical genres and kids activities, this is a happening for everyone. Special designation allows for alcoholic beverages to be taken outside of select establishments during Friday Night Live. Click here for details.

Experience CU

Experience CU

17 Taylor St, Champaign, IL 61820
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WEFT 90.1FM

WEFT 90.1FM

113 N Market St, Champaign, IL 61820
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The Venue CU

The Venue CU

51 E Main St, Champaign, IL 61820
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greener goods shop + refillery

greener goods shop + refillery

110 S Neil St, Champaign, IL 61820
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The Space

Downtown Business

1 E Main St Ste 107, Champaign, IL 61820
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Pour Bros. Craft Taproom

Pour Bros

40 E University Ave, Champaign, IL 61820
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Neil St. Blues

Neil St. Blues

301 N Neil St #106, Champaign, IL 61820
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Watson's Shack & Rail

Watson's Shack & Rail

211 N Neil St, Champaign, IL 61820
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Bentley's Pub

Bentley's Pub

419 N Neil St, Champaign, IL 61820
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Tenkyu

Tenkyu

301 N Neil St Ste 104, Champaign, IL 61820
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Hamilton Walker's

Hamilton Walker's

201 North Neil Street Champaign, IL 61820
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Pizzeria Antica

Pizzeria Antica

10 E Chester St, Champaign, IL 61820
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Plant Mode

Plant Mode

113 N Walnut St, Champaign, IL 61820
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Circles Boutique

Circles Boutique

114 N Neil St, Champaign, IL 61820
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Dark Tower Comics

Dark Tower Comics

205 N Market St, Champaign, IL 61820
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Live Action Games

Live Action Games

111 N Market St, Champaign, IL 61820
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The Axe Bar

The Axe Bar

114 S Neil St, Champaign, IL 61820
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Cowboy Monkey

Cowboy Monkey

6 Taylor St, Champaign, IL 61820
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Guido's Bar & Grill

Guido's Bar & Grill

2 E Main St, Champaign, IL 61820
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Esquire Lounge

Esquire Lounge

106 N Walnut St, Champaign, IL 61820
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Farren's Pub & Eatery

Farren's Pub & Eatery

117 N Walnut St, Champaign, IL 61820
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Barrel House 34

Barrel House 34

34 E Main St, Champaign, IL 61820
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Hounds Court

Hound's Court

120 N Neil St, Champaign, IL 61820
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Maize

Maize

100 N Chestnut St, Champaign, IL 61820
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Ten Thousand Villages

Ten Thousand Villages

105 N Walnut St, Champaign, IL 61820
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The Literary

Downtown Business

122 N Neil St, Champaign, IL 61820
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