Immerse yourself in the vibrant energy of The Beat Downtown Champaign on Market Street! This exciting hub is designed to be a one-stop shop for entertainment, transforming into a lively pedestrian zone.

As part of the summer-long Downtown Festival District initiative, Market Street lets you explore downtown with the freedom of an open container (purchased from participating bars and restaurants) starting at 5:00 pm until 9:00 pm on Fridays while enjoying a variety of music.

Saturdays bring a fresh wave of excitement! The Downtown Festival District (open container area) returns to Market Street at 9:00 pm, followed by live music on the stage from 9:00 pm to 12:00 pm. And that's not all – Saturdays also feature special programming designed to entertain the whole family!