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Wonsook Kim College of Fine Arts

Concerts on the Quad

Illinois State University's Wonsook Kim College of Fine Arts and School of Music are proud to present Concerts on the Quad. All concerts begin at 7 p.m., are free and open to the public, and take place on the east side of Cook Hall (the Castle) on the Quad. Concertgoers are encouraged to bring lawn chairs or blankets for seating.

Concerts on the Quad is sponsored by the Illinois Prairie Community Foundation, Alice and Fannie Fell Trust, and the Town of Normal Harmon Arts Grant Program.

For more information about music, fine arts, and university wide events at Illinois State University, visit the University's Events Calendar and the Wonsook Kim College of Fine Arts website.

For more information or to arrange special accommodations to fully enjoy the performances, please call (309) 438-5853 (Relay Service: (309) 319-7682).

To be added to the mailing list for Concerts on the Quad, email music@IllinoisState.edu.

2024 Concert Lineup

  • All concerts begin at 7 p.m.
  • Audience members are encouraged to bring their own lawn chairs or blankets. Seating is not provided.
  • This event is appropriate for all ages.
  • Alcohol is not permitted.

  • July 1, 33rd Illinois Volunteer Regiment Band

    Kickoff the week and July 4th festivities with a night of Civil War era music.

  • July 8, Olivia Wexler

    Up-and-coming singer-songwriter Olivia Wexler makes her Concerts on the Quad debut.

  • July 15, Jodi Beach

    The lovely Jodi Beach performs songs and stories from the Great American Songbook.

  • July 22, An Evening of Jazz

    Enjoy a summer evening of hot licks and cool riffs with with the Tom Marko Quintet.

  • July 29, Singing Under the Stars with MIOpera

    Artists from MIOpera perform favorites from the Broadway and operatic stages.

Rain Policy

In the event of inclement weather, concerts will be moved to the Concert Hall in the Center for the Performing Arts. The building is located on the southeast corner of the Quad, next to Williams Hall. Listen to radio stations WGLT (89.1 FM), WBNQ (101.5 FM), or WJBC (1230 AM) after 6 p.m. on concert days or follow Concerts on the Quad on Facebook for announcements of site changes.