40 North’s Friday Night Live kicks off their season on June 1st around Downtown Champaign. While the lineups for the weeks aren’t available yet, the streetside performances happen every Friday in various locations. Check out the information from the website below and stay tuned for more info about performers.
From their website:
FRIDAY NIGHT LIVE | EVERY FRIDAY | JUNE 1 – AUGUST 24 | 6-8PM | DOWNTOWN CHAMPAIGN
FRIDAY NIGHT LIVE KICKS OFF JUNE 1, 2018!
Check back here for weekly lineups coming soon!
Downtown Champaign is the backdrop for 40 North’s Friday Night LIVE, a free street-side performance series open to the general public. Friday Night Live, in its sixth year, is presented through the generosity of Midland States Bank, Illini Radio Group, and the City of Champaign, with support from Champaign Center Partnership.
Friday Night Live is held from 6-8pm every Friday from Memorial Day to Labor Day. Performances are held at the intersections of Neil & Church, Neil & Park, and Walnut & Chester in Downtown Champaign.
Friday Night Live includes an eclectic mix of music and street performances including bluegrass, jazz, folk, rock, and blues, along with a cappella, bellydancing, and live painting.
If you are a local performer interested in being a part of Friday Night LIVE, please contact Kelly White at 217.351.9841, or kwhite@40north.org. All types of performances and collaborations are welcome!